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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pen Pen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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130 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Fisher! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pen Pen! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fisher avoids the body shot from Pen.
Pen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pen throws a right and a left that Fisher avoids nicely. Pen throws a head kick but Fisher moves out of range.
Pen swats away the attempt to clinch by Fisher. Pen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Pen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fisher looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Fisher slips under a jab from Pen. No joy there for Fisher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fisher throws a head kick that misses. A combination from Pen does no damage. Fisher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pen. Fisher fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Pen scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pen tries to bum rush Fisher with a series of wild strikes but Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Pen throws a head kick that misses. Pen Pen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pen throws a combination that misses and Fisher counters with a left and a right that stings Pen. Pen looks gassed! Pen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fisher. That did some damage! Fisher rushes Pen with punches - Pen moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Pen goes down! Fisher follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Fisher!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slayed kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nick Bradshaw could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chad Brown's chin.
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Bradshaw! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Brown! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Bradshaw's shoulder, as Bradshaw tries to avoid the shot. A swing and a miss from Brown. Bradshaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one. Bradshaw could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Brown gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bradshaw to score an easy takedown into full guard. Brown wants to stand but Bradshaw is controlling the position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Bradshaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Bradshaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bradshaw wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment. Bradshaw wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brown is now in half guard. Bradshaw moves into full guard.
Bradshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy. Brown trying to control but Bradshaw is working from the bottom. Bradshaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there. Bradshaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bradshaw tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bradshaw working for submissions but it's allowed Brown to get to half guard.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bradshaw! Brown has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bradshaw's face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Brown controlling from the full mount. Brown lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bradshaw is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bradshaw tries to get back to half guard but can't. Brown raining down shots from the mount! Brown throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bradshaw is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Bradshaw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bradshaw manages to regain half guard. Good work. Bradshaw regains full guard. Nicely done. Bradshaw is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Bradshaw. Bradshaw is breathing heavily. Bradshaw is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown trying to control but Bradshaw is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Brown dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
A big right from Brown misses. Brown misses with the combination.
Brown jabs at Bradshaw's body. Brown looks to throw the jab but Bradshaw is out of range. Bradshaw misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bradshaw shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bradshaw defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand. Bradshaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bradshaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bradshaw gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bradshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him. Brown misses with a double jab.
Bradshaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot. Bradshaw throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Brown dips to his left and cracks Bradshaw with an uppercut! Bradshaw tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bradshaw tries to work over Brown's front leg with a kick but Brown checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bradshaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bradshaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes. Bradshaw drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Nick Bradshaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Brown scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brown lands with a straight right. Bradshaw didn't see that one coming. Bradshaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bradshaw on the wrong end of a nice jab. Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Donk. Brown catches Bradshaw right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown works the jab nicely. Brown lands a jab to the head.
Brown throws a series of punches but Bradshaw moves out of range. Bradshaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Bradshaw's head. Bradshaw ducks right into an uppercut from Brown. Brown throws a series of punches but Bradshaw avoids them all with ease. Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bradshaw momentarily.
Chad Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup. Brown works the jab nicely. Nick Bradshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! Brown dips to his left and cracks Bradshaw with an uppercut! Nice shot by Brown. Brown throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A cross from Brown lands. A left lands for Brown. Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Brown throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Bradshaw stumbling backwards into the ropes! Bradshaw bounces back off the ropes towards Brown, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Brown lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Brown celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chad Brown!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Shuai jiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louey Draft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuai jiao comes to the ring accompanied by Everything in its right place- Radio Head. Louey Draft has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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215 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Shuai jiao! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Louey Draft! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Draft tries to clinch up. Draft will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Shuai jiao connects with the punch.
It looks like Louey Draft has been cut. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shuai jiao.
Draft on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shuai jiao. Shuai jiao obviously looking to wear him down.
Shuai jiao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shuai jiao pushes Draft away with a front kick. Draft looks gassed! A nice leg kick lands there from Shuai jiao. A thudding body kick lands there by Shuai jiao!
Shuai jiao connects with a crisp jab. Shuai jiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Shuai jiao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Draft's sensitive parts. Shuai jiao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick by Shuai jiao - that's a beauty! Draft is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Shuai jiao can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Master Shuai jiao!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ars Faglio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ars Faglio has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ars Faglio! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gunner Rage! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Faglio takes a body punch but keeps moving. Rage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Rage with a hook.
It looks like Ars Faglio has been cut. Rage misses the shot to the body. Faglio catches Rage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Rage moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. This has been an exciting period of action! Rage fails to land with a series of punches.
Faglio misses with a shot to the body and Rage counters with a crisp right hand that drops Faglio! Rage lets Faglio back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Rage throws a shot to the body.
Faglio is breathing heavily. Rage throws a predictable looking body shot
and Faglio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rage throws a monster overhand right that drops Faglio! Rage follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Rage!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karpo Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karpo Karelin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Masahiko kimura! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Karelin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Karelin showed some decent athleticism there. kimura wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy.
kimura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karelin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karelin's back! kimura trying to control momentarily.
