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EFC 61: Shaw vs. Allanson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bhang Bhang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and L Rhoe Tayona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bhang Bhang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, L Rhoe Tayona!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tayona on the side of the head.
Tayona shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bhang pinned against the cage. Bhang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tayona fails with the takedown.
Bhang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bhang Bhang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of L Rhoe Tayona.
Tayona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bhang.
Bhang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tayona throws a lazy right hand but Bhang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Tayona misses.
Jab from Bhang.
Bhang stuffs the takedown attempt from Tayona. Tayona gets slowly back to his feet.
Bhang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bhang is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bhang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tayona sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhang trying to control the action but Tayona is working from the bottom.
Bhang misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tayona is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bhang has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tayona is letting Bhang control him for a moment.
An elbow from Bhang crashes against the mat.
Bhang lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhang misses with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tayona can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bhang is looking to take a break and control but Tayona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bhang taking a breather here.
Bhang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tayona some visible discomfort.
Bhang throws an elbow but Tayona slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tayona dodges the ground and pound from Bhang.
Bhang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tayona will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tayona struggling a bit here.
Bhang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tayona sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bhang trying to control the action but Tayona is working from the bottom.
Bhang with the ground and pound but Tayona regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tayona doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bhang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bhang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tayona!
Tayona wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bhang.
Bhang looking to control but Tayona is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bhang lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bhang misses with a head shot.
Bhang wants to control the pace but Tayona is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bhang Bhang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bhang ducks under a wild hook from Tayona.
L Rhoe Tayona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bhang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tayona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bhang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tayona goes for a takedown attempt but Bhang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bhang looks to land a right hand but Tayona moved out of range.
Tayona doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bhang counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bhang.
Bhang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tayona fails with the takedown
and Bhang counters with a nice uppercut.
Bhang Bhang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of L Rhoe Tayona.
A lazy left from Bhang finds it's target.
Tayona fails with the takedown
and Bhang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Bhang catches Tayona right on the button with a cross.
Tayona is breathing heavily.
Bhang thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tayona if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tayona shoots and misses
and Bhang counters with a thumping low kick.
Bhang scores with a jab to the body.
Bhang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bhang drops Tayona with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bhang follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bhang Bhang!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tubby Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aengus O Donnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Donnell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dropkick Murphys - Worker's Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tubby Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aengus O Donnell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Donnell fails with a takedown attempt.
O Donnell has a takedown stuffed.
O Donnell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tubby Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aengus O Donnell.
O Donnell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
O Donnell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hayes defends it nicely.
Hayes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Donnell.
Hayes misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Donnell fails with the takedown.
O Donnell 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.
Hayes has control of O Donnell's left arm, preventing O Donnell from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes is pulling down on O Donnell's head. It's preventing any offense from O Donnell, at least for the moment.
Hayes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Donnell trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Donnell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
O Donnell wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
O Donnell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing O Donnell from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aengus O Donnell.
O Donnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hayes.
O Donnell shoots in but no luck this time.
Hayes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Donnell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hayes pinned against the cage. Hayes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
O Donnell shoots in and bounces Hayes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
O Donnell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
Hayes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayes, not yet.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing O Donnell from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Donnell stays in close to Hayes's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aengus O Donnell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Hayes finds it's way through O Donnell's defenses.
Hayes tries to score with a low kick but O Donnell moves his leg out of the way.
O Donnell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
O Donnell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hayes escapes and throws O Donnell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hayes working away.
O Donnell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hayes kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnell is trying to get back to half guard.
O Donnell struggling a bit here.
O Donnell is trying to get back to half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
O Donnell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hayes is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
O Donnell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hayes is controlling O Donnell's position as best he can from this difficult position.
O Donnell controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell is keen to just control but Hayes is a slippery customer.
O Donnell content to control rather than advance.
O Donnell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hayes defending well though.
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.
O Donnell controlling the pace.
O Donnell is looking to stall here but Hayes recovers full guard.
O Donnell trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aengus O Donnell.
O Donnell moves out of range as Hayes strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tubby Hayes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
O Donnell has his takedown stuffed
and Hayes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for O Donnell!
