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DFC 6:Lee vs OKeefe PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Jordan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jordan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jordan shoots in for a double leg but Jacobs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jacobs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jordan blocking the ground and pound.
Jordan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jacobs avoids the attempt from Jordan to control.
Jordan is desperately trying to improve his position but Jacobs has a good base and remains in mount.
Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jacobs working the ground and pound effectively.
Jacobs breaks from Jordan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jacobs throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jordan because Jacobs loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Jordan tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
Jordan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jordan misses with a takedown
so Jacobs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chris Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Jordan.
Jordan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs thows a big elbow that misses.
Jacobs trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Jacobs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs gets to his feet. Jordan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A bone on bone clash there as Jacobs blocks the leg kick.
Jordan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Jacobs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jacobs trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Jordan is looking for a triangle but Jacobs pushes his legs off easily.
Jordan looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs stands and throws Jordan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jordan tries to escape but Jacobs is in control.
Jacobs 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.
Jacobs stands up.
Jordan keeps the fight on the outside.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacobs.
Jordan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jordan is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs scoring with punches from side control.
Jacobs creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jordan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jordan defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jacobs working the head and body with strikes.
Jacobs working the ground and pound.
Jacobs lands a nice forearm strike.
Jordan is rocked!
Jacobs is working to tighten is grip on Jordan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jordan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jacobs is really squeezing tight and eventually Jordan passes out! Jacobs breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chris Jacobs!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tipao Vermelho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimura Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greco is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by BLING BLING SHIT. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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266 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tipao Vermelho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kimura Greco!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco drops his hands momentarily and Vermelho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vermelho misses with a looping right.
Vermelho cracks Greco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Greco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermelho tries to clinch but Greco is having none of it.
Vermelho moves in looking to clinch but Greco pushes him off.
Vermelho tries to clinch but Greco moves out of range.
Vermelho throws a lazy right hand but Greco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Vermelho.
Vermelho tries to close the distance and clinch but Greco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greco misses the shot to the body.
Vermelho forces Greco back against the cage and clinches.
Vermelho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vermelho throws out a loose jab but Greco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vermelho tries to clinch up but Greco circles away and keeps his distance.
Greco keeps the fight on the outside.
Vermelho lands a glancing blow to the side of Greco's head.
Vermelho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vermelho defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greco. Vermelho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vermelho lands with a cross.
Tipao Vermelho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vermelho, as that shot connected.
Greco ducks under a wild hook from Vermelho.
Vermelho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Greco. Greco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tipao Vermelho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermelho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greco should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vermelho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Greco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vermelho manages to avoid it.
Vermelho wants to clinch.
Vermelho cracks Greco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermelho scores with a jab to the head.
Greco tries to move into range but Vermelho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vermelho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermelho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Greco misses with a hook. Vermelho ducked under it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vermelho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Vermelho misses.
Vermelho lands a head shot.
Vermelho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greco.
Vermelho misses the jab.
Vermelho looks to land a left hand but Greco moved out of range nicely.
Greco slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Vermelho misses its intended target.
A jab from Vermelho finds it's way through Greco's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermelho missing with a left hand there. Greco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vermelho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermelho.
Greco ducks right into an uppercut from Vermelho.
A jab lands there for Vermelho.
Vermelho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Vermelho.
Vermelho scores with a sloppy right hand. Greco should have avoided that one.
Vermelho rushes Greco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vermelho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vermelho dips to his left and cracks Greco with an uppercut!
Vermelho lands a head shot.
Greco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vermelho cracks Greco with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermelho tries to clinch there but Greco circles away.
Vermelho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vermelho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vermelho clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermelho.
Vermelho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greco backwards.
Vermelho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vermelho throws the left hand but Greco avoids the punch easily.
Greco slips under a jab.
Greco keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut there from Vermelho.
Greco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vermelho.
Vermelho jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Vermelho misses.
Vermelho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vermelho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vermelho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vermelho tries to clinch but Greco moves out of range.
Greco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vermelho lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tipao Vermelho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vermelho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tipao Vermelho is winning the standup battle so far.
Greco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermelho clinches up with Greco and pushes him back against the cage.
Vermelho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vermelho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vermelho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vermelho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Greco's head backwards.
Greco slips under a jab.
Vermelho clinches.
Vermelho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vermelho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vermelho misses with an uppercut.
