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UVC 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Paddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 lbs
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149 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Paddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paddy has time to react.
Paddy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paddy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paddy throws a sloppy head kick and Ortiz moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Ortiz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ortiz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ortiz avoids the head kick by Paddy.
A head kick misses from Paddy.
As Paddy backs off Ortiz throws a huge counter combo but Paddy manages to avoid it all.
Paddy misses the shot to the body.
Ortiz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ortiz drops Paddy with a beautiful combination! Paddy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ortiz is looking for the KO!
Paddy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Paddy! Ortiz dives in looking to finish! Paddy is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Kuala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimi Kuala had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Counter fighter
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimi Kuala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kuala was covering up waiting for the punch and Davidson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kuala keeping full guard, as Davidson tries to pass.
Davidson postures up and lands a big shot to Kuala's brow.
Kuala has control of Davidson's left arm, preventing Davidson from doing any damage.
Kuala 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.
Kuala is pulling down on Davidson's head. It's preventing any offense from Davidson, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Kuala keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson wanted to stand there but Kuala had control of the position.
Kuala wants to stand but Davidson is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Davidson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davidson misses with a straight right.
Davidson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson wants to stand but Kuala has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Davidson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuala has Davidson pulled in close to control his posture.
Davidson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuala is keeping the position for now.
Kuala has Davidson pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Davidson throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davidson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuala counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuala jumps guard but Davidson stands there with Kuala around his waist. Kuala gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kuala drags the fight down to the ground.
Kuala controls Davidson momentarily but Davidson frees himself.
Kuala is pulling down on Davidson's head. It's preventing any offense from Davidson, at least for the moment.
Davidson wants to stand but Kuala has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Davidson trying to move into half guard but instead Kuala has managed to sweep!
Kuala wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving.
Kuala advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidson trying to hold on to Kuala's head to control him but Kuala postures up.
Kuala is looking to advance position but Davidson won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimi Kuala will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Davidson rushes Kuala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuala wants a takedown.
Davidson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuala has double underhooks.
Davidson pulls guard.
Kuala looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kuala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davidson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuala with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Davidson controlling Kuala's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuala looking to sit in guard and control but Davidson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Davidson is fighting to break Kuala's control of his arms but Kuala is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuala controlling Davidson's posture.
Davidson is looking to stand up but Kuala won't let him.
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.
Kuala pulls Davidson in close to prevent any damage.
Kuala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davidson's guard.
Davidson is adopting a defensive guard.
Kuala trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom.
Kuala tries to free his leg and advance position but Davidson is retaining full guard.
Davidson pulls Kuala in close to prevent any damage.
Kuala drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Davidson dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuala is retaining full guard.
Davidson postures up.
Davidson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuala keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
Kuala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuala looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Davidson advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Kuala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davidson trying to control the position but Kuala is working away.
Davidson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davidson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Davidson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kuala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Davidson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuala as he avoids it easily.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Kuala drops down looking for a counter takedown but Davidson sprawls and moves away.
Davidson tries to clinch but Kuala moves out of range.
Davidson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davidson throws a right and a left that Kuala avoids nicely.
Davidson is looking to clinch but Kuala is avoiding it.
Kuala is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuala throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Davidson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kuala is in Davidson's guard.
Kuala pushes down on Davidson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Davidson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuala seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuala wants to work for an arm triangle but Davidson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davidson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kuala is working for a kimura but Davidson is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kuala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davidson trying to control from the bottom.
Davidson is staying active underneath Kuala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Davidson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuala.
Kuala is trying to control the action in half guard but Davidson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuala looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Davidson wants to improve his position but Kuala is controlling well.
Davidson is trying to control but Kuala manages to pass to mount!
Kuala has hold of Davidson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Davidson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Davidson is squirming around, avoiding Kuala's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuala with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Davidson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Davidson 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.
Kuala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davidson defends it well.
Jimi Kuala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuala is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Kuala is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Davidson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kuala scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kuala prevents Davidson from improving his position.
