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Blitz 105: Deadwing PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacre De Booza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and trevor gunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Booza's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Punky Reggae Party. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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198 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacre De Booza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, trevor gunter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Booza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from De Booza misses.
De Booza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for gunter!
gunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, De Booza cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
gunter is looking to improve his position but De Booza isn't that keen on the idea.
De Booza has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of gunter's face.
De Booza scoring with strikes but gunter is staying in there.
gunter is rocked!
It looks like trevor gunter has been cut.
gunter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
gunter is still in real trouble! Can De Booza finish him?
De Booza working over gunter with some ground and pound. gunter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
gunter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Booza.
gunter seems to have recovered his senses.
gunter blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Booza.
De Booza trying to pass the guard but gunter defending well.
gunter works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Booza cracks gunter with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Booza landing some decent shots from guard.
De Booza scoring with punches to the head and body.
gunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Booza's guard.
De Booza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
gunter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Booza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of gunter, into his guard.
De Booza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
gunter controlling the position.
De Booza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
gunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
gunter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Booza is aware though and is defending well.
De Booza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Booza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Booza landing some decent shots from guard.
gunter wants to sweep here but De Booza controlling him for the moment.
gunter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Booza defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
gunter looks gassed!
De Booza cracks gunter with a solid left hand.
De Booza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Booza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
gunter wants to sweep but no luck.
De Booza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of gunter's head.
gunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Booza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Booza landing with the ground and pound.
gunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Booza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gunter wants to sweep but no luck.
gunter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
gunter keeping moving, preventing De Booza from controlling successfully.
gunter trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
De Booza wants to control from the top but gunter keeps moving.
De Booza scoring with some ground and pound.
De Booza is in close to gunter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
gunter looking to control but De Booza passes into half guard.
gunter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but De Booza scores with a couple of nice shots.
De Booza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Booza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Booza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Booza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Booza trying to control the action but gunter is working from the bottom.
gunter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Booza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
De Booza lands with a punch from half guard.
De Booza throwing shots but gunter is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. gunter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
gunter looking for a sweep. Not yet gunter, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Booza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Booza postures up in gunter's guard and throws a big left but gunter blocks it.
De Booza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of gunter's head.
gunter is looking to sweep but instead, De Booza has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacre De Booza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on trevor gunter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
gunter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Booza to the mat! De Booza manages to get full guard.
De Booza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. gunter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
gunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Booza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
gunter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Booza has his foot on gunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. gunter works his way back into a safe position though.
gunter throws and elbow that misses. De Booza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in gunter's guard. Nice move by De Booza!
gunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Booza is one step ahead there.
gunter is looking to sweep but instead, De Booza has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gunter taking some punishment here, with De Booza in his half guard.
De Booza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Booza slips a nice elbow through gunter's hands, connecting with gunter's forehead.
De Booza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Booza trying to control from half guard but gunter is working away.
De Booza is nestled in close to gunter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
De Booza working the head and body with strikes.
gunter taking some punishment here, with De Booza in his half guard.
gunter tries to roll over but De Booza keeps him under control.
De Booza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
gunter has hold of De Booza's hands but De Booza slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Booza is keen to just control but gunter is a slippery customer.
gunter blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Booza.
gunter wants to control but De Booza is keeping busy.
gunter is looking for a sweep. De Booza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
gunter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Booza.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Booza.
gunter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
gunter throwing strikes from guard but De Booza blocks nicely.
De Booza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacre De Booza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Booza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in gunter's guard.
De Booza postures up in gunter's guard and throws a big left but gunter blocks it.
De Booza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of gunter's head.
gunter looking for a sweep. Not yet gunter, not yet.
De Booza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
gunter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
De Booza is desperately trying to improve his position but gunter has a good base and remains in mount.
De Booza sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from gunter.
De Booza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Booza.
De Booza will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
De Booza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
gunter lands a couple of digs.
gunter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Booza's head.
De Booza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. gunter defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
gunter got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Booza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, gunter has managed to get both his arms back between De Booza's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacre De Booza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on trevor gunter'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. This is the final round!
gunter dodges the punch combination from De Booza.
De Booza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Booza 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 gunter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from gunter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
gunter has his takedown stuffed
and De Booza counters with a left and a right that stings gunter.
trevor gunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
gunter misses the body punch
and De Booza counters with a straight right hand.
De Booza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and gunter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
gunter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
gunter 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Booza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
gunter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Booza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Booza has escaped and now he's on top!
gunter looking for a sweep. Not yet gunter, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Booza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
gunter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
gunter keeping moving, preventing De Booza from controlling successfully.
De Booza is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Booza trying to control but gunter is working from the bottom.
gunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Booza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Booza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for gunter!
A nice elbow there by De Booza.
gunter regains half guard.
De Booza content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Booza slips a nice elbow through gunter's hands, connecting with gunter's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Booza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Booza winds up and cracks gunter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Booza winds up and cracks gunter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
gunter gets full guard.
De Booza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Booza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
gunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
gunter striking off his back but it's not causing De Booza any problems.
trevor gunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Booza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De Booza in side control, throwing shots but gunter defends.
De Booza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
gunter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Booza off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
gunter working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
De Booza breaks gunter's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
De Booza stands up over gunter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
gunter wants to sweep here but De Booza controlling him for the moment.
De Booza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but gunter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now De Booza has gunter in his guard.
gunter landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jacre De Booza.
Well De Booza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacre De Booza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Darwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Alberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Alberto's choice of entrance music: Rap De Armas. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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220 lbs
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217 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Darwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Alberto!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alberto misses the shot to the body.
Alberto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darwin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Alberto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darwin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Darwin thows a big elbow that misses.
Alberto looking to control.
Alberto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alberto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Darwin trying to control but Alberto is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alberto looking to control.
Alberto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alberto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Darwin looking to pass the guard.
Darwin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Darwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alberto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alberto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Darwin trying to control but Alberto is working from the bottom.
Alberto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darwin.
Alberto trying to keep a closed guard but Darwin is proving a slippery customer.
Darwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alberto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alberto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Darwin is able to avoid easily.
Alberto misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin misses with a straight right.
Alberto looks to land a left hand but Darwin moved out of range nicely.
Alberto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carlos Alberto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alberto throws a right and a left that Darwin avoids nicely.
Alberto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darwin.
Alberto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darwin sizes up Alberto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Alberto. No joy for Darwin on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alberto looks to score with a jab to the body but Darwin is just out of range.
Alberto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darwin.
Alberto misses with a low kick.