O Donnell tries to reverse the position but Hayes maintains control.
O Donnell tries to lock up and control but Hayes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hayes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Donnell is looking to escape.
The referee warns O Donnell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hayes lands a big shot there that rocks O Donnell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hayes avoids the attempt from O Donnell to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes prevents O Donnell from getting the reversal.
Hayes unloading with bombs!
O Donnell regains half guard.
Hayes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
O Donnell wants to control but Hayes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
O Donnell tries to roll over but Hayes keeps him under control.
Hayes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
O Donnell trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell tries to roll over but Hayes keeps him under control.
O Donnell is staying active underneath Hayes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
O Donnell tries to clinch up
and Hayes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Donnell darts in trying to clinch
and Hayes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Donnell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hayes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell is trying to control but Hayes passes into side control!
O Donnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Donnell tries to bench press Hayes off him but Hayes keeps the position.
O Donnell trying to remain calm as Hayes controls from the top position.
O Donnell parries the strikes from Hayes easily there. Hayes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable O Donnell to escape.
O Donnell struggling a bit here.
O Donnell looks to move to half guard but instead Hayes has passed into mount! Damn!
Tubby Hayes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
O Donnell gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tubby Hayes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayes 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 30:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tubby Hayes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Tong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johansson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tom Waits - Going out west.. Hugo Johansson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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158 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gordon Tong!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tong!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson controlling his opponent.
Johansson lands a big elbow.
Johansson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tong can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johansson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tong is working to get back to half guard.
Tong wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson lands a big shot there that rocks Tong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tong can't escape the position.
Johansson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Johansson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tong hang on?
Johansson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
BOOM! Johansson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tong is trying desperately to improve position.
Johansson is landing with some decent strikes but Tong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson looking to finish with strikes here!
Johansson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johansson controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johansson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tong is looking to escape.
Johansson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson lands a big shot there that rocks Tong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Johansson with a couple of short strikes.
Johansson raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Tong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Johansson looking to finish Tong with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tong!
Johansson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tong wants to hold on but Johansson pushes him away.
Johansson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
Johansson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tong is rocked!
Johansson working Tong over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson cracks Tong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tong is still in real trouble! Can Johansson finish him?
Johansson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Johansson tries to control but Tong wriggling away.
Tong seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tong looks a forlorn figure.
Tong looks gassed!
A nice elbow there by Johansson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Johansson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johansson.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Tong saw that one coming.
Johansson tries to clinch up.
Tong ducks straight into an uppercut from Johansson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Tong manages to regain guard straight away.
Johansson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tong has wrist control.
Johansson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johansson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tong is refusing to be controlled, as Johansson sits in half guard.
Johansson misses with a head shot. Tong uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Tong keeps moving.
Johansson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johansson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johansson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johansson landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throwing strikes from guard but Tong blocks nicely.
Johansson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johansson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tong is looking to stand back up but Johansson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tong.
Johansson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tong defending well though.
Johansson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johansson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johansson drops an elbow to the side of Tong's head.
Johansson working over Tong with some ground and pound. Tong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johansson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johansson working the head and body with strikes.
Johansson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tong keeps working.
Tong is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Johansson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hugo Johansson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tong is breathing heavily.
Johansson thows a huge punch but Tong dodges it nicely.
Johansson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johansson misses with a head shot. Tong uses the momentum to regain guard.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Tong keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Johansson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tong leaves Johansson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johansson's waist but Johansson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tong off to one side.
Tong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tong wants it to stay on the feet.
Johansson shoots for a double leg takedown but Tong sprawls well. He's pushed Johansson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tong shoots for a takedown but Johansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tong slips under a jab from Johansson.
Tong gets caught flat footed, as Johansson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johansson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johansson throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johansson distracts Tong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johansson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johansson throwing strikes from guard but Tong blocks nicely.
Johansson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johansson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Johansson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johansson is working Tong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tong keeping moving, preventing Johansson from controlling successfully.
Johansson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johansson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johansson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johansson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johansson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Tong keeps moving.
Johansson working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tong is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tong wants to stand but Johansson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johansson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johansson wants to stand but Tong is controlling the position.
Gordon Tong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johansson is trying to keep Tong in close.