Kuala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davidson keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuala seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimi Kuala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuala 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Brekker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Savi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Brekker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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179 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Brekker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Parker Savi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savi has a takedown stuffed.
Brekker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Savi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brekker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Savi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savi keeping moving, preventing Brekker from controlling successfully.
Brekker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brekker has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savi is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Brekker is tapping! Great win for Savi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Parker Savi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Dougal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Giou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aidan Dougal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luka Giou!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dougal sprawls well initially but Giou persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Giou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Giou thows a huge punch but Dougal dodges it nicely.
Giou landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Giou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Giou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Giou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dougal regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Giou.
Giou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Giou with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giou is looking to work some ground and pound but Dougal has wrist control.
Dougal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Giou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dougal is breathing heavily.
Giou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Giou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giou throws a big right hand that misses.
Giou postures up and lands a big shot to Dougal's brow.
Giou trying to control but Dougal is working from the bottom.
Giou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Giou looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dougal!
Giou throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Giou lands some shots froms side control.
Giou scores with punches from side control.
Giou landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giou in side control, throwing shots but Dougal defends.
Giou grinds an elbow into Dougal's temple.
Giou is working Dougal over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dougal avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Giou.
Giou trying to control the position but Dougal is working away.
Giou working the head with strikes.
Giou is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dougal prevents Giou from improving position.
The ground and pound from Giou seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giou misses with the ground and pound.
Giou scoring with punches and elbows.
Giou scores with a couple of short elbows.
Giou in side control lands a decent elbow.
Giou in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Giou cracks Dougal with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Giou in side control, throwing shots but Dougal defends.
Giou cracks Dougal with a big elbow.
Dougal is rocked!
Dougal taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Dougal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Giou controlling from side mount.
Giou creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big shot lands for Giou! That's hurt Dougal! Will he recover? Giou fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Giou!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaron Jahner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaron Jahner told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaron Jahner!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogo lands a high kick!
Jahner darts in looking for a takedown but Drogo gets double underhooks and turns Jahner into the cage.
Jahner shoots for a takedown but Drogo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Jahner backs away, Drogo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jahner fails with the takedown
and Drogo counters with a nice leg kick.
Tom Drogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaron Jahner.
Jahner shoots and misses
and Drogo counters with a big head kick but Jahner shrugs it off.
Jahner fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahner shoots in looking for a takedown. Drogo tries to sprawl out of it but Jahner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drogo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jahner shoots in for a double leg but Drogo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drogo half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drogo tries to avoid it but Jahner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drogo to the ground. Drogo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drogo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jahner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jahner shoots and misses
and Drogo counters with a one-two to the body.
Jahner looks winded!
Drogo stuffs the takedown.
Jahner misses with a takedown
and Drogo counters with a nice body shot.
No luck for Jahner with that takedown attempt.
Drogo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jahner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jahner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Drogo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jahner has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Drogo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jahner can't get the takedown.
Jahner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Drogo breaks from the clinch.
Jahner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jahner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jahner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drogo scores with a push kick.
Jaron Jahner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo scores with a leg kick.
Jahner shoots in but no luck this time.
Drogo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drogo.
Tom Drogo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jahner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drogo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jahner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drogo as he avoids it easily.
Jahner shoots and misses
and Drogo counters with a thumping low kick.
Jahner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drogo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jahner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jahner shoots for a takedown but Drogo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jahner shoots and misses
and Drogo counters with a leg kick.
Drogo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jahner tries for a takedown but Drogo circles away easily
and Drogo counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drogo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jahner is defended easily by Drogo.
It looked like Drogo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Drogo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jahner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drogo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jahner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drogo pinned against the cage. Drogo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drogo throws a counter high kick but Jahner was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jahner shoots and misses
and Drogo counters with a big head kick but Jahner shrugs it off.
Tom Drogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaron Jahner.
Jahner closes the distance and clinches up with Drogo, looking for a takedown. Jahner pushes Drogo against the cage but Drogo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tom Drogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahner fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drogo defends it nicely.
