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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Baku Bolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy McClure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClure has chosen Why Can't We Be Friends? as his entrance music. Baku Bolo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Baku Bolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Troy McClure!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bolo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McClure moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bolo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McClure doesn't seem bothered though.
Bolo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bolo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bolo throws a right hand that McClure ducks under and follows up with a left that McClure also avoids with ease.
McClure avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bolo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as McClure checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bolo tries to bum rush McClure with a series of wild strikes but McClure uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bolo thuds his right hand into McClure's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bolo tries to land a front kick but McClure steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McClure takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolo lands the left hand.
Bolo lands a nice leg kick that just misses McClure's sensitive parts.
Bolo misses with a two punch combination.
Bolo swinging wildly here.
Bolo tries to score with a low kick but McClure moves his leg out of the way.
McClure shoots in and drives through. Bolo sprawls well.
Baku Bolo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bolo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bolo lands a nice looking body shot.
Bolo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bolo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good exchange - Bolo coming out on top.
McClure fails with a takedown attempt.
Bolo tried to score with a low kick but McClure checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolo throws a right and a left that both miss.
McClure takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bolo connects with a looping right hand.
Bolo 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.
Bolo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Bolo. No joy for McClure on that attempt.
Baku Bolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy McClure.
McClure needs to keep his hands up - Bolo had a free shot at his head there.
Bolo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bolo lands with a cross.
Baku Bolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolo throws a nice looking combination but McClure bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bolo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bolo jabs McClure right on the nose. McClure blinks but takes it well.
Bolo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bolo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bolo misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Bolo does it's job there.
Bolo throws and low kick but McClure moves out of range easily.
Bolo throws a right hand that McClure ducks under and follows up with a left that McClure also avoids with ease.
Bolo dips to his left and cracks McClure with an uppercut!
Bolo sizes up McClure with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McClure will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bolo looks to land a combination. McClure sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bolo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McClure shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bolo as he avoids it easily.
Bolo cracks McClure with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd cheers as Bolo lands an impressive looking overhand right. McClure doesn't seem phased though.
McClure has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McClure takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bolo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McClure looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McClure looks gassed!
Bolo misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClure walks into a straight right hand from Bolo.
A nice combination there by Bolo.
McClure is rocked!
McClure shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bolo as he avoids it easily.
McClure slips a jab and a cross from Bolo.
Bolo scores with a kick to the body.
Bolo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A right-left combo lands from Bolo.
Bolo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bolo throws a series of strikes that have McClure backpedaling.
McClure is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolo finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClure seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Bolo shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! McClure is backing up but Bolo catches him with a final right hook that drops him! McClure covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Bolo Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baku Bolo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jag Smits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Meogy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smits's entrance music is Kanye West - Amazing. A fine choice. Meogy has chosen Everything in it's right place as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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166 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jag Smits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Meogy !
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smits lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Mr Meogy has been cut.
Meogy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Meogy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smits avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Meogy .
Meogy is looking to advance position but Smits won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smits is trying to control but can't.
Meogy wants to take a breather but Smits is having none of it.
Smits keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Meogy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smits defends it well.
Meogy throwing shots but Smits is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smits throws a head kick that misses.
Smits looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smits rushes Meogy and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Smits jumps into guard, dragging Meogy to the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smits is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meogy is aware though and is defending well.
Smits preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Meogy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smits swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smits has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meogy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smits working a defensive guard here.
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.
Meogy preventing the sweep.
Meogy trying to control the position from guard on top but Smits is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smits is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Meogy 's half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meogy gets full guard.
Smits stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meogy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smits working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meogy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Smits trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smits postures up.
Smits preventing the sweep.
Smits postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Meogy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smits, into his guard.
Smits is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meogy pushing down on Smits's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smits wants to improve his position but Meogy is controlling well.
Meogy is trying to control the action in half guard but Smits is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smits keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smits is defending against the submission attempts here by Meogy .
Meogy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meogy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smits wants to get back to his feet.
Meogy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smits keeps working.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smits throws a nice looking combination but Meogy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meogy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smits has time to react.
Smits lands a jab.
Smits shoots in for a double leg but Meogy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A swing and a miss from Meogy .
Smits lands with a right hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jag Smits dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Meogy 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smits uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meogy .
Meogy doesn't manage to clinch there - Smits circles away.
Meogy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smits.
A punch combination from Smits misses.
Meogy takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smits.
Come on Meogy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smits wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Meogy is trying to maintain a safe position but Smits gets an underhook and turns Meogy into the ropes.
Smits breaks the clinch.
Smits lands with a nice body punch.
Smits misses with a double jab.
Smits is looking to clinch but Meogy is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Meogy or perhaps it was just good defense by Smits which made him look bad.
Meogy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smits scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Meogy is rocked!