Karelin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Karelin trying to get back to his feet but kimura is in full control for now. Karelin showing good submission defense here.
kimura tries to get the hooks in deep but Karelin pushed the leg off. Karelin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for kimura on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Karelin tries to escape but kimura has the hooks in and won't let him break free. kimura looking for the RNC. 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. Karelin turns into kimura and is now in his guard.
Karelin postures up and lands a big shot to kimura's brow. kimura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karelin. Karelin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. kimura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. kimura controls Karelin momentarily but Karelin frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. kimura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
kimura working for a triangle but Karelin defends it easily.
kimura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karelin defends it easily. kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Karelin thows a big elbow that misses. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Karelin postures up.
kimura keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. kimura looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Karelin looking to control.
Karelin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Karelin wants to stand up but kimura is controlling him. kimura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Karelin wants to sweep but no luck. Karelin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karelin tries to get out of the position. Karelin is pulling down on kimura's head to control his posture. Karelin looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. kimura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karelin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Karelin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Karelin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Karelin is breathing heavily. kimura is trying desperately to improve position. kimura regains half guard. kimura trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiko kimura dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
kimura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. kimura is looking to clinch but Karelin is avoiding it.
kimura looks to land a left hand but Karelin moved out of range nicely. Karpo Karelin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Karelin ducks under a wild hook from kimura. Karelin throws a nice looking combination but kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. kimura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelin. kimura clinches. kimura works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Karelin keeping moving, preventing kimura from controlling successfully. kimura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Karelin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Karelin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Karelin! kimura is breathing heavily. kimura tries to bench press Karelin off him but Karelin keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Karelin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Karelin working the head with strikes. Karelin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but kimura is avoiding damage well.
Karelin trying to control the position but kimura is working away. Sloppy strikes there by Karelin. kimura misses with an elbow from the bottom. kimura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karelin is working away from the top position though. Masahiko kimura has got the better of the ground game so far. kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Karelin has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, kimura works to full guard. kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karelin postures up in kimura's guard and throws a big left but kimura blocks it. Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. kimura working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Karelin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Karelin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karelin misses with a takedown and kimura holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Karelin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karelin drops down looking for an ankle pick but kimura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karelin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows kimura to score an easy takedown into full guard. Karelin keeping moving, preventing kimura from controlling successfully. kimura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Karelin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round. kimura manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
kimura jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Karelin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Karelin and kimura has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Karelin is defending well. kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. kimura 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiko kimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Karelin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and kimura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working. Karelin is looking for a sweep. kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. kimura is trying to control. Karelin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Karelin tries to kick kimura off but kimura keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. kimura has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Karelin defend it? kimura steps over the head and cranks it - Karelin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Masahiko kimura!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Starsmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horst Weissmueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Starsmore! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Horst Weissmueller! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Starsmore misses with a looping left. Weissmueller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Weissmueller gets in close and instigates a clinch. Starsmore blocking some punches.
Weissmueller has a couple of punches blocked by Starsmore.
Weissmueller scores with an uppercut up the middle. Weissmueller misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weissmueller. Weissmueller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch on the inside from Weissmueller fails to land. Weissmueller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Starsmore throws a head punch that misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Weissmueller. Weissmueller prevents a body shot from Starsmore. A shot in the inside from Weissmueller. Starsmore is breathing heavily. Weissmueller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Weissmueller shoots in but Starsmore avoids the takedown attempt easily. Weissmueller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Starsmore swats him away and circles back towards the center. A punch lands to the side of Starsmore 's head but he takes it in his stride. Weissmueller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Weissmueller pushes down on Starsmore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Starsmore regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Weissmueller. Weissmueller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Weissmueller trying to control but Starsmore is working from the bottom. Weissmueller tries to free his leg and advance position but Starsmore is retaining full guard. Weissmueller wants to control from the top but Starsmore keeps moving. Weissmueller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starsmore is keeping the position for now.
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. Weissmueller passes into half guard. Starsmore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Weissmueller trying to control the action but Starsmore is working from the bottom. Weissmueller works his way into side control. Starsmore is not content to let Weissmueller control the position. Weissmueller has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Weissmueller thowing shots but they're missing. Weissmueller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Starsmore on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Starsmore tries to get out of the position. Weissmueller with a couple of short strikes. Weissmueller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Starsmore is squirming around, avoiding Weissmueller's attempts to control the action. Weissmueller thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Weissmueller trying to control but he's not successful this time. Weissmueller working for a submission but Starsmore is keeping him at bay. Weissmueller has hold of Starsmore's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Starsmore manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Weissmueller lands a nice shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horst Weissmueller dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circling - Starsmore throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Weissmueller tries to clinch but Starsmore moves out of range. Weissmueller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Starsmore is fending him off so far but Weissmueller persists. Nope, Starsmore circles away and we're back to standing. Weissmueller ducks under a wild hook from Starsmore. Weissmueller is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Starsmore circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick from Starsmore misses. Weissmueller moves into the clinch. Weissmueller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Weissmueller checks a leg kick nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Starsmore swats away the attempt to clinch by Weissmueller. Jon Starsmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Weissmueller fails in his attempt to clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Starsmore throws a big shot that misses. Starsmore avoids the head kick by Weissmueller.
That's one minute gone in the round. Starsmore throws a hook but Weissmueller blocks it. Weissmueller throws a head kick that half lands.
