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Reach 12 - Dirty Dozen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Itamar Colaiuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickael Riviere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colaiuta comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica-Battery . Itamar Colaiuta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Itamar Colaiuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickael Riviere!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colaiuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riviere avoids the head kick by Colaiuta.
Riviere takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A cross from Colaiuta lands.
Riviere circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colaiuta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riviere avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colaiuta misses with a head kick.
Riviere checks a low kick from Colaiuta.
Colaiuta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colaiuta tries to clinch there but Riviere circles away.
Riviere closes the distance and clinches up with Colaiuta, looking for a takedown. Riviere pushes Colaiuta against the cage but Colaiuta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Colaiuta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Riviere.
Colaiuta lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colaiuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Colaiuta wants to clinch up but Riviere keeps it at a distance.
Riviere takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Colaiuta scores with a leg kick.
Colaiuta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Colaiuta throws a head kick but Riviere moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colaiuta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Colaiuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riviere misses with a hook.
Riviere looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Colaiuta doesn't manage to clinch there - Riviere circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Colaiuta throws a head kick but Riviere moves out of range.
Colaiuta tries to clinch but Riviere is having none of it.
Colaiuta lands a nice looking body shot.
Riviere blocks a head kick by Colaiuta.
Riviere misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Itamar Colaiuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickael Riviere.
Colaiuta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Riviere shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Colaiuta as he jumps to the side.
Itamar Colaiuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Colaiuta misses.
Colaiuta tries to clinch there but Riviere circles away.
Colaiuta throws a head kick but Riviere moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colaiuta tries to clinch up but Riviere circles away and keeps his distance.
Colaiuta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Colaiuta throws a jab when Riviere was well out of range.
Colaiuta is looking to clinch.
Riviere avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riviere swats away the attempt to clinch by Colaiuta.
Colaiuta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Colaiuta tries a head kick but it misses.
Riviere avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riviere lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick misses from Colaiuta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colaiuta tries to clinch but Riviere moves out of range.
Colaiuta lands a high kick!
Colaiuta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Colaiuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Colaiuta moves in looking to clinch but Riviere pushes him off.
Colaiuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Colaiuta tries to clinch but Riviere moves out of range.
Colaiuta lands a head kick!
Riviere circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colaiuta tries to clinch there but Riviere circles away.
Itamar Colaiuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riviere avoids the head kick by Colaiuta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itamar Colaiuta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Donk. Riviere catches Colaiuta right on the button with a cross.
Colaiuta tries to clinch up.
Colaiuta misses with a head kick.
Colaiuta throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Colaiuta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Colaiuta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colaiuta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colaiuta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Colaiuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riviere manages to avoid it.
Riviere ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riviere avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colaiuta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Riviere on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Colaiuta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colaiuta thumps Riviere with a low kick.
Riviere shoots in but no luck this time.
Riviere blocks a head kick by Colaiuta.
Colaiuta throws a nice head kick!
Riviere ducks under a wild hook from Colaiuta.
Colaiuta wants to clinch up but Riviere keeps it at a distance.
Colaiuta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Colaiuta tries to clinch but Riviere is having none of it.
Colaiuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Colaiuta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riviere swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colaiuta tries to clinch but Riviere is having none of it.
Riviere fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Colaiuta sprawls well initially but Riviere persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riviere is trying to control the action in half guard but Colaiuta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Riviere is trying to work for a kimura but Colaiuta is defending well.
Colaiuta pushes Riviere off looking to stand but Riviere dives back in and keeps control.
Riviere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Colaiuta is just riding it out for now. Riviere eventually gives up the hold.
Colaiuta kicks Riviere off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colaiuta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riviere moves out of range as Colaiuta strikes.
A head kick misses from Colaiuta.
Colaiuta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riviere's calf.
Colaiuta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riviere with a jab.
Colaiuta lands a head kick. Riviere smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Riviere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riviere shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Colaiuta scores with a sloppy right hand. Riviere should have avoided that one.
