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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Payne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to RATM - Killing In The Name Of. Max Payne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Max Castle's chin.
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Castle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne looks to land a combination but Castle avoids it well.
Payne wants to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Payne.
Castle checks a leg kick.
Castle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Payne slips a nice elbow through Castle's hands, connecting with Castle's forehead.
Payne blocks the strikes from Castle.
Payne trying to mount his opponent but Castle defends it.
Payne wants to control but Castle is keeping him busy.
Castle is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne working Castle over with strikes.
Payne decides to stand and escape the position.
Castle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payne misses with a head kick.
Castle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payne.
Castle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Payne counters with a shoot takedown. Castle fights it but they end up in guard.
Payne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Payne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Castle keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Payne tries to free his leg and advance position but Castle is retaining full guard.
Castle keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Castle falls off balance throwing a combination
so Payne counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Castle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Payne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Payne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castle 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.
Castle keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Payne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Castle on the ground.
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.
Payne tries to free his leg and advance position but Castle is retaining full guard.
Payne wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Castle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payne circles away quickly and effectively.
Payne closes the distance and clinches.
Castle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Payne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castle looks gassed!
Payne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Payne stops a takedown attempt from Castle.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Castle.
Payne wants a takedown.
Castle breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Max Castle has been cut.
No luck for Payne with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Payne is defended easily by Castle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Payne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Castle's cut.
That's time! Payne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Castle throws a series of punches but Payne moves out of range.
Payne dodges the punch combination from Castle.
Castle throws a combination that misses
and Payne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Payne trying to pass the guard but Castle defending well.
Castle is staying active underneath Payne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Castle wants to get back to his feet.
Payne is trying to control the action in half guard but Castle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Castle is breathing heavily.
Payne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castle has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne is trying to control the action in half guard but Castle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Payne tries to stand and escape but Castle actually recovers to full guard.
Castle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Castle tries to keep at a distance but Payne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Payne jumps into guard, dragging Castle to the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Castle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Payne is looking to stand up but Castle isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Castle is looking to work some ground and pound but Payne has wrist control.
Castle postures up in Payne's guard and throws a big left but Payne blocks it.
Payne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Payne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Castle is controlling him.
Castle works over Payne with some ground and pound from guard.
Castle chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle lands a couple of elbows.
Payne wants to stand and escape but Castle is having none of it.
Castle thows a big elbow that misses.
Castle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Castle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Castle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Castle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Castle.
Payne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle tries to bum rush Payne with a series of wild strikes but Payne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Payne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castle circles away.
Payne moves into the clinch successfully.
Payne decides to pull guard.
Castle is looking to work some ground and pound but Payne has wrist control.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castle stops Payne from standing up.
Payne trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Castle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castle trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Max Payne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Castle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Castle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Payne but Payne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Payne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Payne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payne counters with a single leg into guard. Castle didn't expect that.
Castle throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Castle is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Payne rolls with it to try and escape but Castle cranks on the arm and Payne is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Castle!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sok Ti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonzo Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter the sandman by Metallica. Sok Ti could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alonzo Wright's chin.
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147 lbs
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147 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sok Ti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alonzo Wright!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wright looks gassed!
Ti throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ti, as that shot connected.
Wright misses with the combination.
Ti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ti closes the distance and clinches.
Ti lands an elbow that stopped Wright in his tracks for a moment.
Ti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Ti lands an elbow inside that Wright shrugs off.
Ti presses Wright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ti gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Ti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ti keeps control of Wright as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ti presses Wright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ti landing knees to the body.
Ti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ti lands an elbow that stopped Wright in his tracks for a moment.
Wright is rocked!
Good body shot from Ti.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Ti finish him?
Ti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Ti slowing the pace effectively.
Ti crunches a lovely knee into Wright's ribcage.
Ti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ti throws a big uppercut that drops Wright! More strikes from Ti and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wright lies dazed against the cage as Ti celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sok Ti!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wiz Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalifa comes to the cage accompanied by Wiz Khalifa - Ink My Whole Body. Randy Couture struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Wiz Khalifa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Couture's chin.
