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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy My Chick Bad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palle Runqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). My Chick Bad comes to the cage accompanied by Game Over. The crowd seem to be enjoying Runqvist's choice of entrance music: Kaija Koo. Palle Runqvist has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tommy My Chick Bad's chin.
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270 lbs
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253 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy My Chick Bad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Palle Runqvist!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runqvist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
My Chick Bad lands a slapping body shot.
My Chick Bad swats away the attempt to clinch by Runqvist.
My Chick Bad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from My Chick Bad.
Runqvist slips a jab and a cross from My Chick Bad.
My Chick Bad misses the shot to the body.
Runqvist moves forwards but My Chick Bad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from My Chick Bad misses.
Runqvist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Runqvist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
My Chick Bad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runqvist.
My Chick Bad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runqvist.
Runqvist scores with a takedown into My Chick Bad's guard.
My Chick Bad wants to stand but Runqvist is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runqvist 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.
My Chick Bad wants to stand up but Runqvist is controlling him.
Runqvist stands and throws My Chick Bad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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.
Runqvist trying to control the action but My Chick Bad is working from the bottom.
My Chick Bad pushes Runqvist away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Runqvist gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Runqvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but My Chick Bad keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runqvist tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
My Chick Bad is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Runqvist has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
My Chick Bad misses with a straight right.
Runqvist slips a jab and a cross from My Chick Bad.
Runqvist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by My Chick Bad there.
It looks like Palle Runqvist has been cut.
Runqvist has a takedown stuffed.
Runqvist looks gassed!
Runqvist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
My Chick Bad lands with a hook. Runqvist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Runqvist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and My Chick Bad is able to avoid easily.
Runqvist takes one on the button.
Runqvist fails to land with a series of punches.
My Chick Bad sends Runqvist crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! My Chick Bad is motioning to the referee to let Runqvist up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
My Chick Bad cracks Runqvist with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. My Chick Bad has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Runqvist to stand back up!
Runqvist is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
My Chick Bad cracks Runqvist with a left hook right on the temple and Runqvist goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! My Chick Bad lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Runqvist is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy My Chick Bad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauha Mithsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tauha Mithsi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bob is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mithsi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mithsi keeps working.
Bob tries to pass to full mount but Mithsi defends it.
Mithsi is controlling Bob's trapped leg to prevent Bob from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Bob seems content to control.
Bob is trying to control. Mithsi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mithsi wants to control but Bob is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bob closes the distance and clinches up with Mithsi, looking for a takedown. Bob pushes Mithsi against the cage but Mithsi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mithsi pinned against the cage. Mithsi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mithsi tries to clinch up.
Bob gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mithsi content to stall in guard here.
Bob looking for subs off his back but Mithsi has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mithsi not doing much here.
Bob is not content to let Mithsi control the position.
Mithsi wants to work for an arm triangle but Bob is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bob is looking to control Mithsi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bob avoid being mounted?
Bob tries to roll over but Mithsi keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob wants to control but Mithsi is keeping busy.
Mithsi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bob tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mithsi looks gassed!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mithsi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Mithsi. No joy for Bob on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mithsi as he avoids it easily.
Bob doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mithsi counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mithsi has his takedown stuffed
and Bob counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mithsi won't be happy with that.
Bob in side control, throwing shots but Mithsi defends.
Bob landing strikes.
Mithsi can't do much from the bottom here.
Bob decides to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bob.
No luck for Bob with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Billy Bob will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bob's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mithsi tries to clinch but Bob moves away
and Bob counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mithsi wants to hit a switch here but Bob passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mithsi there!
Mithsi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bob is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mithsi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mithsi shrugs it off.
Mithsi wants to control but Bob is having none of it.
Bob can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mithsi is looking to escape.
Bob sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob wants to control the pace but Mithsi is squirming around nicely.
Bob working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bob wants to finish this one by submission but Mithsi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bob.
Mithsi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bob.