Alberto misses with a looping right.
Alberto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Darwin shoots in for a takedown but Alberto shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Alberto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Alberto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Darwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darwin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darwin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alberto's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darwin won't allow Alberto to get back to his feet.
Alberto pulls Darwin in close to his closed guard and prevents Darwin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Darwin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alberto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Alberto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alberto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Darwin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alberto is pulling down on Darwin's head to control his posture.
Darwin trying to control but Alberto is working from the bottom.
Darwin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Darwin wants to control from the top but Alberto keeps moving.
Darwin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Darwin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alberto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alberto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Alberto is retaining full guard.
Darwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Alberto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alberto pushes Darwin off and gets back to his feet.
Alberto scores with a nice right hand.
Carlos Alberto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alberto.
Alberto throws a series of punches but Darwin moves out of range.
Darwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alberto throws a series of punches but Darwin moves out of range.
Darwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alberto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alberto misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alberto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alberto looks to throw the jab but Darwin is out of range.
Darwin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Alberto does no damage.
Alberto misses with a low kick.
Alberto looks to throw the jab but Darwin is out of range.
Alberto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Alberto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Darwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alberto throws out the jab.
Darwin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Darwin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Darwin there.
Alberto wants to get back to full guard.
Alberto trying to control here.
Darwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alberto keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alberto is doing well to control the position and prevent Darwin from advancing to side control.
Alberto wants to get back to full guard.
Alberto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alberto controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alberto looks to land a combination. Darwin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alberto misses with a two punch combination.
Alberto misses with a hook. Darwin ducked under it nicely.
Alberto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alberto. That's going to slow Darwin down.
Alberto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darwin throws a lazy right hand but Alberto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alberto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Darwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alberto but Alberto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Darwin slips a jab and a cross from Alberto.
Alberto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carlos Alberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darwin blocks a low kick nicely.
Darwin misses with a takedown attempt - Alberto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Darwin looks to throw the jab but Alberto is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alberto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alberto throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Darwin colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Alberto as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Darwin is left battered and dazed whilst Alberto and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Alberto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ares Constantinides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Bautista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantinides comes into the arena with War by Judas Priest blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
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212 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ares Constantinides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Bautista!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautista wants to clinch.
Bautista closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Constantinides tries to keep at a distance but Bautista has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bautista lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Constantinides backwards.
Bautista lands a shot to the body.
Bautista fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Constantinides - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bautista.
Constantinides tries to throw a body punch but Bautista avoids it by throwing Constantinides back against the cage.
Constantinides can't find room to land a body shot as Bautista controls the action.
Bautista takes a shot to the head.
Bautista digs a right hand underneath Constantinides's ribcage. Constantinides let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Constantinides working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Bautista.
Bautista tries to throw a body punch but Constantinides avoids it by throwing Bautista back against the cage.
A short right from Constantinides on the inside.
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!
Bautista prevents a body shot from Constantinides.
Constantinides misses with an elbow strike.
Bautista has a couple of punches blocked by Constantinides.
Bautista scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bautista.
Constantinides throws a punch but it's blocked by Bautista.
Constantinides blocks a body shot from Bautista.
Constantinides lands an uppercut.
Constantinides blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista prevents the takedown attempt.
Constantinides working aggressively here.
Bautista lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Bautista.
Bautista lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bautista creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Constantinides tries a body shot but Bautista blocks it.
Bautista lands an uppercut.
Constantinides is breathing heavily.
Bautista scores with a hook to the body.
Bautista pushes Constantinides back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bautista lands a shoulder strike.
Constantinides can't find room to land a body shot as Bautista controls the action.
Bautista cracks Constantinides with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bautista presses Constantinides against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bautista.
Bautista working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bautista lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bautista is working Constantinides over against the cage.
Bautista lands a body shot.
Bautista lands a body shot.
Constantinides misses with a body punch.
Bautista throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bautista scores with a hook to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bautista.
Bautista scores with a shot to the side of Constantinides's head.
Bautista cracks Constantinides with a nice body shot.
Bautista scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautista digs a right hand underneath Constantinides's ribcage. Constantinides let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Bautista.
Bautista cracks Constantinides with a nice body shot.
Bautista lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Bautista.
Bautista lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Bautista.
Good body shot from Bautista.
Bautista stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bautista lands a left hand that snaps the head of Constantinides backwards.
Bautista lands a body shot.
Bautista lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bautista pushes Constantinides back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bautista.
Bautista lands a right hand that snaps the head of Constantinides backwards.
Constantinides is rocked!
Bautista throws a big uppercut that drops Constantinides! More strikes from Bautista and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Constantinides lies dazed against the cage as Bautista celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Bautista!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joao Pequeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Gull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pequeno kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Căo da Morte by Măo Morta. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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21
156 lbs
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25
156 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joao Pequeno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Eli Gull!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pequeno cracks Gull with an open hand slap.
Pequeno throws out a leg kick but Gull moves out of range and Pequeno only half commits.
Gull throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A lazy left from Gull finds it's target.
Gull misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pequeno throws a chopping leg kick but Gull manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pequeno lands a nice shot that snaps Gull's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pequeno. That's going to slow Gull down.
Pequeno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gull checks it well.
Pequeno tries a low kick but Gull avoids it.
Gull looks to throw the jab but Pequeno is out of range.
Pequeno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Gull checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pequeno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Pequeno misses its intended target.
Gull misses with a hook. Pequeno ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pequeno misses the body punch
and Gull counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gull is looking to work some ground and pound but Pequeno has wrist control.
Pequeno keeping moving, preventing Gull from controlling successfully.
Gull has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gull postures up in Pequeno's guard and throws a big left but Pequeno blocks it.
Gull throwing strikes from guard but Pequeno blocks nicely.
Gull advances position into side control!
Pequeno is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Gull are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pequeno sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gull passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gull takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pequeno is squirming around, avoiding Gull's attempts to control the action.
Gull putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pequeno tries to lock up and control but Gull gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pequeno wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gull.
Gull tries to control but Pequeno wriggling away.
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.
Gull has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pequeno's face.
Gull lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gull swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pequeno is now in Gull's guard. A big mistake from Gull there, giving up the dominant position!
Pequeno stands and steps away. Gull gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Joao Pequeno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pequeno throws a leg kick that misses.
Gull connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Gull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gull moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Pequeno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gull scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gull has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pequeno finds it's way round the side to connect with Gull's head.
Pequeno misses with a low kick as Gull jumps back.
