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Hilowars No18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Bohog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dylan Bohog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao takes the fight into the clinch.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bohog changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao tries to avoid it but Bohog manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pacquiao to the ground. Pacquiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pacquiao stuns Bohog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pacquiao scores with a jab. Bohog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pacquiao connects with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bohog.
Pacquiao lands a slapping body shot.
Pacquiao blocks a leg kick.
Pacquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bohog.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Bohog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bohog closes the distance and clinches up with Pacquiao, looking for a takedown. Bohog pushes Pacquiao against the ropes but Pacquiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bohog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pacquiao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bohog, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pacquiao cracks Bohog with a nice body shot.
Bohog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacquiao scores with a decent looking hook.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Bohog. Bohog gets slowly back to his feet.
Pacquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bohog is breathing heavily.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that Bohog avoids nicely.
Bohog is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacquiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body punch from Pacquiao.
Bohog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pacquiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pacquiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pacquiao scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bohog.
Bohog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacquiao but Pacquiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pacquiao!
Bohog walks into a straight right hand from Pacquiao.
Jab from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao scores with a body shot.
Bohog is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao lands with a nice body punch.
Pacquiao stuns Bohog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pacquiao scores with a one two! Bohog had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pacquiao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pacquiao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao works the jab nicely.
Bohog walks into a straight right hand from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bohog had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pacquiao scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body punch from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bohog's head.
Bohog takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bohog takes one to the chin there.
Pacquiao lands a jab to Bohog's midsection.
Pacquiao throws a one two combo.
Bohog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pacquiao scores with the left hand. Bohog knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiao lands with a nice body punch.
Pacquiao with a nice cross.
Pacquiao throws a shot to the body.
Bohog tries to move into range but Pacquiao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pacquiao lands a body shot.
Pacquiao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Danga de danga de dang - Pacquiao scores with a four punch combination!
Pacquiao scores with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao cracks Bohog with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bohog tries to clinch up
and Pacquiao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pacquiao throws the kick towards the body but Bohog avoids it.
Bohog shoots and misses
and Pacquiao counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Pacquiao as he connects with a hook.
Pacquiao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bohog misses with a takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pacquiao lands with a nice body punch.
Pacquiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bohog backs up against the ropes.
Pacquiao lands with a nice combination. Bohog backs away looking to recover.
Pacquiao tests Bohog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Pacquiao scores with a four punch combination!
Pacquiao connects with a body shot.
Pacquiao's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pacquiao duly obliges.
Dylan Bohog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
Pacquiao's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pacquiao duly obliges.
Nice cross by Pacquiao.
Danga de danga de dang - Pacquiao scores with a four punch combination!
Pacquiao connects with a body shot.
Pacquiao scores with a three punch combo!
A left and a right from Pacquiao both land. Nice combination.
Pacquiao lands a jab-cross combination.
Pacquiao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bohog takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiao lands with a nice body punch.
Pacquiao lands with a nice body punch.
Pacquiao lands a head shot.
Bohog looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pacquiao works over Bohog's head and body with a nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pacquiao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bohog at a distance.
Jab from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danga de danga de dang - Pacquiao scores with a four punch combination!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pacquiao!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Pacquiao finds it's way through Bohog's defenses.
Pacquiao lands a jab-cross combination.
Pacquiao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pacquiao clinches.
Pacquiao breaks from the clinch.
Pacquiao is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pacquiao lands a nice hook to Bohog's body. Bohog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bohog takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pacquiao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pacquiao closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pacquiao lands a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pacquiao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pacquiao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tests Bohog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pacquiao cracks a nice hook into Bohog's ribs.
A left and a right from Pacquiao both land. Nice combination.
Pacquiao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bohog in his tracks.
Pacquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
Pacquiao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pacquiao works over Bohog's head and body with a nice combination.
Bohog misses with a takedown attempt
and Pacquiao counters with a left and a right that stings Bohog.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Bohog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao lands a slapping body shot.
Pacquiao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao 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!
Bohog walks into a straight right hand from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a jab-cross combination.
Bohog misses with a takedown
and Pacquiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pacquiao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bohog takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bohog tries for a takedown but Pacquiao circles away easily
and Pacquiao counters with a right hand to the body.
Pacquiao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pacquiao lands a jab to the head.
Pacquiao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacquiao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bohog has time to react.
Bohog doesn't succeed with the takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Pacquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Bohog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pacquiao catches Bohog with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pacquiao controlling the action here.