Bob jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mithsi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mithsi and Bob has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bob tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bob has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mithsi is trying to control Bob's posture but Bob avoids it.
Bob tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mithsi is not content to let Bob control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mithsi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mithsi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bob decides to stand back up. Bob steps back and let's Mithsi get back to his feet.
Bob darts in and clinches Mithsi up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mithsi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mithsi is trying to drag Bob to the mat but Bob just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bob manages to break the clinch.
Tauha Mithsi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mithsi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bob counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bob 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. Mithsi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bob!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Bob!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Palhares Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Spaso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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204 lbs
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205 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Good in bed |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Palhares Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Spaso!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spaso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spaso misses with a series of wild punches.
Spaso scores with a hook to the body. Greco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mike Spaso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spaso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spaso throws a sloppy head kick and Greco moves out of range easily.
Greco shoots for a takedown but Spaso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spaso throws a nice looking combination but Greco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Spaso does no damage.
Spaso scores with a leg kick.
Spaso misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Spaso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Spaso.
Spaso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Greco is rocked!
Spaso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Greco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greco walks straight into a right hand from Spaso - that's dropped him! Spaso jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Greco from any more punishment! Greco complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Spaso!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Melanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyrylo Davydenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerry Melanson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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246 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerry Melanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyrylo Davydenko!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melanson throws a shot from downtown. Davydenko moves away and avoids it.
Melanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Melanson throws a right and a left that Davydenko avoids nicely.
Jerry Melanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melanson avoids a kick to the body.
Melanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Melanson misses with a hook. Davydenko ducked under it nicely.
Melanson misses with a looping right.
Melanson blocks the body kick.
Melanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davydenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Melanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davydenko slips under a jab from Melanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davydenko tries to land a front kick but Melanson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Melanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Melanson wants to clinch up but Davydenko keeps it at a distance.
Melanson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Melanson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Melanson is breathing heavily.
Melanson tries to clinch up.
Melanson throws an overhand right that lands on Davydenko's shoulder, as Davydenko tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Melanson misses.
Davydenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melanson.
Oooh a lovely combination from Davydenko sends Melanson down but not out. Davydenko dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Jerry Melanson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davydenko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Davydenko throws a strike aimed at the side of Melanson's head but Melanson avoids it well.
Melanson wants to get back to his feet.
Davydenko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Melanson to his feet.
Melanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davydenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko throws a head kick but Melanson moves out of range.
Davydenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Melanson moves out of range of the body kick.
Melanson avoids a kick to the body.
Davydenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Melanson.
Davydenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Davydenko throws a wild body kick that Melanson sees coming a mile off.
Melanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davydenko.
Davydenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Melanson throws the left hand but Davydenko avoids the punch easily.
Davydenko misses with a body kick.
Davydenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davydenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Melanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davydenko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Davydenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Melanson misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Melanson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Melanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davydenko counters with a nice body kick.
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.
Nice defenses there by Davydenko.
Melanson tries to clinch but Davydenko moves out of range.
Melanson throws a combination. Davydenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Davydenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davydenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melanson wants to clinch up but Davydenko keeps it at a distance.
Melanson throws a series of strikes that have Davydenko backpedaling.
Melanson looks to land a right hand but Davydenko moved out of range.
Davydenko slips under a jab.
Melanson misses with a looping left.
A jab from Melanson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrylo Davydenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Melanson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Davydenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melanson.
Melanson misses with a straight right.
Melanson loads up on a big right hand but Davydenko slips the punch.
Davydenko ducks under a wild hook from Melanson.
Davydenko moves out of range as Melanson strikes.
Davydenko is looking to land body kicks.
Melanson misses with an uppercut. Davydenko saw that one coming.
Davydenko dodges the punch combination from Melanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melanson moves out of range as Davydenko throws a body kick.
Davydenko looks to land a body kick but Melanson moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davydenko tries to clinch there but Melanson circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davydenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Davydenko slips under a jab.
Melanson misses with a two punch combination.
Davydenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melanson misses with a hook.
Melanson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Melanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davydenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Melanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davydenko counters with a solid body kick.
Melanson misses with a hook. Davydenko ducked under it nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Davydenko in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Melanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.
Melanson moves in looking to clinch but Davydenko pushes him off.
Melanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davydenko counters with a nice body kick.
Melanson wants to clinch up but Davydenko keeps it at a distance.
Melanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davydenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davydenko cracks a nice hook into Melanson's ribs.
Davydenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jerry Melanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davydenko moves out of range as Melanson strikes.
Melanson misses with an uppercut. Davydenko saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melanson tries to clinch up.
Melanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davydenko throws a body kick that misses.
Davydenko moves away from the strike by Melanson.
Davydenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Melanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davydenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Davydenko throws a right and a left that Melanson avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Melanson.
Davydenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Melanson throws a looping overhand right but Davydenko ducks down to avoid it.
Melanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davydenko counters with a big head kick but Melanson shrugs it off.
Melanson works over Davydenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Melanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davydenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Melanson moves out of range of the body kick from Davydenko.
Some wild striking there from Melanson.
Melanson tries to clinch but Davydenko moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Davydenko circles away.
Davydenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrylo Davydenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jerry Melanson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Melanson.
Davydenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Melanson throws a combination that misses
and Davydenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Melanson misses with a double jab
and Davydenko counters by clinching up.
Davydenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Melanson misses.
Melanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Melanson misses with an uppercut. Davydenko saw that one coming.
Davydenko blocks a jab.
Davydenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davydenko.
Davydenko lands with an overhand left.
Melanson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Davydenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Melanson throws a hook but Davydenko avoids it easily.
Melanson loads up on a big right hand but Davydenko slips the punch.
Melanson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davydenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Melanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davydenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Melanson throws a combination that misses
and Davydenko counters with a nice body kick.
Melanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davydenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Melanson throws a combination that misses
and Davydenko counters with a nice body kick.
Melanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davydenko defending well as Melanson loads up on a big left hand.
Melanson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Davydenko's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Melanson throws a jab when Davydenko was well out of range.
Melanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Davydenko momentarily.
Davydenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Melanson misses.
Melanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Davydenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Melanson misses.
Good exchange - Melanson coming out on top.
Kyrylo Davydenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davydenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melanson throws a shot from downtown. Davydenko moves away and avoids it.
Davydenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jerry Melanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melanson tries to clinch there but Davydenko circles away.
Melanson misses with a double jab.
Davydenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davydenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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.
Davydenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Kyrylo Davydenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Melanson slips a jab and a cross from Davydenko.
Melanson misses with a double jab
and Davydenko counters with a three punch combo that has Melanson backing up. Melanson nods at Davydenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Davydenko walks into a straight right hand from Melanson.
Melanson lands a jab to the head.
Melanson throws a series of punches but Davydenko moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Melanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed right hand from Melanson misses the target.
Melanson throws an overhand right that lands on Davydenko's shoulder, as Davydenko tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyrylo Davydenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davydenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyrylo Davydenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ismail Kron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Batang Malakas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ismail Kron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Batang Malakas!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malakas scores with a head kick.
Kron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kron throws a series of punches but Malakas avoids them all with ease.
Malakas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kron.
Malakas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kron to the mat! Kron manages to get full guard.
Kron is looking to stand up but Malakas isn't so interested in that idea.
Malakas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malakas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kron is keeping the position for now.
Malakas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ismail Kron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kron throws a right hand that Malakas ducks under and follows up with a left that Malakas also avoids with ease.
Kron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malakas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kron to the mat! Kron manages to get full guard.
Kron can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malakas controls the pace.
Kron is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Malakas is controlling him.
Malakas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Malakas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malakas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kron is looking to stand up but Malakas isn't so interested in that idea.
Malakas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kron is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Malakas dives into side control.
Kron is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Malakas is controlling him well.
Kron is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kron is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Malakas is controlling him well.