Colaiuta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riviere swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riviere keeps the fight on the outside.
Riviere shoots in for a takedown but Colaiuta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Itamar Colaiuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickael Riviere.
Colaiuta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Colaiuta misses.
Colaiuta tries to close the distance and clinch but Riviere swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Colaiuta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Colaiuta tries to clinch up but Riviere circles away and keeps his distance.
Colaiuta tries to clinch but Riviere moves out of range.
Colaiuta doesn't manage to clinch there - Riviere circles away.
Colaiuta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Colaiuta.
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 Itamar Colaiuta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Colaiuta feints and then cracks Riviere's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riviere down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Colaiuta.
Colaiuta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Riviere throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Colaiuta was covering up waiting for the punch and Riviere finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Riviere prevents Colaiuta from getting back to his feet.
Riviere wants to pass the guard but Colaiuta is keeping the position.
Colaiuta wants to stand but Riviere is controlling the position.
Riviere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colaiuta is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riviere loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riviere stops Colaiuta from standing up.
Riviere lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riviere won't allow Colaiuta to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Colaiuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Colaiuta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Colaiuta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riviere paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riviere fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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.
Colaiuta throws an overhand right that lands on Riviere's shoulder, as Riviere tries to avoid the shot.
Riviere swats away the attempt to clinch by Colaiuta.
Colaiuta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Riviere keeps the fight on the outside.
Colaiuta tries to clinch up but Riviere circles away and keeps his distance.
Riviere tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colaiuta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riviere somewhat.
Colaiuta moves in looking to clinch but Riviere pushes him off.
Itamar Colaiuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Colaiuta is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colaiuta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colaiuta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Colaiuta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Colaiuta misses with an uppercut. Riviere saw that one coming.
Colaiuta tries to clinch up but Riviere circles away and keeps his distance.
Colaiuta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riviere's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Colaiuta wants to clinch up but Riviere keeps it at a distance.
Colaiuta tries to clinch but Riviere is having none of it.
Colaiuta tries to clinch but Riviere is having none of it.
Colaiuta misses with a head kick.
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.
Riviere moves out of range as Colaiuta strikes.
Colaiuta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Colaiuta lands a high kick!
Colaiuta goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Itamar Colaiuta is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Colaiuta.
Riviere checks the leg kick nicely there.
Colaiuta wants to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Riviere as he connects with a hook.
Mickael Riviere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colaiuta throws a lazy right hand but Riviere sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Itamar Colaiuta.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Colaiuta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itamar Colaiuta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Kova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kova might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jääkärimarssi. Gracie has chosen we'll be alright - Travie McCoy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seppo Kova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kova shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kova trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Kova pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kova 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.
Kova has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kova wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Kova pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Kova pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kova defends it easily.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kova working some strikes from top position.
Kova is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kova is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kova is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ralph Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryantss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vick Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kobe Bryantss has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kobe Bryantss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vick Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryantss tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Armstrong blocks a head kick by Bryantss.
Armstrong throws an overhand right that lands on Bryantss's shoulder, as Bryantss tries to avoid the shot.
Bryantss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Armstrong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Armstrong staying out of range there.
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryantss manages to avoid it.
A combination from Bryantss does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Bryantss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bryantss missing with a left hand there. Armstrong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bryantss moves forwards but Armstrong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bryantss pivots, looking for a leg kick but Armstrong is out of range and Bryantss settles back down.
Bryantss defending well as Armstrong loads up on a big left hand.
Bryantss looks to land a combination but Armstrong avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong just misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bryantss checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bryantss leaves Armstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vick Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryantss misses with a looping right.
Armstrong dodges the punch combination from Bryantss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a body kick.
Armstrong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bryantss to the mat! Bryantss manages to get full guard.
Bryantss wriggles free and stands up.
Bryantss misses with a series of wild punches.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Armstrong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bryantss to the mat! Bryantss manages to get full guard.