Jahner is breathing heavily.
Jahner shoots in for a takedown but Drogo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jahner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jahner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drogo counters with a low kick, right behind Jahner 's knee.
Drogo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Drogo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jahner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drogo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Drogo.
Jahner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drogo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Drogo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jahner is defended easily by Drogo.
Drogo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jahner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drogo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jahner's knee momentarily.
Jahner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jahner has his takedown stuffed
and Drogo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drogo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jahner has his takedown stuffed
and Drogo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jahner tries for a takedown but Drogo circles away easily
and Drogo counters with a low kick, right behind Jahner 's knee.
Drogo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jahner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drogo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drogo lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Drogo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jahner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drogo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drogo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drogo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jahner has his takedown stuffed
letting Drogo counter with a right hand.
Tom Drogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaron Jahner.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jahner.
Drogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jahner can do to turn this around?
Jahner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drogo is fending him off so far but Jahner persists. Nope, Drogo circles away and we're back to standing.
Drogo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jahner looks for a takedown but Drogo sprawls well.
Drogo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Drogo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Drogo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Drogo tests Jahner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drogo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drogo wants it to stay on the feet.
Jahner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drogo can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jahner is defended easily by Drogo.
Drogo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Drogo scores with a head kick. Jahner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jahner is rocked!
Jahner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drogo counters with a head kick that wobbles Jahner - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Drogo sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Drogo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben OHenry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raylan Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele has chosen "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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18
154 lbs
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24
150 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben OHenry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raylan Steele!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steele scores with a nice right hand.
Steele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between OHenry's hands.
OHenry needs to keep his hands up - Steele had a free shot at his head there.
Raylan Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OHenry walks into a jab.
Steele lands a glancing blow to the side of OHenry's head.
OHenry takes one on the button.
OHenry is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Steele engages and cracks OHenry with a massive lead left hook - OHenry tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Steele is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raylan Steele!
An out of breath Raylan Steele thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drew Rossback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Garcia (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 Carlos Garcia was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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160 lbs
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22
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drew Rossback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossback throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rossback throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rossback is in Garcia's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rossback's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rossback loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Rossback postures up.
Rossback is in close to Garcia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rossback stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia has his foot on Rossback's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rossback works his way back into a safe position though.
Rossback with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Rossback from controlling successfully.
Rossback throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rossback postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rossback works over Garcia with some ground and pound from guard.
Rossback scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossback is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Rossback working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Rossback throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rossback might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rossback is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rossback is aware though and is defending well.
Rossback throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garcia blocks a leg kick.
Rossback fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossback wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossback connects with a jab.
Garcia gets caught flat footed, as Rossback shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rossback working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Rossback's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Rossback is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Rossback preventing the sweep.
Garcia keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rossback. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rossback trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rossback is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia has momentary wrist control but Rossback slips an elbow through the middle.
Rossback sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garcia working a defensive guard but Rossback passes into half guard.
Rossback throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rossback gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Rossback scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Rossback dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rossback lands a jab to the nose.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rossback.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rossback looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Rossback persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossback connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcia's hands.
Rossback tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rossback somewhat.
A jab from Rossback misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossback shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rossback's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Rossback. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rossback swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rossback but Rossback pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rossback avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries to clinch but Rossback is having none of it.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Rossback moves out of range easily.
Rossback jabs Garcia right on the nose. Garcia blinks but takes it well.
Rossback closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garcia to the mat! Garcia manages to get full guard.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Rossback trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rossback is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rossback working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossback gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Garcia shoots for a double leg takedown but Rossback sprawls well. He's pushed Garcia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Garcia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rossback shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rossback!
Nice shot lands for Rossback.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.
Rossback misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Rossback gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the cage.
Rossback slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Rossback is looking to counter punch.
Rossback stalks Garcia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Garcia's face. Garcia staggers backwards, shaken.