Malakas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kron knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Malakas looks gassed!
Malakas works to advance to full mount. Kron defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kron is trying to stand.
Malakas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kron is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
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.
Malakas lands a nice shot to the head.
Kron really wants to buck Malakas off and get back to his feet.
Malakas controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malakas landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Batang Malakas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Malakas lands a head kick. Kron smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malakas.
Kron throws a right hand that Malakas ducks under and follows up with a left that Malakas also avoids with ease.
Kron throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kron swinging wildly here.
Kron lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Malakas backs up against the cage.
Kron throws a nice looking combination but Malakas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kron throws a low kick but Malakas moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Kron misses.
Malakas forces Kron back against the cage and clinches.
Kron has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Malakas prevents Kron from breaking the clinch.
Kron is looking to break free of the clinch but Malakas has double underhooks.
Kron gets underhooks to prevent Malakas's takedown attempt.
Malakas has Kron pressed against the cage, preventing Kron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Malakas prevents Kron from breaking the clinch.
Kron tries to break the clinch but Malakas is controlling the position.
Kron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malakas tries to stall but Kron uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kron has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Malakas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Malakas effectively controlling the action here.
Kron can't break the clinch.
Kron is trying to force a seperation but Malakas has the dominant position.
Malakas goes for a takedown attempt but Kron pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Malakas is breathing heavily.
Kron misses with a series of wild punches.
Ismail Kron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kron stuffs the takedown.
Ismail Kron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batang Malakas.
Malakas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malakas moves out of range as Kron strikes.
Malakas dodges the punch combination from Kron.
Kron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kron throws a hook but Malakas avoids it easily.
Kron throws a hook but Malakas blocks it.
Malakas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malakas shoots in and drives through. Kron sprawls well.
A punch combination from Kron misses.
Kron misses with a series of wild punches.
Kron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kron is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Malakas's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kron throws a right and a left that Malakas avoids nicely.
Malakas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kron was covering up waiting for the punch and Malakas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kron is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kron is working an open guard so Malakas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kron throws a lazy head kick
and Malakas counters with a leg kick.
Kron lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malakas dodges the punch combination from Kron.
Malakas dodges the punch combination from Kron.
Kron tries to bum rush Malakas with a series of wild strikes but Malakas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ismail Kron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malakas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malakas.
Kron thows a body shot but no joy.
Malakas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kron's guard.
Malakas prevents Kron from getting back to his feet.
Malakas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malakas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kron is retaining full guard.
Kron wants to get back to his feet but Malakas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kron keeping full guard, as Malakas tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Batang Malakas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Malakas swings for the body but Kron moves out of range.
Kron scores with a hook.
Malakas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malakas lands a head kick. Kron smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malakas.
Malakas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kron thows a leg kick but Malakas checks it
and Malakas counters with a single leg into guard. Kron didn't expect that.
Malakas stays in close to Kron's body and controls the position.
Kron has his feet on Malakas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A punch combination from Kron misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kron throws a nice looking combination but Malakas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malakas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kron wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malakas wants to take a breather but Kron is having none of it.
Kron manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nice takedown defense from Kron. No joy for Malakas on that attempt.
Kron falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malakas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kron's guard now.
Malakas wants to control from the top but Kron keeps moving.
Malakas thows a big elbow that misses.
Kron is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kron 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.
Malakas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kron is keeping the position for now.
Batang Malakas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malakas won't allow Kron to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Kron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kron does no damage.
Kron throws a series of punches but Malakas avoids them all with ease.
Malakas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malakas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kron is trying to stand up here but Malakas is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kron is trying to stand up here but Malakas is controlling him well.
Batang Malakas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malakas is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kron makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Malakas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malakas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kron's calf.
Kron throws a series of punches but Malakas avoids them all with ease.
Kron throws out a loose jab but Malakas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malakas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kron swinging wildly here.
