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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keigal Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy McClure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClure has chosen Why Can't We Be Friends? as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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135 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keigal Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Troy McClure!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco shoots in and bounces McClure off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McClure is looking to sinch up a triangle. Greco throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McClure's body to avoid the submission. McClure has instead reached around Greco's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McClure arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Troy McClure!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Maurice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Nuttall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Nuttall has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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258 lbs
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240 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenneth Maurice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Nuttall!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuttall misses with a two punch combination.
Maurice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuttall.
Mike Nuttall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuttall fails to land with a series of punches.
Nuttall drops Maurice with a nice combination! Nuttall dives into Maurice's guard, looking to finish!
Maurice is rocked!
It looks like Kenneth Maurice has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuttall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oh Maurice is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nuttall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nuttall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maurice seems to have got his legs back now.
Nuttall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nuttall won't allow Maurice to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maurice keeping full guard, as Nuttall tries to pass.
Maurice is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nuttall tries to stand but Maurice is controlling from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nuttall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuttall loads up on a big right hand but Maurice slips the punch.
Good exchange - Nuttall coming out on top.
Nuttall tries for a takedown but Maurice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nuttall misses the shot to the body.
Nuttall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nuttall looks gassed!
Maurice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nuttall as he avoids it easily.
Nuttall jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kenneth Maurice's cut is getting worse.
Maurice looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Maurice.
Maurice sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nuttall defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maurice lands a nice short elbow.
Nuttall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maurice.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nuttall looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maurice lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuttall has hold of Maurice's hands but Maurice slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nuttall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maurice lands strikes from half guard.
Maurice is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nuttall tries to kick Maurice off but Maurice keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nuttall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maurice looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nuttall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maurice working over Nuttall with some ground and pound. Nuttall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maurice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nuttall on the ground.
Nuttall tries to kick Maurice off but Maurice keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Maurice.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maurice connects with a nice short shot to Nuttall's temple.
Nuttall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maurice pulls his head out easily.
Maurice looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nuttall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maurice connects with a nice short shot to Nuttall's temple.
Nuttall has one foot on Maurice's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nuttall tries to bum rush Maurice with a series of wild strikes but Maurice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nuttall with a poor takedown
and Maurice counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nuttall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maurice counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nuttall won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maurice working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nuttall is trying to improve his position.
Nuttall is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Maurice working the head and body with strikes.
Nuttall tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Maurice lands a few punches from side control.
Maurice in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nuttall taking a bit of punishment here - Maurice scoring with strikes.
Maurice scoring with punches from side control.
Nuttall is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maurice cracks Nuttall with a big right hand but Nuttall just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nuttall is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Maurice lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nuttall is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nuttall manages to get back to half guard.
Maurice lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nuttall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maurice scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nuttall looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maurice connects with a nice short shot to Nuttall's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nuttall looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maurice lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Nuttall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Maurice's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nuttall throws a combination that misses
letting Maurice counter with a right hand.
Nuttall throws a jab but it's blocked by Maurice.
Maurice dodges the punch combination from Nuttall.
Maurice closes the distance and clinches up with Nuttall, looking for a takedown. Maurice pushes Nuttall against the ropes but Nuttall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maurice slips a jab and a cross from Nuttall.
Nuttall throws a hook to the side of Maurice's head but Maurice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nuttall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maurice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nuttall avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuttall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maurice.
Nuttall takes a swing at Maurice's ribcage but misses.
Kenneth Maurice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nuttall is breathing heavily.
Maurice will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth Maurice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurice dodges the punch combination from Nuttall.
Nuttall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maurice counters with a takedown into side control.
Nuttall is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Maurice connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nuttall some visible discomfort.
Maurice cracks Nuttall with a big right hand but Nuttall just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nuttall is trying to get back to his feet.
Nuttall is working to avoid the ground and pound but Maurice connects with a decent elbow.
Nuttall wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nuttall takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Maurice landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nuttall is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nuttall tries to buck Maurice off but Maurice is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurice works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maurice shoots in for a takedown but Nuttall shows good takedown defense.
Nuttall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maurice dodges the punch combination from Nuttall.