Bohog taking some punishment here, with Pacquiao in his half guard.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet.
Pacquiao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohog is trying to get back to full guard.
Pacquiao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pacquiao tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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.
Pacquiao works his way into full mount!
Pacquiao wants to control the pace but Bohog is squirming around nicely.
Bohog is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pacquiao controlling his opponent.
Bohog is desperately trying to improve his position but Pacquiao has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacquiao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dylan Bohog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Pacquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pacquiao's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pacquiao 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 for Manny Pacquiao!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Manny Pacquiao!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harrison F Doubleday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Ernst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doubleday comes into the arena with Working Man by Rush blaring out of the sound system. Paul Ernst will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harrison F Doubleday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Ernst!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ernst moves into the clinch.
Ernst scores a nice knee to the body.
Ernst utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ernst with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ernst putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Doubleday in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Doubleday is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Ernst.
Ernst lands an elbow inside.
Ernst breaks the clinch.
Ernst tries to clinch up.
Ernst gets a clinch.
Ernst lands a nice knee to the body.
Doubleday being controlled against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Ernst.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Ernst.
Ernst will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doubleday up against the ropes.
Ernst breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ernst fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doubleday tries to close the distance and clinch but Ernst swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doubleday dives in and grabs Ernst's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ernst pushes down on Doubleday's head and hops out.
Doubleday keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab-cross combination lands for Ernst and sends Doubleday crashing to the mat! Ernst follows him down to the mat - Doubleday regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Doubleday is rocked!
It looks like Harrison F Doubleday has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doubleday trying to hold on to Ernst's head to control him but Ernst postures up.
Oh Doubleday is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ernst performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Doubleday seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doubleday actively working from the bottom here.
Doubleday trying to control here.
Ernst looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Doubleday trying to hold on to Ernst's head to control him but Ernst postures up.
Doubleday tries to get to full guard but Ernst has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubleday is not content to let Ernst control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Doubleday closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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.
Doubleday lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ernst down.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Doubleday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ernst keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ernst can do anything to dispel that myth.
An elbow from Doubleday crashes against the mat.
Doubleday content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doubleday landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Doubleday is putting a hurting on Ernst here, landing some big shots from side control.
Doubleday is looking to take a break and control but Ernst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ernst parries the strikes from Doubleday easily there. Doubleday is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ernst to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doubleday is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ernst is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ernst is not content to let Doubleday control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Ernst dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harrison F Doubleday's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ernst lands a head kick!
Ernst wants to clinch.
Ernst is looking to clinch but Doubleday is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ernst looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doubleday keeps the fight on the outside.
Ernst gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Ernst.
Ernst controlling the action here for a moment.
Doubleday is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ernst gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ernst gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ernst trying to stall but Doubleday improves his position.
Ernst lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ernst scores a nice knee to the body.
Ernst lands an elbow inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ernst.
Doubleday is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ernst with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Doubleday wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harrison F Doubleday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernst lands a nice knee to the body.
Ernst lands with a right to the head.
Ernst landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ernst lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ernst lands an elbow inside.
Ernst unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ernst lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ernst manages to break the clinch.
Ernst throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doubleday stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ernst is looking to clinch but Doubleday is avoiding it.
Ernst is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harrison F Doubleday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ernst closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ernst breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernst wants to clinch.
Ernst tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Doubleday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ernst doesn't manage to clinch there - Doubleday circles away.
Ernst tries to clinch up.
Ernst leaves Doubleday with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Doubleday dodges the punch combination from Ernst.
A head kick misses from Ernst.
Paul Ernst is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ernst is looking to clinch.
Doubleday throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ernst keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ernst wants to clinch.
Ernst clinches up with Doubleday and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ernst has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ernst is working Doubleday over against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ernst lands an elbow that stopped Doubleday in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Ernst showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harrison F Doubleday's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Doubleday looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ernst wants to clinch up but Doubleday keeps it at a distance.
Ernst is looking to clinch but Doubleday is avoiding it.
Ernst tries to clinch there but Doubleday circles away.
Ernst moves in looking to clinch but Doubleday pushes him off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ernst.
Doubleday takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ernst tries to clinch but Doubleday is having none of it.
Ernst tries to clinch up but Doubleday circles away and keeps his distance.
Ernst scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ernst stuns Doubleday with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernst tries to clinch but Doubleday moves out of range.