Pequeno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gull just misses with a punch to the body.
Pequeno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pequeno feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gull's calf.
Pequeno instigates a clinch.
Gull tries for a takedown but Pequeno manages to get underhooks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gull is looking to break free of the clinch but Pequeno has double underhooks.
Pequeno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gull.
Pequeno keeps control of Gull as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pequeno takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pequeno works on Gull's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Gull dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gull swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pequeno.
Pequeno misses with a low kick.
Gull closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pequeno did well to prevent Gull getting side control.
Pequeno wants to control but Gull is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gull is looking to take a break and control but Pequeno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gull seems to be working for a kimura but Pequeno defends the submission attempt.
Pequeno is trying to get back to full guard.
Pequeno manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pequeno trying to control the position here.
Pequeno can't keep his opponent in guard - Gull advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pequeno controlling the position for now.
Pequeno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gull is thwarting Pequeno's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pequeno scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gull manages to mount him!
Gull working Pequeno over with strikes here.
Pequeno really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gull is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gull postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pequeno looks a forlorn figure.
Pequeno is looking to get to half guard.
Pequeno tries to lock up and control but Gull gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gull cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pequeno can't escape the position.
Gull throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Eli Gull has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gull looking to control but Pequeno is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pequeno tries to hold on but Gull pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pequeno is looking to improve his position but Gull isn't that keen on the idea.
Pequeno tries to hold on but Gull postures up.
Gull goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pequeno turns into him and now he's in Gull's guard.
Pequeno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gull's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Gull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Pequeno.
Gull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pequeno throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pequeno throws a jab but it's blocked by Gull.
Gull connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gull moves away from the strike by Pequeno.
Gull swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pequeno holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gull wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gull goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pequeno prevents it.
Gull can't break the clinch.
Gull working aggressively here.
Pequeno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pequeno.
Pequeno has Gull pressed against the cage, preventing Gull from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Pequeno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gull looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gull blocking some punches.
Gull is trying to break free.
Gull has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Pequeno fails to land.
Gull wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gull breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gull thows a leg kick but Pequeno checks it
and Pequeno counters with a nice body kick.
Gull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gull scores with a punch to the head.
Gull blocks a head kick by Pequeno.
An inside leg kick from Pequeno misses.
Pequeno finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gull throws a leg kick
and Pequeno counters with a head kick.
Pequeno tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gull scores with a jab to the head.
Pequeno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pequeno throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gull counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gull takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pequeno throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pequeno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joao Pequeno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pequeno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pequeno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pequeno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gull lands a jab to the nose.
Gull misses with a hook to the body
and Pequeno counters with a nice body kick.
Gull misses with an uppercut. Pequeno saw that one coming.
Pequeno doesn't manage to clinch there - Gull circles away.
Joao Pequeno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pequeno throws a leg kick
and Gull counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pequeno tries to get to full guard but Gull has control of the leg.
Gull tries to pass to full mount but Pequeno defends it.
Joao Pequeno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gull throws a strike but Pequeno avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gull stopping the sweep attempt from Pequeno.
Gull stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pequeno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gull preventing the sweep.
Eli Gull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pequeno tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Pequeno there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gull misses with a hook. Pequeno ducked under it nicely.
Gull throws a body punch but Pequeno moves out of range.
Gull fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pequeno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pequeno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gull.
Pequeno plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pequeno tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pequeno keeps Gull at a distance using the push kick.
Pequeno throws a lazy head kick
and Gull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pequeno tries a head kick but it misses.
Gull checks the leg kick.
Pequeno wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joao Pequeno.
I think Gull has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Gull!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heimo Hulahula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Stackhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stackhouse is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Every Time I Die - Roman Holiday. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 lbs
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heimo Hulahula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Stackhouse!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulahula just misses with a punch to the body.
Stackhouse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hulahula blocks a jab.
Hulahula thows a body shot but no joy.
Heimo Hulahula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stackhouse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stackhouse scores with a jab to the body.
Stackhouse lands with an overhand left.
Hulahula throws a jab when Stackhouse was well out of range.
Hulahula throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hulahula fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hulahula scores with a one two! Stackhouse had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stackhouse instigates a clinch.
Hulahula pushes off an throws an elbow but Stackhouse leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hulahula lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards.
Stackhouse stops a takedown attempt from Hulahula.
A right hand to the body from Stackhouse.
Hulahula lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stackhouse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hulahula tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stackhouse avoids it.
Stackhouse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stackhouse misses with a body punch.
Hulahula lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stackhouse is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hulahula pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hulahula blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hulahula.
Stackhouse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hulahula is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hulahula regains guard.
Hulahula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hulahula is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stackhouse stopping the sweep attempt from Hulahula.
Hulahula is working hard here to advance position.
Stackhouse wants to control from the top but Hulahula keeps moving.
Stackhouse slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula is looking for a triangle but Stackhouse pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stackhouse trying to control but Hulahula is working from the bottom.
Stackhouse looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulahula is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stackhouse stands and throws Hulahula's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hulahula is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hulahula wants to control but Stackhouse postures up.
Stackhouse trying to control the position but Hulahula is working away.
Hulahula can't do much from the bottom here.
Hulahula managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stackhouse.
Hulahula tries to buck Stackhouse off but Stackhouse is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Stackhouse misses.
Stackhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hulahula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Hulahula. No joy for Stackhouse on that attempt.
Hulahula lands a jab to the nose.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hulahula.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hulahula takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stackhouse scores with a jab to the head.
Stackhouse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hulahula tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stackhouse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stackhouse shoots for a double leg takedown but Hulahula sprawls well. He's pushed Stackhouse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Heimo Hulahula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Stackhouse.
Stackhouse walks into a jab.
A jab from Hulahula misses.
Hulahula throws an overhand right that lands on Stackhouse's shoulder, as Stackhouse tries to avoid the shot.
Stackhouse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stackhouse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stackhouse keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Hulahula does it's job there.
Hulahula tries to close the distance and clinch but Stackhouse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice cross by Hulahula.
Hulahula swings for the body but Stackhouse moves out of range.
Stackhouse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Stackhouse dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stackhouse misses with a takedown attempt
and Hulahula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stackhouse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stackhouse looks to score with a jab to the body but Hulahula is just out of range.
Stackhouse walks into a straight right hand from Hulahula.
Stackhouse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hulahula.
Hulahula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stackhouse.
Stackhouse throws a jab but it's blocked by Hulahula.
Stackhouse blocks a leg kick.
