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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Saper Glyxoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yurgi Invokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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110 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Saper Glyxoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yurgi Invokov!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Invokov gets caught flat footed, as Glyxoy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Glyxoy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Invokov can't keep his opponent in guard - Glyxoy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Glyxoy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Glyxoy is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Invokov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Invokov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Glyxoy is not content to let Invokov control the position.
Glyxoy gets back to half guard.
Invokov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Glyxoy controlling the position for now.
Invokov moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glyxoy tries to buck Invokov off but Invokov is having none of it.
Invokov trying to control the position but Glyxoy is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Invokov.
Invokov misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glyxoy is looking to regain half guard here but Invokov keeps moving and retains side control.
Invokov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Glyxoy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Invokov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Invokov trying to control here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Invokov checks a low kick from Glyxoy.
Invokov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Glyxoy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Invokov.
Invokov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Invokov working away.
You can see the frustration on Glyxoy's face as Invokov controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Invokov working away.
Glyxoy is looking for a sweep.
Glyxoy dodges the ground and pound from Invokov.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Glyxoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Invokov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Glyxoy won't be happy with that.
Glyxoy wants to control but Invokov postures up.
Glyxoy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Invokov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Glyxoy regains half guard.
Glyxoy wants to improve his position but Invokov is controlling well.
Invokov trying to control from half guard but Glyxoy is working away.
Invokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Glyxoy defending well though.
Invokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Invokov is looking to take a break and control but Glyxoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Invokov misses the shot to the body.
Glyxoy misses with a low kick as Invokov jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glyxoy throws a series of punches but Invokov avoids them all with ease.
Glyxoy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Glyxoy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Invokov defends it well.
Glyxoy seems to be working for a kimura but Invokov defends the submission attempt.
Glyxoy is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Invokov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saper Glyxoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alecander Fein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azman Hazardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazardi has chosen Steen1 - Ilmestyskirja 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 cage.
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alecander Fein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Azman Hazardi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazardi tries to close the distance and clinch but Fein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fein misses with a few strikes there.
Fein fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Fein misses.
Hazardi throws a low kick but Fein avoids it.
Fein misses with a few strikes there.
Hazardi dodges the punch combination from Fein.
Fein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hazardi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hazardi circles away quickly and effectively.
Hazardi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hazardi counters with a shoot takedown. Fein fights it but they end up in guard.
Hazardi wants to pass the guard but Fein is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazardi landing with the ground and pound.
Hazardi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hazardi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hazardi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fein controls Hazardi momentarily but Hazardi frees himself.
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.
Hazardi trying to control but Fein is working from the bottom.
Hazardi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hazardi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fein wants to sweep here but Hazardi controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fein stuns Hazardi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fein throws a series of punches but Hazardi moves out of range.
Fein ducks under a wild hook from Hazardi.
Fein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hazardi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hazardi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fein walks into a jab.
Fein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alecander Fein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fein throws a series of punches but Hazardi moves out of range.
Hazardi wants to clinch up but Fein keeps it at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Hazardi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hazardi.
Hazardi tries to clinch there but Fein circles away.
Fein stalks Hazardi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hazardi's face. Hazardi staggers backwards, shaken.
Fein throws a right hand that Hazardi ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazardi also avoids with ease.
Fein throws a combination that misses
letting Hazardi counter with a right hand.
Hazardi tries to close the distance and clinch but Fein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fein stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazardi. Hazardi gets slowly back to his feet.
Alecander Fein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazardi avoids the body shot from Fein.
Fein throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hazardi counters with a nice leg kick.
Fein throws a combination that misses
and Fein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fein looks to land a combination but Hazardi avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazardi wants to clinch.
Fein misses with a combination
and Hazardi counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azman Hazardi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fein misses with a double jab.
Fein drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hazardi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hazardi struggling a bit here.
Hazardi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hazardi wants to improve his position but Fein is controlling well.
Fein tries to pass to full mount but Hazardi defends it.
Fein with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hazardi is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hazardi defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hazardi is trying to stand back up but Fein is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hazardi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hazardi tries for a takedown but Fein circles away easily
and Fein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fein throws a right hand that Hazardi ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazardi also avoids with ease.
Fein thows a body shot but no joy.
Fein throws a series of punches but Hazardi avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fein misses with a few strikes there.
Fein misses with a double jab
and Hazardi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fein shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hazardi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hazardi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hazardi throws a big shot that misses.
Hazardi dodges the punch combination from Fein.
Hazardi with a jab.
Hazardi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fein throws a series of punches but Hazardi avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazardi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hazardi shoots in looking for a takedown. Fein tries to sprawl out of it but Hazardi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fein scores with a hook to the body. Hazardi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fein checks a low kick from Hazardi.
Fein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fein goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hazardi.
Alecander Fein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azman Hazardi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hazardi.
Fein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hazardi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Hazardi misses.
Fein ducks under a wild hook from Hazardi.
Fein scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fein dives in and grabs Hazardi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hazardi pushes down on Fein's head and hops out.
A left and a right from Fein both land. Nice combination.
Fein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fein misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Fein. No joy for Hazardi on that attempt.
Alecander Fein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hazardi avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alecander Fein dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hazardi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fein slaps away a takedown attempt from Hazardi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Azman Hazardi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hazardi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hazardi.
Fein defending against the ground and pound.
Hazardi is working Fein over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fein parries the strikes from Hazardi easily there. Hazardi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fein to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazardi throws an elbow but Fein slips to the side and avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fein is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hazardi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fein gets full guard.
Fein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hazardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fein wants to sweep here but Hazardi controlling him for the moment.
Hazardi throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Fein is adopting a defensive guard.