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.
Bryantss manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bryantss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kobe Bryantss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryantss throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.
A big right from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Armstrong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryantss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryantss tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bryantss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Armstrong circles away quickly and effectively.
Bryantss misses with a head kick.
Bryantss lands a jab to the nose.
Armstrong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Armstrong.
Armstrong drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Bryantss is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armstrong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Armstrong trying to control but Bryantss is working from the bottom.
Armstrong pushing down on Bryantss's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Armstrong is keen to just control but Bryantss is a slippery customer.
Bryantss is looking to escape.
Armstrong throwing shots but Bryantss is blocking nicely.
Armstrong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bryantss has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Armstrong is trying to control. Bryantss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bryantss wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryantss was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
Armstrong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Armstrong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bryantss moves out of range of the body kick from Armstrong.
Bryantss blocks a leg kick.
Armstrong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bryantss just misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that Bryantss avoids nicely.
Bryantss misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vick Armstrong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Armstrong has a takedown stuffed.
Armstrong throws a body punch but Bryantss moves out of range.
Bryantss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armstrong.
Bryantss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Armstrong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Armstrong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bryantss throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bryantss.
Bryantss looks to throw a body kick
and Armstrong counters with a three punch combo that has Bryantss backing up. Bryantss nods at Armstrong to acknowledge the strikes.
Armstrong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bryantss takes a step back to recover.
Armstrong throws a solid leg kick but Bryantss takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Armstrong.
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Bryantss.
Armstrong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Armstrong gets a takedown into half guard.
Armstrong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong looking to ground and pound but Bryantss is blocking nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Armstrong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Armstrong lands a heavy elbow.
Bryantss is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Armstrong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Armstrong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Armstrong won't let Bryantss get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Armstrong scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bryantss?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong scoring with strikes but Bryantss is staying in there.
Armstrong is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bryantss has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Armstrong unloads with some shots from mount but Bryantss bucks and avoids them well.
Armstrong with good strikes from the mount here!
Bryantss really wants to buck Armstrong off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryantss is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Armstrong lands a nice shot to the head.
Armstrong unloading with bombs!
Armstrong punching from mount but Bryantss doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Armstrong lands with some strikes.
Armstrong unloads with some shots from mount but Bryantss bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Armstrong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Armstrong is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bryantss has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bryantss!
Bryantss is looking to work some ground and pound but Armstrong has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryantss wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bryantss passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Armstrong is not content to let Bryantss control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryantss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Armstrong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vick Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bryantss takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Armstrong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bryantss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armstrong somewhat.
Bryantss swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Armstrong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch combination from Bryantss misses.
Bryantss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws out a powerful jab.
Bryantss lands with a cross.
Bryantss on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Armstrong. Armstrong obviously looking to wear him down.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bryantss won't allow Armstrong to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is working for a submission of some sort.
Armstrong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bryantss blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryantss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Armstrong lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Armstrong with the ground and pound but Bryantss uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Armstrong is looking to work some ground and pound but Bryantss has wrist control.
Bryantss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Armstrong.
Bryantss wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong thows a big elbow that misses.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Bryantss keeps moving.
Bryantss can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Armstrong controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Armstrong lands a slapping body shot.
Bryantss misses with a hook to the body
and Armstrong counters with a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Armstrong - that will leave a mark!
Armstrong lands a nice shot that snaps Bryantss's head back.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryantss stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Armstrong.
Bryantss tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Armstrong. That snapped Bryantss's head back.
Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kobe Bryantss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryantss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong connects with a right hand. Bryantss shakes it off.
Armstrong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryantss.
Armstrong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bryantss has escaped the position, nice work there.
Armstrong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vick Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bryantss is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Armstrong asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Armstrong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kobe Bryantss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong wants to take a breather but Bryantss manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Armstrong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vick Armstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Armstrong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vick Armstrong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ass has chosen Cinderella Man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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291 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyrone Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Ass!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ass.