Hulahula looks to land a body kick but Stackhouse moved away.
Hulahula looks to clinch
and Stackhouse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stackhouse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hulahula ducks under a wild hook from Stackhouse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse misses with a wild body shot.
Stackhouse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hulahula momentarily.
Hulahula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hulahula closes the distance but Stackhouse moves to the side
letting Stackhouse counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Stackhouse misses.
Hulahula defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Stackhouse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stackhouse misses with a straight right.
Hulahula throws a hook but Stackhouse avoids it easily.
Stackhouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hulahula.
Hulahula tries to close the distance and clinch but Stackhouse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stackhouse blocks a jab.
Stackhouse misses the shot to the body.
Hulahula connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for Hulahula, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stackhouse digs a good body shot into Hulahula's ribs.
Stackhouse scores with a body shot.
Stackhouse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hulahula rather than just go for the knockout.
Hulahula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stackhouse.
Hulahula throws a looping overhand right but Stackhouse ducks down to avoid it.
Stackhouse ducks under a wild hook from Hulahula.
Hulahula tries for a takedown but Stackhouse circles away easily
letting Stackhouse counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stackhouse.
Hulahula fails with the takedown
and Stackhouse counters with a left to the body.
Hulahula gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stackhouse holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heimo Hulahula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hulahula working aggressively here.
Stackhouse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stackhouse works on Hulahula's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Stackhouse.
Hulahula lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stackhouse or not.
Hulahula misses with a punch to the body.
Hulahula misses with a punch on the inside.
Stackhouse can't find room to land a body shot as Hulahula controls the action.
A short right from Hulahula.
Stackhouse misses with a body punch.
Hulahula goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stackhouse prevents it.
Hulahula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stackhouse takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula lands a nice elbow.
Hulahula throws a punch but it's blocked by Stackhouse.
Stackhouse trying to stall but Hulahula improves his position.
Stackhouse wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Hulahula.
Stackhouse managing to block the knees to the body from Hulahula.
Stackhouse holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stackhouse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stackhouse is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hulahula is keeping busy.
Hulahula lands a body punch.
Hulahula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hulahula cracks Stackhouse with a nice body shot.
Hulahula lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Hulahula.
Hulahula misses with a body punch.
Hulahula lands an elbow inside that Stackhouse shrugs off.
Stackhouse throws an elbow but it misses.
Stackhouse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hulahula blocks a body shot from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stackhouse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hulahula's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hulahula tries to work over Stackhouse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stackhouse tries to throw a body punch but Hulahula avoids it by throwing Stackhouse back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stackhouse is leaning against Hulahula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hulahula is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stackhouse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Stackhouse.
Hulahula is leaning against Stackhouse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stackhouse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stackhouse can't find room to land a body shot as Hulahula controls the action.
Stackhouse throws an elbow but it misses.
Hulahula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hulahula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hulahula lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stackhouse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stackhouse misses with a body punch.
Hulahula lands a hook that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards.
Stackhouse managing to block the knees to the body from Hulahula.
Stackhouse is trying to maintain a safe position but Hulahula gets an underhook and turns Stackhouse into the cage.
Stackhouse prevents a body shot from Hulahula.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Stackhouse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stackhouse looks to throw the jab but Hulahula is out of range.
Stackhouse takes a swing at Hulahula's ribcage but misses.
Hulahula looks to land a left hand but Stackhouse moved out of range nicely.
Hulahula connects with a right hand. Stackhouse shakes it off.
Hulahula tries a low kick but Stackhouse avoids it.
Stackhouse misses with a straight left.
Hulahula tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stackhouse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hulahula gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stackhouse wants to control from the top but Hulahula keeps moving.
Hulahula controls Stackhouse momentarily but Stackhouse frees himself.
Stackhouse works over Hulahula with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stackhouse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hulahula being controlled here, momentarily.
Stackhouse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hulahula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hulahula has Stackhouse pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hulahula is on top in guard.
Hulahula thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hulahula with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hulahula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hulahula makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stackhouse looking to control.
Hulahula postures up and lands a big shot to Stackhouse's brow.
Hulahula lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hulahula postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hulahula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hulahula lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stackhouse is looking for a triangle but Hulahula pushes his legs off easily.
Stackhouse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stackhouse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hulahula has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hulahula working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stackhouse's head.
Hulahula is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hulahula tries to free his leg and advance position but Stackhouse is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hulahula!
Hulahula regains half guard.
Hulahula is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heimo Hulahula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hulahula pushes Stackhouse off looking to stand but Stackhouse dives back in and keeps control.
Hulahula is trying to get back to full guard.
Hulahula works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stackhouse trying to control but Hulahula is working from the bottom.
Dave Stackhouse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hulahula is on top in guard.
Hulahula in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stackhouse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stackhouse trying to control the position.
Stackhouse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stackhouse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hulahula lands a couple of elbows.
Stackhouse controls Hulahula momentarily but Hulahula frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hulahula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heimo Hulahula showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stackhouse has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dave Stackhouse!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin has chosen Bring Da Ruckus as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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303 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Franklin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Hill catches Franklin right on the button with a cross.
It looks like John Franklin has been cut.
Franklin fails to land the takedown.
Harry Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Franklin moved out of range nicely.
Hill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franklin circles away quickly and effectively.
Hill scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Franklin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hill misses with a hook. Franklin ducked under it nicely.
Hill looks to land a combination but Franklin avoids it well.
Franklin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
Franklin throws a big shot that misses.
Franklin missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Hill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Franklin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Franklin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Harry Hill has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill lands a jab to Franklin's midsection.
Franklin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franklin slips a straight right by Hill.
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Hill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Franklin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franklin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill staying out of range there.
Franklin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hill.
Franklin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Franklin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Hill takes a swing at Franklin's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Franklin!
Hill misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Franklin misses with an uppercut. Hill saw that one coming.
Hill lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hill throws out a loose jab but Franklin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franklin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franklin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands a really nice looking cross but Franklin seems unphased.
Hill misses with a few strikes there.
Hill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franklin throws out the jab.
Hill throws a series of punches but Franklin avoids them all with ease.
Franklin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Franklin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hill's head.
Franklin seems to be working for a kimura but Hill defends the submission attempt.
Hill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franklin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin with the ground and pound but Hill uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franklin.
Franklin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hill is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hill has escaped and now he's on top!
Hill slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Franklin has a closed guard, preventing Hill from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Hill dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Franklin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Franklin saw that one coming.
Hill throws a series of punches but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Franklin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hill.