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215 lbs
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223 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wiz Khalifa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalifa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Couture misses with a body kick.
Couture shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Khalifa is desperately trying to improve his position but Couture has a good base and remains in mount.
Khalifa gets back to half guard.
Khalifa wants to control the action here but instead Couture manages to pass to full mount!
Khalifa is trying to escape the mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Couture there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Couture really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khalifa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khalifa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifa working to try and regain half guard.
Couture landing shots from mount.
Couture sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Couture avoids the attempt from Khalifa to control.
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.
Khalifa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Couture punching from mount but Khalifa doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Couture looking to control but Khalifa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Khalifa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Couture looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Khalifa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Couture wants to control from the top but Khalifa keeps moving.
Khalifa has Couture pulled in close to control his posture.
Khalifa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Couture doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Khalifa is tightening it up a little... Couture has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Couture reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Couture taps out! nice BJJ there by Khalifa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wiz Khalifa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Velez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mateo Velez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt James!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fails to land the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Velez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and James has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from James and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Velez tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a takedown into side control.
James in side control, just content to control the action for now.
I looks like James might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Velez is trying to buck James off.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James takes a little break here. Velez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Velez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but James has just dragged him back down to the mat.
James wants to control but Velez is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as James stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
James takes a little break here. Velez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matt James.
Velez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velez wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Velez throws a sloppy head kick
and James counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Velez!
James looking to control and managing it successfully.
James looking for a guillotine from mount but Velez is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt James dominated that round.
That's time! Velez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Velez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Velez throws a head kick that misses
and James counters with a shoot takedown. Velez fights it but they end up in guard.
Velez is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.
Velez controlling James's posture.
James is standing up over Velez. Velez looks to escape but James dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to control the action but Velez is working from the bottom.
Velez is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Velez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
James is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but James has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Velez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velez misses with a looping right.
Velez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Velez throws a head kick that misses
and James counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
James moves into full mount! Velez won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt James 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!
A head kick by Velez misses
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James content to control rather than advance.
Velez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Velez is trying to escape back to his feet but James uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Velez is pushing James's head away, looking to escape. James manages to hold on to the position though.
James wants to control but Velez is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Velez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, James asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Velez wants to get back to his feet but James is dominant here and he's now got Velez's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velez is trying to get back to his feet but James has full control of the position and if anything, Velez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
James really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Velez.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt James!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Aloha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Aloha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Philip Gray!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aloha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gray pinned against the cage. Gray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gray feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gray controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aloha kicks Gray off and gets to his feet.
Aloha with a poor takedown
and Gray counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aloha!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Aloha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray dominating with strikes here.
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!
Aloha's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Aloha bucks up and throws Gray to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Aloha tries for a takedown but Gray circles away easily
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gray missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray prevents Aloha from standing back up.
Gray is trying to control. Aloha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aloha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gray.
Gray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aloha wants to get back to his feet.
Gray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray is trying to control the action in half guard but Aloha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aloha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gray 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.
Aloha is trying to stand.
Gray trying to control the action but Aloha is working from the bottom.
Gray works his way into full mount!
Gray is landing with some decent strikes but Aloha is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gray throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gray wants to control the pace but Aloha is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aloha is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Aloha is squirming around, avoiding Gray's attempts to control the action.
Gray with the ground and pound from mount.
Gray looking to control but Aloha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aloha is trying to stand.
Gray with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Gray! That's really hurt Aloha and he's turned his back - Gray keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Gray jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Gray!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kuro Kumiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeke Stortz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumiko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter the Samurai. Stortz has chosen CkY - 96 Quite Bitter Beings as his entrance music. Kuro Kumiko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zeke Stortz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kuro Kumiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeke Stortz!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stortz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kumiko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stortz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stortz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Stortz landing strikes.
Kumiko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kumiko looking for submissions off his back.
Stortz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kumiko defending well though.
Kumiko wants to get back to his feet.
Stortz is nestled in close to Kumiko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stortz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stortz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stortz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stortz tries to pass to full mount but Kumiko defends it.
Kumiko looking for submissions off his back.
Stortz is nestled in close to Kumiko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stortz lands a nice short elbow.