Greco blocks a jab.
Vermelho ducks under a wild hook from Greco.
Greco throws a body punch but Vermelho moves out of range.
Greco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vermelho pinned against the cage. Vermelho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermelho tries to clinch but Greco is having none of it.
Greco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Vermelho finds it's way through Greco's defenses.
Vermelho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Greco's head backwards.
Vermelho clinches.
Vermelho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greco can do to turn this around?
Vermelho breaks from the clinch.
Vermelho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Greco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vermelho clinches.
Vermelho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greco takes a shot to the head.
Greco tries for a takedown but Vermelho manages to get underhooks.
Greco wants to stall.
Vermelho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greco is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Greco can't find room to land a body shot as Vermelho controls the action.
Greco is looking to control Vermelho's arms but Vermelho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Greco has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vermelho smiles and moves away.
Tipao Vermelho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimura Greco.
Vermelho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vermelho misses with an uppercut. Greco saw that one coming.
Vermelho is looking to clinch but Greco is avoiding it.
Vermelho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greco.
Greco walks into a jab.
Vermelho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greco takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Vermelho forces Greco back against the cage and clinches.
Vermelho breaks the clinch.
Vermelho tries to clinch there but Greco circles away.
Greco slips a straight right by Vermelho.
Vermelho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vermelho moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco thows a body shot but no joy.
Greco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vermelho rather than just go for the knockout.
Vermelho scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Vermelho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vermelho lands a jab to the nose.
Greco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermelho.
Greco throws a jab but it's blocked by Vermelho.
Donk. Vermelho catches Greco right on the button with a cross.
Greco moves out of range as Vermelho strikes.
Vermelho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vermelho to score with a decent uppercut.
Vermelho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vermelho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vermelho instigates a clinch.
Vermelho gets through Greco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco can't find room to land a body shot as Vermelho controls the action.
Vermelho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vermelho is looking to clinch.
Greco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vermelho tries to clinch up.
Vermelho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Greco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vermelho wants to clinch up but Greco keeps it at a distance.
Vermelho tries to clinch but Greco moves out of range.
Vermelho tests Greco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vermelho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermelho closes the distance and clinches.
Vermelho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greco backwards.
Vermelho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tipao Vermelho dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Greco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vermelho throws a big shot that misses.
Vermelho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vermelho tries to clinch but Greco moves out of range.
Vermelho throws a lazy right hand but Greco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Greco keeps the fight on the outside.
Vermelho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vermelho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Vermelho misses its intended target.
Vermelho tries to clinch up but Greco circles away and keeps his distance.
Good shot there by Vermelho.
Vermelho tries to clinch there but Greco circles away.
Vermelho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greco looks for a takedown but Vermelho sprawls well.
Vermelho scores with a jab. Greco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vermelho clinches up against the cage.
Vermelho breaks from the clinch.
Vermelho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greco in his tracks.
Greco ducks under a wild hook from Vermelho.
Vermelho thuds his right hand into Greco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vermelho connects with a looping right hand.
Vermelho throws a looping overhand right but Greco ducks down to avoid it.
Vermelho throws out a loose jab but Greco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermelho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greco throws the left hand but Vermelho avoids the punch easily.
Greco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vermelho throws out the jab.
Vermelho misses with an uppercut.
Vermelho loads up on a big right hand but Greco slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Vermelho.
Greco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Greco moves away from the strike by Vermelho.
Vermelho clobbers Greco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vermelho dips to his left and cracks Greco with an uppercut!
Vermelho tries to clinch there but Greco circles away.
A slow jab from Greco misses its intended target.
Vermelho misses with a looping left.
Vermelho scores with a jab. Greco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vermelho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vermelho cracks Greco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Greco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vermelho lands a nice shot that snaps Greco's head back.
Vermelho cracks Greco with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Vermelho - just one landing.
Vermelho misses with a hook.
Vermelho is looking to clinch but Greco is avoiding it.
Greco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermelho.
Vermelho tries to clinch up but Greco circles away and keeps his distance.
Vermelho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vermelho tests Greco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vermelho tries to close the distance and clinch but Greco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greco keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Vermelho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vermelho misses with a straight right.
Vermelho scores with the left hand. Greco knows he should have avoided that one.
Vermelho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vermelho manages to avoid it.
Vermelho misses the jab.
A big right from Vermelho misses.