Weissmueller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Starsmore. Weissmueller connects with the punch. Weissmueller scores with a nice strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Danga de danga de dang - Weissmueller scores with a four punch combination! Jon Starsmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Weissmueller closes the distance and clinches. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Weissmueller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Weissmueller lands with a short head shot on the inside. Starsmore takes a shot to the head. A right hand to the body from Weissmueller.
A short left from Weissmueller. Nice body punch from Weissmueller. Weissmueller pressing his opponent against the ropes. Weissmueller throws a punch but it's blocked by Starsmore.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Weissmueller wants to stall.
Weissmueller avoiding damage.
Weissmueller manages to break the clinch.
Weissmueller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Weissmueller wants to control but Starsmore is keeping him busy. Weissmueller has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Weissmueller lands with a punch from half guard. Weissmueller works his foot free and advances to mount. Weissmueller lands a nice shot to the head. Starsmore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weissmueller on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Weissmueller punching from mount but Starsmore doing a good job of avoiding damage. Weissmueller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Weissmueller looking to ground and pound but Starsmore is blocking nicely. The referee warns Starsmore that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Weissmueller is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Starsmore is surviving well by controlling Weissmueller's body position as best he can. Weissmueller is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Weissmueller working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Weissmueller throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Weissmueller raining down shots from the mount! Weissmueller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! The referee warns Starsmore that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Weissmueller looking to control but Starsmore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Weissmueller working for a submission but Starsmore is keeping him at bay. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horst Weissmueller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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!
Weissmueller scores with a head kick.
Weissmueller ducks under a wild hook from Starsmore. Good standup being displayed there by Weissmueller as he connects with a hook. Weissmueller shoots in for a takedown but Starsmore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A combination from Weissmueller does no damage. Weissmueller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Starsmore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Weissmueller counters by clinching up. Starsmore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short right hand to the side of the head by Weissmueller. A head punch blocked on the inside by Starsmore. Weissmueller misses with a short punch on the inside. Weissmueller lands a left hand.
Weissmueller breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A head kick from Weissmueller lands but Starsmore takes it in his stride. Jon Starsmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Weissmueller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Starsmore, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round. A quick uppercut on the inside from Weissmueller. Weissmueller lands with a left to the head. A short body shot lands from Weissmueller as the two fighters clinch.
Starsmore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weissmueller's elbow. Weissmueller pushes Starsmore back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Weissmueller throws a punch but it's blocked by Starsmore. Still in the clinch, Weissmueller scores with a nice short uppercut. Starsmore tries to throw a body punch but Weissmueller avoids it by throwing Starsmore back against the cage. Weissmueller lands with a left to the head. Starsmore is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Weissmueller's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Weissmueller lands an uppercut. Weissmueller lands with a right to the head. Weissmueller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weissmueller breaks the clinch.
A combination from Weissmueller does no damage. Weissmueller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Weissmueller is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Weissmueller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Starsmore defends it nicely. Weissmueller tries to clinch there but Starsmore circles away.
Horst Weissmueller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Starsmore throws a big shot that misses. Starsmore swings away with a body shot that misses
and Weissmueller counters by moving into the clinch. Weissmueller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starsmore backwards. Weissmueller lands a shoulder strike. Weissmueller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Starsmore up against the ropes. A nice left hand lands by Weissmueller.
Weissmueller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Weissmueller taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Weissmueller. Starsmore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weissmueller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Starsmore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weissmueller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Weissmueller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice sprawl there from Starsmore as Weissmueller shoots in. Jon Starsmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horst Weissmueller. Starsmore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weissmueller has time to react. Horst Weissmueller seems to be getting the better of the standup. Weissmueller tries to close the distance and clinch but Starsmore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Weissmueller tries to close the distance and clinch but Starsmore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Weissmueller fails in his attempt to clinch. Nice shot by Weissmueller. Weissmueller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Weissmueller getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Weissmueller misses with a double jab
and Starsmore counters with a right hand to the body. A head kick by Starsmore misses and Weissmueller counters with a lovely shot to the body. Weissmueller is looking to clinch but Starsmore is avoiding it.
Weissmueller dips to his left and cracks Starsmore with an uppercut! Starsmore stuffs the takedown attempt from Weissmueller. Weissmueller gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Weissmueller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Starsmore swats him away and circles back towards the center. Starsmore scores with the left hand. Weissmueller knows he should have avoided that one. Starsmore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Weissmueller tries to clinch but Starsmore moves away and Starsmore counters with a one-two to the body. Starsmore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weissmueller throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Starsmore moves forwards but Weissmueller connects with a nice, crisp jab. Starsmore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weissmueller is defended easily by Starsmore. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Weissmueller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jon Starsmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Weissmueller lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight! Horst Weissmueller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Weissmueller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horst Weissmueller!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamada Taiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nate McDonald! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yamada Taiki! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick from Taiki lands but McDonald takes it in his stride. Taiki misses with a low kick.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Taiki.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A left and a right from McDonald both land. Nice combination. Taiki dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Taiki is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks. McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taiki rushes McDonald and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Taiki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McDonald blocks a leg kick. Taiki ducks under a wild hook from McDonald. Taiki dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Taiki tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Taiki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Taiki throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Taiki avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. 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! McDonald looks to land a combination but Taiki avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Taiki tries to land a leg kick but McDonald saw it coming and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Taiki.