Mike Nuttall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nuttall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maurice counters with a shoot takedown. Nuttall fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maurice prevents Nuttall from getting back to his feet.
Maurice stands up over Nuttall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maurice lands a couple of digs.
Nuttall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nuttall working for a triangle but Maurice defends it easily.
Nuttall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuttall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maurice defends well.
Maurice with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maurice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nuttall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maurice working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nuttall's head.
Nuttall keeping full guard, as Maurice tries to pass.
Kenneth Maurice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nuttall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maurice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maurice with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuttall is looking for a triangle but Maurice pushes his legs off easily.
Nuttall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maurice is aware though and is defending well.
Nuttall looking for a guillotine here but Maurice defends easily.
Nuttall throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Maurice scoring with some ground and pound.
Nuttall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nuttall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maurice defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maurice postures up and lands a big shot to Nuttall's brow.
Nuttall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maurice distracts Nuttall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kenneth Maurice will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Maurice's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nuttall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuttall throws a series of punches but Maurice moves out of range.
Maurice slips a jab and a cross from Nuttall.
Nuttall tries to bum rush Maurice with a series of wild strikes but Maurice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nuttall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maurice scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maurice landing a few strikes.
Maurice lands a nice forearm strike.
Maurice working the ground and pound.
Nuttall is trying to get back to his feet.
Maurice in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Maurice working the ground and pound.
Nuttall taking a bit of punishment here - Maurice scoring with strikes.
Nuttall taking a bit of punishment here - Maurice scoring with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nuttall is pushing Maurice's head away, looking to escape. Maurice manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurice lands an elbow.
Maurice working the head and body with strikes.
Maurice prevents Nuttall from escaping the position.
Nuttall throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Maurice working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nuttall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nuttall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maurice pulls his head out easily.
Maurice working over Nuttall with some ground and pound. Nuttall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maurice lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nuttall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nuttall throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Maurice won't allow Nuttall to get back to his feet.
Nuttall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nuttall has his foot on Maurice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maurice works his way back into a safe position though.
Maurice has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nuttall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurice wants to get up but he can't break Nuttall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nuttall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maurice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nuttall is looking for a triangle but Maurice pushes his legs off easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maurice decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maurice lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nuttall has hold of Maurice's hands but Maurice slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nuttall manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nuttall throws a nice looking combination but Maurice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maurice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nuttall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurice shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nuttall napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maurice cracks Nuttall with a big right hand but Nuttall just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nuttall is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nuttall is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nuttall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maurice's best efforts.
Nuttall flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nuttall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nuttall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nuttall throws a combination that misses
and Maurice counters with a series of strikes. Nuttall will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maurice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nuttall pinned against the cage. Nuttall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nuttall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maurice counters with a three punch combo that has Nuttall backing up. Nuttall nods at Maurice to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuttall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maurice blocks a jab.
Maurice moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuttall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nuttall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maurice.
Maurice shoots in and bounces Nuttall off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Maurice works over Nuttall with some ground and pound from guard.
Nuttall is looking for a triangle but Maurice pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maurice with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nuttall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maurice defends well.
Maurice cracks Nuttall with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Maurice showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maurice 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 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Maurice!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JB Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Mc Kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JB Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Mc Kicker!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens ducks right into an uppercut from Mc Kicker.
Stevens shoots in and bounces Mc Kicker off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Mc Kicker keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Mc Kicker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stevens controls the pace.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Mc Kicker keeps moving.
Stevens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stevens won't allow Mc Kicker to sweep him here.
Stevens stands up over Mc Kicker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mc Kicker working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mc Kicker looks to land a combination. Stevens sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stevens gets the takedown into side control.
Mc Kicker is not content to let Stevens control the position.
Stevens is really struggling to control Mc Kicker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Kicker is trying to get back to half guard.
Mc Kicker can't do much from the bottom here.
Mc Kicker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stevens is controlling the pace.
Mc Kicker trying to hold on to Stevens's head to control him but Stevens postures up.
Stevens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mc Kicker trying to hold on to Stevens's head to control him but Stevens postures up.
Mc Kicker looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mc Kicker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mc Kicker is trying to get back to full guard.
Stevens wants to take a breather but Mc Kicker is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stevens changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mc Kicker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mc Kicker tries to bench press Stevens off him but Stevens keeps the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stevens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mc Kicker keeps working.