Kron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ismail Kron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malakas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kron looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Malakas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malakas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Malakas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendric Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dalton has chosen Senor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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255 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Red Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kendric Dalton!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton shoots in but Mack avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mack.
Mack thuds his shin into the meat of Dalton's side.
Mack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mack ducks under a wild hook from Dalton.
Dalton closes the distance and clinches up with Mack, looking for a takedown. Dalton pushes Mack against the cage but Mack circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dalton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mack really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dalton looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mack can pounce on him.
Mack explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mack.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mack!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mack.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mack throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mack throws a head kick that half lands.
Mack throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Mack.
Mack lands a front kick.
Mack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mack moves in looking to clinch but Dalton pushes him off.
Mack scores with a leg kick.
Dalton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dalton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dalton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mack. Mack obviously looking to wear him down.
Mack throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dalton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dalton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dalton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mack.
Mack feints and then cracks Dalton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dalton down.
Mack moves into the clinch.
Dalton takes an elbow to the temple.
Mack creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dalton's defenses.
Mack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton avoids the elbow strike from Mack, against the cage.
Dalton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mack lands an elbow inside.
Mack lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Kendric Dalton has been cut.
Mack lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mack holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dalton blocks an elbow strike from Mack.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mack.
Mack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mack slowing the pace effectively.
Mack lands an elbow just above Dalton 's eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mack lands an elbow inside that Dalton shrugs off.
Mack stalling against the cage.
Nice elbow from Mack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Mack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kendric Dalton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mack feints and then cracks Dalton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dalton down.
Mack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mack drives through and clinches with Dalton against the cage.
Mack misses with an elbow over the top.
Dalton tries to break the clinch but Mack is controlling the position.
Mack lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Mack.
Dalton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mack just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dalton is breathing heavily.
Mack lands a nice elbow.
Mack looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mack pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dalton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack lands an elbow inside.
Mack is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mack throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mack misses with an elbow over the top.
Mack lands an elbow that stopped Dalton in his tracks for a moment.
Mack pushes off an throws an elbow but Dalton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mack lands a nice elbow.
Mack misses with an elbow strike.
Mack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dalton takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mack throws an elbow but misses.
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.
Dalton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalton can do to turn this around?
Mack lands an elbow that stopped Dalton in his tracks for a moment.
Mack lands an elbow inside that Dalton shrugs off.
Dalton blocks the elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Mack.
Mack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mack lands an elbow inside that Dalton shrugs off.
Mack lands a damaging elbow.
Mack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mack lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack lands a damaging elbow.
Mack lands a damaging elbow.
Mack lands an elbow that stopped Dalton in his tracks for a moment.
Mack lands a nice elbow.
Dalton avoids a wild elbow strike from Mack.
The referee calls for Mack to work.
Mack gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mack lands an elbow that stopped Dalton in his tracks for a moment.
Mack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mack throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mack gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mack lands a damaging elbow.
Mack creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dalton's defenses.
Dalton being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mack throws an elbow but misses.
Mack lands a nice elbow.
Mack creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dalton's defenses.
Nice elbow from Mack.
Mack lands an elbow just above Dalton 's eye.
Dalton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dalton avoids the elbow strike from Mack, against the cage.
Mack lands an elbow just above Dalton 's eye.
Mack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mack creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mack lands a nice elbow.
Mack lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Mack dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kendric Dalton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Mack.
Dalton fails to land the takedown.
A head kick from Mack lands but Dalton takes it in his stride.
Dalton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dalton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dalton shoots for a takedown but Mack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dalton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mack.
Mack connects with a high kick.
Dalton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mack. Mack obviously looking to wear him down.
Mack feints and then cracks Dalton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dalton down.
Dalton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mack scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack is looking to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mack, right into the meat.
Mack thuds his shin into the meat of Dalton's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mack.
Mack scores with a kick to the body.
Mack is looking to slow Dalton down with leg kicks.
Mack throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack has managed to clinch.
Mack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mack lands a damaging elbow.