Meogy is breathing heavily.
Smits misses with a straight right.
Meogy is still on wobbly legs! Can Smits finish him?
Meogy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Meogy seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meogy wants to control but Smits is keeping him busy.
Smits is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meogy is looking for a kimura but Smits is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Meogy to get the leverage.
Smits wants to get back to full guard.
Meogy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smits doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Meogy .
Smits won't allow Meogy to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smits has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Meogy is working away from the top position though.
Smits gets back to full guard.
Smits trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, jab by Smits - just one landing.
Smits shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meogy but Meogy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smits throws a jab but it's blocked by Meogy .
Meogy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smits tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smits fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Smits finds it's target.
Meogy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Meogy thows a huge punch but Smits dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meogy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Meogy is trying to control the action in half guard but Smits is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Meogy is looking for a kimura but Smits is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Meogy to get the leverage.
Meogy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smits wants to get back to full guard.
Smits is looking to control Meogy 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smits avoid being mounted?
Meogy thows a huge punch but Smits dodges it nicely.
Meogy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meogy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smits circles away.
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.
Smits tries to close the distance and clinch but Meogy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smits scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Smits.
Meogy misses with a low kick.
Meogy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smits.
Meogy throws the left hand but Smits avoids the punch easily.
Meogy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smits as he jumps to the side.
Jag Smits has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Meogy .
Meogy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smits.
Smits throws a right hand that Meogy ducks under and follows up with a left that Meogy also avoids with ease.
Meogy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smits tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Meogy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meogy throws a hook but Smits blocks it.
Smits misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mr Meogy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Smits misses.
Smits avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smits looks for a takedown but Meogy sprawls well.
Smits moves away from the strike by Meogy .
Smits defending well as Meogy loads up on a big left hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jag Smits dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mr Meogy 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Meogy avoids the body shot from Smits.
Meogy feints and as Smits raises his hands in defense, Meogy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meogy wants to pass the guard but Smits is keeping the position.
Meogy pushing down on Smits's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Meogy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smits wants to get back to full guard.
Smits has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Meogy is working away from the top position though.
Meogy trying to pass the guard but Smits defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meogy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smits does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smits is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smits avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Smits.
Smits bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smits tries to clinch up but Meogy circles away and keeps his distance.
Smits takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice takedown defense from Smits. No joy for Meogy on that attempt.
Smits shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Meogy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smits trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smits drops back looking for a leg! Meogy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meogy manages to kick Smits off! Smits jumps back into Meogy 's guard.
Meogy wants to sweep but no luck.
Mr Meogy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meogy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Meogy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smits has worked his arm free - good work by Smits!
Smits manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Meogy moves nicely into side control.
Meogy tries to move to mount but Smits blocks the move with his legs.
Smits manages to work his way to half guard, despite Meogy 's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meogy wants to pass the guard but Smits is defending well.
Jag Smits is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meogy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Meogy looks to land a strike but Smits avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smits has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meogy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Meogy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Meogy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Smits bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meogy 's guard.
Meogy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smits.
Smits content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Meogy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Meogy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Meogy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smits is aware though and is defending well.
Meogy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smits thows a big elbow that misses.
Smits trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Meogy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smits gets a clinch.
Smits is trying to break the clinch but Meogy is controlling him.
Smits's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jag Smits showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smits, 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... Jag Smits!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason has chosen White Zombie - Electric Head Pt. 1 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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175 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Mason!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Mason as Martinez shoots in.
Martinez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Martinez looks up at the clock and then as Mason takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Martinez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
Martinez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mason sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Martinez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Martinez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Martinez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mason wants to control but Martinez postures up.
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Martinez keeps moving and retains side control.
Martinez is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason tries to bench press Martinez off him but Martinez keeps the position.
Martinez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Martinez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Martinez looks up at the clock and then as Mason takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Martinez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Martinez cracks Mason with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Martinez working the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Martinez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Martinez working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Martinez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason dodges the ground and pound from Martinez.
Mason pushes Martinez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Martinez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Martinez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mason takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Martinez works to advance to full mount. Mason defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Martinez lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Martinez.
Mason wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez breaks from Mason's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Martinez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Martinez lands a big shot there that rocks Mason but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Martinez with good strikes from the mount here!
Mason taking shots to the head.
Martinez dominating with strikes here.
Mason tries to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
Martinez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mason looks a forlorn figure.
Mason sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to hold on to Martinez's head to control him but Martinez postures up.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Martinez is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mason trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinez working Mason over with strikes.
Martinez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Martinez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mason defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martinez.
Mason fails with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Martinez distracts Mason with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Martinez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martinez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Martinez is working Mason over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
Martinez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason wants to get back to his feet but Martinez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martinez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martinez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martinez scoring with some ground and pound.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Martinez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martinez is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Mason dodges it nicely.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
Martinez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mason defending well though.