Greco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greco swats away the attempt to clinch by Vermelho.
Greco slips a jab from Vermelho.
Vermelho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Greco. Greco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vermelho missing with a left hand there. Greco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermelho moves away.
Greco moves out of range as Vermelho strikes.
Nice defenses there by Greco.
Vermelho tries to close the distance and clinch but Greco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greco misses with a body shot.
Kimura Greco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vermelho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tipao Vermelho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vermelho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tipao Vermelho!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Bambang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar Diaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edgar Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arto Bambang!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Bambang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diaz looking to control.
Bambang stands and steps away. Diaz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bambang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Bambang getting side control.
Bambang is looking for a kimura here.
Bambang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bambang is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bambang prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Diaz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diaz tries to get out of the position.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Bambang content to control rather than advance.
Diaz trying to control but Bambang postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambang is trying for a kimura here. Diaz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bambang wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arto Bambang!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allah God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). God comes to the cage accompanied by Heavenly Devine. Johnson has chosen disturbed - warrior as his entrance music. Marc Johnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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, Allah God!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marc Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
God slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but God pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by God.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and God has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from God and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson avoids the head kick by God.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
God throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing God off to one side.
God throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson tries to clinch up but God circles away and keeps his distance.
Marc Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at God's knee but God avoids it well.
No luck for God with that takedown attempt.
God stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and God wants it to stay on the feet.
Allah God has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
God misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
God throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
God looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson throws a head kick but God moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by God or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
God dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on God's head and hops out.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson leaves God with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by God.
God tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten God somewhat.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from God.
God closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
God avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but God circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
God looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
God shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
God working some strikes from top position.
God 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.
God drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and God jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
God stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
God missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
God slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Johnson.
God wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
God missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
God thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allah God dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from God is defended easily by Johnson.
God avoids a punch combination nicely.
God avoids the head kick by Johnson.
God throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
God throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Marc Johnson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to chop away at God's legs.
God throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
God shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
God shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
God trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
God looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
God sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with God. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but God drags him back down.
God tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
God is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
God throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
God blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
God tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten God somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allah God. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but God circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
God shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and God makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
God looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
God throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson tries to clinch but God is having none of it.
Johnson tries to clinch
and God finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows God to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
God is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
God working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
God in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
God advances to half guard.
God is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
God is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
God throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
God thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
God thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
God scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
God seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Johnson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Allah God!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Flanagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Haye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Flanagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Haye!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flanagan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Flanagan tries to clinch there but Haye circles away.
Haye keeps the fight on the outside.
Haye dodges the punch combination from Flanagan.
Flanagan misses with a two punch combination.
Haye lands with a shot to the body.
Haye misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flanagan tries to clinch up but Haye circles away and keeps his distance.
Haye throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haye digs a good hook to Flanagan's body.
Flanagan is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haye feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Flanagan crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Haye!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Ferra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Mur will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hendo Ferra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Mur!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mur's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mur duly obliges.
Mur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frank Mur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferra gets caught flat footed, as Mur shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mur controlling from the top position.
Mur trying to control but Ferra is working from the bottom.
Ferra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mur throwing strikes from guard but Ferra blocks nicely.
Mur wants to control from the top but Ferra keeps moving.
Ferra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mur advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mur is looking to take a break and control but Ferra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferra wants to improve his position but Mur is controlling well.
Ferra moves into full guard.
Mur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ferra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mur manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mur is on top in guard.
Mur wants to control from the top but Ferra keeps moving.
Ferra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mur defends well.
Ferra is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferra is keeping the position for now.
Mur wants to control from the top but Ferra keeps moving.
Ferra wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferra keeping moving, preventing Mur from controlling successfully.
Ferra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mur manages to get himself to full guard.
Mur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mur dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mur thows a big elbow that misses.
Ferra keeping moving, preventing Mur from controlling successfully.
Ferra wants to sweep but no luck.
Mur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mur wants to control from the top but Ferra keeps moving.
Ferra looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferra, not yet.
Ferra working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mur has passed into half guard!
Mur trying to control the pace.
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.
Ferra tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mur has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
A nice elbow there by Mur.
Mur can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferra is looking to escape.
Mur controlling the pace for now.
Mur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferra is looking to improve his position but Mur isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Mur will probably get the nod.