Hazardi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hazardi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hazardi trying to control but Fein is working from the bottom.
Hazardi looking to sit in guard and control but Fein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fein stops Hazardi from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazardi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fein looking to pass the guard.
Hazardi wants to stand but Fein is controlling the position.
Fein decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hazardi dodges the punch combination from Fein.
Fein scores with a three punch combo!
Fein is looking to wear down Hazardi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fein shoots in looking for a takedown. Hazardi tries to sprawl out of it but Fein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hazardi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hazardi.
Hazardi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hazardi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fein somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alecander Fein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fein swinging wildly here.
Fein tries to move into range but Hazardi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hazardi wants to clinch up but Fein keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azman Hazardi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hazardi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azman Hazardi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rampake Jakkisonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Rudirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakkisonni kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is JONTTI & SHAKA : KOLMATTA LINJAA . The crowd seem to be enjoying Rudirez's choice of entrance music: "Bulls on parade" Rage Against The Machine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rampake Jakkisonni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Rudirez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakkisonni shoots for a double leg takedown but Rudirez sprawls well. He's pushed Jakkisonni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jakkisonni misses the target.
Rudirez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jakkisonni's head.
Rudirez throws out a loose jab but Jakkisonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rudirez scores with a leg kick.
Rudirez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rudirez feints and then cracks Jakkisonni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jakkisonni down.
Jakkisonni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rudirez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jakkisonni takes a step back to recover.
Jakkisonni needs to keep his hands up - Rudirez had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Rampake Jakkisonni has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakkisonni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Rudirez. That snapped Jakkisonni's head back.
Rudirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jakkisonni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Jakkisonni misses the target.
Jakkisonni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rudirez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rampake Jakkisonni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rudirez tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudirez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rudirez throws a leg kick which misses Jakkisonni's front leg but catches the back leg as Jakkisonni tries to avoid it.
Rudirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rudirez scores with a jab. Jakkisonni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudirez misses with a straight left.
Rudirez keeps the fight on the outside.
Rudirez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jakkisonni tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rudirez swivels and escapes.
Rudirez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jakkisonni has gone for a leg lock! Rudirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jakkisonni's guard.
Jakkisonni is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jakkisonni wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rudirez postures up in Jakkisonni's guard and throws a big left but Jakkisonni blocks it.
Rudirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rudirez stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudirez scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick there by Rudirez.
Jakkisonni moves out of range of the strikes.
Jakkisonni takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jakkisonni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rudirez. Rudirez obviously looking to wear him down.
Rudirez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Jakkisonni slips a jab and a cross from Rudirez.
Rudirez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakkisonni avoids the head kick by Rudirez.
Rudirez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jakkisonni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rudirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rudirez scores with a push kick.
Rudirez throws a head kick that half lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Rudirez.
Rudirez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jakkisonni's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rudirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rudirez.
Rudirez rushes Jakkisonni and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Rudirez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rampake Jakkisonni's cut.
That's time! Jakkisonni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rudirez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rudirez scores with a shot to the body.
Rudirez moves into the clinch successfully.
Jakkisonni is working for takedown but Rudirez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rudirez scores a nice knee to the body.
Rudirez lands a knee to the head.
Rudirez lands a good knee to the midsection. Jakkisonni won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jakkisonni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Rudirez.
Jakkisonni takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rudirez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Rudirez - that landed with a thud.
Rudirez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jakkisonni's defenses.
Rudirez lands a shot to the body.
Jakkisonni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rudirez lands a knee to the body.
Rudirez lands a good knee to the midsection. Jakkisonni won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rudirez lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rudirez.
Rudirez lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Rudirez.
Rudirez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudirez connects with a knee to the head.
Rudirez lands a nice knee to the body.
Rudirez lands an elbow that stopped Jakkisonni in his tracks for a moment.
Rampake Jakkisonni's cut is getting worse.
Still in the clinch, Rudirez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rudirez lands a good knee to the midsection. Jakkisonni won't want to take too many of those.
Rudirez tries a knee to the head but Jakkisonni blocks it.
Rudirez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jakkisonni's efforts to push away.
Rudirez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jakkisonni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rudirez with a knee to the head.
Rudirez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marco Rudirez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rudirez lands with a light punch inside.
Jakkisonni blocks the elbow strike.
Rudirez has Jakkisonni pressed against the cage, preventing Jakkisonni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rudirez missing with knees to the body.
Rudirez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rudirez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jakkisonni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rudirez.
Rudirez stalling in the clinch.
Rudirez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from Jakkisonni as the two fighters clinch.
Jakkisonni wants to get back to striking at distance but Rudirez won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakkisonni jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rudirez walks away with a smile on his face. Jakkisonni gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rudirez misses with a straight right.
Jakkisonni dives in and grabs Rudirez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rudirez pushes down on Jakkisonni's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rampake Jakkisonni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakkisonni shoots in looking for a takedown. Rudirez tries to sprawl out of it but Jakkisonni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rudirez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rudirez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jakkisonni was covering up waiting for the punch and Rudirez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jakkisonni working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rudirez has passed into half guard!
Rudirez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudirez winds up and cracks Jakkisonni with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rudirez throws a strike but Jakkisonni avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rudirez stopping the sweep attempt from Jakkisonni.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rudirez 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.
Rudirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rudirez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rudirez won't allow Jakkisonni to sweep him here.
Rudirez postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rudirez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudirez clinches.
Rudirez crunches a lovely knee into Jakkisonni's ribcage.
Rudirez has Jakkisonni pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jakkisonni manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rudirez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rudirez tries to land a knee to the head but Jakkisonni blocks with his arms.
Rudirez tries to land knees in the clinch but Jakkisonni avoids the damage to the body.