Mason looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martinez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Martinez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mason's half guard.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Mason dodges it nicely.
Mason won't allow Martinez to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martinez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Martinez works his way into side control.
Mason regains half guard.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Mason dodges it nicely.
Martinez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Martinez looks to land a strike but Mason avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Martinez distracts Mason with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mason seems keen to control Martinez's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason is looking to sweep but instead, Martinez has passed into half guard.
Martinez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Mason dodges it nicely.
Mason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martinez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mason trying to control here.
Mason throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mason keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martinez is defended easily by Mason.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Martinez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mason darts in trying to clinch
and Martinez counters with a takedown into side control.
Mason defending against the ground and pound.
Mason takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Martinez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Martinez avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mason.
Mason tries to bench press Martinez off him but Martinez keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Martinez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Martinez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mason some visible discomfort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martinez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mason is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mason closes the distance looking to clinch
and Martinez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mason!
Mason regains half guard.
Mason wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Martinez seems to be looking for submissions.
Martinez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mason regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martinez throws and elbow that misses. Mason uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martinez's guard. Nice move by Mason!
Martinez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kai Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mason wants to get up but he can't break Martinez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mason throwing strikes from guard but Martinez blocks nicely.
Mason has gone for a leg lock! Martinez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mason's guard.
Mason keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Martinez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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.
Martinez postures up and lands a big shot to Mason's brow.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martinez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martinez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martinez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason trying to control the position.
Martinez landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martinez, 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... Kai Martinez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Klopotek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Plant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Klopotek might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nas ft Puff Daddy Hate Me Now. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pawel Klopotek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gregory Plant!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plant tried to score with a low kick but Klopotek checks it.
Plant shoots in for a double leg but Klopotek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Plant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plant avoids the head kick by Klopotek.
Plant throws a leg kick but Klopotek sees it coming and moves out of range.
Klopotek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plant moves away.
Plant is looking to chop away at Klopotek's legs.
Plant avoids the head kick by Klopotek.
Plant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Plant. That's going to slow Klopotek down.
An inside leg kick lands from Plant.
Plant just misses with a punch to the body.
Plant tries a head kick but it misses.
Klopotek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Plant's sensitive parts.
Plant takes a kick to the side of the head.
Plant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Klopotek, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopotek blocks a head kick by Plant.
Plant misses with a leg kick
and Klopotek counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Plant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plant throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Plant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Klopotek.
Plant throws a big shot that misses.
Klopotek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Plant is predictable there
and Klopotek finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Plant looks gassed!
Plant fails with the takedown
and Klopotek counters with a series of strikes. Plant will be more careful next time no doubt.
Plant blocks a head kick by Klopotek.
Klopotek throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Gregory Plant has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nice body punch from Klopotek.
Klopotek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plant was well out of range. Poor timing from Klopotek.
Klopotek throws a body punch but Plant moves out of range.
Klopotek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pawel Klopotek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klopotek connects with a high kick.
Klopotek scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Plant is predictable there
and Klopotek counters with a nice leg kick.
Plant throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Klopotek counters with a big head kick but Plant shrugs it off.
Plant throws a sloppy head kick
and Klopotek counters with an inside leg kick.
Klopotek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Klopotek.
Klopotek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Plant's sensitive parts.
Klopotek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopotek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Klopotek finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Plant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Klopotek lands with a slapping head kick.
Klopotek thows a body kick. Plant tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Plant throws a leg kick
and Klopotek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gregory Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klopotek lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Plant throws a leg kick
and Klopotek counters with a head kick.
Klopotek takes a swing at Plant's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Plant misses
and Klopotek makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice shot lands for Klopotek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plant has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Klopotek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plant throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Klopotek counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Plant is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That has opened up Gregory Plant's cut even more.
Plant tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Plant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Klopotek can pounce on him.
Klopotek with a nice cross.
Klopotek thuds his right hand into Plant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Klopotek throws a leg kick which misses Plant's front leg but catches the back leg as Plant tries to avoid it.
Klopotek is looking to wear down Plant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Plant misses with a leg kick
and Klopotek counters with a straight right hand.
Plant avoids the head kick by Klopotek.
Klopotek lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Plant throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Klopotek counters with a body kick.
Plant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Klopotek can pounce on him.
Klopotek lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Klopotek throws a nice head kick!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Klopotek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Plant's cut.
That's time! Klopotek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Plant tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Klopotek throws a sloppy head kick and Plant moves out of range easily.
Klopotek shoots in for a takedown but Plant shows good takedown defense.
Plant bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Plant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Klopotek stops Plant from passing to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plant tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plant has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Plant tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plant has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Plant trying to control the position but Klopotek is working away.
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.
Klopotek stops Plant from passing to mount.