Ernst lands with a good body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Ernst. No joy for Doubleday on that attempt.
Ernst lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doubleday at a distance.
Paul Ernst seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ernst scores with a head kick.
Ernst connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Doubleday! He's out on his feet! Ernst rushes in and drops Doubleday with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Ernst!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melvin Svensson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Melvin Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bradley Miller!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miller.
It looks like Melvin Svensson has been cut.
Svensson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Svensson tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bradley Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller throws a right and a left that Svensson avoids nicely.
Svensson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Svensson is just out of range.
Svensson looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Miller throws a head kick that misses
and Svensson counters with a big head kick but Miller shrugs it off.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses.
Miller throws a leg kick
and Svensson counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Svensson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Svensson tries to clinch up.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Svensson. Svensson obviously looking to wear him down.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svensson.
Good shot there by Miller.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Svensson scores a takedown into full mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Svensson trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Svensson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Svensson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Miller turns into him and now he's in Svensson's guard.
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller stops Svensson from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Svensson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Svensson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Svensson throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller avoids the head kick by Svensson.
Miller looks to throw a body kick
and Svensson counters with a good low kick that Miller was not able to check.
Miller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Svensson in his tracks.
Miller throws a right hand that Svensson ducks under and follows up with a left that Svensson also avoids with ease.
Miller scores with a hook.
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bradley Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svensson misses with a double jab
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melvin Svensson's cut is getting worse.
A slapping leg kick lands for Svensson.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Miller scores with a jab. Svensson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Svensson counters with an inside leg kick.
Miller throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Miller.
Miller is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a right hand that Svensson ducks under and follows up with a left that Svensson also avoids with ease.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Svensson fails with a takedown attempt.
Svensson staying out of range there.
Svensson connects with a high kick.
Miller misses with a double jab
and Svensson counters with a low kick, right behind Miller 's knee.
Svensson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Svensson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Svensson lands a head kick!
Svensson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svensson connects with a high kick.
Melvin Svensson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svensson looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson scores with a head kick.
Svensson throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Svensson tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Svensson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miller misses with a double jab
and Svensson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Miller is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Svensson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Miller throws a series of punches but Svensson moves out of range.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Svensson counters by moving into the clinch.
Svensson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Svensson keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Svensson keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Svensson has him pressed against the ropes.
Svensson has Miller pressed against the ropes, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Svensson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller misses with a combination
and Svensson counters with a head kick. That will keep Miller thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Svensson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miller.
Svensson throws a leg kick which misses Miller's front leg but catches the back leg as Miller tries to avoid it.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Svensson counters with a head kick. That will keep Miller thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Svensson counters with a big head kick but Miller shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miller defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Svensson counters with a low kick, right behind Miller 's knee.
Svensson drives through and clinches with Miller against the ropes.
Svensson is pushing Miller up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Svensson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Svensson moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svensson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svensson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Svensson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Svensson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bradley Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Melvin Svensson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson misses with a head kick.
Miller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Svensson.
Svensson dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Svensson throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Svensson slips a jab from Miller.
Miller throws a right and a left that Svensson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Svensson circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miller takes a step back to recover.
Svensson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller throws a one two combo.
Svensson scores with a head kick.
Svensson lands a head kick!
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick by Miller misses
and Svensson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Svensson tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Svensson.
Svensson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miller's head.
Svensson lands with a slapping head kick.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick
and Svensson counters by clinching up.
Svensson is looking to control Miller's arms but Miller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Svensson has his back to the ropes.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Svensson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miller is keeping busy.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Svensson has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson stalling the fight.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Svensson is controlling him.
Svensson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson is trying to stall.
Svensson keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Svensson is looking to control Miller's arms but Miller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Svensson has his back to the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Svensson is controlling him.
Svensson looking to slow down the pace here.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Svensson is controlling the position.
Miller can't break the clinch.
Svensson misses with a knee to the head.
Svensson is looking to control Miller's arms but Miller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Svensson has his back to the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Svensson keeps him there for the moment.
Svensson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Miller wants to break free but Svensson has control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Svensson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Bradley Miller!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Bradley Miller!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Bradley Miller!
Bradley Miller wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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244 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Roberts!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pacquiao takes one to the side of the head.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Roberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Pacquiao.
Roberts digs a good body shot into Pacquiao's ribs.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roberts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pacquiao moves forwards but Roberts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pacquiao checks a leg kick nicely.
Roberts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Pacquiao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Roberts throws a one two combo.