Kumiko is trying to get back to full guard.
Kumiko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stortz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kumiko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stortz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Stortz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kumiko trying to control here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stortz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kumiko.
Stortz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kumiko avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Stortz as Kumiko shoots in.
A combination from Stortz does no damage.
Stortz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stortz is striking from the bottom but Kumiko uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stortz wants to sweep but Kumiko has passed to side control!
Stortz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Stortz looks gassed!
Kumiko working for a submission but Stortz is keeping him at bay.
Stortz is looking to get to half guard.
Kumiko looking to control but Stortz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stortz is desperately trying to improve his position but Kumiko has a good base and remains in mount.
Kumiko quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Kumiko but it's paid off an Stortz is forced to tap! Nice work by Kumiko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kuro Kumiko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saikosis Killzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Saikosis Killzie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Killzie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Killzie sprawls well.
Killzie blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Killzie sprawls well. Killzie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Killzie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Killzie moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Killzie moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Killzie sprawls well.
Johnson throws a head kick but Killzie moves out of range.
Johnson motions for Killzie to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Killzie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Killzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killzie misses with a head kick.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Killzie is looking to clinch.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Killzie counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Saikosis Killzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Killzie counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Killzie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Killzie with a knee to the head.
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!
Killzie looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Killzie looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Killzie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Killzie misses with a knee to the head.
Killzie tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Killzie tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killzie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Killzie misses with a knee to the head.
Killzie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson has Killzie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Killzie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Killzie is controlling him.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Killzie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Killzie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Killzie.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Killzie counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
enabling Killzie to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Killzie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Killzie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Killzie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killzie tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killzie smiles and moves away.
Nice body kick from Killzie.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killzie counters with a head kick.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Killzie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Killzie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Killzie has double underhooks.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Killzie is blocking nicely.
Killzie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Johnson is trying to break free.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Johnson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Killzie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killzie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killzie tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Killzie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Killzie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Killzie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here as Killzie stalls from top position.
Killzie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson tries to buck Killzie off but Killzie is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is trying to escape the position but Killzie is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saikosis Killzie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Killzie momentarily.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Killzie counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Killzie.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Killzie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Killzie counters with a head kick.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Killzie ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killzie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brad Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Brad Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killzie has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Killzie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killzie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Killzie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killzie landing knees to the head.
Johnson jumps guard but Killzie stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killzie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killzie just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killzie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnson jumps guard but Killzie stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Killzie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killzie smiles and moves away.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Killzie to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killzie counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Killzie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Killzie's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Killzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saikosis Killzie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Killzie counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Killzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Killzie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Killzie.
Johnson is trying to drag Killzie to the mat but Killzie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Killzie jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Killzie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Killzie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Killzie!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson tries to bench press Killzie off him but Killzie keeps the position.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Johnson looking for subs from the bottom but Killzie mounts him!
Killzie controlling from mount.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killzie controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Killzie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Killzie controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets full guard.
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Killzie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Johnson.
Killzie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Saikosis Killzie.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Killzie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Killzie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saikosis Killzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Killzie lands a high kick!
Johnson throws a head kick that Killzie semi-blocks.
Killzie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Killzie.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Killzie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Killzie counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Killzie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killzie blocks a jab.
Killzie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killzie counters with a leg kick.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy body kick from Johnson
and Killzie counters with a good, hard body kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Killzie.
Killzie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Killzie counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Killzie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Killzie counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Killzie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
Killzie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Killzie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killzie misses with a knee to the head.
Killzie misses with a knee strike.
Killzie misses with a knee strike.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Killzie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Killzie lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Killzie.
Killzie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killzie scores with a knee to the head.
Killzie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killzie misses with a knee to the head.
Killzie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Killzie to the mat.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Killzie pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Killzie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Johnson.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Killzie gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killzie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saikosis Killzie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Killzie controlling the position easily from mount.
Brad Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Killzie controlling the pace for now.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saikosis Killzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Killzie 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 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saikosis Killzie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruffus Raucus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ruffus Raucus enters the cage!
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ruffus Raucus!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raucus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Raucus counters with a stiff right hand.