Plant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Plant is trying to get an arm triangle but Klopotek is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopotek is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Plant is controlling him well.
Plant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klopotek has escaped the position, nice work there.
Plant is trying to get an arm triangle but Klopotek is defending well.
Klopotek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klopotek tries to get out of the position.
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.
Klopotek is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Plant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant prevents Klopotek from escaping the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Plant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gregory Plant's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Klopotek scores with a crisp jab that stopped Plant in his tracks.
Klopotek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pawel Klopotek is winning the standup battle so far.
Plant misses with the body kick
and Klopotek counters with a good, hard body kick but Plant shrugs it off.
Klopotek checks a leg kick nicely.
Plant throws a lazy body kick
and Klopotek counters with a low kick, right behind Plant 's knee.
Plant has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Klopotek.
Plant misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Klopotek cracks a nice hook into Plant's ribs.
Plant shoots in for a double leg but Klopotek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pawel Klopotek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klopotek delivers a nice body kick.
Klopotek throws a head kick that misses.
Klopotek connects with a high kick.
Plant has his takedown stuffed
and Klopotek counters with a nice low kick that buckles Plant's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopotek throws a nice head kick!
Klopotek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klopotek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plant.
Plant shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Klopotek napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Plant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klopotek has escaped the position, nice work there.
Klopotek is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Plant is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klopotek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Plant wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klopotek, who protects the arm well.
Plant tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plant has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klopotek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Plant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick from Klopotek lands but Plant takes it in his stride.
Klopotek throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Plant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klopotek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Klopotek!
Klopotek thuds a left hand into Plant's body.
Plant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Klopotek can pounce on him.
Klopotek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Plant's head.
Klopotek cracks the inside of Plant's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klopotek throws a combination. Plant tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Klopotek scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pawel Klopotek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Klopotek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Klopotek!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Maurice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thaddeus Greco could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kenneth Maurice's chin.
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25
265 lbs
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258 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thaddeus Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenneth Maurice!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maurice closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greco circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Greco catches Maurice right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurice swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Maurice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown by Maurice or perhaps it was just good defense by Greco which made him look bad.
Thaddeus Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Maurice.
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.
Maurice walks into a straight right hand from Greco.
Greco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kenneth Maurice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greco throws a series of punches but Maurice moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurice looks for a takedown but Greco sprawls well.
Maurice tries for a takedown but Greco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maurice is defended easily by Greco.
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.
Maurice shoots in for a double leg but Greco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greco scores with a nice right hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Greco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maurice on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Greco scores with a jab. Maurice acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maurice throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maurice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maurice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greco counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maurice ducks under a wild hook from Greco.
Maurice fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maurice drops his hands momentarily and Greco takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maurice misses with a double jab
and Greco counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Greco lunges at Maurice with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maurice's hand.
Maurice fails with the takedown.
Thaddeus Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Maurice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maurice shoots for a double leg takedown but Greco sprawls well. He's pushed Maurice's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greco wants it to stay on the feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Greco dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maurice dives in and grabs Greco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greco pushes down on Maurice's head and hops out.
Maurice fails with a takedown attempt.
Greco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maurice in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maurice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greco swivels and escapes.
Thaddeus Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Maurice.
Maurice takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No luck for Maurice with that takedown attempt.
Kenneth Maurice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Greco. No joy for Maurice on that attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Greco thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maurice if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco cracks Maurice with a good jab.
Maurice fails with a takedown attempt.
Greco with a jab.
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.
Maurice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maurice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thaddeus Greco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greco 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thaddeus Greco!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. The key to victory for Mitchell Joseph has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitchell Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Powers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joseph defends it nicely.
Joseph is breathing heavily.
Powers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Powers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Joseph is not content to let Powers control the position.
Powers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Powers wants to pass to mount but Joseph is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph is staying active underneath Powers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joseph looks like he's trying to stand up.
Powers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Powers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Powers.
Powers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Joseph's half guard.
Joseph is trying to stand up here but Powers is controlling him well.
Powers wants to control but Joseph is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Max Powers.
Powers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joseph tries to avoid it but Powers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joseph to the ground. Joseph escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mitchell Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Powers.
Powers shoots in but no luck this time.
Joseph feints and then cracks Powers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Powers down.
Joseph misses with a head kick.
Powers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Joseph struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph sneaks back into half guard.
Powers thows a huge punch but Joseph dodges it nicely.
Powers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joseph keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Powers is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Joseph still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Joseph has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Joseph looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Joseph working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Powers is not content to let Joseph control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Joseph stuffs the takedown attempt from Powers. Powers gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joseph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Powers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Powers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joseph pinned against the cage. Joseph gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mitchell Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph throws a chopping leg kick but Powers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Powers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Powers fails to land the takedown.
Mitchell Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Powers.