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.
Mur throws a nice looking combination but Ferra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferra needs to keep his hands up - Mur had a free shot at his head there.
Mur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferra.
Mur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mur is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ferra, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mur trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferra lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mur!
Ferra goes for an armbar but Mur turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mur.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ferra lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mur!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mur has given up his back. Will we see Ferra going for some submissions?
Mur defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ferra's arms.
Ferra is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mur is defending well though. Ferra let's go of the attempt for now.
Mur turns into Ferra and is now in his guard.
Hendo Ferra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mur stands up over Ferra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mur wants to pass the guard but Ferra is keeping the position.
Ferra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mur is one step ahead there.
Mur is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mur wants to control from the top but Ferra keeps moving.
Mur passes into half guard.
Ferra tries to get to full guard but Mur has control of the leg.
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.
Mur is looking to take a break and control but Ferra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferra regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ferra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mur trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frank Mur.
Mur just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendo Ferra dominated that second round.
That's time! Ferra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ferra is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ferra works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ferra has his foot on Mur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mur works his way back into a safe position though.
Mur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mur wants to pass the guard but Ferra is keeping the position.
Ferra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mur stopping the sweep attempt from Ferra.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mur defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mur sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferra wants to sweep here but Mur controlling him for the moment.
Mur trying to control but Ferra is working from the bottom.
Mur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mur has managed to get both his arms back between Ferra's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mur is stalling in the full guard.
Mur stands up over Ferra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mur connects with a couple of short punches.
Mur trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferra wants to sweep but no luck.
Mur 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.
Mur stopping the sweep attempt from Ferra.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mur lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mur misses the shot to the body.
Mur misses with a few strikes there.
Mur closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferra to the mat! Ferra manages to get full guard.
Mur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mur trying to control but Ferra is working from the bottom.
Mur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mur stopping the sweep attempt from Ferra.
Mur tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferra is retaining full guard.
Ferra keeping moving, preventing Mur from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hendo Ferra.
I think Ferra has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendo Ferra!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jingles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jingles's entrance music is I Need Drugs. A fine choice. Mark Jingles has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Jingles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Van Dam!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dam walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jingles.
Jingles delivers a nice body kick.
Van Dam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jingles.
Jingles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jingles moves into the clinch.
Jingles with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sean Van Dam has been cut.
Van Dam is looking to control Jingles's arms but Jingles gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Dam has his back to the cage.
Jingles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Van Dam landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jingles lands an elbow that stopped Van Dam in his tracks for a moment.
Jingles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jingles crunches a lovely knee into Van Dam's ribcage.
Jingles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Jingles - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jingles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van Dam tries to land a knee to the head but Jingles blocks with his arms.
Jingles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jingles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Dam's face.
Van Dam looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jingles lands an elbow just above Van Dam 's eye.
That has opened up Sean Van Dam's cut even more.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van Dam.
Jingles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jingles unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Dam lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jingles lands an elbow inside.
Jingles putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Dam in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jingles displaying some good clinch control by pressing Van Dam up against the cage.
Jingles lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jingles connects with a knee to the head.
The cut above Sean Van Dam's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jingles lands a nice elbow.
Jingles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Dam's defenses.
Jingles holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jingles lands a nice elbow.
Sean Van Dam's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jingles landing knees to the body.
Jingles with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jingles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jingles lands an elbow inside that Van Dam shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sean Van Dam's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Jingles!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thanawat Kanokvichitra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ian Johnson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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145 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thanawat Kanokvichitra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ian Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Kanokvichitra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kanokvichitra somewhat.
Kanokvichitra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kanokvichitra throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kanokvichitra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thanawat Kanokvichitra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Kanokvichitra misses the shot to the body.
Kanokvichitra is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Ian Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson cracks Kanokvichitra with a good jab.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Kanokvichitra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kanokvichitra.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kanokvichitra finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kanokvichitra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kanokvichitra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Kanokvichitra counters by moving into the clinch.
Kanokvichitra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kanokvichitra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kanokvichitra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Kanokvichitra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Kanokvichitra counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kanokvichitra counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson looks gassed!
Kanokvichitra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanokvichitra lands a knee to the body.
Johnson tries to break free but Kanokvichitra pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kanokvichitra looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Kanokvichitra breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kanokvichitra is able to avoid easily.