Raucus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Powers.
It looks like Max Powers has been cut.
Raucus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Powers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raucus counters with a nice body shot.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Raucus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powers is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raucus works Powers's body with a nice hook.
Raucus jabs at Powers's body.
Raucus clinches.
Raucus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raucus lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Raucus.
Raucus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Raucus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Raucus.
Raucus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Powers up against the cage.
Raucus scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Raucus.
Good body shot from Raucus.
Raucus slows down the pace here.
Raucus lands a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Raucus.
A body shot lands from Raucus.
Raucus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raucus lands a left and a right that send Powers crashing to the mat, dazed. Raucus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Powers is rocked!
Max Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Raucus.
Raucus lands with a shot to the body.
Raucus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Powers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raucus thumps Powers with a low kick.
Raucus pushes Powers up against the cage in a clinch.
Raucus lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Raucus digs a right hand underneath Powers's ribcage. Powers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raucus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Powers or not.
Raucus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raucus lands an elbow that stopped Powers in his tracks for a moment.
Max Powers's cut is getting worse.
Knees to the body from Raucus.
Raucus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raucus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raucus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Raucus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raucus lands a big head kick that sends Powers tumbling to the mat! Raucus takes a step backwards and waves Powers back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Powers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raucus seems to be stalking Powers here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Powers drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ruffus Raucus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Malurky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malurky comes to the cage accompanied by I'm On a Boat. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Malurky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Pablo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pablo wants to clinch up but Malurky keeps it at a distance.
Pablo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pablo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pablo drives through and clinches with Malurky against the cage.
Malurky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malurky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pablo.
Malurky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Malurky circles away.
Malurky with a nice cross.
Malurky cracks Pablo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pablo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malurky misses with a hook. Pablo ducked under it nicely.
Malurky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pablo.
Malurky looks to throw the jab but Pablo is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pablo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pablo misses the shot to the body.
Malurky cracks Pablo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pablo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malurky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pablo moves in looking to clinch but Malurky pushes him off.
Juan Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pablo fails with the takedown.
Dan Malurky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Pablo.
Malurky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Pablo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, jab by Malurky - just one landing.
Pablo walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pablo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malurky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pablo looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malurky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pablo counters with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Malurky misses.
Pablo fails with the takedown
and Malurky counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Malurky does no damage.
Pablo walks into a jab.
Pablo tries to clinch but Malurky moves away
and Malurky counters with a three punch combo that has Pablo backing up. Pablo nods at Malurky to acknowledge the strikes.
Malurky scores with a nice strike.
Malurky is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A punch combination from Malurky misses.
Pablo shoots in and drives through. Malurky sprawls well.
Malurky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malurky swivels and escapes.
Malurky throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Malurky scores with a decent looking hook.
Pablo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malurky scores with a sloppy right hand. Pablo should have avoided that one.
Pablo walks into a jab.
Malurky cracks Pablo with an open hand slap.
Malurky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pablo darts in trying to clinch
and Malurky counters with a nice uppercut.
Pablo tries to move into range but Malurky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malurky moves out of range of the body kick from Pablo.
A jab from Malurky does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malurky scores with a one two! Pablo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Malurky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pablo is not content to let Malurky control the position.
Pablo is trying to control Malurky's posture but Malurky avoids it.
Malurky trying to control the position but Pablo is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Malurky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malurky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malurky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pablo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pablo is looking to clinch.
Pablo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pablo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malurky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pablo can do to turn this around?
Malurky circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malurky counters with a nice body shot.
Malurky tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malurky lands with a good body shot.
Pablo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dan Malurky is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pablo tries to clinch
and Malurky counters with a stiff right hand.
Pablo is breathing heavily.
Malurky fails with a takedown attempt.
Pablo wants to clinch but Malurky slips to the side
and Malurky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malurky's waist but Malurky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pablo off to one side.
Malurky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pablo wants to clinch up but Malurky keeps it at a distance.
Pablo misses with a low kick.
Pablo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malurky swinging wildly here.
Pablo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malurky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pablo moves away.
Pablo tries to clinch up
and Malurky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malurky throws a body punch but Pablo moves out of range.