McDonald slips under a jab from Taiki. Taiki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald connects with a high kick. Taiki wants to clinch. A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Taiki does a little dance to reset his feet. Taiki tries a head kick but it misses.
Taiki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taiki. Taiki tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center. Good leg kick by Taiki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taiki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taiki staying out of range there. McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Taiki moves out of range easily. McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taiki counters with a good low kick that McDonald was not able to check. Yamada Taiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick by McDonald misses and Taiki counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taiki. Good leg kick by Taiki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McDonald is breathing heavily. Taiki throws a quick inside leg kick. Taiki throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it. Taiki throws a quick inside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Taiki slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
Taiki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Taiki throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily. Nice body kick from Taiki. Taiki moves into range and clinches up with McDonald. Taiki slowing the pace effectively. McDonald avoiding damage as Taiki throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Taiki trying to land knees to the body.
Taiki misses with a knee to the head. McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Taiki has him pressed against the ropes. Taiki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. McDonald takes a knee to the side of the body. Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body. McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Taiki.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taiki obliges. Taiki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDonald avoiding damage as Taiki throws knees to the body.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. A knee to the head by Taiki.
Taiki working McDonald over with knees to the body. McDonald avoiding damage as Taiki throws knees to the body.
Taiki landing knees to the body.
Taiki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taiki is stalling here.
McDonald is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. McDonald blocks an elbow strike. Knees in the clinch landing for Taiki.
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here. Taiki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taiki trying to stall but McDonald improves his position.
Taiki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Taiki unloads a knee to the mid-section. A knee to the head by Taiki.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. McDonald avoiding damage as Taiki throws knees to the body.
McDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Taiki won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Taiki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonald avoids it. McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDonald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taiki as McDonald tries to tie him up. Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
Taiki takes a shot to the head. Taiki trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Taiki trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Taiki.
McDonald stalling in the clinch but Taiki improves position. Taiki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taiki misses with a knee to the head. McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald throws a good cross that connects.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
Taiki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away. McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamada Taiki dominated that round. That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body. Taiki tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald misses with the combination.
Taiki misses with a head kick.
Taiki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Taiki lands with a nice body kick. Taiki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taiki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDonald checks it well. McDonald throws a hook but Taiki blocks it. McDonald cracks Taiki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Taiki thuds a left hand into McDonald's body. Taiki rushes McDonald and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. McDonald trying to stall but Taiki improves his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taikis head. Taiki has McDonald pressed against the ropes, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Taiki with a knee to the head.
Taiki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Taiki gets an underhook and turns McDonald into the ropes. Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body. Taiki throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Taiki.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McDonald lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taiki blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Taiki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Taiki tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
Taiki motions for McDonald to come forward. Taiki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A head kick misses from Taiki. Taiki fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Taiki. Taiki rushes McDonald and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body. Both fighters working to control the clinch. McDonald is trying to break free. McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taiki as McDonald tries to tie him up. Taiki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taiki scores with a knee to the head.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McDonald's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. McDonald wants to stall.
Taiki missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Taiki has McDonald pressed against the ropes, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Taiki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here. Taiki lands a knee to the head.
Taiki lands a good knee to the midsection. McDonald won't want to take too many of those. Taiki missing with knees to the body.
Taiki misses with an elbow over the top. McDonald avoids a wild elbow strike from Taiki. McDonald looking to slow down the pace here. McDonald takes an elbow to the forehead. McDonald stalling in the clinch but Taiki improves position. Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body. McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Taiki has double underhooks. Taiki looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Taiki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McDonald wants to stall.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
McDonald lands an uppercut. McDonald looking to slow down the pace here. Taiki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body. Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Taiki misses with a knee to the head. McDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Taiki.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDonald is defending well for now. McDonald looking to stall.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDonald looking to stall.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
McDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Taiki won't allow it.
McDonald taking a breather. McDonald can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nate McDonald. Taiki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Taiki scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy body kick from McDonald and Taiki counters by clinching up. Taiki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Taiki controls the action.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Taiki has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the ropes. Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDonald is defending well for now. McDonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Taiki.
McDonald avoiding damage as Taiki throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamada Taiki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Taiki misses with a body shot.
A big left from McDonald misses. Taiki throws a leg kick but McDonald sees it coming and checks it nicely. McDonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taiki moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off. Taiki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald. Taiki rushes McDonald and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch. McDonald tries to stall but Taiki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body. McDonald tries to stall but Taiki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDonald is defending well for now. McDonald working aggressively here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Taiki trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taiki throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Taiki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Taiki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taiki scoring well with a low kick there.
Taiki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Taiki misses and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taiki moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Taiki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. McDonald misses with an uppercut. Taiki saw that one coming. Taiki lands a high kick!
McDonald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Taiki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
Taiki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Taiki misses with a knee strike.
Taiki holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Taiki trying to land knees to the body.