Mc Kicker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stevens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mc Kicker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Kicker manages to get back to half guard.
Mc Kicker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mc Kicker looks gassed!
Stevens is trying to control. Mc Kicker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stevens stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mc Kicker to get to his feet.
Mc Kicker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mc Kicker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mc Kicker wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice combination there by Mc Kicker.
Mc Kicker works Stevens's body with a nice hook.
Mc Kicker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mc Kicker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mc Kicker.
Mc Kicker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Kicker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevens manages to avoid it.
Luke Mc Kicker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mc Kicker!
Mc Kicker is desperately trying to improve his position but Stevens has a good base and remains in mount.
Stevens controlling the pace for now.
Mc Kicker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stevens trying to control but Mc Kicker is having none of it.
Mc Kicker wants to control but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stevens cracks Mc Kicker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
JB Stevens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mc Kicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevens misses with a looping right.
Mc Kicker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stevens on the side of the head.
JB Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mc Kicker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stevens on the side of the head.
Mc Kicker stuffs the takedown attempt from Stevens. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet.
Mc Kicker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mc Kicker swings for the body but Stevens moves out of range.
Luke Mc Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mc Kicker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevens.
Stevens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stevens showed some decent athleticism there.
Mc Kicker is staying active underneath Stevens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mc Kicker is trying to maintain the position but Stevens is very close to passing his half guard.
Mc Kicker wants to get back to full guard.
Mc Kicker punching from the bottom.
Stevens is thwarting Mc Kicker's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens wants to free his trapped foot but Mc Kicker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mc Kicker is trying to get back to full guard.
Stevens is looking to advance position but Mc Kicker won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mc Kicker stuffs the takedown attempt from Stevens. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JB Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Kicker cracks Stevens with a good jab.
Mc Kicker scores with a shot to the body.
Stevens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mc Kicker was covering up waiting for the punch and Stevens finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stevens wants to pass the guard but Mc Kicker is keeping the position.
Stevens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Mc Kicker keeps moving.
Stevens won't allow Mc Kicker to sweep him here.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Mc Kicker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mc Kicker looking to control.
Mc Kicker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stevens tries to free his leg and advance position but Mc Kicker is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stevens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stevens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mc Kicker's guard.
Stevens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mc Kicker keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Kicker is trying to keep Stevens in close.
Mc Kicker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stevens's guard.
Mc Kicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
Mc Kicker chips away with some ground and pound.
Stevens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mc Kicker manages to get himself to full guard.
Stevens won't allow Mc Kicker to sweep him here.
Mc Kicker has momentary wrist control but Stevens slips an elbow through the middle.
Stevens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mc Kicker keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Mc Kicker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Mc Kicker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mc Kicker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevens defends well.
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mc Kicker is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
Mc Kicker keeping full guard, as Stevens tries to pass.
Mc Kicker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stevens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that JB Stevens will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stevens closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stevens lands in his opponent's guard.
Mc Kicker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mc Kicker keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens tries to free his leg and advance position but Mc Kicker is retaining full guard.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Mc Kicker keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Kicker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevens being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stevens looks for a takedown but Mc Kicker sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mc Kicker stuns Stevens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mc Kicker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mc Kicker scores with a jab to the body.
Mc Kicker misses with the combination.
Mc Kicker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Mc Kicker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stevens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mc Kicker keeps working.
Mc Kicker is trying to control Stevens's posture but Stevens avoids it.
Luke Mc Kicker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Kicker is not content to let Stevens control the position.
Mc Kicker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stevens trying to control the action but Mc Kicker is working from the bottom.
Mc Kicker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stevens's best efforts.
Mc Kicker wants to get back to full guard.
Mc Kicker is defending against the submission attempts here by Stevens.
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control the action but Mc Kicker is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mc Kicker lands a jab to Stevens's midsection.
Mc Kicker cracks Stevens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mc Kicker looks to land a combination but Stevens avoids it well.
Stevens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mc Kicker's waist but Mc Kicker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevens off to one side.
JB Stevens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mc Kicker lunges at Stevens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevens's hand.
Mc Kicker throws a series of strikes that have Stevens backpedaling.