Pablo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malurky scores with a body shot.
Pablo shoots in for a double leg but Malurky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malurky lands with a nice combination. Pablo backs away looking to recover.
Malurky gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malurky works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pablo is bucking up trying to escape but Malurky cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Malurky throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pablo because Malurky loaded up on that one.
Malurky throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malurky tries to control but Pablo wriggling away.
Malurky with the ground and pound from mount.
Pablo stops Malurky from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Malurky avoids the attempt from Pablo to control.
Malurky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pablo wants to hold on but Malurky pushes him away.
Malurky trying to control but Pablo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malurky looking to control and managing it successfully.
Malurky looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pablo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malurky is looking to stall here but Pablo recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablo is pulling down on Malurky's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Malurky dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pablo with a poor takedown
and Malurky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malurky throws a one two combo.
Dan Malurky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malurky blocks a head kick by Pablo.
Malurky works the jab nicely.
Pablo gets the takedown into side control.
Malurky manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Malurky is looking to get back to full guard here but Pablo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Malurky gets back to half guard.
Pablo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malurky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malurky pushes Pablo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pablo cracks Malurky with an open hand slap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pablo, as that shot connected.
Malurky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pablo looks to clinch
and Malurky counters with a three punch combo that has Pablo backing up. Pablo nods at Malurky to acknowledge the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Malurky scores with a four punch combination!
Pablo looks to clinch
and Malurky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malurky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pablo is fending him off so far but Malurky persists. Nope, Pablo circles away and we're back to standing.
Malurky connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Malurky.
Malurky ducks under a wild hook from Pablo.
Pablo tries to clinch
and Malurky counters with a left to the body.
Malurky digs a good body shot into Pablo's ribs.
Pablo tries to clinch but Malurky moves away
and Malurky counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malurky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pablo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Malurky counter with a right hand.
Malurky lands a jab to the nose.
Pablo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malurky.
Pablo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malurky. Malurky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malurky scores with a hook to the body. Pablo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malurky with a nice cross.
Pablo walks into a stiff left hand from Malurky.
Malurky scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Malurky!
Malurky catches Pablo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malurky scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Pablo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Malurky as he connects with a hook.
Malurky misses with the combination.
Pablo misses with a takedown attempt
and Malurky counters with a nice uppercut.
Dan Malurky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Pablo.
Pablo walks into a straight right hand from Malurky.
Pablo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo stuffs the takedown.
Malurky lands with a shot to the body.
Pablo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malurky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malurky connects with a jab.
Malurky works the jab nicely.
Pablo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malurky.
Pablo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malurky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malurky looking to pass the guard.
Malurky is looking to advance position but Pablo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Malurky clearly takes that round.
That's time! Malurky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pablo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pablo shoots for a takedown but Malurky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pablo scores with a one two! Malurky had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Malurky misses with an uppercut.
Malurky throws a jab when Pablo was well out of range.
Pablo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pablo looks to clinch
and Malurky counters with a stiff right hand.
Pablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pablo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Malurky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pablo walks into a left hand.
Malurky misses with a double jab
and Pablo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pablo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo controlling the action here for a moment.
Pablo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malurky circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malurky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malurky lands a jab to the head.
Pablo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Malurky counter with a right hand.
Malurky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malurky stuns Pablo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malurky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pablo pinned against the cage. Pablo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malurky feints and as Pablo raises his hands in defense, Malurky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pablo keeping full guard, as Malurky tries to pass.
Malurky is working hard here to advance position.
Pablo pulls Malurky in close to prevent any damage.
Malurky trying to move into half guard but instead Pablo has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malurky controls Pablo momentarily but Pablo frees himself.
Pablo wants to stand but Malurky is controlling his posture from full guard.
Malurky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pablo is looking for a sweep. Malurky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pablo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Malurky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pablo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malurky showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Pablo wants to sweep but no luck.
Pablo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malurky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pablo trying to control the position.
Pablo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Malurky is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Malurky had his way with Juan Pablo in that round.
That's time! Malurky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Malurky throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pablo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malurky jabs at Pablo's body.