Kanokvichitra slips a straight right by Johnson.
Kanokvichitra clinches.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kanokvichitra looking for a takedown.
Kanokvichitra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kanokvichitra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Kanokvichitra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanokvichitra lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Kanokvichitra trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kanokvichitra into the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Kanokvichitra prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Kanokvichitra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kanokvichitra darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Kanokvichitra breaks the clinch.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Kanokvichitra counters with a head kick.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Kanokvichitra counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kanokvichitra's elbow.
Johnson is looking to control Kanokvichitra's arms but Kanokvichitra gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Kanokvichitra tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Kanokvichitra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Johnson
and Kanokvichitra counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson is pushing Kanokvichitra's head away, looking to escape. Kanokvichitra manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee asks Kanokvichitra politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kanokvichitra prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kanokvichitra has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thanawat Kanokvichitra dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Kanokvichitra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kanokvichitra counters with a solid body kick.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Kanokvichitra tries to clinch up.
Kanokvichitra dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Kanokvichitra's head and hops out.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanokvichitra.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanokvichitra.
Kanokvichitra gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Kanokvichitra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson postures up in Kanokvichitra's guard and throws a big left but Kanokvichitra blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kanokvichitra is on top in guard.
Kanokvichitra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kanokvichitra is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Kanokvichitra trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kanokvichitra is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Thanawat Kanokvichitra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kanokvichitra moves away from the strike by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance but Kanokvichitra moves to the side
and Kanokvichitra counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanokvichitra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kanokvichitra missing with knees to the body.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kanokvichitra won't allow it.
Kanokvichitra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Kanokvichitra is controlling the position.
Kanokvichitra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson stuns Kanokvichitra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kanokvichitra is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Kanokvichitra fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thanawat Kanokvichitra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Kanokvichitra counters by clinching up.
Kanokvichitra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Kanokvichitra, against the cage.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanokvichitra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kanokvichitra circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Kanokvichitra counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Kanokvichitra.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Kanokvichitra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kanokvichitra working hard to break the clinch.
Kanokvichitra tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kanokvichitra unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ian Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kanokvichitra darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kanokvichitra wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Kanokvichitra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kanokvichitra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Kanokvichitra moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanokvichitra avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Kanokvichitra clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Kanokvichitra stalling the fight.
Kanokvichitra misses with a knee to the head.
Kanokvichitra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kanokvichitra tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kanokvichitra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kanokvichitra in his tracks.
Johnson throws a body punch but Kanokvichitra moves out of range.
Kanokvichitra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kanokvichitra lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Kanokvichitra counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Kanokvichitra wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Kanokvichitra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Kanokvichitra.
Kanokvichitra with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanokvichitra's efforts to push away.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kanokvichitra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kanokvichitra takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ian Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Kanokvichitra sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kanokvichitra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson cracks Kanokvichitra with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Kanokvichitra counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kanokvichitra moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson avoiding damage as Kanokvichitra throws knees to the body.
Kanokvichitra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Kanokvichitra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thanawat Kanokvichitra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Kanokvichitra.
Kanokvichitra scores with a head kick.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kanokvichitra tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Kanokvichitra backing up. Kanokvichitra nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Kanokvichitra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kanokvichitra gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Kanokvichitra moves into the clinch.
Kanokvichitra is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kanokvichitra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanokvichitra shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kanokvichitra counters by moving into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Kanokvichitra has denied him.
Kanokvichitra missing with knees to the body.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kanokvichitra crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kanokvichitra lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kanokvichitra is defending well for now.
Kanokvichitra manages to break the clinch.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanokvichitra moves away.
Kanokvichitra drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ian Johnson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepper OKeefe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pepper OKeefe!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OKeefe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but OKeefe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee tries to clinch up but OKeefe circles away and keeps his distance.
OKeefe swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
OKeefe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OKeefe gets slowly back to his feet.
OKeefe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Bruce Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepper OKeefe.
OKeefe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but OKeefe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
OKeefe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee wants to clinch
and OKeefe counters with a head kick.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
OKeefe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from OKeefe is defended easily by Lee.
Lee moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OKeefe tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on OKeefe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
OKeefe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but OKeefe avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but OKeefe avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee clinches but OKeefe breaks the clinch
and OKeefe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
OKeefe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OKeefe gets a clinch.