Mc Kicker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stevens takes one to the side of the head.
Mc Kicker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stevens was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mc Kicker can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Kicker tries to lock up and control but Stevens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mc Kicker is looking to improve his position but Stevens isn't that keen on the idea.
Stevens looking to control but Mc Kicker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mc Kicker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mc Kicker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stevens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stevens has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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 JB Stevens.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stevens, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JB Stevens!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between kim jong trill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Isaiah Fowler was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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18
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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19
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, kim jong trill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Isaiah Fowler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fowler lands a big head kick that sends trill tumbling to the mat! Fowler takes a step backwards and waves trill back to his feet - he wants the finish!
trill is rocked!
It looks like kim jong trill has been cut.
Fowler cracks trill with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! trill falls to his knees and Fowler doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Fowler!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ped Eber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Eber might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Why Can't We Be Friends?. 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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306 lbs
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295 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ped Eber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Davis!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eber shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eber gets slowly back to his feet.
Eber shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Davis scores with a takedown into Eber's guard.
Davis wants to control from the top but Eber keeps moving.
Eber on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eber tries to get out of the position.
Eber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davis controls the pace.
Eber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.
Eber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis trying to control but Eber is working from the bottom.
Eber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davis wants to control from the top but Eber keeps moving.
Davis slips nicely into half guard.
Eber looking for submissions off his back.
Davis works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eber keeps working.
Davis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eber, who protects the arm well.
Davis wants to control but Eber is keeping him busy.
Davis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eber has escaped the position, nice work there.
Eber is working to avoid the ground and pound but Davis connects with a decent elbow.
Eber gets back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Davis wants to control but Eber is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Davis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Eber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eber actively working from the bottom here.
Eber is breathing heavily.
Davis is working for a kimura but Eber is defending it quite comfortably.
Davis wants to control but Eber is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davis wants to land a leg kick but Eber is out of range.
Davis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Davis showed some decent athleticism there.
Davis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Davis wants to control the pace but Eber is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis controlling his opponent.
Eber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Davis tries to control but Eber wriggling away.
Davis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Davis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Eber manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Eber is looking for a sweep.
Eber takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eber keeps working.
Eber tries to bench press Davis off him but Davis keeps the position.
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.
Davis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eber keeps working.
Davis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Eber is not content to let Davis control the position.
Davis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eber has escaped the position, nice work there.
Eber is trying to improve his position.
Davis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Davis is trying to get an arm triangle but Eber is defending well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Davis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Davis shoots in and drives through. Eber sprawls well.
Eber tries for a takedown but Davis circles away easily
and Davis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Davis.
Eber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Davis counters by moving into the clinch.
Davis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Eber uses from the top position.
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eber manages to get himself to full guard.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Eber is retaining full guard.
Davis is pushing down on Eber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eber is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Davis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is trying to control. Eber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Davis moves nicely into side control.
Davis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davis grinds an elbow into Eber's temple.
Eber is looking to regain half guard here but Davis keeps moving and retains side control.
Davis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Davis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Davis cracks Eber with a big elbow.
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.
Davis scoring with punches and elbows.
Davis tries for a kimura but Eber is defending well.
Davis trying to control the position but Eber is working away.
Eber wants to get back to his feet but Davis drags him back down.
Davis working the body and head with strikes.
Eber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davis trying to control the action but Eber is working from the bottom.
Davis is trying to get an arm triangle but Eber is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eber is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Davis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Eber is looking for a sweep.
Eber is working hard here to advance position.
Davis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Davis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Davis trying to control the action but Eber is working from the bottom.
Eber is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control but Eber is keeping him busy.
Davis working the head with strikes.
Eber is trying to get back to half guard.
Davis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Davis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Eber is looking for a sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Eber is looking to regain half guard here but Davis keeps moving and retains side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Davis darts in and clinches Eber up against the ropes.
Eber tries for a takedown but Davis manages to get underhooks.
Davis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eber.
Davis successfully pulls guard.
Davis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Eber taking some punishment here, with Davis in his half guard.
Davis passes to full mount!
Davis looking to control but Eber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eber is wriggling around trying to escape.
Davis tries to control but Eber wriggling away.