Malurky lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pablo throws a combination that misses
and Malurky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malurky moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pablo tries to clinch
and Malurky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pablo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malurky counters with a left and a right that stings Pablo.
Pablo is rocked!
Malurky closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malurky is trying to work for a kimura but Pablo is defending well.
Malurky moves into full mount! Pablo won't be happy about that!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo regains half guard.
Pablo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Malurky jumps into side control!
Malurky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablo keeps working.
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.
Pablo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Malurky's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malurky trying to advance position but Pablo counters by regaining guard.
Malurky postures up.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Malurky from controlling successfully.
Malurkyis looking to pass into half guard but Pablo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pablo is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malurky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malurky pushes Pablo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Malurky lands a nice shot to the body.
Dan Malurky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pablo tries to clinch but Malurky is having none of it.
Pablo looks to clinch
and Malurky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malurky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pablo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pablo takes one to the chin there.
Malurky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo looks to clinch
and Malurky counters with a left and a right that stings Pablo.
Pablo tries to clinch
and Malurky counters with a single leg into guard. Pablo didn't expect that.
Malurky trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malurky looking to pass the guard.
Malurky trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Juan Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malurky slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Malurky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malurky, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Malurky!
Dan Malurky retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kiyoshi Tanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Rikishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rikishi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kill all american Scum kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hiro Rikishi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kiyoshi Tanabe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Rikishi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rikishi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanabe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rikishi is looking to clinch but Tanabe is avoiding it.
Rikishi tries to clinch but Tanabe is having none of it.
Tanabe blocks the body kick.
Rikishi is looking to slow Tanabe down with leg kicks.
Rikishi moves in looking to clinch but Tanabe pushes him off.
Rikishi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rikishi lands a nice looking body kick.
Rikishi moves in looking to clinch but Tanabe pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Tanabe as Rikishi shoots in.
Tanabe throws a body punch but Rikishi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rikishi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rikishi misses with a straight left.
Rikishi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tanabe trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikishi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rikishi seems to be looking for submissions.
Tanabe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rikishi.
Rikishi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tanabe defending well though.
Tanabe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tanabe tries to get out of the position.
Rikishi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rikishi wants to control but Tanabe is keeping him busy.
Rikishi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rikishi throws a right hand that Tanabe ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanabe also avoids with ease.
Tanabe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rikishi.
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.
Rikishi scores with a jab to the head.
Rikishi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rikishi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rikishi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rikishi tries to clinch there but Tanabe circles away.
Tanabe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rikishi misses with an uppercut. Tanabe saw that one coming.
Rikishi tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanabe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rikishi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanabe counters with a leg kick.
Rikishi tries to clinch but Tanabe is having none of it.
Tanabe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rikishi darts in trying to clinch
and Tanabe counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanabe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rikishi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Rikishi misses.
Hiro Rikishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rikishi moves in looking to clinch but Tanabe pushes him off.
Rikishi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tanabe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tanabe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rikishi closes the distance but Tanabe moves to the side
and Tanabe counters with an outside leg kick.
Kiyoshi Tanabe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rikishi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tanabe counters with a nice body shot.
Rikishi misses with a double jab
and Tanabe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rikishi avoids the body shot from Tanabe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanabe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tanabe throws a series of punches but Rikishi moves out of range.
Rikishi shoots in but Tanabe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kiyoshi Tanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Rikishi.
Rikishi closes the distance but Tanabe moves to the side
and Tanabe counters with a good low kick that Rikishi was not able to check.
Rikishi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tanabe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rikishi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rikishi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanabe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rikishi somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rikishi.
Rikishi fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyoshi Tanabe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rikishi wants to clinch but Tanabe slips to the side
and Tanabe counters with a series of strikes. Rikishi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rikishi falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Tanabe to counter with a crisp jab.
Rikishi thows a leg kick but Tanabe checks it
and Tanabe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rikishi clinches but Tanabe breaks the clinch
and Tanabe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rikishi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanabe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tanabe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanabe moves away from the strike by Rikishi.
Rikishi looks to land a right hand but Tanabe moved out of range.
Rikishi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tanabe counters with an outside leg kick.