Ass looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jack Ass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ass looks for a takedown but Watts sprawls well.
Tyrone Watts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ass.
Ass shoots in for a takedown but Watts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Watts.
It looks like Jack Ass has been cut.
Ass shoots in and drives through. Watts sprawls well.
Watts leaves Ass with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Watts stuffs the takedown attempt from Ass. Ass gets slowly back to his feet.
Ass looks for a takedown but Watts sprawls well.
Watts stuffs the takedown.
Watts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ass momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watts drops Ass with a right and a left! Watts comes rushing in but Ass regains his composure and manages to keep Watts in guard.
Ass is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ass looks gassed!
Watts stands up and waves to Ass to follow him.
Ass is still on wobbly legs! Can Watts finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ass shoots in but no luck this time.
Ass seems to have recovered his senses.
Ass tries for a takedown but Watts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Watts lands a really nice looking cross but Ass seems unphased.
Ass tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watts swivels and escapes.
Watts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ass momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Watts. Beautiful body shot.
Watts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Watts throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Ass tumbling to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watts gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Watts misses with a two punch combination.
Watts lands with a right hand.
Watts drops Ass with a huge uppercut! Ass drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Watts is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Watts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sidney Wonder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Mob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonder's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Unforgiven 3. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 lbs
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185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sidney Wonder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buster Mob!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonder closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mob is trying to get back to full guard.
Mob slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mob is on top in guard.
Wonder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mob must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mob tries to free his leg and advance position but Wonder is retaining full guard.
Mob prevents Wonder from getting back to his feet.
Mob wants to pass the guard but Wonder is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mob won't allow Wonder to get back to his feet.
Mob looking to pass the guard.
Mob is looking to work some ground and pound but Wonder has wrist control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mob misses with a takedown
and Wonder counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonder throwing strikes but missing.
Wonder trying to control but Mob is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mob wants to sweep here but Wonder controlling him for the moment.
Mob is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wonder is aware though and is defending well.
Mob keeping moving, preventing Wonder from controlling successfully.
Mob tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wonder postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wonder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mob pushes Wonder off looking to stand but Wonder dives back in and keeps control.
Wonder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mob doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wonder.
Mob wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mob wants to control but Wonder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mob kicks off Wonder and gets to his feet.
Wonder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mob looking for submissions off his back.
Mob looks gassed!
Mob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mob trying to control here.
Wonder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mob is trying to stand.
Wonder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wonder is working for a kimura but Mob is defending it quite comfortably.
Mob tries to roll over but Wonder keeps him under control.
Mob is staying active underneath Wonder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wonder prevents Mob from standing back up.
Mob looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wonder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mob sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sidney Wonder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wonder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mob doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wonder counters with a single leg into guard. Mob didn't expect that.
Mob keeping full guard, as Wonder tries to pass.
Wonder won't allow Mob to get back to his feet.
Wonder trying to control but Mob is working from the bottom.
Mob managing to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mob wants to sweep here but Wonder controlling him for the moment.
Wonder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mob keeping full guard, as Wonder tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mob looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mob steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wonder.
Mob misses with a takedown attempt
and Wonder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wonder.
Wonder trying to control the position from guard on top but Mob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wonder postures up in Mob's guard and throws a big left but Mob blocks it.
Mob working a defensive guard here.
Wonder pushing down on Mob's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wonder is working for a submission of some sort.
Wonder is trying for a kimura here. Mob looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wonder wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sidney Wonder!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Supreme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doug Supreme acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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25
168 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Doug Supreme!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supreme gets a clinch.
Supreme lands a shoulder strike.
Supreme misses with some punches.
Supreme lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Supreme.
Supreme keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Howlett's efforts to push away.
Howlett ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Howlett no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Howlett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howlett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howlett looking for subs off his back but Supreme has passed one foot through into half guard.