Hill tries to bum rush Franklin with a series of wild strikes but Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill misses with a two punch combination.
Franklin missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Franklin misses with a looping left.
Hill slaps away a takedown attempt from Franklin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Franklin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harry Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hill looks to land a combination but Franklin avoids it well.
Franklin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That has opened up John Franklin's cut even more.
Franklin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hill throws out the jab.
Harry Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin misses with a straight right.
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franklin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
Franklin takes one on the button.
Franklin misses with a looping right.
Franklin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franklin dodges the punch combination from Hill.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franklin is defended easily by Hill.
Jab, jab by Hill - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Hill misses the target.
Franklin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hill.
Franklin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill tries to bum rush Franklin with a series of wild strikes but Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hill throws a left and a right that both miss
and Franklin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Franklin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Franklin stops Hill from standing up.
Franklin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Franklin throws and elbow that misses. Hill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franklin's guard. Nice move by Hill!
Hill stands up and waves to Franklin to follow him.
Franklin 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.
Hill throws a combination that misses
and Franklin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hill's guard.
Franklin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hill's head.
Franklin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harry Hill's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franklin is controlling him.
Franklin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hill is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Franklin, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin trying to control the position here.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Franklin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Franklin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Franklin misses with a hook.
Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hill misses with the combination.
Franklin ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Franklin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Franklin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franklin shoots in and drives through. Hill sprawls well.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Franklin misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill scores with a sloppy right hand. Franklin should have avoided that one.
Franklin blocks a jab.
Hill slips a jab from Franklin.
Harry Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Franklin moves out of range as Hill strikes.
Franklin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Franklin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Franklin throws and elbow that misses. Hill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franklin's guard. Nice move by Hill!
Hill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franklin is keeping the position for now.
John Franklin has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Franklin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hill.
Horrible takedown by Franklin or perhaps it was just good defense by Hill which made him look bad.
Harry Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Franklin.
Franklin lands with a cross.
Franklin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Franklin there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill cracks Franklin with an open hand slap.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Franklin moves away and avoids it.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Franklin lands with a hook. Hill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hill takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Franklin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Franklin landing some decent shots from guard.
Franklin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hill is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Franklin, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking to stand up but Franklin won't let him.
Hill wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Hill stopping the sweep attempt from Franklin.
Hill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Franklin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Franklin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harry Hill.
I think Hill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harry Hill!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Runar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarmo Palvivaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runar comes into the arena with Amon Amarth - The Pursuit of Vikings blaring out of the sound system. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sven Runar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jarmo Palvivaara!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Runar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palvivaara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Runar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Jarmo Palvivaara has been cut.
Palvivaara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Palvivaara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Runar keeps working.
Palvivaara in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Runar tries to get to full guard but Palvivaara has control of the leg.
Palvivaara lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Palvivaara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Palvivaara is thwarting Runar's attempts to control the position.
Palvivaara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Runar's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runar is looking to escape.
Runar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Runar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Palvivaara looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Runar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Palvivaara slows the pace down in half guard.
Palvivaara misses with a head shot. Runar uses the momentum to regain guard.
Palvivaara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palvivaara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palvivaara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Runar looking for a sweep. Not yet Runar, not yet.
Palvivaara is looking to work some ground and pound but Runar has wrist control.
Palvivaara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Runar tried to score with a low kick but Palvivaara checks it.
Runar is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Runar misses.
Palvivaara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Runar tries to land a leg kick but Palvivaara saw it coming and moves away.
Runar cracks the inside of Palvivaara's front leg.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A swing and a miss from Runar.
Runar slips a jab and a cross from Palvivaara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runar throws a jab when Palvivaara was well out of range.
Runar throws a jab when Palvivaara was well out of range.
Runar throws a hook but Palvivaara avoids it easily.
Palvivaara checks a low kick from Runar.
Runar tries to score with a low kick but Palvivaara moves his leg out of the way.
Runar sends Palvivaara crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Runar is motioning to the referee to let Palvivaara up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A bone on bone clash there as Palvivaara blocks the leg kick.
Runar is looking to slow Palvivaara down with leg kicks.
Sven Runar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palvivaara looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runar throws out a loose jab but Palvivaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palvivaara misses with a takedown attempt - Runar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Runar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Palvivaara if he has to take too many more of those.
Runar throws a big shot that misses.
Palvivaara slips a straight right by Runar.
Runar throws a big shot that misses.
Runar wants to slow Palvivaara down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Runar.
Runar misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runar connects with a looping right hand.
Runar misses with a looping right.
Palvivaara blocks a leg kick.
Palvivaara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Runar throws a hook but Palvivaara avoids it easily.
Sven Runar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Runar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palvivaara takes a swing at Runar's ribcage but misses.
Runar throws and low kick but Palvivaara moves out of range easily.
Runar throws a combination that misses
and Palvivaara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Runar.
A bone on bone clash there as Palvivaara blocks the leg kick.
Palvivaara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palvivaara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Palvivaara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runar.
Runar lunges at Palvivaara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Palvivaara's hand.
Runar missing with a left hand there. Palvivaara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Runar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarmo Palvivaara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Palvivaara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Runar. Runar obviously looking to wear him down.
Runar drops Palvivaara with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Palvivaara looks back up at him and smiles so Runar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A big right from Runar misses.
Runar throws a big shot that misses.
Runar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Runar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Palvivaara's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runar misses with a looping right.
A big right from Runar misses.
Palvivaara tries to clinch there but Runar circles away.
Runar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Palvivaara momentarily.
Runar looks to throw the jab but Palvivaara is out of range.
Runar tries a low kick but Palvivaara avoids it.
Runar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Palvivaara momentarily.
Runar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palvivaara.
Runar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palvivaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Runar.
Palvivaara is breathing heavily.
Runar throws the left hand but Palvivaara avoids the punch easily.
Palvivaara scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Runar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Palvivaara off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palvivaara trying to control the position but Runar manages to sink in the hooks.
Palvivaara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Runar tries to keep control of the position but Palvivaara is staying busy.
Palvivaara breaks Runar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Palvivaara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Runar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Runar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Runar!
Palvivaara is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Runar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Runar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Palvivaara working to try and regain half guard.
Runar controlling the pace for now.
Palvivaara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Palvivaara sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Palvivaara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Palvivaara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Runar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Palvivaara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Palvivaara's back!
Palvivaara is in bad spot here.
Runar wants to control but Palvivaara is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Palvivaara right now.