Taiki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. McDonald tries to break the clinch but Taiki is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Taiki has McDonald pressed against the ropes, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A nice glancing elbow lands by Taiki. McDonald throws a head punch that misses. McDonald avoiding damage as Taiki throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Taiki blocking some punches.
Taiki lands a nice knee to the body. Taiki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taiki connects with a nasty looking knee right to McDonald's face.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDonald avoiding damage as Taiki throws knees to the body.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
McDonald stalling in the clinch but Taiki improves position. Taiki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McDonald in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Taiki trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald avoiding damage as Taiki throws knees to the body.
McDonald pushes Taiki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Taiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonald avoids it. McDonald scores with a shoulder strike. McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Taiki has double underhooks. Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body. McDonald tries to break the clinch but Taiki is controlling the position. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Taiki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDonald blocks it with crossed arms. McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Taiki is trying to stall.
Taiki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McDonald can't break the clinch.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Taiki prevents McDonald from breaking the clinch. McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Taiki has him pressed against the ropes. McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Taiki.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike. McDonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Taiki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taiki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Taiki trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
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. Taiki tries a knee to the head but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Taiki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDonald is out of range. McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taiki. McDonald is looking to slow Taiki down with leg kicks. McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taiki. McDonald takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McDonald blocks a leg kick. Nate McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McDonald avoids the body shot from Taiki.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nate McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Taiki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away. Some bone on bone action there as McDonald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Taiki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDonald rather than just go for the knockout. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Taiki forces McDonald back against the ropes and clinches. Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDonald is defending well for now. Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
McDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Taiki gets an underhook and turns McDonald into the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight! Yamada Taiki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Taiki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamada Taiki!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Kositzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Le Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kositzky comes into the arena with Schwarz zu Blau blaring out of the sound system. Le Tank has chosen The Trooper as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the ring it seems that Paul Kositzky has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paul Kositzky seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Kositzky! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Le Tank! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kositzky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Le Tank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kositzky somewhat. Kositzky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Le Tank is pulling down on Kositzky's head. It's preventing any offense from Kositzky, at least for the moment. Kositzky preventing the sweep. Le Tank wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Kositzky slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Le Tank trying to hold on to Kositzky's head to control him but Kositzky postures up.
Le Tank looks like he's trying to stand up.
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. Kositzky wants to stand up but Le Tank is controlling the position.
Le Tank keeping control of the position. Kositzky is looking to take a break and control but Le Tank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Le Tank trying to control from the bottom.
Le Tank moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Le Tank wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hank Le Tank. Kositzky scores with a jab to the head.
Le Tank clinches. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kositzky has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Le Tank clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Kositzky keeps control of the position as Le Tank tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kositzky dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Kositzky dodges the punch combination from Le Tank.
Kositzky tries to clinch but Le Tank moves out of range. Le Tank throws the kick towards the body but Kositzky avoids it. Paul Kositzky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Le Tank darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Le Tank fails to land the takedown. Kositzky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kositzky. Kositzky fails with a takedown attempt. Le Tank tried to score with a low kick but Kositzky checks it. Kositzky drives through with a takedown into guard. Kositzky wants to get up but he can't break Le Tank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Le Tank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kositzky is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Le Tank is adopting a defensive guard. Le Tank wriggles free and stands up.
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. Le Tank scores with a nice head shot. Kositzky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Good standup being displayed there by Le Tank as he connects with a hook. Le Tank shoots in for a takedown but Kositzky shows good takedown defense. Kositzky tries to clinch but Le Tank is having none of it. Jab, jab by Kositzky - just one landing. Kositzky looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Le Tank working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kositzky wants to get up but he can't break Le Tank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Le Tank trying to keep a closed guard but Kositzky is proving a slippery customer.
Le Tank has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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. Le Tank wants to sweep but no luck. Le Tank is looking to stand up but Kositzky isn't so interested in that idea. Le Tank lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kositzky! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kositzky dominated that second round. That's time! Kositzky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kositzky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kositzky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kositzky shoots in and bounces Le Tank off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Le Tank looking to sweep here. No luck so far. 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kositzky not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Le Tank pulls Kositzky in close to prevent any damage. Le Tank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kositzky is one step ahead there. Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
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. Kositzky postures up.
Le Tank has his hands on Kositzky's head, controlling the position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Le Tank is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Le Tank wants to control from the top but Kositzky keeps moving. Kositzky looking to control.
Le Tank is looking to work some ground and pound but Kositzky has wrist control. Le Tank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Le Tank working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kositzky's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Le Tank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Le Tank throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kositzky's waist but Kositzky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Le Tank off to one side. Le Tank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Le Tank wants to take a breather but Kositzky is having none of it. Kositzky pushes Le Tank off and gets back to his feet. Le Tank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kositzky but Kositzky pushes him off and we're back to square one. Le Tank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kositzky fails with the takedown. Hank Le Tank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Le Tank misses with a combination
and Kositzky counters with a stiff right hand. Decent striking displayed by Kositzky there. Paul Kositzky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kositzky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Le Tank tries to buck Kositzky off but Kositzky is having none of it. Hank Le Tank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kositzky trying to control the action but Le Tank is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Kositzky. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kositzky, 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... Paul Kositzky!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaisafa Masoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honda comes to the ring accompanied by Edmond Honda's Theme. Masoe has chosen Bang On by Boo Yaa Tribe as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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289 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edmond Honda! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gaisafa Masoe! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Masoe throws a leg kick that misses. Masoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Honda is out of range. Masoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Honda has a takedown stuffed. Honda blocks a low kick nicely. Honda drives through and clinches with Masoe against the ropes.