Howlett looking for submissions off his back.
Howlett looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Supreme tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Howlett.
Supreme is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Supreme lands a nice looking kick to the body. Howlett takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Supreme tries to clinch but Howlett moves out of range.
Supreme is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Howlett avoids the head kick by Supreme.
Howlett slips a straight right by Supreme.
Supreme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howlett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Howlett misses with an uppercut.
Howlett blocks a head kick by Supreme.
Howlett swings for the body but Supreme moves out of range.
Howlett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howlett moves out of range as Supreme strikes.
Howlett misses with a wild combination.
Supreme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supreme tries to land a leg kick but Howlett saw it coming and moves away.
Supreme uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Supreme throws a head kick that misses.
Howlett lands a body shot.
Howlett tries to work over Supreme's front leg with a kick but Supreme checks it.
Supreme tries to clinch up.
Supreme scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supreme moves away.
Howlett slips under a jab.
Howlett slips under a jab from Supreme.
Supreme scores with a crisp jab that stopped Howlett in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supreme doesn't manage to clinch there - Howlett circles away.
Howlett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Supreme sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Supreme throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Supreme.
Howlett jabs Supreme right on the nose. Supreme blinks but takes it well.
Supreme throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Howlett counters with a straight right hand.
Howlett swats away the attempt to clinch by Supreme.
Howlett lands a jab to Supreme's midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Supreme.
Supreme throws a sloppy head kick and Howlett moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Supreme dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Howlett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Supreme counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Supreme looks to clinch
and Howlett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Supreme slips a straight right by Howlett.
Supreme takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Howlett lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Supreme cracks Howlett with a good jab.
Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Supreme.
Supreme takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Supreme throws a predictable looking body shot
and Howlett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Supreme throws an overhand right that lands on Howlett's shoulder, as Howlett tries to avoid the shot.
Supreme takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Supreme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett takes a swing at Supreme's ribcage but misses.
Howlett looks to land a right hand but Supreme moved out of range.
Howlett throws a hook to the side of Supreme's head but Supreme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Howlett checks a leg kick nicely.
Supreme swings away with a body shot that misses
and Howlett counters with a stiff right hand.
Doug Supreme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Supreme misses with a head kick.
Supreme is looking to clinch but Howlett is avoiding it.
Supreme connects with a high kick.
It looks like James Howlett has been cut.
Nice body punch from Howlett.
Supreme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Howlett misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supreme thows a body shot but no joy.
Supreme lands a nice hook to Howlett's body. Howlett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Doug Supreme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howlett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Supreme.
Supreme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Supreme walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Howlett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Supreme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett.
Supreme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Howlett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Supreme is looking to clinch.
Doug Supreme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supreme tries to bum rush Howlett with a series of wild strikes but Howlett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supreme circles away from the clinch attempt
and Supreme counters with a big head kick but Howlett shrugs it off.
Howlett blocks a head kick by Supreme.
Supreme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Supreme misses with a combination
and Howlett counters with a left to the body.
Supreme takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Howlett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Supreme tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Supreme misses
and Howlett counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Supreme misses.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Howlett tries to land a leg kick but Supreme saw it coming and moves away.
Supreme throws a big shot that misses.
Supreme throws a low kick but Howlett avoids it.
Howlett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howlett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Supreme.
Howlett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Supreme. Supreme circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Supreme looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Supreme misses with a few strikes there.
Howlett takes a swing at Supreme's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doug Supreme will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Howlett's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Howlett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Howlett misses with a hook to the body
and Supreme counters with a stiff right hand.
Supreme throws a leg kick
and Howlett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Supreme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett.
Supreme tries to close the distance and clinch but Howlett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Supreme throws a jab but it's blocked by Howlett.
Howlett throws a jab but it's blocked by Supreme.
Supreme misses with a body punch
and Howlett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Supreme.
Howlett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Supreme. Supreme circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Supreme throws a jab when Howlett was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Howlett.