Rikishi tries to clinch but Tanabe moves away
and Tanabe counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanabe is looking to slow Rikishi down with leg kicks.
Rikishi looks to land a right hand but Tanabe moved out of range.
Tanabe misses with a hook.
Rikishi moves in looking to clinch but Tanabe pushes him off.
Rikishi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tanabe is trying to defend but Rikishi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rikishi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tanabe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rikishi is trying to control. Tanabe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rikishi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tanabe defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rikishi throwing shots but Tanabe is blocking nicely.
Tanabe trying to control but Rikishi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rikishi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tanabe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rikishi stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rikishi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanabe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tanabe throws a shot to the body.
Tanabe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tanabe misses with a wild combination.
Rikishi loads up on a big right hand but Tanabe slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rikishi does it's job there.
Rikishi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tanabe counters with a thumping low kick.
Rikishi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rikishi wants to clinch
and Tanabe counters with a series of strikes. Rikishi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rikishi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tanabe counters with a nice leg kick.
Rikishi tries to clinch but Tanabe moves away
and Tanabe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body kick from Rikishi.
Tanabe misses with a few strikes there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tanabe checks a leg kick.
Rikishi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rikishi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rikishi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Tanabe to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tanabe checks a leg kick.
Rikishi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rikishi is looking to slow Tanabe down with leg kicks.
Rikishi misses the jab.
Rikishi wants to clinch.
Rikishi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyoshi Tanabe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A lazy left from Rikishi finds it's target.
Rikishi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tanabe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rikishi doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanabe circles away.
Rikishi tries to clinch
and Tanabe counters with an outside leg kick.
Rikishi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kiyoshi Tanabe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rikishi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tanabe checks it well.
Tanabe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rikishi.
Tanabe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tanabe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rikishi misses with a double jab
and Tanabe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rikishi throws a combination that misses
letting Tanabe counter with a right hand.
Rikishi wants to clinch
and Tanabe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rikishi's knee momentarily.
Tanabe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rikishi throws out the jab.
Rikishi looks to land a combination but Tanabe avoids it well.
Tanabe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rikishi tries for a takedown but Tanabe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tanabe checks a leg kick nicely.
Rikishi wants to clinch but Tanabe slips to the side
and Tanabe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rikishi throws a body kick the misses
and Tanabe counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rikishi misses with a two punch combination.
Rikishi clinches but Tanabe breaks the clinch
and Tanabe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rikishi thinking.
Rikishi wants to clinch up but Tanabe keeps it at a distance.
Tanabe digs a good hook to Rikishi's body.
Rikishi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanabe throws a body punch but Rikishi moves out of range.
Kiyoshi Tanabe is winning the standup battle so far.
Rikishi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tanabe checks it well.
Rikishi throws a combination that misses
and Tanabe counters with a straight right hand.
Rikishi looks to land a right hand but Tanabe moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rikishi checks a leg kick.
Rikishi lands a head kick!
Rikishi tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanabe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rikishi tries to clinch but Tanabe is having none of it.
Rikishi throws a nice looking combination but Tanabe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rikishi closes the distance but Tanabe moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Rikishi is predictable there
and Tanabe counters with a one-two to the body.
Rikishi tries to clinch up
and Tanabe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rikishi thinking.
Rikishi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tanabe avoids it really well and circles away.
Rikishi darts in trying to clinch
enabling Tanabe to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rikishi throws a leg kick
and Tanabe counters with a low kick, right behind Rikishi 's knee.
Rikishi is looking to slow Tanabe down with leg kicks.
Rikishi moves out of range of the leg kick from Tanabe.
Rikishi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tanabe counters with a series of strikes. Rikishi will be more careful next time no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tanabe.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanabe staying out of range there.
Rikishi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanabe counters with a low kick, right behind Rikishi 's knee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanabe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rikishi circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyoshi Tanabe clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rikishi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanabe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rikishi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanabe counters with a two punch combo.
Rikishi tries to clinch but Tanabe is having none of it.
Rikishi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rikishi tries to clinch up but Tanabe circles away and keeps his distance.