Powers blocks a head kick by Joseph.
Powers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph 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.
Powers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Powers's head but Powers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joseph as he avoids it easily.
Joseph thuds his right hand into Powers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers throws a right hand that Joseph ducks under and follows up with a left that Joseph also avoids with ease.
Nice shot lands for Joseph.
Joseph is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Powers avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Powers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joseph throws a leg kick which misses Powers's front leg but catches the back leg as Powers tries to avoid it.
Powers tries to keep at a distance but Joseph has taken the fight into the clinch.
Joseph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powerss head.
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A right-left combo lands from Joseph.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph throws the kick towards the body but Powers avoids it.
Mitchell Joseph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joseph circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph looks to land a combination. Powers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Powers shoots for a takedown but Joseph saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joseph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Powers momentarily.
Powers ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Powers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joseph is fending him off so far but Powers persists. Nope, Joseph circles away and we're back to standing.
Powers looks for a takedown but Joseph sprawls well.
Powers shoots in and drives through. Joseph sprawls well.
Joseph tries to land a leg kick but Powers saw it coming and moves away.
Joseph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Powers is defended easily by Joseph.
Joseph forces Powers back against the ropes and clinches.
Joseph breaks from the clinch.
Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Powers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Powers wants to control but Joseph is keeping him busy.
Powers is trying to get an arm triangle but Joseph is defending well.
Powers trying to control the action but Joseph is working from the bottom.
Powers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is not content to let Powers control the position.
Joseph gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Well, if Powers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Powers trying to control the action but Joseph is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Joseph dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Powers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Powers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joseph is fending him off so far but Powers persists. Nope, Joseph circles away and we're back to standing.
Powers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joseph avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powers advances position into side control!
Joseph tries to improve position but can't.
Powers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joseph keeps working.
Joseph is looking for a sweep.
Joseph is not content to let Powers control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joseph wants to control but Powers postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Powers fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Joseph.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Powers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Powers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Joseph's half guard.
Joseph manages to get to full guard.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Joseph kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Powers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joseph swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joseph has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Powers wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Joseph can't keep his opponent in guard - Powers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joseph desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Powers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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.
Joseph is squirming around, avoiding Powers's attempts to control the action.
Joseph tries to reverse the position but Powers maintains control.
Powers trying to control but Joseph is having none of it.
Powers goes for an armbar but Joseph turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Joseph.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joseph is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Powers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Powers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Powers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Striker Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Macho Man Theme. 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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198 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Striker Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage wants to clinch up but Savage keeps it at a distance.
Rage tries to clinch up.
A left and a right from Savage both land. Nice combination.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
Savage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savage Rushes Rage and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Rage is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Savage Piles on the pressure and Rage crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Savage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markku Alarinne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imran Shaah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alarinne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Chiquita Ska Band - American Jesus. Shaah has chosen Time to Say Goodbye as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Markku Alarinne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Imran Shaah!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaah shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alarinne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shaah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alarinne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alarinne trying to control the position.
Shaah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alarinne looking to control.
Shaah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alarinne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shaah misses with a wild combination.
Alarinne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shaah drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaah sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Alarinne is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shaah creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alarinne sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shaah throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Alarinne struggling a bit here.
Alarinne on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Alarinne is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Shaah has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Shaah working the ground and pound from side control.
Shaah throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shaah lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Alarinne down.
Alarinne is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alarinne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alarinne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alarinne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alarinne is trying to control the position but Shaah postures up.
Alarinne trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Alarinne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaah.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shaah distracts Alarinne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shaah postures up.
Shaah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alarinne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shaah forces his way into half guard.
Alarinne controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaah stops Alarinne from getting back to his feet.
Alarinne regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shaah.
Shaah thows a big elbow that misses.
Alarinne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaah's guard.
Shaah keeping full guard, as Alarinne tries to pass.
Alarinne stops Shaah from standing up.
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.
Shaah keeping moving, preventing Alarinne from controlling successfully.
Shaah wriggles free and stands up.
Shaah looks gassed!
Shaah darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alarinne is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Imran Shaah dominated that round.
That's time! Alarinne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alarinne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alarinne throws a head kick but Shaah moves out of range.
Shaah darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alarinne is trying to maintain the position but Shaah is very close to passing his half guard.
Shaah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shaah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shaah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Shaah.
Alarinne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shaah connects with a nice short shot to Alarinne's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alarinne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shaah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shaah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shaah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shaah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shaah is breathing heavily.
Shaah looks to land a strike but Alarinne avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Shaah stands up over Alarinne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shaah throws a big right hand that misses.
Shaah throwing strikes but missing.
Shaah throwing strikes from guard but Alarinne blocks nicely.
Alarinne wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaah landing with the ground and pound.
Alarinne is trying to keep Shaah in close.