Rudirez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jakkisonni lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jakkisonni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rudirez tries a knee to the head but Jakkisonni blocks it.
Rudirez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jakkisonni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rudirez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jakkisonni clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rudirez gets his hands free as Jakkisonni looks to control.
Jakkisonni tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rudirez looking to finish Jakkisonni with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jakkisonni!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Rudirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rampake Jakkisonni's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jakkisonni with a poor takedown
and Rudirez counters with a nice leg kick.
Marco Rudirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rudirez.
Jakkisonni misses with a takedown
and Rudirez counters with a low kick, right behind Jakkisonni 's knee.
Rudirez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rudirez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jakkisonni with a poor takedown
and Rudirez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rampake Jakkisonni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rudirez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jakkisonni takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudirez connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Rudirez.
Rudirez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rudirez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marco Rudirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rudirez.
Rudirez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rudirez moves in looking to clinch but Jakkisonni pushes him off.
Rudirez tries to close the distance and clinch but Jakkisonni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rudirez instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudirez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rudirez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jakkisonni avoids it.
Jakkisonni has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jakkisonni avoiding damage as Rudirez throws knees to the body.
Rudirez lands a shoulder strike.
Rudirez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rudirez landing knees to the body.
Rudirez working Jakkisonni over with knees to the body.
Rudirez trying to land knees to the body.
Rudirez lands a knee to the body.
Rudirez working Jakkisonni over with knees to the body.
Rudirez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rudirez stops a takedown attempt from Jakkisonni.
Rudirez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rudirez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jakkisonni's face.
Rudirez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jakkisonni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rudirez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rudirez tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudirez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rudirez misses with a wild body shot.
Rudirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jakkisonni was well out of range. Poor timing from Rudirez.
Jakkisonni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rudirez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rudirez digs a good body shot into Jakkisonni's ribs.
Jakkisonni misses with a takedown attempt
and Rudirez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rudirez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rudirez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudirez throws a head kick but Jakkisonni moves out of range.
A head kick from Rudirez lands but Jakkisonni takes it in his stride.
Marco Rudirez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rampake Jakkisonni's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rudirez.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rudirez.
Rudirez throws a leg kick which misses Jakkisonni's front leg but catches the back leg as Jakkisonni tries to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Rudirez.
Rampake Jakkisonni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jakkisonni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rudirez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Rudirez misses.
Rudirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Rudirez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rudirez 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 24:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Rudirez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Sellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth comes to the cage accompanied by Spitfire by The Prodigy. 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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25
157 lbs
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26
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Sellic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wentworth showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wentworth trying to pass the guard but Sellic defending well.
Wentworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wentworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sellic's head.
Sellic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wentworth.
Sellic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wentworth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sellic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sellic is controlling Wentworth's posture.
Sellic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wentworth defends it easily.
Sellic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wentworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sellic wants to stand up but Wentworth is controlling him.
Wentworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sellic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wentworth postures up in Sellic's guard and throws a big left but Sellic blocks it.
Wentworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sellic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sellic throws a nice looking combination but Wentworth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Josh Wentworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Sellic takes a swing at Wentworth's ribcage but misses.
Sellic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wentworth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wentworth thows a big elbow that misses.
Sellic seems keen to control Wentworth's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wentworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sellic has momentary wrist control but Wentworth slips an elbow through the middle.
Wentworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Sellic is retaining full guard.
Sellic looking to control.
Wentworth pushing down on Sellic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wentworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sellic defending well though.
Wentworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sellic defending well though.
Sellic wants to get back to full guard.
Wentworth working over Sellic with some ground and pound. Sellic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sellic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wentworth looks to land a strike but Sellic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sellic controls Wentworth momentarily but Wentworth frees himself.
Sellic throws a couple of heel strikes.
Wentworth throwing strikes but missing.
Sellic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wentworth is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Wentworth that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sellic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sellic landing punches.
Wentworth working to try and regain half guard.
Wentworth is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sellic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wentworth is rocked!
Sellic putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Wentworth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wentworth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sellic scoring with strikes but Wentworth is staying in there.
Sellic putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wentworth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sellic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wentworth 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.
Sellic works his way into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wentworth is trying to control Sellic's posture but Sellic avoids it.
Wentworth seems to have got his legs back now.
Sellic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sellic tries to move to mount but Wentworth blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Sellic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sellic throws a lazy right hand but Wentworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sellic misses with a double jab.
Josh Wentworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wentworth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wentworth fails with the takedown
and Sellic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wentworth tries to clinch there but Sellic circles away.
Wentworth wants to clinch but Sellic slips to the side
and Sellic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sellic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sellic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wentworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wentworth trying to strike off his back.
Sellic is working Wentworth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sellic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sellic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sellic works over Wentworth with some ground and pound from guard.
Sellic landing some decent shots from guard.
Wentworth thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sellic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sellic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wentworth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sellic defends well.
Wentworth controls Sellic momentarily but Sellic frees himself.
Wentworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sellic is one step ahead there.
Sellic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sellic wants to control from the top but Wentworth keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wentworth clinches with his opponent.
Wentworth wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sellic decides to pull guard.
Sellic wants to sweep here but Wentworth controlling him for the moment.
Sellic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wentworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sellic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sellic wants to stand up but Wentworth is controlling him.
Wentworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Sellic has wrist control.
Sellic is trying to keep Wentworth in close.
Wentworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sellic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sellic working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sellic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wentworth blocks a head kick by Sellic.
Sellic scores with a hook to the body. Wentworth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sellic looks to score with a jab to the body but Wentworth is just out of range.
