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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ren Eto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Boomberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ren Eto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dale Boomberg!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eto throws a nice looking combination but Boomberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eto pushes Boomberg away with a front kick.
Eto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boomberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eto's waist but Eto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boomberg off to one side.
Eto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eto stuffs the takedown.
Ren Eto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Boomberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boomberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Eto scores with a nice body kick.
Boomberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Eto sprawls well. He's pushed Boomberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boomberg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Eto stopping the sweep attempt from Boomberg.
Boomberg working for a triangle but Eto defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boomberg is keeping the position for now.
Boomberg trying to control the position.
Boomberg has an active guard here but Eto has managed to pass into half guard.
Eto is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eto escapes and gets back to his feet.
Eto throws a head kick that misses.
A left and a right from Eto both land. Nice combination.
Boomberg with a poor takedown
and Eto counters with a head kick. That will keep Boomberg thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Eto connects with a crisp jab.
Eto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Eto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boomberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eto counters with a left and a right that stings Boomberg.
Eto misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boomberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Eto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boomberg avoids the head kick by Eto.
Eto swats away the attempt to clinch by Boomberg.
Eto tries to clinch up.
Boomberg tries for a takedown but Eto circles away easily
and Eto counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boomberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boomberg tries for a takedown but Eto circles away easily
and Eto counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Boomberg's guard now.
Ren Eto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Boomberg.
Boomberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Boomberg looking for a guillotine here but Eto defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eto tries to stand but Boomberg is controlling from the bottom.
Boomberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boomberg tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boomberg is proving hard to escape from.
Boomberg will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boomberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boomberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boomberg is breathing heavily.
Boomberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boomberg has a closed guard, preventing Eto from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boomberg has his foot on Eto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eto works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boomberg has his foot on Eto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eto works his way back into a safe position though.
Boomberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dale Boomberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boomberg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boomberg tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Eto has Boomberg up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boomberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boomberg backs up against the cage.
Ren Eto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Eto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Boomberg fails with the takedown
and Eto counters with a stiff right hand.
Boomberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eto counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boomberg is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Eto misses with a head kick.
Eto throws a head kick that Boomberg semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boomberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Eto counters with a two punch combo.
Ren Eto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Boomberg.
Boomberg has his takedown stuffed
and Eto counters with a right hand to the body.
Boomberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Eto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boomberg fails with the takedown
and Eto counters with a left and a right that stings Boomberg.
Boomberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Eto counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boomberg is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Eto throws a one two combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eto tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Eto clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Eto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boomberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boomberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eto counters with a big head kick but Boomberg shrugs it off.
Eto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Eto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boomberg fails with the takedown
and Eto counters with a single leg into guard. Boomberg didn't expect that.
Boomberg is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Boomberg is working an open guard so Eto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Eto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boomberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eto counters with a two punch combo.
Eto throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Eto.
Boomberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Eto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ren Eto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Boomberg.
Eto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boomberg to the mat! Boomberg manages to get full guard.
Eto controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boomberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eto stands and steps away. Boomberg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boomberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eto counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eto controlling the position.
Boomberg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Eto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boomberg has a hand on Eto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Eto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Eto fails to move to back control.
Boomberg throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Boomberg is trying to reverse the position but instead Eto has taken his back - oops!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Eto had his way with Dale Boomberg in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boomberg blocks a head kick by Eto.
Eto throws a head kick that half lands.
Boomberg tries for a takedown but Eto circles away easily
and Eto counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boomberg is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Boomberg misses.
Boomberg is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Boomberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Eto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eto darts in and clinches Boomberg up against the cage.
Boomberg keeps control of Eto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boomberg is trying desperately to land a takedown but Eto is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Boomberg.
Boomberg stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boomberg.
Boomberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Eto gets underhooks to prevent Boomberg's takedown attempt.
Ren Eto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Boomberg.
Eto is pressed up against the cage. Boomberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eto down to the mat. Eto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boomberg at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Eto!
Left hook, right uppercut from Eto.
Boomberg with a poor takedown
and Eto counters with a left and a right that stings Boomberg.
Eto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boomberg avoids the head kick by Eto.
Eto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boomberg with a poor takedown
and Eto counters by moving into the clinch.
Dale Boomberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boomberg managing to block the knees to the body from Eto.
Eto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boomberg's elbow.
Eto can't break the clinch.
Eto wants to get back to striking at distance but Boomberg won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boomberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boomberg jumps guard but Eto stands there with Boomberg around his waist. Boomberg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eto avoids a wild elbow strike from Boomberg.
Boomberg gets control of Eto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boomberg will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Boomberg manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Boomberg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boomberg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ren Eto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eto 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ren Eto!
Ren Eto is the new heavyweight champion!
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FIGHT
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