Honda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Masoe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Honda thows a body shot but no joy. Honda blocks a low kick nicely. Honda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Horrible takedown by Honda or perhaps it was just good defense by Masoe which made him look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him. Honda takes a swing at Masoe's ribcage but misses. A shot to the body from Masoe misses and Honda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Honda cracks Masoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Masoe is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Masoe misses with a body shot.
Masoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Honda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A bone on bone clash there as Honda blocks the leg kick.
Gaisafa Masoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Masoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Honda. Honda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masoe as he avoids it easily. Honda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Honda wants to clinch up but Masoe keeps it at a distance. Masoe slips a jab and a cross from Honda.
Masoe throws a leg kick but Honda sees it coming and moves out of range. An inside leg kick from Masoe misses. Honda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Honda delivers a nice body kick. Masoe throws a lazy right hand but Honda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Honda. Honda throws a right and a left that Masoe avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Masoe ducks right into an uppercut from Honda. Honda tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Honda is defended easily by Masoe. Honda scores with a body shot.
Honda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Masoe is trying to control Honda's posture but Honda avoids it. Masoe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Honda has just dragged him back down to the mat. Honda misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Masoe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Honda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Honda tries to score with some ground and pound. Masoe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Honda working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Honda is trying to get an arm triangle but Masoe is defending well. Honda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Masoe parries the strikes from Honda easily there. Honda is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Masoe to escape.
Honda misses with the ground and pound. Honda working the strikes but Masoe uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Masoe controlling the position well. Honda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masoe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. 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. Masoe trying to hold on to Honda's head to control him but Honda postures up.
Honda is working for a kimura but Masoe is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Honda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masoe as he jumps to the side. Honda misses with a straight right. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Honda. Masoe shrugs it off though. Honda misses the body punch enabling Masoe to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut. Honda throws a hook to the side of Masoe's head but Masoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A low kick from Masoe misses and Honda counters with a lovely straight right hand! Masoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Masoe thuds his right hand into Honda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Honda checks the leg kick. Masoe with a jab. Masoe lands with a nice body punch. Honda is breathing heavily. Good leg kick by Honda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edmond Honda will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Edmond Honda's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Masoe throws the left hand but Honda avoids the punch easily. Masoe cracks Honda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Masoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Honda makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Masoe really felt that one! Honda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Honda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Masoe throws a low kick, looking for Honda's leg but Honda calmly moves out of range. Honda connects with a body shot. Honda moves out of range of the leg kick from Masoe. Honda thows a body kick. Masoe tries to catch it but that hurt him. Honda lands a jab to Masoe's midsection. Masoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Edmond Honda is winning the standup battle so far. Honda looks to clinch and Masoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Honda wants to clinch and Masoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Honda wants to clinch but Masoe slips to the side and Masoe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Masoe slaps away a takedown attempt from Honda, before circling back to the center of the mat. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Masoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Masoe thuds his right hand into Honda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Honda fails with a takedown attempt. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Honda crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Masoe - the referee stops the clock and Honda gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Masoe. Honda manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Honda is looking to wear down Masoe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Honda takes one to the side of the head.
Honda wants to clinch. A nice leg kick lands there from Masoe. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Masoe lands with a cross.
Edmond Honda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Honda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Masoe swings and misses with a shot to the body and Honda counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Masoe thumps Honda with a low kick. Masoe throws a leg kick but Honda checks it. Masoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Honda in his tracks. Masoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Honda. Masoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Honda's sensitive parts. Masoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Honda's head.
Jeez, Edmond Honda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Masoe cracks Honda with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Masoe has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Honda to stand back up!
Honda is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Edmond Honda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gaisafa Masoe! Gaisafa Masoe is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luca Fuschini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vijzera Wangva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vijzera Wangva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luca Fuschini! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vijzera Wangva! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wangva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fuschini if he has to take too many more of those.
Wangva tried to score with a low kick but Fuschini checks it. Fuschini closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Fuschini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Fuschini 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. Fuschini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Fuschini missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Still in half guard, Fuschini seems content to control. Fuschini prevents Wangva from standing back up.
Wangva is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Fuschini scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Fuschini not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Wangva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fuschini. Fuschini shoots in for a takedown but Wangva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Wangva cracks the inside of Fuschini's front leg. Fuschini lands a nice looking body kick. Wangva thuds his shin into the meat of Fuschini's side. Wangva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wangva.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round. Fuschini stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wangva. Fuschini bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Fuschini is looking to take a break and control but Wangva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Wangva is trying to control Fuschini's posture but Fuschini avoids it. Fuschini in side control, throwing shots but Wangva defends. 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. You can see the frustration on Wangva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Fuschini happy to just control the position for now. Fuschini working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wangva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Wangva is controlling the pace.