Hugo Johansson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johansson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Johansson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johansson 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 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Johansson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brad Fickett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Take A Ride On My Bologna Pony! ! !. Brad Fickett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richard Simmons's chin.
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Fickett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Simmons!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons gets caught flat footed, as Fickett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fickett slips nicely into half guard.
Fickett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Simmons moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simmons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fickett manages to get himself to full guard.
Fickett working for a triangle but Simmons defends it easily.
Fickett keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Simmons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fickett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simmons has managed to get both his arms back between Fickett's legs - danger averted.
Simmons content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fickett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simmons.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Fickett is keeping the position.
Fickett looking for a sweep. Not yet Fickett, not yet.
Fickett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fickett keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Simmons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fickett's 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.
Fickett is looking to escape.
Simmons scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Simmons working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fickett is trying to stand.
Fickett with the active half guard here but Simmons passes nicely into side control.
Fickett is breathing heavily.
Fickett on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Simmons cracks Fickett with a big elbow.
Simmons connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fickett some visible discomfort.
Simmons trying to control the action but Fickett is working from the bottom.
Simmons in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fickett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons trying to control the position but Fickett is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons working the head and body with strikes.
Simmons looks up at the clock and then as Fickett takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Simmons smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Simmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fickett keeps working.
Simmons lands an elbow.
Fickett struggling a bit here.
Simmons lands a nice forearm strike.
Fickett is looking for a sweep.
Simmons taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fickett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons blocks the strikes from Fickett.
Simmons works his way into full mount!
Fickett tries to hold on but Simmons postures up.
Simmons looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Simmons connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fickett is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fickett tries to reverse the position but Simmons maintains control.
Fickett swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Fickett tries to reverse the position but Simmons maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Simmons 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.
Fickett misses with a takedown attempt - Simmons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fickett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fickett moves away.
Fickett tries to clinch there but Simmons circles away.
Horrible takedown by Fickett or perhaps it was just good defense by Simmons which made him look bad.
Fickett doesn't manage to clinch there - Simmons circles away.
Simmons leaves Fickett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Fickett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons 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.
Simmons is pushing down on Fickett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fickett is fighting to maintain full guard but Simmons has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fickett misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Simmons is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simmons works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fickett can't escape the position.
Simmons scoring with strikes but Fickett is staying in there.
Simmons with shots to the head and body - Fickett looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fickett taking shots to the head.
Simmons tries to control but Fickett wriggling away.
Fickett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simmons punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fickett is rocked!
Simmons lands a big shot there that rocks Fickett but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Fickett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fickett can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Simmons drops a big elbow. That's hurt Fickett! More shots from Simmons and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Simmons!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ash Simm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Mauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauler has chosen WAR then PEACE as his entrance music. Ash Simm has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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141 lbs
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134 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ash Simm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marius Mauler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simm throws a head kick but Mauler moves out of range.
Simm throws a leg kick that misses.
Simm swinging wildly here.
Simm looks for the body kick but Mauler saw that one coming.
Mauler slips a jab and a cross from Simm.
Simm thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Simm.
Simm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Mauler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauler slips under a jab from Simm.
Simm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mauler moves out of range of the body kick from Simm.
Mauler slips under a jab.
Ash Simm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simm throws a head kick but Mauler moves out of range.
Mauler throws a jab when Simm was well out of range.
Mauler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ash Simm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mauler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simm wants to improve his position but Mauler is controlling well.
Simm wants to control but Mauler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mauler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mauler winds up and cracks Simm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Simm tries to roll over but Mauler keeps him under control.
Simm trying to control here.
Simm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mauler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mauler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mauler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mauler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mauler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mauler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mauler has managed to get both his arms back between Simm's legs - danger averted.
Mauler landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simm is pulling down on Mauler's head. It's preventing any offense from Mauler, at least for the moment.
Simm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mauler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mauler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simm controls Mauler momentarily but Mauler frees himself.
Simm is looking for a triangle but Mauler pushes his legs off easily.
Mauler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Simm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mauler is aware though and is defending well.
Mauler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Simm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mauler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simm takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mauler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Simm is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mauler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mauler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Simm down.