Alarinne pulls Shaah in to control the position.
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.
Shaah throws a hook to the side of Alarinne's head but Alarinne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alarinne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaah swivels and escapes.
Shaah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alarinne decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alarinne not doing much here.
It looks like Alarinne is going to stand back up.
Shaah tries to kick Alarinne off but Alarinne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaah is refusing to be controlled, as Alarinne sits in half guard.
Alarinne throws a strike but Shaah avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shaah keeping moving, preventing Alarinne from controlling successfully.
Shaah pushes Alarinne off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Imran Shaah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shaah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alarinne is fending him off so far but Shaah persists. Nope, Alarinne circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Shaah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alarinne gets caught flat footed, as Shaah shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alarinne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaah's guard.
Shaah wants to get back to his feet but Alarinne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alarinne wanted to stand there but Shaah had control of the position.
Shaah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shaah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alarinne trying to control but Shaah is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alarinne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alarinne trying to control but Shaah is working from the bottom.
Alarinne wants to pass the guard but Shaah is keeping the position.
Alarinne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shaah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alarinne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shaah's guard.
Alarinne wants to control from the top but Shaah keeps moving.
Alarinne is really struggling to control Shaah but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alarinne is looking to stand up but Shaah won't let him.
Alarinne wants to control from the top but Shaah keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaah wants to stand up but Alarinne is controlling him.
Shaah uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Markku Alarinne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Imran Shaah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alarinne defending well as Shaah loads up on a big left hand.
Alarinne throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shaah.
Shaah looks for a takedown but Alarinne sprawls well.
Markku Alarinne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imran Shaah.
Shaah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alarinne closes the distance and clinches.
Alarinne stops a takedown attempt from Shaah.
Alarinne has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shaah is trying to keep an underhook but Alarinne manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Alarinne passes to side control.
Alarinne is chipping away with strikes.
Alarinne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shaah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Imran Shaah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shaah is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alarinne asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markku Alarinne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shaah has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imran Shaah!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Higham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Keith Higham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage takes one on the button.
Higham lands with a hook. Rage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Higham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higham is looking to clinch but Rage is avoiding it.
Higham looks to score with a jab to the body but Rage is just out of range.
Higham wants to clinch up but Rage keeps it at a distance.
Higham throws a leg kick but Rage sees it coming and moves out of range.
Higham closes the distance and clinches.
Higham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rage has him pressed against the ropes.
Higham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Higham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Higham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rage.
Higham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rage tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Higham is looking for a sweep.
Rage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higham gets back to half guard.
Rage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Higham is looking for a sweep. Rage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rage is looking to advance position but Higham won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Higham sprawls well. Higham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rage gets slowly back to his feet.
Keith Higham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Rage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rage is defended easily by Higham.
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.
Higham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rage throws out the jab.
Higham swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Higham but Higham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Higham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rage looks gassed!
Higham lands with a straight right. Rage didn't see that one coming.
Higham misses with a low kick as Rage jumps back.
Higham scores with the left hand. Rage knows he should have avoided that one.
Rage moves out of range of the leg kick from Higham.
A combination from Rage does no damage.
A clash of legs there as Rage blocks the low kick.
Higham misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Higham does it's job there.
Rage checks a low kick from Higham.
Rage checks a low kick from Higham.
Rage shoots in for a double leg but Higham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Higham.
Higham clinches up against the ropes.
Higham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higham cracks Rage with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higham scores with the left hand. Rage knows he should have avoided that one.
A leg kick checked by Rage.
Rage misses with a double jab
and Higham counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rage!
Higham is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rage has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Higham is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rage to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rage shrugs it off.
Higham goes for an armbar but Rage turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rage.
Higham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Higham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage stands and throws Higham's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Higham wants to control but Rage postures up.
Rage taking a break here but Higham is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Higham defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage tries to pass to full mount but Higham defends it.
Higham flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Higham dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Higham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Higham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higham misses with a body shot.
Higham is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Higham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rage's head.
Higham stuffs the takedown attempt from Rage. Rage gets slowly back to his feet.
Rage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Higham is looking to reverse the position.
Higham manages to get back to half guard.
Rage stalling away here and it's allowed Higham to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Higham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Higham is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rage, into his guard.
Higham trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rage lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Higham!
Rage throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Higham is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rage wants to control the pace but Higham is squirming around nicely.
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.
Higham is trying desperately to improve position.
Rage jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Higham is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Higham and Rage has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Higham trying to control but Rage flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Rage biding his time, controlling Higham.
Rage looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higham trying to control the action but Rage just sinks the hooks in.
Higham turns into Rage and is now in his guard.
Higham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rage is keeping the position for now.
Higham won't allow Rage to sweep him here.
Higham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Higham trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Higham postures up.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rage misses with a wild combination.