Mack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dalton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dalton avoids a wild elbow strike from Mack.
Mack looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Mack.
Kendric Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mack lands an elbow that stopped Dalton in his tracks for a moment.
Mack misses with an elbow strike.
Dalton blocks an elbow strike from Mack.
Mack lands an elbow inside.
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.
Come on Mack - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mack pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mack creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Mack.
Dalton takes an elbow to the temple.
Mack creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dalton's defenses.
Dalton blocks an elbow strike.
Mack lands a nice elbow.
Mack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mack lands an elbow inside.
Dalton avoids the elbow strike from Mack, against the cage.
Dalton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Red Mack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mack 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 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Mack!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bader Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasser Arafat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arafat has chosen Kaija Koo as his entrance music. Bader Greco has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Great wrestler
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bader Greco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jasser Arafat!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arafat shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Greco napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Greco wants to control but Arafat postures up.
Greco is not content to let Arafat control the position.
Arafat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arafat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Greco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greco tries to get out of the position.
Greco struggling a bit here.
Greco gets back to half guard.
Arafat trying to control the action but Greco is working from the bottom.
Greco is looking for a sweep. Arafat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco is concentrating on defense, preventing Arafat from advancing position.
Arafat is trying to work for a kimura but Greco is defending well.
Greco is trying to get back to full guard.
Greco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greco keeping hold of Arafat's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Arafat is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Greco is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Arafat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greco keeps working.
Greco is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arafat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arafat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greco is fending him off so far but Arafat persists. Nope, Greco circles away and we're back to standing.
Arafat tries to close the distance and clinch but Greco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arafat moves in looking to clinch but Greco pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arafat closes the distance and clinches up with Greco, looking for a takedown. Arafat pushes Greco against the cage but Greco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greco misses the jab.
Arafat dives in and grabs Greco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greco pushes down on Arafat's head and hops out.
Bader Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasser Arafat.
Greco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arafat to the mat! Arafat manages to get full guard.
Arafat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Greco controlling from the top position.
Arafat keeping moving, preventing Greco from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arafat is staying active underneath Greco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Greco moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Arafat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arafat looks gassed!
Greco gets to mount! Arafat was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Greco lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Arafat wants to control but Greco is having none of it.
Arafat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Greco with good strikes from the mount here!
Greco landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bader Greco dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Greco shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Greco was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Greco lands a big shot there that rocks Arafat but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Greco with the ground and pound from mount.
Greco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Arafat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Greco landing shots from mount.
Greco working the ground and pound effectively.
Arafat is rocked!
Bader Greco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Greco 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.
Greco scoring with strikes but Arafat is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greco fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Arafat is breathing heavily.
Greco tries to control but Arafat wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco landing strikes from the mount and Arafat is in trouble!
Greco lands a heavy elbow.
Arafat is still in real trouble! Can Greco finish him?
A nice elbow there by Greco.
Greco postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Arafat bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Greco and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bader Greco!
Bader Greco is the new featherweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Growl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joakim Martinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinsson has chosen Check it out - will.i.am as his entrance music. Joakim Martinsson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Growl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joakim Martinsson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Growl catches Martinsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dave Growl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinsson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Growl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Growl tries to get out of the position.
Martinsson trying to control from half guard but Growl is working away.
Martinsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Growl defends it well.
Martinsson tries to stand and escape but Growl is controlling the position.
Growl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martinsson seems to be working for a kimura but Growl defends the submission attempt.
Martinsson is keen to just control but Growl is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Growl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martinsson is working away from the top position though.
Martinsson is stalling here. Growl is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Martinsson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Growl has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Martinsson tries to clinch there but Growl circles away.
Martinsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Growl throws a shot from downtown. Martinsson moves away and avoids it.
Martinsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martinsson looks for a takedown but Growl sprawls well.
Martinsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Martinsson.
Growl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinsson.
Growl scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Growl misses the shot to the body.
Martinsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Martinsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Martinsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Martinsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Growl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Growl swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinsson.