Mauler scores with punches from side control.
Mauler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Simm wants to control but Mauler postures up.
Check out the look on Mauler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Simm isn't going anywhere.
Mauler is putting a hurting on Simm here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mauler lands a few punches from side control.
Mauler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Simm tries to improve position but can't.
Simm is trying to control Mauler's posture but Mauler avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mauler scores with punches from side control.
Simm is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Simm wants to control but Mauler postures up.
Mauler landing strikes.
Mauler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Simm is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Simm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mauler's best efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mauler pulls his head out easily.
Simm is breathing heavily.
Mauler is keen to just control but Simm is a slippery customer.
Simm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mauler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mauler's back!
Mauler trying to control the action but Simm just sinks the hooks in.
Simm wants to control but Mauler is keeping busy.
Mauler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Simm off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mauler turns into Simm and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marius Mauler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mauler misses with a wild body shot.
Simm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mauler doesn't seem bothered though.
Simm throws a leg kick but Mauler moved away.
Simm throws a jab but it's blocked by Mauler.
Simm lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Simm throws a head kick that misses.
Simm wants to slow Mauler down by chopping away at his legs.
Ash Simm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Simm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simm swinging wildly here.
Mauler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simm throws out the jab.
Simm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simm's waist but Simm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mauler off to one side.
Mauler moves out of range of the body kick from Simm.
Simm tries to bum rush Mauler with a series of wild strikes but Mauler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mauler throws the left hand but Simm avoids the punch easily.
Mauler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for Simm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mauler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mauler lands in his opponent's guard.
Mauler landing with the ground and pound.
Mauler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mauler won't allow Simm to sweep him here.
Mauler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simm has his hands on Mauler's head, controlling the position.
Simm is trying to control the position but Mauler postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simm working for a triangle but Mauler defends it easily.
Mauler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mauler has managed to get both his arms back between Simm's legs - danger averted.
Mauler postures up and lands a big shot to Simm's brow.
Mauler distracts Simm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mauler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mauler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Simm keeping moving, preventing Mauler from controlling successfully.
Mauler working some strikes from top position.
Simm looking to control.
Mauler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mauler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mauler is posturing up here but Simm has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mauler tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mauler has to tap! Slick submission there by Simm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ash Simm!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bako King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lam (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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265 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bako King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Lam!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lam.
Lam throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King shoots for a double leg takedown but Lam sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lam scores with a jab.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a hook to the side of Lam's head but Lam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King scores with a nice strike.
It looks like John Lam has been cut.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King tries for a takedown but Lam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lam throws a big shot that misses.
Lam ducks under a wild hook from King.
Lam misses the body punch
and Lam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lam swings away with a body shot that misses
letting King counter with a right hand.
King looks for a takedown but Lam sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bako King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from King lands.
Lam throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Lam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lam connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lam throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lam lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
King dives in and grabs Lam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lam pushes down on King's head and hops out.
Lam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from King.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lam misses with a hook to the body
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Lam.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lam swivels and escapes.
Lam misses with a straight right.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Lam ducks under a wild hook from King.
King slips under a jab from Lam.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Lam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King slips under a jab.
Lam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lam dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
Lam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lam lands a nice looking body shot.
King missing with a left hand there. Lam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lam throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Lam throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Lam scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lam moves into range and connects with a jab.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Lam misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Lam throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by King.
Nice defenses there by Lam.
Lam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Lam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Lam.
Lam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lam misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting King counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lam moves away from the strike by King.
Lam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Bako King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Lam's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lam misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
John Lam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lam lands a jab to King's midsection.
Lam misses the body punch
letting King counter with a right hand.
Lam swings and misses with a shot to the body
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lam ducks under a wild hook from King.
King avoids the body shot from Lam.
Nice body punch from Lam.
King slips a straight right by Lam.
Lam misses with a jab to the body
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
King trying to hold on to Lam's head to control him but Lam postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lam thows a big elbow that 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.
Lam throws and elbow that misses. King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lam's guard. Nice move by King!
Lam manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A lazy left from Lam finds it's target.
Lam throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lam swivels and escapes.