Higham jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Higham throws a low kick, looking for Rage's leg but Rage calmly moves out of range.
Higham lands a lovely overhand right.
Higham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rage.
Keith Higham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Rage.
Rage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rage is breathing heavily.
Higham lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rage lands with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Higham.
Rage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Higham shoots in and bounces Rage off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Higham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Higham 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.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Higham dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Higham gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Higham looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Keith Higham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Higham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Higham.
Rage is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rage gets back to full guard.
Higham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Higham looking to pass the guard.
Rage looking for a guillotine here but Higham defends easily.
Rage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Higham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Higham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rage is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rage has escaped and now he's on top!
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.
Rage looking to sit in guard and control but Higham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Higham postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rage is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Higham, into his guard.
Rage advances position into side control!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rage trying to control the action but Higham is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rage off and has taken his back!
Rage can't escape the position.
Higham is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rage defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rage manages to reverse the position and now he's in Higham's guard. Nice work there by Rage.
Higham working for submissions but it's allowed Rage to get to half guard.
Rage passes to side control.
Randy Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keith Higham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Higham regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rage's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higham is not content to let Rage control the position.
Rage is pressing down on Higham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Higham is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randy Rage.
Well Higham 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 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Higham!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dermot Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mcpeeny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Dermot Gray could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Mcpeeny's chin.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dermot Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Mcpeeny!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcpeeny shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gray as he avoids it easily.
Gray is breathing heavily.
Mcpeeny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gray wants to clinch.
Gray cracks Mcpeeny with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Mcpeeny clinches with his opponent.
Mcpeeny landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gray takes an elbow to the temple.
Mcpeeny lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcpeeny using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gray has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow inside that Gray shrugs off.
Mcpeeny throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mcpeeny using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mcpeeny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mcpeeny is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mcpeeny putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gray avoiding damage as Mcpeeny throws knees to the body.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Dermot Gray has been cut.
Mcpeeny is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mcpeeny lands a damaging elbow.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow.
Mcpeeny lands a knee to the head.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow inside that Gray shrugs off.
Mcpeeny is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow.
Mcpeeny scores a nice knee to the body.
Mcpeeny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gray takes an elbow to the temple.
Gray avoiding damage as Mcpeeny throws knees to the body.
Gray takes an elbow to the temple.
Mcpeeny using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow inside that Gray shrugs off.
Gray avoids a wild elbow strike from Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow inside.
Mcpeeny unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mcpeeny creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gray's defenses.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow inside.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow.
Mcpeeny lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mcpeeny unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcpeeny lands a good knee to the midsection. Gray won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Mcpeeny.
Gray takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mcpeeny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow.
Mcpeeny using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mcpeeny gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mcpeeny is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gray is defending well for now.
Mcpeeny misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow just above Gray 's eye.
Mcpeeny unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gray cracks Mcpeeny with a nice body shot.
Gray is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcpeeny blocks an uppercut.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow inside that Gray shrugs off.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow just above Gray 's eye.
Mcpeeny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gray takes an elbow to the temple.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow inside.
Gray misses with the head strike.
Gray avoiding damage as Mcpeeny throws knees to the body.
Gray takes an elbow to the temple.
Mcpeeny putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mcpeeny crunches a lovely knee into Gray's ribcage.
Gray is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gray tries to pull guard but Mcpeeny holds him up against the ropes and eventually Gray drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dermot Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow inside that Gray shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcpeeny tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gray avoids it.
Mcpeeny tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mcpeeny misses with a knee to the head.
Gray scores with a hook to the body.
Gray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcpeeny's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Mcpeeny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gray's brow.
Mcpeeny misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gray.
Mcpeeny gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mcpeeny is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gray is defending well for now.
Mcpeeny pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Gray managing to block the knees to the body from Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny missing with knees to the body.
Mcpeeny throws an elbow but it misses.
Mcpeeny tries to land knees in the clinch but Gray avoids the damage to the body.
Gray takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mcpeeny creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gray's defenses.
Gray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mcpeeny unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gray cracks Mcpeeny with a nice body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcpeeny as Gray tries to tie him up.
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.
Gray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcpeeny pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mcpeeny tries to clinch up but Gray circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcpeeny has Gray up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mcpeeny tries to land knees in the clinch but Gray avoids the damage to the body.
Gray tries to break free but Mcpeeny pushes him back against the ropes.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gray swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcpeeny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcpeeny gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow just above Gray 's eye.
Mcpeeny working Gray over with knees to the body.
Gray takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mcpeeny crunches a lovely knee into Gray's ribcage.
Mcpeeny scores a nice knee to the body.
Mcpeeny utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mcpeeny keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gray's efforts to push away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mcpeeny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dermot Gray's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mcpeeny tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gray gets caught flat footed, as Mcpeeny shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mcpeeny is working Gray over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mcpeeny chips away with some ground and pound.