Wentworth closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wentworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wentworth shoots in and bounces Sellic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wentworth stands up over Sellic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sellic is looking for a triangle but Wentworth pushes his legs off easily.
Wentworth thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sellic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wentworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wentworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wentworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sellic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wentworth is one step ahead there.
Wentworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sellic is keeping the position for now.
Sellic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wentworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wentworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sellic trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Sellic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wentworth misses with a combination
and Sellic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wentworth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sellic counters with a nice uppercut.
Wentworth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sellic avoids it really well and circles away.
Wentworth moves out of range as Sellic strikes.
Wentworth dives in and grabs Sellic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sellic pushes down on Wentworth's head and hops out.
Wentworth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sellic pinned against the cage. Sellic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sellic cracks Wentworth with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wentworth looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sellic finish him?
Wentworth wants to clinch
and Sellic counters with a big right hand! Oh Wentworth is in trouble here! Sellic follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Sellic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amsel Sotiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Polle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amsel Sotiar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amsel Sotiar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Polle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polle throws a nice looking combination but Sotiar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Polle lands a right hook to the body.
Sotiar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Polle's waist but Polle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sotiar off to one side.
Sotiar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Polle tries to avoid it but Sotiar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Polle to the ground. Polle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A lazy left from Polle finds it's target.
Polle leaves Sotiar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amsel Sotiar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polle cracks Sotiar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Polle throws a series of punches but Sotiar avoids them all with ease.
Sotiar scores a takedown into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polle blocking the ground and pound.
Polle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Polle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sotiar wants to control the pace but Polle is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sotiar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polle is working to get back to half guard.
Sotiar controlling his opponent.
Polle blocking the ground and pound.
Polle is squirming around, avoiding Sotiar's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sotiar landing shots from mount.
Sotiar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sotiar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Polle tries to lock up and control but Sotiar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotiar prevents Polle from getting the reversal.
Sotiar landing shots from mount.
Sotiar with a couple of short strikes.
Sotiar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Polle's face.
Sotiar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Polle has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Polle!
Sotiar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Polle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sotiar is tightening it up a little... Polle has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Polle reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Polle taps out! nice BJJ there by Sotiar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Amsel Sotiar!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bada Bing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sol Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bing comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Goldstein has chosen Nothing to Prove by H2O as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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142 lbs
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135 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bada Bing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sol Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bing throws a big shot that misses.
Bing misses with a looping left.
Bing stuffs the takedown attempt from Goldstein. Goldstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Bing bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Goldstein is not content to let Bing control the position.
Bing working the body and head with strikes.
An elbow from Bing crashes against the mat.
Goldstein is looking to reverse the position.
Goldstein throws a few strikes from the bottom but Bing takes advantage and mounts!
Goldstein tries to hold on but Bing pushes him away.
Goldstein is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goldstein tries to lock up and control but Bing gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goldstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Goldstein that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Goldstein can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Goldstein slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Goldstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bing.
Goldstein throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Bing manages to pass to side control.
Goldstein is looking for a sweep.
Goldstein wants to control but Bing postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bing working the ground and pound.
Goldstein striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Goldstein sneaks back into half guard.
Bing working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bing throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goldstein desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Goldstein manages to get to full guard.
Goldstein working for submissions but it's allowed Bing to get to half guard.
Well, if Bing is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Goldstein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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.
Goldstein wants to control but Bing is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goldstein flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Goldstein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bing is trying to control. Goldstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bing seems to be looking for submissions.
Goldstein is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bada Bing dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circle momentarily. Goldstein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bing missing with a left hand there. Goldstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goldstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bing counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goldstein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bing cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bing throws the left hand but Goldstein avoids the punch easily.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Goldstein.
Goldstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bing.
Goldstein misses with a low kick as Bing jumps back.
Goldstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bing counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goldstein thinking.
Bada Bing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sol Goldstein.
Bing missing with a left hand there. Goldstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sol Goldstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bing punishes Goldstein's body with a nice straight punch.
Goldstein tries for a takedown but Bing circles away easily
and Bing counters with a three punch combo that has Goldstein backing up. Goldstein nods at Bing to acknowledge the strikes.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.
Goldstein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bing counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bing ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bing misses with a few strikes there.
Bing thuds his right hand into Goldstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Goldstein.
A shot to de liver by Bing. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good exchange - Bing coming out on top.
Goldstein shoots and misses
letting Bing counter with a right hand.
Bing scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bing scores with a jab to the head.
Goldstein is rocked!
Bing is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goldstein is still on wobbly legs! Can Bing finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein defending well as Bing loads up on a big left hand.
Sol Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Bing throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldstein seems to have recovered his senses.
Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bing.
Bing loads up on a big right hand but Goldstein slips the punch.
Bing throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goldstein was covering up waiting for the punch and Bing finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Goldstein looking to control but Bing passes into half guard.
Bing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goldstein is trying to maintain the position but Bing is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goldstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goldstein trying to hold on to Bing's head to control him but Bing postures up.
Goldstein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bing pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bing punishes Goldstein's body with a nice straight punch.
Bada Bing is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Danga de danga de dang - Bing scores with a four punch combination!
Goldstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bing counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goldstein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goldstein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bing scores with a jab to the head.
Bing jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goldstein misses with a takedown
and Bing counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bing.
Bing throws a hook to the side of Goldstein's head but Goldstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goldstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bing counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bada Bing dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bing paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goldstein fails with the takedown
and Bing cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bing drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bing wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
Goldstein is trying to control the position but Bing postures up.
Bing with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldstein, not yet.
Bing forces his way into half guard.
Bing drops an elbow to the side of Goldstein's head.
Goldstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein wants to control the action here but instead Bing manages to pass to full mount!