Davis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Eber has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Eber is surviving well by controlling Davis's body position as best he can.
Davis looking to control but Eber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eber is trying desperately to improve position.
Davis looking to finish Eber with some ground and pound. This is bad for Eber!
Eber is trying desperately to improve position.
Davis wants to control the pace but Eber is squirming around nicely.
Davis is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Eber is in real trouble.
Davis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is riding his opponent, not letting Eber buck him off.
Eber is trying to break free.
Davis tries to keep control of the position but Eber is staying busy.
Eber is trapped and Davis is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Eber 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 Davis gets his way!
Davis lands shots from the back.
Eber prevents Davis from getting a body triangle.
Eber tries to escape but Davis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eber is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Davis is trying to stick to Eber's back but Eber is turning into Davis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Davis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Eber.
Eber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davis trying to keep a closed guard but Eber is proving a slippery customer.
Eber is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Ped Eber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eber throws a strike but Davis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dave Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eber keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Davis passes into half guard.
Davis trying to control from half guard but Eber is working away.
Eber actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davis 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... Dave Davis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Marroquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie King is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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20
250 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mario Marroquin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frankie King!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marroquin scores with a nice right hand.
King lands with a nice body punch.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marroquin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King tries to clinch but Marroquin is having none of it.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Marroquin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marroquin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marroquin.
Marroquin throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Marroquin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marroquin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Marroquin duly obliges.
King clinches up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marroquin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marroquin wants to break free but King has control.
Marroquin wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
Marroquin tries to break free but King pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marroquin takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Mario Marroquin has been cut.
A short uppercut from King.
King looking to stall.
Marroquin avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Marroquin can't break the clinch.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King lands with a right to the head.
Marroquin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.
King controlling the action here for a moment.
King receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marroquin avoids it.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King cracks Marroquin with a nice body shot.
Marroquin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marroquin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marroquin tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the ropes.
King pressing his opponent against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King stalling in the clinch but Marroquin improves position.
King tries a knee to the head but Marroquin blocks it.
King lands a body punch.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King misses with some punches.
Marroquin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Marroquin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King stalling.
King keeps control of Marroquin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Marroquin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marroquin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marroquin misses with a combination
and King counters by clinching up.
Marroquin breaks from the clinch.
King tried to score with a low kick but Marroquin checks it.
Marroquin lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Marroquin. Beautiful body shot.
Marroquin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King throws a right and a left that Marroquin avoids nicely.
Marroquin misses with a series of wild punches.
Marroquin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Marroquin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marroquin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marroquin.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marroquin to score with a decent uppercut.
Marroquin looks to land a combination. King sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King avoids the body shot from Marroquin.
King tries to clinch there but Marroquin circles away.
An inside leg kick from Marroquin misses.
Marroquin scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
King moves in looking to clinch but Marroquin pushes him off.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marroquin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King looks gassed!
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King tries to clinch
and Marroquin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marroquin thuds a left hand into King's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Marroquin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marroquin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marroquin blocks a head kick by King.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marroquin!
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Marroquin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Marroquin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marroquin throws a combination that misses
and King counters by clinching up.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marroquin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marroquin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from King in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Marroquin breaks the clinch.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marroquin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King needs to keep his hands up - Marroquin had a free shot at his head there.
Marroquin lands a slapping body shot.
Marroquin scores with a shot to the body.
Marroquin lands a nice shot to the body.
Marroquin lands a slapping body shot.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Marroquin.
Marroquin is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Danga de danga de dang - Marroquin scores with a four punch combination!
King is breathing heavily.
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!
Marroquin throws a one two combo.
Marroquin scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marroquin jabs at King's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Marroquin.
Marroquin thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King is rocked!
King looks up at the clock. Bad move! Marroquin lands a right hand from hell, dropping King. Marroquin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Marroquin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JIM Hatter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rastamon Vibration. This should be fireworks!
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22
153 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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151 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JIM Hatter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luiz Soto!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatter sizes up Soto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Soto fails with a takedown attempt.
Hatter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hatter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Soto misses with a takedown attempt - Hatter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hatter with a nice cross.
Hatter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soto. Soto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Soto blocks a jab.
A left and a right from Hatter both land. Nice combination.
Soto is rocked!