Lam misses with a wild body shot.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lam misses with a body shot.
King looks to throw the jab but Lam is out of range.
A big right from King misses.
Lam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lam misses with a body shot
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lam throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
Lam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
Lam darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
King is doing well to control the position and prevent Lam from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lam throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Lam there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King desperately trying to maintain half guard.
King tries to get to full guard but Lam has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bako King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Lam's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lam misses with a body punch
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Lam slips under a jab from King.
Lam thows a body shot but no joy.
King avoids the body shot from Lam.
Lam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the body from Lam misses
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lam thinking.
Lam slips under a jab.
Lam throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Lam misses
and King counters with a nice body shot.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Lam.
King throws a jab when Lam was well out of range.
Lam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lam moves away from the strike by King.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lam throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lam scores with a jab to the body.
King looks to throw the jab but Lam is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from King as Lam shoots in.
Lam throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a two punch combo.
Lam leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
King is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lam has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lam in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bako King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King defending against the ground and pound.
Lam throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and King works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
King has his hands clasped together around Lam's back. He's all about the action.
King trying to control but Lam postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lam.
King trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
King throws a right and a left that Lam avoids nicely.
Lam throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lam.
Bako King is winning the standup battle so far.
Lam misses with a straight right.
Lam throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Lam throws a big shot that misses.
Lam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King misses with a looping right.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Lam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
John Lam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bako King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, 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... Bako King!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
169 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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25
167 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morris McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ty Angle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angle staying out of range there.
Angle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDonald avoids it really well and circles away.
McDonald stuns Angle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Angle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDonald won't allow Angle to pass to mount.
McDonald is trying is best to control the position here.
McDonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Angle's guard.
Angle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Angle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Angle from controlling successfully.
McDonald trying to control the position here.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Angle!
Angle tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
McDonald raining down shots from the mount!
McDonald unloading with bombs!
Angle is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald working Angle over with strikes here.
Angle tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald trying to control but Angle is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Angle?
Angle is working to get back to half guard.
McDonald working Angle over with strikes here.
Angle tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald raining down shots from the mount!
Angle is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by McDonald.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Angle is trying to escape the mount.
McDonald postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Angle looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by McDonald.
McDonald lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McDonald pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Angle is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald punishing his opponent with strikes.
McDonald with a couple of short strikes.
Angle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Angle is looking to get to half guard.
Angle looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a big shot there that rocks Angle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McDonald punishing his opponent with strikes.
McDonald connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McDonald unloading with bombs!
McDonald lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Angle hang on?
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Angle is looking to escape.
Angle tries to reverse the position but McDonald maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald with shots to the head and body - Angle looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McDonald with a couple of short strikes.
Angle working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Angle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDonald swivels and escapes.
Angle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDonald fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Angle moves out of range.
McDonald gets a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
McDonald has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McDonald unloading with bombs!
Angle is breathing heavily.
Angle is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McDonald has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Angle's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald landing punches.
Angle wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald landing strikes, looking to finish!
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Angle is looking to escape.
Angle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McDonald looking to finish Angle with some ground and pound. This is bad for Angle!
Angle is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Angle that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Angle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Angle sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Angle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald wants to control but Angle is keeping him busy.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald is nestled in close to Angle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McDonald winds up and cracks Angle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Angle moves into full guard.
Angle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Angle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a couple of digs.
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
Angle keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Angle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Angle's guard.
Angle trying to control from the bottom.
Angle tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McDonald has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The referee warns Angle that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a big shot there that rocks Angle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
Angle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald trying to control but Angle is having none of it.
McDonald with the ground and pound from mount.
McDonald landing strikes from the mount and Angle is in trouble!
Angle is working to get back to half guard.
Angle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Morris McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris McDonald dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McDonald closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Angle is looking to reverse the position.
McDonald lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McDonald has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Angle is trying desperately to improve position.
McDonald is landing with some decent strikes but Angle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Angle wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
Angle tries to reverse the position but McDonald maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald dominating with strikes here.
McDonald with a couple of short strikes.
Angle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald raining down shots from the mount!
Angle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Angle taking shots to the head.