Bing avoids the attempt from Goldstein to control.
Goldstein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bing looking to control and managing it successfully.
Goldstein is looking to get to half guard.
Bada Bing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bing controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Bing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bing can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goldstein is looking to escape.
Goldstein is looking to get to half guard.
Bing cracks Goldstein with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Goldstein wants to hold on but Bing pushes him away.
Goldstein is looking to improve his position but Bing isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bing controlling from mount.
Bing lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldstein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bing can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goldstein is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bada Bing showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bing has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bada Bing!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vic Mackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Van Halen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mackey comes to the cage accompanied by The Shield. Van Halen has chosen Here I Go Again as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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25
215 lbs
6 - 6 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vic Mackey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Van Halen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Halen moves in looking to clinch but Mackey pushes him off.
Van Halen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mackey blocks a leg kick.
Van Halen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mackey breaks the clinch.
Van Halen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Halen clinches up with Mackey and pushes him back against the cage.
Mackey wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Halen breaks the clinch.
Van Halen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Halen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mackey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Halen throws and low kick but Mackey moves out of range easily.
Van Halen blocks a head kick by Mackey.
Mackey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Halen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mackey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mackey throws out a loose jab but Van Halen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mackey throws a body punch but Van Halen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackey throws a right hand that Van Halen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Halen also avoids with ease.
Van Halen forces Mackey back against the cage and clinches.
Van Halen breaks the clinch.
Van Halen moves in looking to clinch but Mackey pushes him off.
Van Halen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mackey wants to clinch up but Van Halen keeps it at a distance.
Mackey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mackey keeps control of Van Halen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mackey fails to pull guard.
Mackey manages to break the clinch.
Jon Van Halen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mackey shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Halen sprawls well. He's pushed Mackey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Mackey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mackey swinging wildly here.
Van Halen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vic Mackey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Halen thumps Mackey with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Halen keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Halen feints and then cracks Mackey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mackey down.
Van Halen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Halen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Halen lands with a nice body punch.
Van Halen closes the distance and clinches.
Mackey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mackey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mackey checks a leg kick.
Van Halen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mackey shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Halen tries to sprawl out of it but Mackey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Halen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Halen moves into the clinch.
Mackey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Halen has him pressed against the cage.
Mackey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mackey is trying to force a seperation but Van Halen has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Halen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mackey wants to break free but Van Halen has control.
Mackey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Mackey.
Van Halen cracks a nice hook into Mackey's ribs.
Van Halen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Halen wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Halen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mackey has a takedown stuffed.
Van Halen scores with a hook to the body. Mackey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Halen clinches up against the cage.
Van Halen breaks the clinch.
Van Halen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Halen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Halen. Mackey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Halen rushes Mackey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mackey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Halen. That's going to slow Mackey down.
Mackey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mackey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Halen clinches with his opponent.
Van Halen breaks the clinch.
Van Halen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mackey counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Halen dodges the punch combination from Mackey.
Van Halen ducks under a wild hook from Mackey.
Mackey lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Halen closes the distance and pushes Mackey back into the cage.
Van Halen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Halen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mackey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Halen moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Van Halen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van Halen misses with a leg kick.
Mackey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Van Halen as Mackey shoots in.
Van Halen misses with a body shot.
Van Halen thumps Mackey with a low kick.
Van Halen punishes Mackey's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Halen misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Mackey does it's job there.
Jon Van Halen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Halen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mackey moves away.
Mackey misses with a straight right.
Mackey looks to land a combination but Van Halen avoids it well.
Mackey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Halen. Van Halen obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Halen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mackey rather than just go for the knockout.
Mackey fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Halen ducks under a wild hook from Mackey.
Van Halen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mackey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackey keeps the fight on the outside.
Mackey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mackey looks to clinch
and Van Halen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Van Halen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mackey, pushing him back against the cage.
Mackey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mackey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Halen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Halen has closed the distance and engaged Mackey in a clinch.
Mackey manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mackey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Mackey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Halen connects with a solid leg kick.
Mackey has his takedown stuffed
and Van Halen counters with an outside leg kick.
Mackey throws a shot from downtown. Van Halen moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Van Halen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackey shoots in for a double leg but Van Halen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Halen scores with a body shot.
Van Halen slips a jab and a cross from Mackey.
Van Halen misses with a body shot.
Mackey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mackey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mackey fails with the takedown
and Van Halen counters with an outside leg kick.
Mackey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Halen. Van Halen obviously looking to wear him down.
Mackey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Halen.
Mackey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Halen pushes Mackey up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mackey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Halen manages to break the clinch.
Mackey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Halen counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Halen moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Halen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Halen lands with a good body shot.
Mackey misses with a combination
and Van Halen counters with a nice body shot.
Mackey misses with the combination.
Mackey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Halen has managed to clinch.
Van Halen stops a takedown attempt from Mackey.
Mackey wants to break free but Van Halen has control.
Van Halen tries to circle away but Mackey has him pinned against the cage.
Van Halen breaks from the clinch.
Van Halen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mackey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Halen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Halen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Halen thumps Mackey with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mackey wants to clinch.
Van Halen swats away the attempt to clinch by Mackey.
Van Halen gets a clinch.
Mackey working hard to break the clinch.
Mackey tries to break free but Van Halen pushes him back against the cage.
Mackey wants to break free but Van Halen has control.
Mackey prevents Van Halen from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mackey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mackey is trying to break the clinch but Van Halen is controlling him.
Mackey is trying to break the clinch but Van Halen is controlling him.
Van Halen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mackey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Halen. Van Halen obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Van Halen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Van Halen misses with a low kick.
Mackey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Halen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mackey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Halen closes the distance and clinches.