Wangva trying to control from Fuschini's half guard. Fuschini has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Wangva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Wangva postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fuschini is controlling Wangva's posture. Wangva trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuschini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fuschini looking for a guillotine here but Wangva defends easily.
Wangva trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuschini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Fuschini is looking for a triangle but Wangva pushes his legs off easily.
Wangva trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuschini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vijzera Wangva. Fuschini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Wangva ducks under a wild hook from Fuschini. Fuschini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wangva. Fuschini digs a good body shot into Wangva's ribs. Fuschini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wangva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A combination from Wangva does no damage. Wangva throws a nice outside leg kick. Wangva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wangva throws a leg kick which misses Fuschini's front leg but catches the back leg as Fuschini tries to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A solid body kick from Fuschini. Wangva tries to clinch up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luca Fuschini will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fuschini 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.
Wangva connects with a single shot there. Wangva throws out a leg kick but Fuschini moves out of range and Wangva only half commits. Wangva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fuschini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Fuschini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wangva but Wangva pushes him off and we're back to square one. Fuschini misses the shot to the body. Fuschini misses with an uppercut. Wangva tries to clinch but Fuschini moves out of range. Fuschini shoots for a takedown but Wangva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Wangva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Fuschini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Wangva. A jab from Fuschini finds it's way through Wangva's defenses. Fuschini misses with a few strikes there.
Wangva closes the distance and clinches. Wangva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wangva looking to throw knees to the head but Fuschini is blocking nicely.
Wangva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wangva landing knees to the head.
It looks like Luca Fuschini has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wangva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fuschini has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wangva is breathing heavily. Wangva lands with a left to the head. Wangva tries to land a knee to the head but Fuschini blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Wangva with a knee to the head.
Wangva misses with some punches.
Wangva tries to land knees in the clinch but Fuschini avoids the damage to the body. Fuschini avoiding damage as Wangva throws knees to the body.
Wangva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fuschini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fuschini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wangva can pounce on him.
Fuschini throws a half hearted mid kick. Luca Fuschini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wangva is looking to clinch but Fuschini is avoiding it.
Fuschini misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Wangva. Wangva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vijzera Wangva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wangva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fuschini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wangva. Wangva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jab from Fuschini. Wangva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fuschini fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Fuschini. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fuschini checks a low kick from Wangva. Fuschini misses with an uppercut. Wangva saw that one coming. Fuschini is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Wangva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fuschini tries to land a body kick and Wangva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Wangva cracks Fuschini with an open hand slap. Fuschini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wangva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fuschini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fuschini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wangva defends it nicely. Fuschini checks a low kick from Wangva. Fuschini pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Wangva misses with a low kick.
Fuschini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wangva in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fuschini closes the distance and clinches up with Wangva, looking for a takedown. Fuschini pushes Wangva against the ropes but Wangva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Fuschini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wangva manages to avoid it. A head kick misses from Wangva. Wangva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fuschini looks to land a right hand but Wangva moved out of range. A shot to the body from Fuschini misses and Wangva counters with a low kick, right behind Fuschini 's knee. Fuschini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wangva swivels and escapes. Wangva scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wangva lands with a nice body kick. Nice jab there from Wangva. Wangva lands a head kick. Fuschini smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Fuschini shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Wangva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Fuschini shoots for a double leg takedown but Wangva sprawls well. He's pushed Fuschini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Wangva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Wangva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A decent looking body kick lands there for Wangva. Wangva throws a head kick that half lands.
Fuschini walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fuschini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wangva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wangva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wangva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Fuschini shoots for a takedown but Wangva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A slapping body kick lands there for Wangva. Wangva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fuschini. Fuschini has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wangva. Wangva clinches up with Fuschini and pushes him back against the ropes. Wangva misses with a knee strike.
Wangva lands a body punch. Wangva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wangva taking a breather. Wangva misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fuschini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wangva smiles and moves away.
A lazy body kick from Fuschini and Wangva counters with a thumping low kick. Fuschini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Fuschini throws the left hand but Wangva avoids the punch easily. Wangva clinches up against the ropes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vijzera Wangva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Luca Fuschini'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.
Fuschini throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Wangva gets caught flat footed, as Fuschini shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Wangva keeping moving, preventing Fuschini from controlling successfully. Fuschini won't allow Wangva to get back to his feet. Wangva controls Fuschini momentarily but Fuschini frees himself. Fuschini wants to control from the top but Wangva keeps moving. Wangva kicks Fuschini off and gets to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wangva lands with a kick to the temple. Fuschini shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Excellent takedown into side control there by Fuschini. Fuschini connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wangva some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fuschini trying to control the position but Wangva is working away. Wangva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Still in half guard, Fuschini seems content to control. Wangva is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Fuschini is figuring out what he wants to do next. Fuschini is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Wangva wants to get back to full guard. Fuschini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wangva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Fuschini thows a huge punch but Wangva dodges it nicely.