OKeefe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OKeefe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
OKeefe jumps into guard, dragging Lee to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OKeefe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
OKeefe looks gassed!
OKeefe trying to control the position.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
OKeefe wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee passes OKeefe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
OKeefe actively working from the bottom here.
Lee decides to stand and escape the position.
Lee looks to clinch
and OKeefe counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
OKeefe misses with the ground and pound.
Lee tries to escape but OKeefe is in control.
OKeefe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs.
OKeefe decides to stand back up. OKeefe steps back and let's Lee get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OKeefe throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Lee tries to clinch up but OKeefe circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OKeefe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OKeefe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by OKeefe.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OKeefe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of OKeefe backwards.
OKeefe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Lee is leaning against OKeefe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
A hook to the body from Lee.
OKeefe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee digs a right hand into OKeefe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OKeefe's gas tank.
Lee digs a right hand into OKeefe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OKeefe's gas tank.
OKeefe looking for a takedown.
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.
OKeefe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
OKeefe breaks from the clinch.
Lee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming OKeefe to the mat! OKeefe manages to get full guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but OKeefe keeps moving.
OKeefe uses the cage to get back to his feet.
OKeefe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lee to score an easy takedown into full guard.
OKeefe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and OKeefe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between OKeefe's legs - danger averted.
Lee passes OKeefe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepper OKeefe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
OKeefe misses with a two punch combination.
OKeefe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters by clinching up.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as OKeefe controls the action.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but OKeefe uses good head movement to avoid it.
OKeefe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of OKeefe's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
OKeefe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lee can't fight it off and eventually OKeefe manages to take the fight to the floor. Lee looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
OKeefe stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
OKeefe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bruce Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OKeefe circles away from the clinch attempt.
OKeefe throws a head kick that misses.
Lee moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OKeefe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OKeefe prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OKeefe.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but OKeefe pulls his leg out and moves away.
OKeefe lands a jab-cross combination.
Lee is looking to clinch but OKeefe is avoiding it.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bruce Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepper OKeefe.
OKeefe is looking to clinch.
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows OKeefe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but OKeefe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OKeefe wants to get up but he can't break Lee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
OKeefe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lee tries to clinch but OKeefe moves away
and OKeefe counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at OKeefe to acknowledge the strikes.
OKeefe stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by OKeefe or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
OKeefe clinches but Lee breaks the clinch
and Lee counters with a single leg into guard. OKeefe didn't expect that.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OKeefe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OKeefe wants to sweep but no luck.
OKeefe can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OKeefe is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OKeefe is trying to stand up here but Lee is controlling him well.
OKeefe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
OKeefe is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Lee blocks the strikes from OKeefe.
OKeefe wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
OKeefe is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OKeefe avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lee looks to clinch
and OKeefe counters by clinching up.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee lands a body punch.
OKeefe is trying to break free.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee lands a body punch.
Lee stalling in the clinch but OKeefe improves position.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. OKeefe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lee tries to clinch there but OKeefe circles away.
Lee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
OKeefe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but OKeefe keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OKeefe is looking to improve his position.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lee tries to clinch up but OKeefe circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by OKeefe or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OKeefe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OKeefe misses with a two punch combination.
Lee tries to clinch but OKeefe is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee clinches with his opponent.
OKeefe working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OKeefe prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OKeefe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee tries a body shot but OKeefe blocks it.
OKeefe tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries for a takedown but OKeefe manages to get underhooks.
OKeefe is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but OKeefe pulls his leg out and moves away.
OKeefe's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and OKeefe duly obliges.
OKeefe shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bruce Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepper OKeefe.
Lee tries to clinch up but OKeefe circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
OKeefe shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
OKeefe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OKeefe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OKeefe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. OKeefe showed some decent athleticism there.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee pushes OKeefe off looking to stand but OKeefe dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper OKeefe has got the better of the ground game so far.
OKeefe passes to side control.
Lee is trying to buck OKeefe off.
OKeefe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
OKeefe stands up.
Lee tries to clinch there but OKeefe circles away.
OKeefe tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
OKeefe breaks the clinch.
OKeefe wants to clinch.
Lee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
OKeefe controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OKeefe defends it well.
OKeefe moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OKeefe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee 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.
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
OKeefe is trying to keep Lee in close.
OKeefe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
OKeefe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruce Lee.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Lee!
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