Van Halen breaks the clinch.
Van Halen misses with a body shot.
Mackey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Halen can pounce on him.
Mackey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Halen.
Van Halen gets a clinch.
Mackey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Halen wants to break free but Mackey has control.
Mackey working hard to break the clinch.
Mackey wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Halen won't allow it.
Van Halen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mackey breaks the clinch.
Van Halen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mackey was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Halen.
Van Halen tries to clinch there but Mackey circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Halen throws a leg kick but Mackey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mackey lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Jon Van Halen has been cut.
Van Halen throws a leg kick which misses Mackey's front leg but catches the back leg as Mackey tries to avoid it.
Mackey with a poor takedown
and Van Halen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Halen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Halen misses with a body shot.
Mackey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Halen tries to close the distance and clinch but Mackey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Halen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mackey doesn't seem bothered 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!
Van Halen tries to clinch but Mackey moves out of range.
Van Halen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vic Mackey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mackey tries to clinch but Van Halen moves away
and Van Halen counters with an inside leg kick.
Mackey looks to throw the jab but Van Halen is out of range.
Mackey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Halen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mackey throws a hook but Van Halen avoids it easily.
Van Halen clinches up with Mackey and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Halen keeps control of Mackey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mackey is trying to break the clinch but Van Halen has him pressed against the cage.
Mackey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mackey can't break the clinch.
Van Halen breaks the clinch.
Mackey shoots in and drives through. Van Halen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Mackey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Halen clinches up with Mackey and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Halen tries to circle away but Mackey has him pinned against the cage.
Van Halen prevents Mackey from breaking the clinch.
Van Halen breaks from the clinch.
Van Halen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mackey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice takedown defense from Van Halen. No joy for Mackey on that attempt.
Van Halen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mackey.
Mackey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Halen but Van Halen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Halen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jon Van Halen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Mackey misses
and Van Halen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Halen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mackey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Halen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Halen scores with a leg kick.
Van Halen tries to clinch up but Mackey circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Halen avoids the head kick by Mackey.
Van Halen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mackey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Halen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vic Mackey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mackey. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Van Halen takes the fight into the clinch.
Van Halen has Mackey pressed against the cage, preventing Mackey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mackey misses with some punches.
Mackey wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Halen won't allow it.
Mackey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Halen throws a body punch but Mackey moves out of range.
Mackey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Halen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Halen. Van Halen obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Halen clinches with his opponent.
Van Halen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Halen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Halen. That's going to slow Mackey down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Halen.
Mackey tries for a takedown but Van Halen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Van Halen. No joy for Mackey on that attempt.
Van Halen gets a clinch.
Van Halen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Halen tries to clinch up but Mackey circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Halen motions for Mackey to come forward. Van Halen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Halen is looking to clinch.
Mackey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Halen throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Van Halen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Halen 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... Jon Van Halen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iokua Mikala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahman Ahmalabolic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iokua Mikala has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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280 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Iokua Mikala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rahman Ahmalabolic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mikala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mikala throws a leg kick but Ahmalabolic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ahmalabolic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ahmalabolic throws and elbow that misses. Mikala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ahmalabolic's guard. Nice move by Mikala!
Mikala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahmalabolic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mikala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mikala controlling the position.
Mikala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahmalabolic keeps working.
Mikala is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ahmalabolic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikala working away.
Ahmalabolic tries to improve position but can't.
Mikala controls the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Mikala slows the pace down.
Ahmalabolic tries to bench press Mikala off him but Mikala keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Ahmalabolic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ahmalabolic stops Mikala from passing to mount.
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.
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Mikala taking a breather here.
Mikala trying to control the position but Ahmalabolic is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahmalabolic prevents Mikala from moving into mount.
Ahmalabolic is trying to control Mikala's posture but Mikala avoids it.
Ahmalabolic trying to remain calm as Mikala controls from the top position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Iokua Mikala just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A big right from Mikala misses.
Ahmalabolic moves out of range as Mikala strikes.
Ahmalabolic clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahmalabolic.
Mikala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Ahmalabolic.
Mikala moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahman Ahmalabolic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahmalabolic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mikala.
Mikala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ahmalabolic.
Ahmalabolic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mikala on the side of the head.
Ahmalabolic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mikala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahmalabolic.
Ahmalabolic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mikala.
Nice defenses there by Mikala.
Mikala goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mikala tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahmalabolic clobbers Mikala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ahmalabolic throws a hook but Mikala avoids it easily.
Ahmalabolic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Mikala tries to land a leg kick but Ahmalabolic saw it coming and moves away.
Ahmalabolic avoids the head kick by Mikala.
Mikala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iokua Mikala dominated that round.
That's time! Mikala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahmalabolic.
Mikala ducks under a wild hook from Ahmalabolic.
Ahmalabolic doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikala circles away.
Mikala darts in and clinches Ahmalabolic up against the cage.
Ahmalabolic gets through Mikala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahmalabolic lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ahmalabolic as Mikala tries to tie him up.
Ahmalabolic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikala.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mikala tries to break the clinch but Ahmalabolic is controlling the position.
Mikala wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Iokua Mikala.
Ahmalabolic throws a sloppy body shot
and Mikala counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ahmalabolic's knee momentarily.
Ahmalabolic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick from Mikala lands but Ahmalabolic takes it in his stride.
Ahmalabolic throws a shot from downtown. Mikala moves away and avoids it.
Ahmalabolic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ahmalabolic moves into range and clinches up with Mikala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic lands a hook that snaps the head of Mikala backwards.
Mikala trying to stall but Ahmalabolic improves his position.