Supreme throws a head kick that misses.
Supreme misses with a straight right.
Howlett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Howlett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Supreme throws out the jab.
Howlett lands a glancing blow to the side of Supreme's head.
Supreme moves in looking to clinch but Howlett pushes him off.
Howlett moves away from the strike by Supreme.
Supreme throws a predictable looking body shot
and Howlett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howlett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Howlett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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.
Supreme misses with a body shot
and Howlett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Howlett works over Supreme's head and body with a nice combination.
Supreme misses with a straight left.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Supreme napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Howlett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Supreme has escaped the position, nice work there.
Supreme regains half guard, as Howlett was trying to land strikes.
Supreme wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett seems to be working for a kimura but Supreme defends the submission attempt.
Howlett moves into full mount! Supreme won't be happy about that!
Howlett unloads with some shots from mount but Supreme bucks and avoids them well.
Supreme is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Howlett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Supreme is trying to stand up.
James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice elbow there by Howlett.
Howlett is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Howlett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Howlett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bambooo Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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23
216 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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21
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Muhammad Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bambooo Man!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ali sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Man throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Ali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man staying out of range there.
Man looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ali is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ali wriggles free and stands up.
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ali but Ali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muhammad Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bambooo Man.
Ali lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Man tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ali swivels and escapes.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ali moves into range and clinches up with Man.
Ali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Man goes for a takedown attempt but Ali pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Man throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali misses with a hook.
Man closes the distance but Ali moves to the side
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man shoots in but Ali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Man with a poor takedown
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man with a poor takedown
and Ali counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Man thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Ali dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali lands a big shot that drops Man! Can he finish him?
It looks like Bambooo Man has been cut.
Ali wants to stand but Man is controlling his posture from full guard.
Man is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man looking for a guillotine here but Ali defends easily.
Ali stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.
Man moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Ali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Man's hands.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Muhammad Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Man tries for a takedown but Ali circles away easily
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muhammad Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bambooo Man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali moves out of range as Man strikes.
Man tries for a takedown but Ali sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense.
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ali circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ali finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.
Ali scores with a punch to the head.
Man with a poor takedown
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali catches Man napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Man to the canvas!
Man has a closed guard, preventing Ali from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ali gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Ali dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bambooo Man's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Ali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Man misses with a takedown
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Man wants to clinch but Ali slips to the side
and Ali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man looks for a takedown but Ali sprawls well.
Muhammad Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bambooo Man.
Ali throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Man shoots for a takedown but Ali saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bambooo Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Man works the jab nicely.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
Ali moves out of range as Man strikes.
A jab from Ali misses.
Man looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muhammad Ali 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.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ali scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ali lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Man closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammad Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ali has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammad Ali!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dawson Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank McPlum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Frank McPlum enters the cage!
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196 lbs
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dawson Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank McPlum!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPlum misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the body
and McPlum counters with a stiff right hand.
McPlum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but McPlum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McPlum ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McPlum manages to avoid it.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins scores with the left hand. McPlum knows he should have avoided that one.
Hopkins misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins misses with a hook. McPlum ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McPlum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Hopkins.
McPlum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hopkins takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from McPlum misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice body shot.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McPlum throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopkins counters with a series of strikes. McPlum will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McPlum moves away.
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.
McPlum walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McPlum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. McPlum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from McPlum. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
McPlum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
McPlum lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but McPlum moved out of range.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
McPlum misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank McPlum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McPlum lands a slapping body shot.
McPlum throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
McPlum just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the body
and McPlum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McPlum scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPlum moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
Hopkins walks into a stiff left hand from McPlum.
McPlum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a body shot
and McPlum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McPlum, as that shot connected.
McPlum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McPlum moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins misses with the combination.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
McPlum misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hopkins looks to land a combination but McPlum avoids it well.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McPlum.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McPlum moves away.