Growl walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martinsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Growl shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Growl showed some decent athleticism there.
Martinsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Growl.
Martinsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Growl from advancing to side control.
Growl wants to stand up but Martinsson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Martinsson trying to control but Growl postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Growl looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Martinsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Growl is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Martinsson is pressing down on Growl's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Martinsson wants to get back to his feet but Growl is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Growl trying to control but Martinsson is working from the bottom.
Martinsson is trying to control the position but Growl postures up.
Martinsson wants to sweep here but Growl controlling him for the moment.
Growl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson managing to control the position.
Growl sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martinsson's guard.
Growl trying to mount his opponent but Martinsson defends it.
Martinsson has hold of Growl's hands but Growl slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Growl is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Growl thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martinsson's head.
Growl is pressing down on Martinsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martinsson is holding on for now.
Martinsson trying to control but Growl postures up.
Growl passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Growl dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Growl.
Growl throws a right and a left that Martinsson avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Growl misses its intended target.
Martinsson misses with a jab to the body
and Growl counters with a nice uppercut.
Growl throws a good cross that connects.
Martinsson tries to clinch there but Growl circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Growl.
Growl works the jab nicely.
Martinsson clinches.
Martinsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Growl works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Growl throwing strikes from guard but Martinsson blocks nicely.
Martinsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Growl is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Growl is squirming around, avoiding Martinsson's attempts to control the action.
Growl avoids a series of strikes thrown by Martinsson.
Growl tries to reverse the position but Martinsson maintains control.
Martinsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Growl sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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.
Growl is staying active underneath Martinsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martinsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Martinsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Growl sees it coming and defends easily.
Martinsson trying to control the action but Growl is working from the bottom.
Martinsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Growl does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joakim Martinsson.
Martinsson moves into the clinch.
Growl gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martinsson.
Martinsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Growl blocks a head kick by Martinsson.
Growl misses with an uppercut.
Growl swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martinsson.
Martinsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Growl misses with the combination.
Growl tries to bum rush Martinsson with a series of wild strikes but Martinsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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.
Growl looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinsson is just out of range.
Growl scores with a jab.
Martinsson slips a straight right by Growl.
Martinsson misses with a takedown
and Growl counters with a one-two to the body.
Martinsson is breathing heavily.
Martinsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Growl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinsson throws a sloppy head kick and Growl moves out of range easily.
Martinsson tries to clinch up
and Growl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Growl throws a nice looking combination but Martinsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Growl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martinsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Growl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dave Growl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joakim Martinsson.
A swing and a miss from Growl.
Martinsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martinsson takes one to the chin there.
Growl lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Growl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Growl dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Growl catches Martinsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Growl misses with an uppercut. Martinsson saw that one coming.
Martinsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Growl.
Growl's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Growl duly obliges.
Growl connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martinsson momentarily.
Martinsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Growl.
Growl cracks a nice hook into Martinsson's ribs.
Martinsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Growl scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Growl 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.
Growl lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Growl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinsson trying to control from the bottom.
Martinsson manages to get to full guard.
Growl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Growl won't allow Martinsson to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martinsson is on top in guard.
Growl has a closed guard, preventing Martinsson from standing up.
Martinsson won't allow Growl to sweep him here.
Martinsson throwing strikes from guard but Growl blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Growl managing to control the position.
Growl wants to sweep here but Martinsson controlling him for the moment.
Martinsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Martinsson preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson looking to sit in guard and control but Growl gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Martinsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martinsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Martinsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Growl trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jab by Growl.
Martinsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Growl pinned against the cage. Growl gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Growl with a nice cross.
Martinsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Growl.
Martinsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Growl is fending him off so far but Martinsson persists. Nope, Growl circles away and we're back to standing.
Growl looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Growl working Martinsson over with strikes.
Martinsson has hold of Growl's hands but Growl slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Martinsson is looking for a sweep. Growl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Growl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dave Growl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Growl is looking for a kimura here.
Martinsson is looking to escape.
Martinsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Growl is working away from the top position though.