Rossback dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossback lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rossback will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rossback fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rossback manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Garcia on his heels. He'll look to pass Garcia's guard now, I'm sure.
Garcia is looking to stand up but Rossback isn't so interested in that idea.
Rossback throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcia wants to control but Rossback passes easily into half guard.
Rossback missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossback stops Garcia from getting back to his feet.
Rossback missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rossback lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rossback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rossback scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rossback sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
Rossback scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Rossback dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Rossback.
Rossback dives in and grabs Garcia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes down on Rossback's head and hops out.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rossback paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Drew Rossback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossback lands a jab to Garcia's midsection.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drew Rossback is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossback just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossback with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Rossback lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcia doesn't seem phased though.
Rossback lands with a good body shot.
Rossback stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rossback ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossback scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rossback throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Rossback works the jab nicely.
Garcia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garcia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rossback as he jumps to the side.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rossback misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia tries to counter with a clinch but Rossback shakes him off and moves away.
Rossback gets a double leg takedown into Garcia's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rossback controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossback stops Garcia from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rossback accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rossback stands up from Garcia's guard - Rossback perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rossback darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rossback swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rossback closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rossback lands in his opponent's guard.
Rossback 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.
Rossback chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Rossback tries to pass.
Rossback with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garcia is working an open guard so Rossback takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Good shot there by Rossback.
A right-left combo lands from Rossback.
Rossback throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Rossback pushes him off.
Rossback thinks about countering with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garcia is defended easily by Rossback.
Drew Rossback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Garcia.
Rossback throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia unleashes a big counter combination but Rossback bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rossback stuffs the takedown.
Rossback connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcia's hands.
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rossback defends it nicely.
Rossback scores with a three punch combo!
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Rossback showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rossback 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Rossback!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ethan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
200 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Ethan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Potter!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ethan moves into the clinch.
Ethan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ethan lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ethan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Potter looking to slow down the pace here.
Ethan lands a body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ethan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ethan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Potter looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ethan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Ethan.
Potter takes a shot to the head.
Potter is rocked!
Ethan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Potter is still on wobbly legs! Can Ethan finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ethan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ethan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Potter up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Ethan.
Ethan throws a big uppercut that drops Potter! More strikes from Ethan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Potter lies dazed against the cage as Ethan celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Ethan!
A very excited looking Ryan Ethan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janne Lindberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George has chosen XO Tour Llif3 Remix - 2pac ft. Lil Uzi Vert as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Janne Lindberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon George!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George gets tackled into the cage by Lindberg. Lindberg maintains the clinch.
Lindberg breaks from the clinch.
Lindberg instigates a clinch.
George tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lindberg lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Lindberg.
Lindberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite George's efforts to push away.
George jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lindberg walks away with a smile on his face. George gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A swing and a miss from George.
George misses with a hook.
Lindberg tried to counter with a leg kick but George avoided it.
George tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindberg was well out of range. Poor timing from George.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! George crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lindberg - the referee stops the clock and George gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lindberg. George manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice defenses there by George.
George is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
George takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
George throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lindberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lindberg scores with a sloppy right hand. George should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
George has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lindberg finds it's way round the side to connect with George's head.
Lindberg cracks George with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George misses the jab.
Lindberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lindberg misses with an uppercut.
Lindberg lands with a thumping leg kick.
George tries to keep at a distance but Lindberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lindberg.
George misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lindberg lands with a right to the head.
George is rocked!
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lindberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
George is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindberg finish him?
Lindberg pushes George back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
George jumps guard but Lindberg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Janne Lindberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon George.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lindberg.
George jumps guard but Lindberg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
George fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lindberg.
George seems to have recovered his senses.
Lindberg manages to break the clinch.
George takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg moves into the clinch.
Lindberg drops George onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! George is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lindberg pushes George against the cage. Lindberg is working some dirty boxing. Lindberg pushes off with a quick right hook! George goes down! George tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lindberg moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janne Lindberg!
Janne Lindberg is the new lightweight champion!
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