Pacquiao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roberts wants to land a leg kick but Pacquiao is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roberts lands a jab-cross combination.
Roberts works Pacquiao's body with a nice hook.
Roberts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Pacquiao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice jab there from Roberts.
Roberts lands with a shot to the body.
Pacquiao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roberts jabs at Pacquiao's body.
Roberts connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Pacquiao to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Roberts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Roberts!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Tinoisamoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Fair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinoisamoa comes to the ring accompanied by Requiem for a Dream (Remix). Brandon Tinoisamoa is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Tinoisamoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne Fair!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinoisamoa shoots in but Fair avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tinoisamoa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fair.
Fair displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tinoisamoa.
Tinoisamoa tries to clinch up but Fair circles away and keeps his distance.
Tinoisamoa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Tinoisamoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Tinoisamoa.
Tinoisamoa shoots in and drives through. Fair sprawls well.
Tinoisamoa has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tinoisamoa feints and as Fair raises his hands in defense, Tinoisamoa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tinoisamoa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fair throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tinoisamoa 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.
Fair is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tinoisamoa is controlling him.
Tinoisamoa trying to control but Fair is working from the bottom.
Tinoisamoa wants to pass the guard but Fair is keeping the position.
Tinoisamoa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tinoisamoa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tinoisamoa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fair is keeping the position for now.
Fair has his foot on Tinoisamoa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tinoisamoa works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two 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.
Fair throws a series of punches but Tinoisamoa moves out of range.
Fair connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandon Tinoisamoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinoisamoa tries to keep at a distance but Fair has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fair tries to pull guard but Tinoisamoa holds him up against the ropes and eventually Fair drops back down to his feet.
Fair working aggressively here.
Fair breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Tinoisamoa.
Fair clinches up with Tinoisamoa and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fair wants to break free but Tinoisamoa has control.
Tinoisamoa tries to pull guard but Fair holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tinoisamoa drops back down to his feet.
Fair tries to circle away but Tinoisamoa has him pinned against the ropes.
Fair is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tinoisamoa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fair to the mat. Fair regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fair thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fair wants to sweep but no luck.
Tinoisamoa trying to control but Fair is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tinoisamoa is really struggling to control Fair but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fair looking for a sweep. Not yet Fair, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tinoisamoa takes a swing at Fair's ribcage but misses.
Fair wants to clinch.
Fair swinging wildly here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tinoisamoa.
Tinoisamoa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tinoisamoa wants it to stay on the feet.
Tinoisamoa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fair sprawls well initially but Tinoisamoa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fair wants to sweep but Tinoisamoa has passed to side control!
Fair prevents Tinoisamoa from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Tinoisamoa 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.
Tinoisamoa drops his hands momentarily and Fair takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tinoisamoa. Fair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tinoisamoa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fair counters with a three punch combo that has Tinoisamoa backing up. Tinoisamoa nods at Fair to acknowledge the strikes.
Fair lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tinoisamoa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tinoisamoa blocks a head kick by Fair.
Tinoisamoa tries to close the distance and clinch but Fair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tinoisamoa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fair counters with a three punch combo that has Tinoisamoa backing up. Tinoisamoa nods at Fair to acknowledge the strikes.
Fair misses with a body shot.
Fair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dwayne Fair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fair misses with a head kick.
Tinoisamoa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fair counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fair wants to stand and escape but instead Tinoisamoa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tinoisamoa stays in close to Fair's body and controls the position.
Fair controls Tinoisamoa momentarily but Tinoisamoa frees himself.
Tinoisamoa passes into half guard.
Tinoisamoa wants to pass to mount but Fair is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fair trying to control but Tinoisamoa postures up.
Fair is trying to stand back up but Tinoisamoa is controlling him
Fair trying to control but Tinoisamoa postures up.
Tinoisamoa trying to mount his opponent but Fair defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fair misses with a looping left.
Tinoisamoa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fair counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fair tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tinoisamoa trying to remain calm as Fair controls from the top position.
Tinoisamoa is trying to get back to his feet.
Fair stands up and beckons Tinoisamoa to his feet.
Tinoisamoa tries for a takedown but Fair circles away easily
and Fair makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Tinoisamoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Fair or perhaps it was just good defense by Tinoisamoa which made him look bad.
Fair looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fair wants to get up but he can't break Tinoisamoa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tinoisamoa wants to control but Fair passes easily into half guard.
Tinoisamoa is in trouble now - Fair has advanced to mount!