Joakim Martinsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Growl is looking to take a break and control but Martinsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Growl showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Growl, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Growl!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel do Bronx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Hyun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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, Daniel do Bronx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chance Hyun!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyun closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. do Bronx did well to prevent Hyun getting side control.
do Bronx tries to get to full guard but Hyun has control of the leg.
Hyun is keen to just control but do Bronx is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hyun in particular looking to stall.
Hyun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed do Bronx's head.
do Bronx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hyun is looking to advance position but do Bronx won't allow it.
do Bronx looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
do Bronx gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hyun counters with a one-two to the body.
do Bronx has his takedown stuffed
and Hyun counters with a nice double leg into guard.
do Bronx is breathing heavily.
Hyun gets to his feet. do Bronx looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
do Bronx with a poor takedown
and Hyun makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel do Bronx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyun looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hyun would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hyun stands up from do Bronx's guard - Hyun perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyun scores with a takedown into do Bronx's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
do Bronx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hyun defends well.
Hyun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hyun is stalling in the full guard.
Hyun tries to stand but do Bronx is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyun gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No joy there for Hyun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hyun lands a two punch combo.
Hyun thuds a left hand into do Bronx's body.
Hyun has his takedown stuffed
and do Bronx decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hyun's guard.
Hyun is looking to stand up but do Bronx isn't so interested in that idea.
do Bronx is pushing down on Hyun's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hyun is fighting to maintain full guard but do Bronx has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
do Bronx is trying to work for a kimura but Hyun is defending well.
do Bronx is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hyun reverses the position - he's now on top in do Bronx's guard.
Hyun stopping the sweep attempt from do Bronx.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyun trying to control but do Bronx is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Hyun dominated that round.
That's time! do Bronx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hyun lands a head kick. do Bronx smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hyun's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hyun duly obliges.
Hyun misses with a takedown attempt
and do Bronx counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hyun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with do Bronx. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
do Bronx is looking for a kimura here.
do Bronx is looking to pass Hyun's guard but actually Hyun recovers to full guard.
do Bronx postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hyun is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of do Bronx, into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyun throws and elbow that misses. do Bronx uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hyun's guard. Nice move by do Bronx!
Hyun pulls do Bronx in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hyun thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hyun looking for a guillotine here but do Bronx defends easily.
Chance Hyun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hyun pulls do Bronx in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
do Bronx passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hyun sneaks back into half guard.
do Bronx is looking for a kimura but Hyun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for do Bronx to get the leverage.
Hyun has his hands clasped together around do Bronx's back. He's all about the action.
Hyun trying to control but do Bronx postures 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.
do Bronx stops Hyun from getting back to his feet.
do Bronx 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.
do Bronx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel do Bronx dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hyun scores with a jab. do Bronx acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
do Bronx misses with a takedown
and Hyun counters with a nice double leg into side control. do Bronx won't be happy with that.
Hyun is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down do Bronx's shoulder. That is not cool.
do Bronx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by do Bronx, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hyun cracks do Bronx with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyun wants to control but do Bronx is keeping him busy.
do Bronx sneaks back into half guard.
Hyun controlling the pace.
Hyun is trying to work for a kimura but do Bronx is defending well.
Hyun is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, do Bronx has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hyun trying to control from half guard but do Bronx is working away.
Hyun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
do Bronx punching from the bottom.
do Bronx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hyun looking to sit in guard and control but do Bronx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyun wants to stand and escape but do Bronx is having none of it.
do Bronx advances position into side control!
do Bronx landing a few strikes.
do Bronx decides to stand back up.
do Bronx blocks a head kick by Hyun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
do Bronx circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hyun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but do Bronx paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hyun throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
do Bronx shoots and misses
and Hyun counters with a nice double leg into guard.
do Bronx working for a triangle but Hyun defends it easily.
Hyun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hyun stands up over do Bronx, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chance Hyun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hyun 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 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... Chance Hyun!
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