Ahmalabolic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mikala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ahmalabolic is keeping busy.
Ahmalabolic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mikala stalling in the clinch but Ahmalabolic improves position.
A short left from Ahmalabolic.
Mikala is trying to force a seperation but Ahmalabolic has the dominant position.
Mikala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mikala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahmalabolic smiles and moves away.
Ahmalabolic checks the leg kick.
Ahmalabolic fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Mikala misses its intended target.
Mikala jabs Ahmalabolic right on the nose. Ahmalabolic blinks but takes it well.
Ahmalabolic looks to land a left hand but Mikala moved out of range nicely.
Ahmalabolic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic connects with a looping right hand.
Mikala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahmalabolic.
Mikala tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikala with a jab.
Iokua Mikala is winning the standup battle so far.
Mikala moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Ahmalabolic.
Ahmalabolic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mikala.
Ahmalabolic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mikala managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ahmalabolic.
Mikala is trying to improve his position.
Mikala avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ahmalabolic.
Mikala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahmalabolic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikala trying to control from the bottom.
Ahmalabolic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ahmalabolic moves nicely into side control.
Mikala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mikala on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mikala is looking for a sweep.
Ahmalabolic grinds an elbow into Mikala's temple.
Ahmalabolic working the body and head with strikes.
Ahmalabolic lands a few punches from side control.
Mikala is looking to regain half guard here but Ahmalabolic keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahmalabolic working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikala is trying to improve his position.
Mikala can't do much from the bottom here.
Ahmalabolic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ahmalabolic working the ground and pound but Mikala is defending the strikes.
Ahmalabolic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mikala sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mikala is trying to control Ahmalabolic's posture but Ahmalabolic avoids it.
Ahmalabolic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Check out the look on Ahmalabolic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mikala is trying to control Ahmalabolic's posture but Ahmalabolic avoids it.
Mikala sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahman Ahmalabolic 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 cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mikala moves in looking to clinch but Ahmalabolic pushes him off.
Ahmalabolic scores with a shot to the body.
Ahmalabolic jabs Mikala right on the nose. Mikala blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Ahmalabolic misses.
Ahmalabolic misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahmalabolic. Mikala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mikala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Mikala.
Mikala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mikala tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahmalabolic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Mikala.
Ahmalabolic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mikala.
Ahmalabolic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ahmalabolic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahmalabolic looks to throw the jab but Mikala is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mikala!
Ahmalabolic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahmalabolic tries to clinch but Mikala is having none of it.
Mikala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahmalabolic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mikala misses with a head kick.
Mikala misses with a kick to the body.
Ahmalabolic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mikala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mikala takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ahmalabolic fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ahmalabolic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mikala for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Iokua Mikala.
Ahmalabolic tries to clinch up.
Mikala cracks a nice hook into Ahmalabolic's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmalabolic takes one on the button.
Ahmalabolic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mikala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mikala is looking to slow Ahmalabolic down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Mikala.
Both fighters circling a little - Mikala finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mikala throws a head kick that Ahmalabolic semi-blocks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mikala.
Ahmalabolic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mikala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahmalabolic was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mikala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikala misses the shot to the body.
Ahmalabolic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mikala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikala moves away from the strike by Ahmalabolic.
Mikala throws a sloppy head kick and Ahmalabolic moves out of range easily.
Ahmalabolic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Ahmalabolic misses.
Mikala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahmalabolic.
Mikala looks to land a right hand but Ahmalabolic moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mikala.
Mikala cracks the inside of Ahmalabolic's front leg.
Mikala has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahmalabolic misses with a body shot
and Mikala counters with a good low kick that Ahmalabolic was not able to check.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mikala.
Ahmalabolic has a takedown stuffed.
Ahmalabolic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mikala scores with a jab to the head.
Mikala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mikala scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmalabolic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mikala thumps Ahmalabolic with a low kick.
Mikala throws a head kick that misses.
Mikala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iokua Mikala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mikala has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iokua Mikala!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Banuwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bang McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimi Banuwa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banuwa doesn't manage to clinch there - McGee circles away.
McGee scores with a shot to the body.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Jimi Banuwa has been cut.
Banuwa has McGee up against the cage in a clinch.
Banuwa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Banuwa throws an elbow that misses.
McGee scores with a shoulder strike.
Banuwa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banuwa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banuwa throws an elbow but misses.
McGee scores with a shoulder strike.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
McGee blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from McGee.
A short left from McGee.
Banuwa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Bang McGee has been cut.
Banuwa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGee is leaning against Banuwa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banuwa looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banuwas head.
Banuwa misses with an elbow strike.
Banuwa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGee avoids it.
McGee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banuwa backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banuwa just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGee's brow.
A shot in the inside from McGee.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
McGee is working Banuwa over against the cage.
Banuwa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from McGee.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
Banuwa is rocked!
McGee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banuwa is still on wobbly legs! Can McGee finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Banuwa's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Banuwa drops to his knees and McGee pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bang McGee!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Red Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Burov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox comes to the cage accompanied by Sanford and Son. Burov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Russian Rocket. Pavel Burov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Red Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pavel Burov!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox misses with a wild combination.
Burov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fox throws a looping overhand right but Burov ducks down to avoid it.
Burov defending well as Fox loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Fox. That snapped Burov's head back.
Burov throws a shot to the body.
Burov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fox throws out the jab.
Fox throws a series of punches but Burov avoids them all with ease.
Burov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fox throws a series of punches but Burov avoids them all with ease.
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burov.
Burov lands a jab to the head.
Fox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Pavel Burov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox misses the body punch
and Fox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fox missing with a left hand there. Burov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burov shoots in but no luck this time.