McDonald unloading with bombs!
McDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McDonald cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McDonald with the ground and pound from mount.
McDonald with good strikes from the mount here!
McDonald cracks Angle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Angle is trying desperately to improve position.
Angle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Angle is working away.
Angle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Angle regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Angle looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McDonald has picked Angle up and slammed him! Angle can't keep hold of the triangle and McDonald manages to pass to side control!
Check out the look on McDonald's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Angle is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Ty Angle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Angle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control but Angle is keeping him busy.
Angle takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McDonald tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Angle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Angle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Angle is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McDonald wants to control but Angle is keeping him busy.
Angle moves into full guard.
McDonald postures up.
Angle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard.
Morris McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Morris McDonald.
Angle misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morris McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morris McDonald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karvaranteiden Kuningas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
217 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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200 cm
25
218 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karvaranteiden Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shields is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shields is keen to just control but Kuningas is a slippery customer.
Shields working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shields trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is defending well.
Kuningas trying to hold on to Shields's head to control him but Shields postures up.
Kuningas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shields thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuningas's head.
Shields trying to control from half guard but Kuningas is working away.
Kuningas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuningas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shields bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shields wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuningas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shields creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kuningas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kuningas is trying to buck Shields off.
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Shields is really struggling to control Kuningas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Shields seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shields lands some shots froms side control.
Shields lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shields scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kuningas to see if he's OK.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep.
Shields is chipping away with strikes.
Shields working the body and head with strikes.
Kuningas is not content to let Shields control the position.
Kuningas struggling a bit here.
Shields is working Kuningas over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kuningas can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuningas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields working the body and head with strikes.
Shields in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Kuningas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuningas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kuningas struggling a bit here.
Shields is working Kuningas over with some ground and pound from side control.
Shields throws a strike aimed at the side of Kuningas's head but Kuningas avoids it well.
Shields creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shields cracks Kuningas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kuningas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shields lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuningas regains half guard, as Shields was trying to land strikes.
Shields drops an elbow to the side of Kuningas's head.
Kuningas is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuningas trying to hold on to Shields's head to control him but Shields postures up.
Shields trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Shields thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shields lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields lands with a punch from half guard.
Shields tries to pass to full mount but Kuningas defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Shields dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shields is looking to slow Kuningas down with leg kicks.
Karvaranteiden Kuningas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shields throws a sloppy head kick and Kuningas moves out of range easily.
Shields misses with a hook. Kuningas ducked under it nicely.
Shields uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuningas.
Shields darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuningas looking for submissions off his back.
Shields working the head and body with strikes.
Shields takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuningas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shields.
Shields thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuningas's head.
Kuningas is looking to improve his position.
Kuningas tries to kick Shields off but Shields keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shields thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kuningas to regain full guard.
Shields trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Shields throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shields shoots in but no luck this time.
Kuningas throws a big shot that misses.
Shields closes the distance and pushes Kuningas back into the cage.
Shields changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kuningas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kuningas cracks Shields with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shields steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuningas.
Kuningas blocks a head kick by Shields.
Kuningas scores with the left hand. Shields knows he should have avoided that one.
Kuningas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shields shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shields was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields with the ground and pound from mount.
Kuningas can't escape the position.
Shields fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shields lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shields with good strikes from the mount here!
Kuningas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuningas wants to control but Shields is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shields thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kuningas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuningas is breathing heavily.
Kuningas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuningas 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.
Shields landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuningas working for a triangle but Shields defends it easily.
Kuningas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shields defends it easily.
Shields wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shields connects with a couple of short punches.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields passes Kuningas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kuningas is trying to get back to full guard.
Shields stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuningas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shields.
Kuningas is staying active underneath Shields, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuningas is trying to control but can't.
Shields working the head and body with strikes.
Shields takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kuningas trying to control but Shields postures up.
Shields is nestled in close to Kuningas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Shields is controlling well.
Shields working over Kuningas with some ground and pound. Kuningas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shields is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Shields dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kuningas blocks the body kick.
Shields moves in looking to clinch but Kuningas pushes him off.