Fuschini prevents Wangva from improving his position. Fuschini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Wangva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fuschini cracks Wangva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A telegraphed right hand from Fuschini misses the target. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wangva. Fuschini shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fuschini misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body kick there by Wangva. Wangva misses with an uppercut. Fuschini looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fuschini fails with a takedown attempt. Fuschini fails to land the takedown. Wangva ducks under a wild hook from Fuschini. Fuschini throws a body punch but Wangva moves out of range. Wangva throws a push kick but Fuschini slaps the foot to one side. Wangva feints and then cracks Fuschini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fuschini down. Wangva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fuschini swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wangva is looking to slow Fuschini down with leg kicks. Wangva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wangva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fuschini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wangva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wangva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fuschini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wangva tries to clinch there but Fuschini circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wangva.
A head kick misses from Wangva. Fuschini misses with a double jab
and Wangva counters by clinching up. Fuschini jumps guard but Wangva stands there with Fuschini around his waist. Fuschini gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Fuschini. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wangva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fuschini has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Wangva. Fuschini turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Wangva tries to bench press Fuschini off him but Fuschini keeps the position. You can see the frustration on Wangva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Fuschini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangva keeps working. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Luca Fuschini did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Luca Fuschini'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.
Fuschini misses with a takedown attempt - Wangva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Wangva has Fuschini up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wangva lands a shot to the body. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wangva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fuschini is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Wangva can't fight it off and eventually Fuschini manages to take the fight to the floor. Wangva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Wangva keeping moving, preventing Fuschini from controlling successfully. Wangva tries to land a sweep but no joy. Fuschini is looking to work some ground and pound but Wangva has wrist control. Wangva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fuschini prevents Wangva from getting back to his feet. Wangva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Fuschini trying to control but Wangva is working from the bottom. Wangva wants to get back to his feet but Fuschini is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Fuschini is fighting to break Wangva's control of his arms but Wangva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Wangva slips a jab and a cross from Fuschini.
Fuschini throws a hook but Wangva avoids it easily. Fuschini fails to land with a series of punches.
Wangva tries to close the distance and clinch but Fuschini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Fuschini misses with a kick to the body.
Fuschini sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Wangva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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. Wangva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Fuschini walks into a straight right hand from Wangva. Vijzera Wangva seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fuschini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. The fighters circling - Fuschini throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wangva scores with a leg kick.
Fuschini misses the shot to the body. Fuschini moves out of range as Wangva throws a body kick.
Fuschini has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wangva finds it's way round the side to connect with Fuschini's head. Fuschini lands a front kick. Wangva scores with a leg kick.
Wangva throws a body kick, spinning off balance letting Fuschini counter with a right hand. Wangva slips a jab and a cross from Fuschini.
Fuschini takes a kick to the side of the head. Wangva tries to clinch up. Fuschini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Wangva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Fuschini throws the left hand but Wangva avoids the punch easily. Fuschini fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fuschini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fuschini will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Fuschini fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Fuschini. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters circling a little - Wangva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Wangva cracks Fuschini with an open hand slap. Wangva throws a quick inside leg kick. Wangva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuschini. Fuschini blocks a head kick by Wangva.
Wangva lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Fuschini has had enough of the clinch but Wangva keeps him there for the moment. Wangva misses with a knee strike.
Wangva scores with a knee to the head.
Wangva trying to stall but Fuschini improves his position.
Wangva misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuschini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wangva prevents it.
Wangva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wangva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fuschini blocks it with crossed arms. Fuschini tries to break free but Wangva pushes him back against the ropes. Fuschini takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wangva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuschini is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Wangva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Fuschini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wangva smiles and moves away.
Fuschini checks the leg kick. Wangva misses with a low kick.
Wangva walks into a jab. Wangva misses with a low kick as Fuschini jumps back. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wangva, right into the meat.
Fuschini looks for a takedown but Wangva sprawls well. Fuschini misses with a looping right. Fuschini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wangva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vijzera Wangva dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Luca Fuschini's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fuschini shoots for a takedown but Wangva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Fuschini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wangva can pounce on him.
Wangva tries to clinch and Fuschini counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Wangva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fuschini is working away from the top position though. Fuschini thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Fuschini prevents Wangva from improving his position. Wangva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Fuschini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wangva wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wangva working a defensive guard but Fuschini manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fuschini gets to mount! Wangva was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Fuschini lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fuschini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Fuschini thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fuschini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fuschini is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wangva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fuschini unloads with some shots from mount but Wangva bucks and avoids them well.
Fuschini is landing with some decent strikes but Wangva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Fuschini throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wangva because Fuschini loaded up on that one. Wangva avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fuschini.
Fuschini wants to control the pace but Wangva is squirming around nicely. Fuschini sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Fuschini putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Fuschini landing strikes from the mount and Wangva is in trouble! Wangva wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Fuschini connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wangva tries to hold on but Fuschini postures up. Fuschini working away from the top, dropping strikes. Fuschini wants to control the pace but Wangva is squirming around nicely. Wangva squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fuschini working the ground and pound effectively.
Wangva is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fuschini thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Fuschini looking to finish Wangva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wangva! Fuschini with shots to the head and body - Wangva looks very uncomfortable down there. Fuschini lands with some strikes.
Wangva is rocked! A nice elbow there by Fuschini. Wangva is still in real trouble! Can Fuschini finish him? Fuschini unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Wangva wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Fuschini celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Fuschini! Luca Fuschini retains his welterweight title!
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