Mcpeeny cracks Gray with a solid left hand.
Gray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcpeeny scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcpeeny keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gray's head.
Mcpeeny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcpeeny trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gray controls Mcpeeny momentarily but Mcpeeny frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpeeny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gray is keeping the position for now.
Mcpeeny with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny works over Gray with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcpeeny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcpeeny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcpeeny trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcpeeny content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcpeeny accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcpeeny sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gray looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mcpeeny passes into half guard.
Mcpeeny lands with a punch from half guard.
Gray on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gray tries to get out of the position.
Mcpeeny working the head and body with strikes.
Mcpeeny thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gray's head.
Gray taking some punishment here, with Mcpeeny in his half guard.
Mcpeeny has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gray is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mcpeeny connects with a nice short shot to Gray's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcpeeny moves into full mount! Gray won't be happy about that!
Mcpeeny lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Mcpeeny connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mcpeeny lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mcpeeny looking to finish Gray with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gray!
Gray taking shots to the head.
Mcpeeny scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gray?
Mcpeeny in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gray is desperately trying to improve his position but Mcpeeny has a good base and remains in mount.
Mcpeeny with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray is in a horrible position here. Mcpeeny smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to hold on but Mcpeeny pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mcpeeny prevents Gray from getting the reversal.
Mcpeeny raining down shots from the mount!
Gray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcpeeny avoids the attempt from Gray to control.
Mcpeeny lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mcpeeny fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcpeeny lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gray hang on?
Gray is looking to improve his position but Mcpeeny isn't that keen on the idea.
Mcpeeny lands a nice shot to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mcpeeny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dermot Gray's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mcpeeny closes the distance and pushes Gray back into the ropes.
Mcpeeny connects with a knee to the head.
Mcpeeny putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gray takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mcpeeny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mcpeeny obliges.
Mcpeeny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mcpeeny putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mcpeeny lands a knee to the head.
James Mcpeeny seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mcpeeny is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcpeeny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gray misses with a body punch.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mcpeeny lands a knee to the body.
Mcpeeny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gray tries for a takedown but Mcpeeny manages to get underhooks.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mcpeeny. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow inside that Gray shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Mcpeeny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gray's brow.
Gray tries to throw a body punch but Mcpeeny avoids it by throwing Gray back against the cage.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow just above Gray 's eye.
Mcpeeny lands a knee to the head.
Gray wants a takedown but no success here.
Mcpeeny tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gray avoids it.
Gray gets through Mcpeeny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcpeeny is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow that stopped Gray in his tracks for a moment.
Mcpeeny tries to land a knee to the head but Gray blocks with his arms.
Gray misses with the head strike.
Gray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcpeeny is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dermot Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcpeeny lands a good knee to the midsection. Gray won't want to take too many of those.
Mcpeeny tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mcpeeny working Gray over with knees to the body.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mcpeeny landing knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Mcpeeny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gray's brow.
Mcpeeny trying to land knees to the body.
Gray tries for a takedown but Mcpeeny manages to get underhooks.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Mcpeeny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gray's brow.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow inside.
Mcpeeny misses with an elbow strike.
Gray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcpeeny smiles and moves away.
Mcpeeny closes the distance and clinches up with Gray, looking for a takedown. Mcpeeny pushes Gray against the ropes but Gray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny rushes Gray and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gray blocks an elbow strike from Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mcpeeny lands a damaging elbow.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow inside that Gray shrugs off.
Mcpeeny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow just above Gray 's eye.
Mcpeeny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mcpeeny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcpeeny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcpeeny is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mcpeeny putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gray is trying to maintain a safe position but Mcpeeny gets an underhook and turns Gray into the ropes.
Gray lands a right hand.
Mcpeeny lands a damaging elbow.
Mcpeeny is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gray is defending well for now.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James Mcpeeny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dermot Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcpeeny misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gray.
Mcpeeny connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gray's face.
Mcpeeny creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gray's defenses.
Mcpeeny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gray managing to block the knees to the body from Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow that stopped Gray in his tracks for a moment.
Gray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mcpeeny utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mcpeeny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcpeeny lands a damaging elbow.
Gray managing to block the knees to the body from Mcpeeny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gray takes an elbow to the temple.
Gray trying to stall but Mcpeeny improves his position.
Mcpeeny avoiding damage as Gray throws knees to the body.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mcpeeny utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mcpeeny landing knees to the head.
Mcpeeny landing knees to the head.
Gray takes an elbow to the temple.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mcpeeny landing knees to the head.
Mcpeeny is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow.
Mcpeeny landing knees to the head.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny looking to throw knees to the head but Gray is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Mcpeeny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mcpeeny 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 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Mcpeeny!
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