Hatter cracks Soto with an open hand slap.
Soto is still on wobbly legs! Can Hatter finish him?
Hatter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soto shoots for a double leg takedown but Hatter sprawls well. He's pushed Soto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Soto seems to have recovered his senses.
JIM Hatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Soto.
Soto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hatter is trying to stand back up but Soto is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Soto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hatter's head.
Soto trying to control the action but Hatter is working from the bottom.
Soto prevents Hatter from standing back up.
Soto is controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hatter lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soto drops his hands momentarily and Hatter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Soto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hatter defends it nicely.
Soto dives in and grabs Hatter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hatter pushes down on Soto's head and hops out.
Hatter lands a slapping body shot.
JIM Hatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hatter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soto circles away quickly and effectively.
Hatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hatter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hatter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soto fails to land the takedown.
Soto has a takedown stuffed.
Soto looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hatter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hatter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hatter, as that shot connected.
Soto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Hatter. That snapped Soto's head back.
No joy there for Hatter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hatter scores with a decent looking hook.
Hatter looks to land a combination but Soto avoids it well.
A combination from Hatter does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatter lands an overhand right.
Hatter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Soto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hatter wants to stand up but Soto is controlling him.
Hatter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soto on the ground.
Soto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hatter dives on top into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Soto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hatter is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
JIM Hatter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Soto tries for a takedown but Hatter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hatter looks to land a body kick but Soto moved away.
Hatter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hatter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soto doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheers as Hatter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soto doesn't seem phased though.
Soto fails to land the takedown.
Soto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hatter's waist but Hatter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soto off to one side.
JIM Hatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Soto.
Hatter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body punch from Hatter.
A left and a right from Hatter both land. Nice combination.
Soto is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hatter.
JIM Hatter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatter scores with a leg kick.
JIM Hatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Soto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hatter.
Hatter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hatter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hatter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soto dodges the punch combination from Hatter.
Hatter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hatter is fending him off so far but Soto persists. Nope, Hatter circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatter dips to his left and cracks Soto with an uppercut!
Soto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hatter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hatter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soto.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Horrible takedown by Soto or perhaps it was just good defense by Hatter which made him look bad.
Hatter jabs Soto right on the nose. Soto blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Soto backs up against the ropes.
Soto dives in and grabs Hatter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hatter pushes down on Soto's head and hops out.
Hatter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A left and a right from Hatter both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hatter.
Nice sprawl there from Hatter as Soto shoots in.
JIM Hatter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Hatter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hatter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hatter swinging wildly here.
Soto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hatter misses with a double jab
and Soto counters with a single leg into guard. Hatter didn't expect that.
Soto stops Hatter from standing up.
Soto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hatter is keeping the position for now.
Hatter is looking to stand up but Soto isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatter wants to stand up but Soto is controlling him.
Soto trying to control but Hatter is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soto cracks Hatter with a solid left hand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Soto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
JIM Hatter dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hatter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Soto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hatter lands a nice shot that snaps Soto's head back.
Soto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hatter counters with a straight right hand.
Hatter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soto.
Hatter throws a series of punches but Soto avoids them all with ease.
Hatter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Soto has his takedown stuffed
and Hatter counters with a one-two to the body.
Hatter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Soto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto dodges the punch combination from Hatter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hatter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soto.
JIM Hatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Soto.
Hatter stalks Soto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Soto's face. Soto staggers backwards, shaken.
Hatter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Soto has his takedown stuffed
and Hatter counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatter drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Soto right on the button. Soto goes down! Hatter follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hatter gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JIM Hatter!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Pace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the ring accompanied by Everything in its right place- Radio Head. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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144 lbs
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie Pace!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor lunges at Pace with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pace's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taylor, as that shot connected.
Pace gets a clinch.
Pace prevents the takedown attempt.
Pace gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Taylor looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pace using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pace using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pace connects with a knee to the head.
Taylor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pace gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pace tries to land knees in the clinch but Taylor avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Pace.
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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!
Pace connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taylor's face.
Pace gets underhooks to prevent Taylor's takedown attempt.
Pace unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taylor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Pace lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment.
Taylor is trying to drag Pace to the mat but Pace just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Pace lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment.