Rikishi throws and low kick but Tanabe moves out of range easily.
Rikishi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanabe counters with a good low kick that Rikishi was not able to check.
Tanabe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rikishi misses with a double jab
and Tanabe counters with a three punch combo that has Rikishi backing up. Rikishi nods at Tanabe to acknowledge the strikes.
Tanabe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rikishi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Rikishi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikishi misses with a takedown attempt - Tanabe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rikishi looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rikishi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rikishi moves out of range of the leg kick from Tanabe.
Rikishi swinging wildly here.
Rikishi closes the distance but Tanabe moves to the side
and Tanabe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rikishi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tanabe counters with a series of strikes. Rikishi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rikishi wants to clinch but Tanabe slips to the side
and Tanabe counters with a one-two to the body.
Rikishi throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rikishi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tanabe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rikishi thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rikishi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rikishi shoots in for a takedown but Tanabe shows good takedown defense.
Rikishi closes the distance but Tanabe moves to the side
and Tanabe counters with an inside leg kick.
Rikishi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanabe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tanabe misses with a low kick as Rikishi jumps back.
Rikishi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tanabe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rikishi misses with a takedown attempt - Tanabe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kiyoshi Tanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Rikishi.
Tanabe misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rikishi misses with a combination
and Tanabe counters with a low kick, right behind Rikishi 's knee.
Rikishi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Rikishi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rikishi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tanabe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tanabe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rikishi misses with a combination
and Tanabe counters with an inside leg kick.
Tanabe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rikishi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rikishi tries to clinch up.
A big left from Rikishi misses.
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.
Tanabe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanabe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Rikishi.
Rikishi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rikishi tries to clinch up but Tanabe circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Rikishi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rikishi throws the left hand but Tanabe avoids the punch easily.
Tanabe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rikishi can do to turn this around?
Rikishi scores with a decent looking hook.
Tanabe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rikishi. Rikishi obviously looking to wear him down.
Rikishi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rikishi tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyoshi Tanabe had his way with Hiro Rikishi in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rikishi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanabe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rikishi tries to clinch up but Tanabe circles away and keeps his distance.
Rikishi misses with a combination
and Tanabe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rikishi tries to clinch up
and Tanabe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanabe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rikishi.
Rikishi misses with a kick to the body
and Rikishi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rikishi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tanabe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rikishi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rikishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanabe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rikishi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rikishi darts in trying to clinch
and Tanabe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rikishi misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rikishi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rikishi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rikishi tries to clinch but Tanabe is having none of it.
Kiyoshi Tanabe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Rikishi tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanabe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanabe swats away the attempt to clinch by Rikishi.
Rikishi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanabe counters with a three punch combo that has Rikishi backing up. Rikishi nods at Tanabe to acknowledge the strikes.
Rikishi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanabe counters with an outside leg kick.
Rikishi throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rikishi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanabe. Tanabe obviously looking to wear him down.
Rikishi is looking to clinch but Tanabe is avoiding it.
Rikishi misses with a leg kick
and Tanabe counters with a series of strikes. Rikishi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rikishi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanabe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rikishi thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rikishi wants to clinch but Tanabe slips to the side
and Tanabe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rikishi clinches but Tanabe breaks the clinch
and Tanabe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rikishi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tanabe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tanabe moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanabe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tanabe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rikishi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tanabe sprawls well. Tanabe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rikishi gets slowly back to his feet.
Rikishi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rikishi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanabe's waist but Tanabe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rikishi off to one side.
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.
Rikishi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanabe counters with a right hand to the body.
Rikishi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rikishi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rikishi misses with a low kick.
Hiro Rikishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rikishi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanabe counters with a left to the body.
Rikishi wants to clinch but Tanabe slips to the side
and Tanabe counters with a good low kick that Rikishi was not able to check.
A low kick from Rikishi is predictable there
and Tanabe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rikishi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanabe counters with a one-two to the body.
Rikishi throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rikishi, right into the meat.
Rikishi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rikishi misses with a combination
and Tanabe counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiyoshi Tanabe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tanabe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiyoshi Tanabe!
Kiyoshi Tanabe retains his bantamweight title!
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