Tinoisamoa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fair uses his free foot to push down on Tinoisamoa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tinoisamoa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fair wants to control the pace but Tinoisamoa is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Fair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fair misses with a wild combination.
Fair tries for a takedown but Tinoisamoa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fair tries to close the distance and clinch but Tinoisamoa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tinoisamoa fails to land with a series of punches.
Tinoisamoa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fair counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tinoisamoa thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinoisamoa misses with a takedown
and Fair counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fair moves nicely into side control.
Fair decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tinoisamoa to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fair misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fair throws a combination that misses
and Tinoisamoa moves into the clinch.
Fair manages to break the clinch.
Tinoisamoa shoots and misses
and Fair counters with a three punch combo that has Tinoisamoa backing up. Tinoisamoa nods at Fair to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Tinoisamoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tinoisamoa slips a jab and a cross from Fair.
Danga de danga de dang - Fair scores with a four punch combination!
Fair digs a good hook to Tinoisamoa's body.
Tinoisamoa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tinoisamoa wants to sweep here but Fair controlling him for the moment.
Fair really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tinoisamoa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinoisamoa keeping moving, preventing Fair from controlling successfully.
Fair wants to get up but he can't break Tinoisamoa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tinoisamoa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fair is one step ahead there.
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.
Tinoisamoa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fair defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinoisamoa is looking to sweep but instead, Fair has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fair perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fair trying to control the action but Tinoisamoa is working from the bottom.
Fair wants to pass to mount but Tinoisamoa is defending the position.
Fair prevents Tinoisamoa from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fair is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dwayne Fair has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tinoisamoa tries to roll over but Fair keeps him under control.
Fair wants to pass to mount but Tinoisamoa is defending the position.
Tinoisamoa is not content to let Fair control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tinoisamoa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fair counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brandon Tinoisamoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tinoisamoa with a poor takedown
and Fair counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fair lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dwayne Fair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fair thuds his right hand into Tinoisamoa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Fair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fair 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 for Dwayne Fair!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Dwayne Fair!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Dwayne Fair!
Dwayne Fair wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between lime white (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Rover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Rover will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, lime white!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Rover!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rover walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. white checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
white throws a head kick that misses.
Rover misses with a double jab.
Rover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rover dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on white. That did some damage!
Rover looks to land a body kick but white moved away.
Rover lands a jab-cross combination.
Rover misses with a kick to the body.
Rover turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Rover does no damage.
Rover misses with a wild combination.
Rover throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch combination from Rover misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rover misses with a body kick.
white misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rover swinging wildly here.
white moves out of range of the body kick.
white has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rover.
Rover attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rover is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
white walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rover.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rover.
A punch combination from Rover misses.
white misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
white tries to clinch up but Rover circles away and keeps his distance.
Rover looks to land a combination but white avoids it well.
Rover wants to slow white down by chopping away at his legs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rover.
A head kick misses from white.
white sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
white misses with a head kick.
white moves out of range of the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rover.
Rover lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
white throws a head kick but Rover moves out of range.
white scores with a head kick.
Rover misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rover.
white shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rover looks to land a body kick but white moved away.
Steven Rover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rover looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rover looks to land a body kick but white moved away.
white misses with a head kick.
Rover thumps white with a low kick.
white throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rover throws the kick towards the body but white avoids it.
Rover lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A left and a right from Rover both land. Nice combination.
Rover motions for white to come forward. Rover throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rover throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rover scoring well with a low kick there.
Rover lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rover misses with a jab, cross combination.
white moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rover looks to throw a body kick
and white counters with a leg kick.
Rover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and white makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rover throws a right hand that white ducks under and follows up with a left that white also avoids with ease.
Rover misses with a kick to the body
letting white counter with a right hand.
Rover fakes the leg kick and cracks white in the body.
Rover misses with the body kick
and white counters with an inside leg kick.
white on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rover takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
white avoids a punch combination nicely.
white connects with a solid leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Rover.
Rover misses with a leg kick
and white counters by clinching up.
white manages to break the clinch.
Rover scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rover avoids the head kick by white.
white throws a push kick but Rover slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
white on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rover throws a push kick but white slaps the foot to one side.
Rover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rover thows a leg kick but white checks it
and white makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rover misses with a kick to the body
and white counters with an outside leg kick.
Rover looks gassed!
white throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rover throws a leg kick that is checked
and white counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by white.