Pace lands a knee to the body.
Pace tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
Taylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pace gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pace lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pace working Taylor over with knees to the body.
Pace looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Pace lands an elbow just above Taylor 's eye.
Pace unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taylor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pace unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taylor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pace with a knee to the head.
Taylor can't get the takedown.
Pace is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Taylor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pace putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taylor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pace lands a knee to the body.
Pace connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taylor's face.
Pace connects with a knee to the head.
Pace putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taylor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pace tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pace connects with a knee to the head.
Pace with a knee to the head.
Pace lands an elbow inside.
Pace unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taylor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pace obliges.
Pace putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taylor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pace prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pace scores with a knee to the head.
Taylor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pace prevents it.
Knees to the body from Pace.
Pace connects with a knee to the head.
Taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pace misses with a knee strike.
Pace lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taylor tries to score a body lock takedown but Pace shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pace with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pace tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pace tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
Pace stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Pace is pressed up against the ropes. Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pace down to the mat. Pace avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pace.
Pace moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pace as he avoids it easily.
Pace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pace has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pace gets underhooks to prevent Taylor's takedown attempt.
Pace landing knees to the body.
Pace lands a knee to the head.
Pace lands a knee to the head.
Pace lands a knee to the head.
Pace scores with a knee to the head.
Pace missing with knees to the body.
Pace misses with a knee strike.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Pace manages to get underhooks.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Pace tries a knee to the head but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pace looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Taylor tries to score a body lock takedown but Pace shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Pace manages to get underhooks.
Pace with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Pace pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tim Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pace has managed to clinch.
Taylor wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pace is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pace using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pace prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pace creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taylor's defenses.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Pace manages to get underhooks.
Pace lands a knee to the body.
Pace comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Taylor wants a takedown.
Pace with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pace connects with a knee to the head.
Taylor is working for takedown but Pace is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pace scores with a knee to the head.
Taylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pace obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pace with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pace lands a knee to the body.
Pace misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Pace dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pace ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Pace saw that one coming.
Taylor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pace avoids it really well and circles away.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Pace sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pace moves into range and clinches up with Taylor.
Nice elbow from Pace.
Pace lands a knee to the head.
Pace is fighting off a takedown attempt but Taylor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pace to the mat. Pace regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pace is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pace wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor is pushing down on Pace's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pace is fighting to maintain full guard but Taylor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pace tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Taylor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taylor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taylor working Pace over with strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.
Taylor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pace!
Pace is trying to escape the mount.
Taylor is landing with some decent strikes but Pace is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Taylor goes for an armbar but Pace turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pace.
Pace tries to stand but Taylor is controlling from the bottom.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Pace postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pace looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pace is on top in guard.
Pace advances to half guard.
Pace wants to stand up but Taylor has a hold of him and won't allow it.
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.
Taylor gets back to full guard.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Pace tries to pass.
Pace trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Taylor dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Taylor throws a solid leg kick but Pace takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taylor.
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taylor showed some decent athleticism there.
Taylor is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pace reverses the position - he's now on top in Taylor's guard.
Pace wants to stand but Taylor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pace is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Pace postures up.
Taylor 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.
Pace tries to stand but Taylor is controlling from the bottom.
Pace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Pace trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Pace tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pace moves into the clinch successfully.
Taylor looking for a takedown.
Pace tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pace avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taylor tries to score a body lock takedown but Pace shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pace prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes an elbow to the temple.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Pace.
Pace connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taylor's face.
Pace using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pace using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pace unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pace connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taylor's face.
Pace comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Pace connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taylor's face.
Pace lands a knee to the head.
Taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pace looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Taylor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pace prevents the takedown attempt.
Pace looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Taylor looking for a takedown.
Pace working Taylor over with knees to the body.
Pace lands an elbow inside.
Pace stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Pace connects with a knee to the head.
Taylor wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pace with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Taylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pace is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pace is pressed up against the ropes. Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pace down to the mat. Pace avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pace moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Pace tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor tests Pace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taylor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Taylor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Taylor is working for a kimura but Pace is defending it quite comfortably.
Taylor seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charlie Pace.
I think Pace 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... Charlie Pace!
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