Shields feints and as Kuningas raises his hands in defense, Shields changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuningas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shields works over Kuningas with some ground and pound from guard.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuningas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuningas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuningas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shields 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.
Shields cracks Kuningas with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shields tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuningas swivels and escapes.
Kuningas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shields shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kuningas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shields lands some shots froms side control.
Kuningas struggling a bit here.
Shields controlling the position from side mount.
Kuningas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kuningas actively working from the bottom here.
Shields working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kuningas looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shields takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kuningas manages to get to full guard.
Shields makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kuningas keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Kuningas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shields is aware though and is defending well.
Shields's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shields chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuningas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shields is one step ahead there.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuningas is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuningas has wrist control.
Shields controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shields makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shields is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shields won't allow Kuningas to sweep him here.
Kuningas is trying to keep Shields in close.
Shields has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shields working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Kuningas has an active guard here but Shields has managed to pass into half guard.
Mike Shields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shields is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuningas can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields is taking a breather. Kuningas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Karvaranteiden Kuningas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shields slips a nice elbow through Kuningas's hands, connecting with Kuningas's forehead.
Ground and pound from Shields.
Kuningas wants to control but Shields is keeping busy.
Shields content to control rather than advance.
Kuningas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shields is working away from the top position though.
Shields is trying to control. Kuningas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Shields showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shields, 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 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Shields!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Revan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Kopite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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131 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Revan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Kopite!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Kopite moved out of range nicely.
Kopite throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Kopite tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kopite lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Kopite had a free shot at his head there.
Kopite fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Revan Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kopite lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Kopite sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good exchange - Kopite coming out on top.
Kopite will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Kopite shows good takedown defense.
Kopite is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kopite moves away.
Kopite throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Kopite as he connects with a hook.
Kopite is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Revan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Kopite has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A cross from Kopite lands.
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kopite is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kopite is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kopite keeps moving.
Kopite wants to sweep but no luck.
Kopite has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite wants to sweep but no luck.
Kopite keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kopite uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Kopite tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kopite was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopite has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie trying to control but Kopite is working from the bottom.
Kopite manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kopite leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Kopite.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Kopite dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kopite displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A cross from Kopite lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopite keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Revan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kopite misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Kopite.
Kopite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Kopite works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Kopite.
Kopite misses with a series of wild punches.
Kopite with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopite looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie swings for the body but Kopite moves out of range.
Kopite misses with a straight left.
Roberto Kopite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Kopite as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kopite defends it nicely.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kopite does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Kopite. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Kopite throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kopite displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
A jab from Kopite misses.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kopite tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kopite to the ground. Kopite escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kopite might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kopite throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kopite scores with a jab.
Kopite is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Kopite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie takes a swing at Kopite's ribcage but misses.
Kopite stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Kopite had a free shot at his head there.
Kopite loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Kopite throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Kopite showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Kopite's shoulder, as Kopite tries to avoid the shot.
Kopite looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Kopite throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Kopite looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopite scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Kopite scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Kopite leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Revan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Kopite.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kopite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kopite slips under a jab.
Roberto Kopite is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Kopite tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kopite swivels and escapes.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Kopite cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kopite thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kopite connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite fails to land with a series of punches.
Kopite bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Kopite sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kopite keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kopite throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Kopite works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kopite lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kopite misses with a head kick.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kopite.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopite lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Kopite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kopite 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... Roberto Kopite!
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Allanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allanson has chosen Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It? as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Shaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Allanson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw scores with a takedown into Allanson's guard.
Shaw trying to control but Allanson is working from the bottom.
Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allanson pulls Shaw in to control the position.
Shaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allanson controls Shaw momentarily but Shaw frees himself.
Allanson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shaw controls the pace.
Allanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Allanson keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Shaw 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.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sam Shaw.
Allanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaw.
Allanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range.
Shaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaw takes one to the side of the head.
Shaw is rocked!
It looks like Sam Shaw has been cut.
Allanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Shaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Allanson looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
Allanson connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Shaw! He's out on his feet! Allanson rushes in and drops Shaw with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andy Allanson!
Andy Allanson is the new featherweight champion!
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FIGHT
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