Rover tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
white breaks from the clinch.
white closes the distance and clinches.
white creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rover's defenses.
white putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rover in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
white is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rover is defending well for now.
Rover blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
white putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rover in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
white connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rover's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
white landing knees to the body.
Rover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rover jumps guard but white stands there with Rover around his waist. Rover gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
white connects with a knee to the head.
white comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
white comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
white scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lime white dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and white counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rover is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rover is rocked!
Rover is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rover lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rover.
Rover throws a one two combo.
Rover misses with a wild combination.
Rover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and white counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
white scores with a leg kick.
Rover is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
white cracks the inside of Rover's front leg.
No joy there for Rover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but white circles away quickly and effectively.
white pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rover scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rover misses with the body kick
and white moves into the clinch.
white pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rover tries to bum rush white with a series of wild strikes but white uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rover is breathing heavily.
Rover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but white circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
white thows a body kick. Rover tries to catch it but that hurt him.
white throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rover has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rover there as he acknowledges the shot.
white throws a head kick that misses.
Steven Rover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
white throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
white scoring well with a low kick there.
Rover avoids the head kick by white.
A low kick from Rover misses
and white counters with a body kick that stops Rover in his tracks momentarily.
white pulls out of a head kick attempt.
lime white is winning the standup battle so far.
white moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rover throws a combination that misses
and white counters with a nice body kick.
white connects with a high kick.
white clinches up with Rover and pushes him back against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rover takes an elbow to the temple.
white lands a good knee to the midsection. Rover won't want to take too many of those.
white breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steven Rover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
white throws a head kick but Rover moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
white tries for a takedown but Rover sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rover takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
white looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy body kick from Rover
and white counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A low kick from Rover misses
and white counters with a good low kick that Rover was not able to check.
white gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
white utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
white pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rover misses with a leg kick
and white counters with a nice leg kick.
white pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Rover misses
and white counters with a big head kick but Rover shrugs it off.
white tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rover avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from white.
Rover throws a leg kick that is checked
and white finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
white will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
white changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rover tries to avoid it but white manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rover to the ground. Rover escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
white misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Rover is predictable there
and white counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
white throws a sloppy head kick and Rover moves out of range easily.
Rover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
white scoring well with a low kick there.
Rover misses with a leg kick
and white counters with a good low kick that Rover was not able to check.
Rover misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from white.
Rover misses with the body kick
and white makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rover misses with the body kick
and white counters with a leg kick.
Rover chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before white can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from white.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rover takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
white closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
white wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rover keeps working.
white is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rover doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time white.
white looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rover tries to kick white off but white keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lime white dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rover swinging wildly here.
Rover moves out of range as white throws a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Rover
and white makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A combination from Rover does no damage.
white lands a front kick.
Rover misses with a leg kick
and white counters by moving into the clinch.
white tries to land knees in the clinch but Rover avoids the damage to the body.
white scores a nice knee to the body.
white crunches a lovely knee into Rover's ribcage.
white utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rover avoiding damage as white throws knees to the body.
white landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
white's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rover falls off balance throwing a combination
and white counters with a leg kick.
white has a takedown stuffed.
white explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
white throws a head kick that misses.
white misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
white misses with a head kick.
white closes the distance and clinches.
Rover tries to pull guard but white holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rover drops back down to his feet.
white is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rover can do to turn this around?
white tries for a takedown but Rover manages to get underhooks.
Rover tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. white smiles and moves away.
white throws a head kick that misses.
Rover throws a left and a right that both miss
and white counters with an outside leg kick.
white scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rover throws a one two combo.
Rover misses with a double jab
and white counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rover's knee momentarily.
lime white is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rover throws a leg kick
and white counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rover's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
white misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
white throws a head kick that misses.
white showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rover.
A combination from Rover does no damage.
A head kick misses from white.
Rover is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
white moves out of range of the body kick.
Rover throws a left and a right that both miss
and white counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rover's knee momentarily.
Rover blocks a head kick by white.
white tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
white on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A low kick from Rover is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rover throws a left and a right that both miss
and white counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rover misses with the body kick
and white counters by moving into the clinch.
Rover jumps guard but white stands there with Rover around his waist. Rover gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
lime white has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Rover.
white is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rover is defending well for now.
white landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rover gets control of white's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rover will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
white seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
white stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
white slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rover wants to stand but white is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
white pushes down on Rover's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rover pushes white off but white dives into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
white is staying tight to Rover's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.