Hopkins misses with a jab to the body
and McPlum counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McPlum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McPlum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins throws a jab when McPlum was well out of range.
McPlum throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins misses the body punch
and McPlum counters with a left to the body.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
McPlum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hopkins misses with a body shot
and McPlum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hopkins thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawson Hopkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McPlum was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
McPlum misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but McPlum uses good head movement to avoid it.
McPlum defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McPlum.
Hopkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McPlum scores with a shot to the body.
McPlum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but McPlum is just out of range.
McPlum looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McPlum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPlum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McPlum there as he acknowledges the shot.
McPlum throws a shot to the body.
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McPlum's hands.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McPlum has time to react.
McPlum throws a sloppy body shot
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but McPlum uses good head movement to avoid it.
McPlum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins looks to land a combination but McPlum avoids it well.
McPlum misses with a looping right.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McPlum finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins slips under a jab from McPlum.
McPlum moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from McPlum misses
and Hopkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McPlum avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
McPlum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McPlum misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but McPlum ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins lands a nice shot that snaps McPlum's head back.
Hopkins takes a swing at McPlum's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McPlum.
Hopkins looks to land a combination but McPlum avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPlum misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins counters with a nice body shot.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
McPlum misses with a double jab
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McPlum digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
McPlum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McPlum misses with a wild body shot.
Dawson Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins fails to land with a series of punches.
McPlum throws a one two combo.
McPlum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McPlum slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McPlum.
Hopkins throws a right hand that McPlum ducks under and follows up with a left that McPlum also avoids with ease.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but McPlum ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for McPlum.
McPlum throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
McPlum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hopkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
McPlum misses with a body shot.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by McPlum.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawson Hopkins dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McPlum misses with a wild body shot.
McPlum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a nice body punch.
McPlum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McPlum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
McPlum swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins lands a two punch combo.
McPlum throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins connects with a body shot.
McPlum moves out of range of the strikes.
McPlum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but McPlum slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPlum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
A punch lands to the side of McPlum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McPlum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Hopkins lands the left hand.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but McPlum is just out of range.
McPlum misses the body punch
and Hopkins counters with a left to the body.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McPlum misses with a hook to the body
and Hopkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hopkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McPlum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from McPlum misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McPlum thinking.
Hopkins drops McPlum with a beautiful combination! McPlum stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hopkins is looking for the KO!
McPlum is rocked!
It looks like Frank McPlum has been cut.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but McPlum moved out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McPlum might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hopkins has got the better of the exchanges.
A lazy left from Hopkins finds it's target.
McPlum ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
McPlum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on McPlum's shoulder, as McPlum tries to avoid the shot.
McPlum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hopkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hopkins lands a left and a right that send McPlum crashing to the mat, dazed. Hopkins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Frank McPlum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McPlum is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopkins finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPlum misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins lands a nice hook to McPlum's body. McPlum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McPlum seems to have recovered his senses.
Hopkins drops McPlum with a huge uppercut! McPlum drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hopkins is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dawson Hopkins!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between LA twotwo star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). star comes to the cage accompanied by Trey Songs - Bottoms up. Joe Jordan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, LA twotwo star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Jordan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan works star's body with a nice hook.
star takes one to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Jordan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan lands with a shot to the body.
star is breathing heavily.
Jordan drops star with a naaaaasty hook - star is in real trouble here! Jordan dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Jordan!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taj Mahal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James J Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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154 lbs
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160 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taj Mahal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James J Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mahal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mahal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahal lands a body punch.
Mahal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mahal finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones looks gassed!
Mahal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mahal.
Mahal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mahal wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Mahal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones trying to hold on to Mahal's head to control him but Mahal postures up.
Mahal is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahal wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Jones is not content to let Mahal control the position.
Mahal is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Mahal maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jones could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mahal has cracked it and Jones is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mahal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taj Mahal!
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