Runar is trying to stick to Palvivaara's back but Palvivaara is turning into Runar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Runar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Palvivaara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runar trying to keep a closed guard but Palvivaara is proving a slippery customer.
Palvivaara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Palvivaara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Runar looking for a sweep. Not yet Runar, not yet.
Palvivaara postures up in Runar's guard and throws a big left but Runar blocks it.
Palvivaara throwing strikes from guard but Runar blocks nicely.
Runar keeping moving, preventing Palvivaara from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palvivaara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Runar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jarmo Palvivaara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Palvivaara misses with a wild body shot.
Runar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Palvivaara slips a jab and a cross from Runar.
Palvivaara slips a jab and a cross from Runar.
Runar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palvivaara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palvivaara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Runar throws a body kick that misses.
Runar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Palvivaara looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Palvivaara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palvivaara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palvivaara.
Palvivaara is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Palvivaara is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Palvivaara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Palvivaara winds up and cracks Runar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Palvivaara misses with a head shot. Runar uses the momentum to regain guard.
Palvivaara is looking to work some ground and pound but Runar has wrist control.
Runar controls Palvivaara momentarily but Palvivaara frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Runar controls Palvivaara momentarily but Palvivaara frees himself.
Palvivaara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Palvivaara scoring with some ground and pound.
Runar wants to sweep here but Palvivaara controlling him for the moment.
Palvivaara throws and elbow that misses. Runar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Palvivaara's guard. Nice move by Runar!
Palvivaara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Runar's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palvivaara wants to control from the top but Runar keeps moving.
Runar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palvivaara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jarmo Palvivaara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Runar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Palvivaara chips away with some ground and pound.
Palvivaara preventing the sweep.
Runar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sven Runar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palvivaara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Runar scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from Runar misses.
Runar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Palvivaara counters with a takedown into side control.
Runar managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Palvivaara.
Runar tries to bench press Palvivaara off him but Palvivaara keeps the position.
Jarmo Palvivaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palvivaara postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Runar regains half guard, as Palvivaara was trying to land strikes.
Runar gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Palvivaara!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarmo Palvivaara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Runar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Runar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agila Galupad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Barbarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbarino has chosen The Barbarino song as his entrance music. Agila Galupad could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vinnie Barbarino's chin.
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21
265 lbs
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23
275 lbs
7 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Agila Galupad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinnie Barbarino!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galupad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barbarino to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Barbarino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galupad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barbarino throwing strikes but missing.
Barbarino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Galupad wants to stand up but Barbarino is controlling him.
Barbarino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Galupad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barbarino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galupad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barbarino is controlling him.
Barbarino slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarino throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barbarino closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Galupad did well to prevent Barbarino getting side control.
Barbarino wants to pass to mount but Galupad is defending the position.
Barbarino sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Galupad defending well though.
Barbarino sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Galupad defending well though.
Barbarino tries to pass to full mount but Galupad defends it.
Barbarino is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barbarino thows a huge punch but Galupad dodges it nicely.
Barbarino trying to control from half guard but Galupad is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbarino missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barbarino thows a huge punch but Galupad dodges it nicely.
Barbarino thows a huge punch but Galupad dodges it nicely.
Galupad won't allow Barbarino to pass to mount.
Galupad is trying to stand back up but Barbarino is controlling him
Barbarino missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barbarino misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbarino tests Galupad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbarino shoots for a takedown but Galupad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Galupad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbarino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Vinnie Barbarino has been cut.
Barbarino throws a hook but Galupad avoids it easily.
Galupad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbarino counters with a shoot takedown. Galupad fights it but they end up in guard.
Barbarino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galupad is keeping the position for now.
Galupad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barbarino throws and elbow that misses. Galupad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barbarino's guard. Nice move by Galupad!
Barbarino looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbarino, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbarino has control of Galupad's left arm, preventing Galupad from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbarino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Galupad postures up.
Barbarino wants to sweep but no luck.
Galupad wants to stand but Barbarino has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barbarino dodges the punch combination from Galupad.
Barbarino blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Barbarino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Barbarino'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.
Barbarino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galupad.
Galupad misses with a double jab
and Barbarino counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barbarino misses with a head shot. Galupad uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barbarino wants to control from the top but Galupad keeps moving.
Barbarino looking to sit in guard and control but Galupad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Galupad stopping the sweep attempt from Barbarino.
Galupad wanted to stand there but Barbarino had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barbarino trying to control the position here.
Barbarino looking to control but Galupad passes into half guard.
Galupad prevents Barbarino from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barbarino is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Galupad postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Barbarino to stand up.
Galupad misses with a double jab
enabling Barbarino to counter with a crisp jab.
Galupad gets caught flat footed, as Barbarino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Galupad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barbarino tries to free his leg and advance position but Galupad is retaining full guard.
Barbarino trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Galupad manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Barbarino is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galupad wanted to stand there but Barbarino had control of the position.
Galupad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barbarino is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galupad wants to stand but Barbarino has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Galupad postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbarino is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Galupad misses with a few strikes there.
Galupad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbarino counters with a two punch combo.
Galupad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbarino looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Galupad keeping moving, preventing Barbarino from controlling successfully.
Barbarino wants to pass the guard but Galupad is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Barbarino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Barbarino's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Galupad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barbarino counters with a nice uppercut.
Agila Galupad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbarino throws a right and a left that Galupad avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown by Barbarino or perhaps it was just good defense by Galupad which made him look bad.
Galupad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbarino scores with a nice right hand.
Galupad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barbarino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Galupad as he jumps to the side.
Barbarino drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barbarino passes Galupad's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barbarino misses with a head shot. Galupad uses the momentum to regain guard.
Galupad keeping full guard, as Barbarino tries to pass.
Barbarino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarino postures up in Galupad's guard and throws a big left but Galupad blocks it.
Barbarino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barbarino trying to move into half guard but instead Galupad has managed to sweep!
Barbarino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barbarino is trying to keep Galupad in close.
Barbarino is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galupad defends well.
Barbarino is looking for a triangle here but Galupad uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Galupad wants to stand but Barbarino has his arm trapped.
Galupad stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Galupad connects with the punch.
Barbarino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbarino shoots in for a takedown but Galupad shows good takedown defense.
Agila Galupad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Barbarino.
Barbarino ducks under a wild hook from Galupad.
Barbarino fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galupad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbarino.
Galupad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barbarino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Galupad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Galupad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbarino jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Galupad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Galupad throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbarino counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barbarino.
Galupad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barbarino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barbarino is working Galupad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Galupad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barbarino scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbarino stops Galupad from standing up.