Rover is trying to buck white off.
Steven Rover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rover being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
lime white showed his dominance in that final round.
Well white has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for lime white!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for lime white!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for lime white!
lime white wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raheem Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Peepers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is hilo. Raheem Murphy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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20
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raheem Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Peepers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peepers.
Peepers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murphy controls Peepers momentarily but Peepers frees himself.
Peepers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Peepers landing some decent shots from guard.
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.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peepers trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peepers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Peepers from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murphy tries to get out of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Peepers avoids them all with ease.
Peepers scores a takedown into full mount!
BOOM! Peepers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Peepers content just to control the position here.
Murphy tries to lock up and control but Peepers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Peepers controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peepers lands a nice shot to the head.
Murphy tries to buck Peepers off but he can't manage it.
Peepers landing shots from mount.
Murphy regains half guard.
Peepers drops an elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Peepers trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Peepers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy won't allow Peepers to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peepers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy is pressing down on Peepers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peepers tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Peepers throwing strikes but missing.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Peepers from controlling successfully.
Peepers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peepers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Peepers sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peepers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Peepers misses with a head kick.
Peepers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murphy checks it well.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peepers avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Peepers throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Peepers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peepers.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Peepers from controlling successfully.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Peepers 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.
Peepers tries to clinch up.
Peepers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peepers wants to clinch.
Peepers moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Peepers on that attempt.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Peepers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peepers tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peepers swinging wildly here.
Peepers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murphy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Peepers wants to get back to his feet.
Peepers wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Peepers to stand up.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peepers manages to avoid it.
Murphy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Peepers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Peepers wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
Peepers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peepers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Peepers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murphy trying to control but Peepers postures up.
Peepers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peepers lands a nice short elbow.
Peepers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murphy is trying to stand up here but Peepers is controlling him well.
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.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Peepers is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Peepers connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
Murphy is not content to let Peepers control the position.
Mr Peepers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peepers.
Peepers is stalling here. Murphy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Peepers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Murphy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Peepers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Peepers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy fails with the takedown
and Peepers counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Murphy's guard now.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Peepers from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mr Peepers.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
Peepers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peepers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Raheem Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peepers shoots in but Murphy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murphy throws a right hand that Peepers ducks under and follows up with a left that Peepers also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peepers was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Peepers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raheem Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy being controlled here, momentarily.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peepers.
Peepers trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peepers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Peepers postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peepers throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Peepers stops Murphy from standing up.
Peepers trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murphy with a poor takedown
and Peepers counters with a single leg into guard. Murphy didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Peepers from controlling successfully.
Peepers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Peepers postures up.
Peepers trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Peepers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peepers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peepers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Peepers thows a big elbow that misses.
Peepers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Peepers thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peepers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peepers trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy wants to stand up but Peepers is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Peepers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peepers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peepers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Peepers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Peepers breaks from Murphy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peepers scoring with strikes but Murphy is staying in there.
Raheem Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mr Peepers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peepers scoring with strikes but Murphy is staying in there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Peepers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peepers 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 for Mr Peepers!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Mr Peepers!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Mr Peepers!
Mr Peepers wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Barao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexandre Barao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Lopez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barao needs to keep his hands up - Lopez had a free shot at his head there.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Barao moved out of range nicely.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Barao is out of range.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barao moves away.
Lopez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barao's head backwards.
Lopez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gabriel Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a body punch but Barao moves out of range.
Lopez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopez moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Barao goes down! Can Lopez finish him!?
Barao is rocked!
Lopez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez thows a big elbow that misses.
Lopez passes Barao's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lopez is trying to control the action in half guard but Barao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barao tries to get to full guard but Lopez has control of the leg.
Barao trying to control but Lopez postures 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.
Lopez wants to pass to mount but Barao is defending the position.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barao keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lopez throws a strike but Barao avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Barao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopez defends well.
Barao is breathing heavily.
Lopez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barao keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lopez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lopez stays in close to Barao's body and controls the position.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barao is keeping the position for now.
Lopez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Barao has locked up a guillotine! Barao's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lopez is holding on here and Barao must be using up a lot of energy. Lopez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Barao gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexandre Barao!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Violate You- Chino XL as his entrance music. DJ Penn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mister Lee's chin.
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155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Penn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mister Lee!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Mister Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Penn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Penn 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.
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Penn.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Penn in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lee tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DJ Penn!
DJ Penn is the new lightweight champion!
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