Burov lands with a straight right. Fox didn't see that one coming.
Burov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Burov to counter with a crisp jab.
Burov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fox tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Burov counters with a straight right hand.
Fox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burov shoots in and bounces Fox off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burov's guard.
Fox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fox looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox wants to control from the top but Burov keeps moving.
Fox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fox trying to control but Burov is working from the bottom.
Burov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burov working for a triangle but Fox defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox stays in close to Burov's body and controls the position.
Fox trying to control but Burov is working from the bottom.
Fox postures up.
Fox preventing the sweep.
Burov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fox!
Burov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fox is looking to escape.
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.
Fox is trying to reverse the position but instead Burov has taken his back - oops!
Well, with Burov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Fox is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Burov controlling the position well here. Fox rolled but Burov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fox trying to control the action but Burov just sinks the hooks in.
Fox tries to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fox turns into Burov and is now in his guard.
Fox wants to control from the top but Burov keeps moving.
Fox is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Burov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Burov's cut.
That's time! Fox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burov closes the distance and clinches.
Fox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fox digs a right hand into Burov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burov's gas tank.
Burov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Fox.
A body shot lands from Fox.
A head punch on the inside from Fox fails to land.
Fox lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fox.
Burov wants a takedown.
Fox lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Fox.
Fox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Fox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox scores with a hook to the body.
Fox is working Burov over against the cage.
Fox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Fox.
Fox scores with a shoulder strike.
Burov is breathing heavily.
Fox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burov backwards.
Burov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot in the inside from Fox.
Fox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fox lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Fox.
Fox lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Fox.
Fox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fox scores with a shot to the side of Burov's head.
Fox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of Burov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Fox - that landed with a thud.
Fox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burov backwards.
Fox digs a right hand underneath Burov's ribcage. Burov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fox digs a right hand underneath Burov's ribcage. Burov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fox lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fox.
Fox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Red Fox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Fox.
Fox lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fox.
A nice left hand lands by Fox.
Fox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fox scores with a shoulder strike.
Fox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burov backwards.
Fox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burovs head.
Fox throws a head punch that misses.
Fox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burov backwards.
Burov takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fox.
Fox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fox lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fox.
Fox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fox lands with a light punch inside.
Fox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burov backwards.
A short right from Fox.
Burov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fox scores with a hook to the body.
Fox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fox misses with the head strike.
Fox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burov backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Fox.
Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fox pushes Burov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fox lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Fox.
Fox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fox lands a shoulder strike.
Fox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fox lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Fox.
Still in the clinch, Fox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fox lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Fox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Fox.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fox.
Burov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burov or not.
Fox lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Fox.
Fox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burov or not.
Fox lands a right hand.
Fox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burov backwards.
Fox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fox scores with a shoulder strike.
Fox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burovs head.
Fox lands a body shot.
Fox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fox has a couple of punches blocked by Burov.
Fox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fox lands a right hand.
Fox lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fox.
Fox lands a body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fox as Burov tries to tie him up.
Fox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burov.
Fox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fox.
Fox lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burov backwards.
Fox is leaning against Burov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fox lands a body punch.
Fox presses Burov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Fox.
A shot in the inside from Fox.
Fox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burov backwards.
Fox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fox lands a left hand.
Fox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Fox.
Fox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burovs head.
Burov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fox lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Fox.
A body shot lands from Fox.
Fox blocks an uppercut.
Fox presses Burov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fox lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox presses Burov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Fox.
Fox lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Fox.
Fox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fox lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Fox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Burov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burov manages to avoid it.
Burov throws a body punch but Fox moves out of range.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burov moves away.
Fox lands a body shot.
Fox is looking to clinch.
Red Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fox throws a hook but Burov blocks it.
A punch combination from Fox misses.
Fox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Burov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Fox.
Fox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fox prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burov backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Fox.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fox.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burov backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fox lands a shoulder strike.
Fox lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Fox fails to land.
Fox lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Fox.
Fox lands an uppercut.
Fox is leaning against Burov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fox digs a right hand into Burov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burov's gas tank.
Fox scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Fox.
Fox working aggressively here.
Fox lands with a left to the head.
Burov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fox misses the body punch
and Burov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Fox misses its intended target.
Fox tries to clinch up but Burov circles away and keeps his distance.
Fox takes a swing at Burov's ribcage but misses.
Fox is looking to wear down Burov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burov defending well as Fox loads up on a big left hand.
Burov clinches up with Fox and pushes him back against the cage.
Fox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Burov.
Burov tries to pull guard but Fox won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burov throws a head punch that misses.
Fox misses with the head strike.
Fox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fox lands with a light punch inside.
Fox lands a left hand.
Burov breaks the clinch.
Fox lands a right hook to the body.
Fox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fox misses with a looping right.
Burov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fox misses with a two punch combination.
Fox takes a swing at Burov's ribcage but misses.
Burov cracks Fox with an open hand slap.
A punch combination from Burov misses.
Burov ducks under a wild hook from Fox.
Fox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Burov.
Fox closes the distance but Burov moves to the side
and Burov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox swats away the attempt to clinch by Burov.
Fox misses with a hook. Burov ducked under it nicely.
Fox closes the distance but Burov moves to the side
and Burov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Fox does no damage.
Fox lands an overhand right.
Burov throws out a powerful jab.
Fox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fox lands with a left to the head.
Burov successfully pulls guard.
Fox sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burov pulls Fox in close to prevent any damage.
Fox stays in close to Burov's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burov is pulling down on Fox's head to control his posture.
Fox wants to get up but he can't break Burov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Burov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fox controlling from the top position.
Burov is controlling Fox's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Red Fox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Fox!
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