Barbarino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbarino is looking to work some ground and pound but Galupad has wrist control.
Barbarino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galupad is keeping the position for now.
Agila Galupad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbarino advances to half guard.
Barbarino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Galupad's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galupad is trying to stand back up but Barbarino is controlling him
Barbarino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Galupad's head.
Vinnie Barbarino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barbarino misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Barbarino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbarino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 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... Vinnie Barbarino!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roby Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). wa Za Banga comes to the cage accompanied by Hell March. Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Not Afraid (Eminem). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roby Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but wa Za Banga pushes him off.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
wa Za Banga instigates a clinch.
wa Za Banga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
wa Za Banga working aggressively here.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
wa Za Banga misses with an attempted mid kick.
wa Za Banga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
wa Za Banga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
A good leg kick by wa Za Banga.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
wa Za Banga throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. wa Za Banga moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wa Za Banga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
wa Za Banga throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
wa Za Banga looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith thows a leg kick but wa Za Banga checks it
and wa Za Banga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
wa Za Banga feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
wa Za Banga throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from wa Za Banga 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 Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
wa Za Banga looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. wa Za Banga moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from wa Za Banga.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
wa Za Banga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but wa Za Banga circles away quickly and effectively.
wa Za Banga goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
wa Za Banga walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
wa Za Banga thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but wa Za Banga is just out of range.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by wa Za Banga. wa Za Banga obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a right hand but wa Za Banga moved out of range.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
wa Za Banga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith throws out a loose jab but wa Za Banga uses good head movement to avoid it.
wa Za Banga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from wa Za Banga - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says wa Za Banga. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from wa Za Banga, right into the meat.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Roby Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith wants to clinch
and wa Za Banga counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. wa Za Banga moves away and avoids it.
wa Za Banga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from wa Za Banga, right into the meat.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith takes a swing at wa Za Banga's ribcage but misses.
Smith closes the distance but wa Za Banga moves to the side
and wa Za Banga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
wa Za Banga cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith avoids the body shot from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by wa Za Banga.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but wa Za Banga is just out of range.
wa Za Banga lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on wa Za Banga's shoulder, as wa Za Banga tries to avoid the shot.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith looks to clinch
and wa Za Banga counters with a solid body kick.
wa Za Banga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and wa Za Banga counters with a nice kick to the body.
wa Za Banga scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from wa Za Banga, right into the meat.
Smith throws a right hand that wa Za Banga ducks under and follows up with a left that wa Za Banga also avoids with ease.
wa Za Banga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith takes a swing at wa Za Banga's ribcage but misses.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from wa Za Banga.
Nice body punch from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
wa Za Banga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
wa Za Banga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
wa Za Banga with a jab.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga is winning the standup battle so far.
wa Za Banga thumps Smith with a low kick.
wa Za Banga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
wa Za Banga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
wa Za Banga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
wa Za Banga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
wa Za Banga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga connects with a solid leg kick.
wa Za Banga connects with a body shot.
wa Za Banga is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
wa Za Banga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
wa Za Banga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga scores with a head kick.
wa Za Banga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
wa Za Banga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
wa Za Banga throws a half hearted mid kick.
wa Za Banga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from wa Za Banga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga lands with a nice body kick.
Roby Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
wa Za Banga tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
wa Za Banga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
wa Za Banga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by wa Za Banga. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
wa Za Banga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and wa Za Banga settles back down.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith misses with an uppercut. wa Za Banga saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
wa Za Banga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
wa Za Banga motions for Smith to come forward. wa Za Banga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
wa Za Banga slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
wa Za Banga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a body punch
letting wa Za Banga counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
wa Za Banga slips a straight right by Smith.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by wa Za Banga. wa Za Banga obviously looking to wear him down.
wa Za Banga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by wa Za Banga. That's going to slow Smith down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
wa Za Banga cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
wa Za Banga jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
wa Za Banga connects with a looping right hand.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
wa Za Banga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
wa Za Banga has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
wa Za Banga throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith misses the body punch
and wa Za Banga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
wa Za Banga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
wa Za Banga misses with a leg kick.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith tries to clinch up but wa Za Banga circles away and keeps his distance.
wa Za Banga throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by wa Za Banga. wa Za Banga obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces wa Za Banga off the cage and back into rage.
wa Za Banga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
wa Za Banga feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
A chopping leg kick lands by wa Za Banga.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
wa Za Banga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with an uppercut. wa Za Banga saw that one coming.
wa Za Banga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by wa Za Banga.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
wa Za Banga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga connects with a solid leg kick.
wa Za Banga thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
wa Za Banga moves into the clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from wa Za Banga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
wa Za Banga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
wa Za Banga lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
wa Za Banga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries to break the clinch but wa Za Banga is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from wa Za Banga.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
wa Za Banga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith tries to break free but wa Za Banga pushes him back against the cage.
Smith tries to circle away but wa Za Banga has him pinned against the cage.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as wa Za Banga controls his hands.
Smith tries to circle away but wa Za Banga has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from wa Za Banga.
A left hand lands to the body for wa Za Banga.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, wa Za Banga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a lazy body kick
and wa Za Banga makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body punch from wa Za Banga.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga tries a head kick but it misses.
Roby Smith 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.
wa Za Banga slips under a jab from Smith.
wa Za Banga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by wa Za Banga - just one landing.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well wa Za Banga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Bennett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Bennett!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baddabing closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch but Baddabing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Baddabing blocks the leg kick.
Bennett loads up on a big right hand but Baddabing slips the punch.
Baddabing scores with a jab. Bennett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baddabing looks to land a left hand but Bennett moved out of range nicely.
Bennett throws a big shot that misses.
Baddabing gets the takedown into side control.
Bennett being controlled for a moment.
Baddabing throws an elbow but Bennett slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bennett is trying to control Baddabing's posture but Baddabing avoids it.
Bennett tries to buck Baddabing off but Baddabing is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing happy to just control the position for now.
Baddabing tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baddabing has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Baddabing taking a breather here.
An elbow from Baddabing crashes against the mat.
Baddabing has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Baddabing is trying to get an arm triangle but Bennett is defending well.
Baddabing looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bennett is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baddabing is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bennett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bennett is trying to control Baddabing's posture but Baddabing avoids it.
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baddabing's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Baddabing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baddabing is pressing down on Bennett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bennett is holding on for now.
Baddabing wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it.
Baddabing takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Baddabing is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.
Bennett moves into full guard.
Bennett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baddabing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baddabing drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baddabing jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baddabing slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baddabing passes into half guard.
Bennett moves into full guard.
Baddabing postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Baddabing from controlling successfully.
Baddabing content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A nice combination there by Baddabing.
Baddabing scores with a push kick.
Baddabing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baddabing looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bennett is fending him off so far but Baddabing persists. Nope, Bennett circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baddabing throws out the jab.
Baddabing closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Baddabing has control of the leg.
Bennett is not content to let Baddabing control the position.
Baddabing throwing shots but Bennett is blocking nicely.
Baddabing wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett is pressing down on Baddabing's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Baddabing is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baddabing trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baddabing's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Manny Baddabing just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Baddabing jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baddabing fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baddabing misses with a straight right.
Bennett throws a leg kick but Baddabing checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bennett.
Baddabing ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bennett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bennett throws a push kick but Baddabing slaps the foot to one side.
Bennett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baddabing on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bennett. Bennett obviously looking to wear him down.
Bennett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baddabing uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennett.
Richard Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennett stuffs the takedown.
Bennett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bennett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bennett walks into a left hand.
Bennett moves away from the strike by Baddabing.
Bennett scores with a punch to the head.
Bennett takes one to the chin there.
Bennett looks for the body kick but Baddabing saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Baddabing blocks the leg kick.
Baddabing just misses with a punch to the body.
Baddabing looks to land a left hand but Bennett moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Bennett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennett throws out a leg kick but Baddabing moves out of range and Bennett only half commits.
Baddabing scores with a decent looking hook.
Baddabing rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baddabing tries to clinch but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett throws and low kick but Baddabing moves out of range easily.
Baddabing changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bennett tries to avoid it but Baddabing manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bennett to the ground. Bennett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bennett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baddabing.
The fighters circling - Bennett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennett lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Manny Baddabing has been cut.
Baddabing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Baddabing misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing misses with a hook.
Baddabing scores with a jab.
Bennett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Baddabing misses its intended target.
Baddabing fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bennett dodges the punch combination from Baddabing.
Nice straight punches there by Baddabing. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baddabing.
Baddabing's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Baddabing duly obliges.
Bennett dips to his left and cracks Baddabing with an uppercut!
Baddabing closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baddabing performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bennett trying to hold on to Baddabing's head to control him but Baddabing postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bennett blocks a jab.
Baddabing lands with a straight right. Bennett didn't see that one coming.
Baddabing scores with a body shot.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baddabing.
Baddabing scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bennett doesn't seem bothered though.
Bennett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baddabing wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Bennett trying to control the position.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Baddabing from controlling successfully.
Baddabing forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing controlling the action here.
Baddabing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baddabing frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baddabing seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bennett is holding on tight.
Baddabing manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bennett to take his back!
Bennett trying to control the position but Baddabing manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baddabing is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bennett is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Baddabing gets his way!
Baddabing controls the action.
Baddabing tightening his grip on Bennett, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett breaks Baddabing's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Baddabing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bennett manages to get himself to full guard.
Bennett working a defensive guard here.
Baddabing trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Baddabing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baddabing is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baddabing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Baddabing from controlling successfully.
Baddabing is really struggling to control Bennett but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baddabing's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bennett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
That's time! Baddabing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bennett looks for the body kick but Baddabing saw that one coming.
A big left from Bennett misses.
Baddabing fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bennett scores with a nice head shot.
Baddabing throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baddabing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennett.
Bennett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baddabing paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett is looking to chop away at Baddabing's legs.
Baddabing has a takedown stuffed.
Nice cross by Baddabing.
Bennett cracks Baddabing with a good jab.
Baddabing shoots in and drives through. Bennett sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennett misses with a straight right.
Richard Bennett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bennett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Baddabing.
Bennett gets caught flat footed, as Baddabing shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bennett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Baddabing from controlling successfully.
Manny Baddabing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baddabing slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face as Baddabing controls the position.
Baddabing is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baddabing taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to control but Baddabing postures up.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baddabing wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baddabing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bennett, who protects the arm well.
Baddabing trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bennett, who protects the arm well.
Baddabing laying and praying for a moment but Bennett takes advantage and regains half guard.
Baddabing perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Baddabing prevents Bennett from improving his position.
Baddabing is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bennett is trying to control but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A low kick from Baddabing misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Baddabing looks to land a left hand but Bennett moved out of range nicely.
Baddabing drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Baddabing trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett pulls Baddabing in close to prevent any damage.
Baddabing stays in close to Bennett's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Manny Baddabing will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Baddabing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baddabing throws a sloppy head kick and Bennett moves out of range easily.
Baddabing tries for a takedown but Bennett circles away easily
enabling Bennett to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Baddabing.
Baddabing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baddabing uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennett.
Baddabing moves out of range of the body kick from Bennett.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters circling a little - Bennett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bennett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baddabing looks to land a left hand but Bennett moved out of range nicely.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett scoring well with a low kick there.
Bennett avoids the body shot from Baddabing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baddabing shoots for a takedown but Bennett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baddabing throws a nice looking combination but Bennett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennett throws a hook but Baddabing blocks it.
Baddabing is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennett.
Baddabing misses with a takedown attempt
and Bennett counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Baddabing throws a hook but Bennett blocks it.
Bennett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baddabing.
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baddabing throws out the jab.
Baddabing tries for a takedown but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bennett throws a leg kick but Baddabing sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baddabing pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bennett with a nice cross.
Bennett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baddabing doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Manny Baddabing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baddabing avoids a kick to the body.
Baddabing misses with a series of wild punches.
Baddabing looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Baddabing misses the jab.
Baddabing misses with a hook. Bennett ducked under it nicely.
Baddabing is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennett.
Bennett swings for the body but Baddabing moves out of range.
Bennett moves away from the strike by Baddabing.
Bennett drops his hands momentarily and Baddabing takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baddabing lands with an overhand left.
Richard Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Baddabing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett throws a leg kick that misses.
Baddabing looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.
Baddabing looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baddabing is taking a breather. Bennett says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Baddabing trying to mount his opponent but Bennett defends it.
Baddabing trying to control the pace.
Baddabing wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bennett is positioning himself well to prevent Baddabing advancing to mount.
Baddabing is taking a breather. Bennett says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Baddabing has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Baddabing trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Baddabing seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Bennett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baddabing has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Baddabing!
Manny Baddabing retains his middleweight title!
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