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Event: Syn 681 Dog vs Rockwell     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Mahmoud blocks the leg kick.
Mahmoud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Built's calf.
A punch lands to the side of Built 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No joy there for Mahmoud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mahmoud throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a slapping body shot.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Built swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahmoud lands a really nice looking cross but Built seems unphased.
Built throws a nice looking combination but Mahmoud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahmoud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Built with a body shot.
Mahmoud lands with a good body shot.
Built swings for the body but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Built needs to keep his hands up - Mahmoud had a free shot at his head there.
Built misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahmoud jabs Built right on the nose. Built blinks but takes it well.
Mahmoud lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Built.
Built misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahmoud! But no joy.
Built throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Built throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahmoud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahmoud misses the target.
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
Built throws the kick towards the body but Mahmoud avoids it.
Built throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mahmoud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A solid body kick from Built.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud moves away from the strike by Built.
Mahmoud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mahmoud has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mahmoud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Built darts in and clinches Mahmoud up against the cage.#T2#
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahmoud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mahmoud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Built blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Built blocking some punches.
Built tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Built blocking some punches.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Pa‘Akea Built has been cut.
Built is working Mahmoud over against the cage.
Mahmoud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Built blocks it with crossed arms.
Built lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahmoud looks winded!
Mahmoud is working Built over against the cage.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Mahmoud avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Built prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Good body shot from Mahmoud.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built working aggressively here.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but Built blocks with his arms.
Built blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
Built tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud tries to break the clinch but Built is controlling the position.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built working aggressively here.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud wants to break free but Built has control.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but Built blocks it.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahmoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Mahmoud's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Built tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
Built working aggressively here.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but Built blocks with his arms.
Built working aggressively here.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice right hand lands inside from Built.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.
Mahmoud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Built blocks it with crossed arms.
Built is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mahmoud's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mahmoud tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Mahmoud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built pushes Mahmoud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud is looking to break free of the clinch but Built has double underhooks.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmoud's elbow.
Built works on Mahmoud's body with a couple of short punches.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Built.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sameh Mahmoud will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pa‘Akea Built's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Built misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Built throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Built darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Mahmoud jabs Built right on the nose. Built blinks but takes it well.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Built tries to land a leg kick but Mahmoud saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Mahmoud tries to keep at a distance but Built has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mahmoud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahmoud misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Built.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Built. #T1#
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Built takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mahmoud wants to break free but Built has control.
Mahmoud has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards. #ROC#
Mahmoud is rocked!
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahmoud is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Built misses with the head strike.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pa‘Akea Built has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Built lands an uppercut.
Built digs a right hand into Mahmoud's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahmoud's gas tank.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Built on the inside.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Built lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahmoud.
Mahmoud is breathing heavily.
Built gets through Mahmoud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Built has Mahmoud pressed against the cage, preventing Mahmoud from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Built managing to block the knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Built lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Built as the two fighters clinch.
Built lands a big right hand that drops Mahmoud! The killer instinct kicks in and Built finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Built!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pa‘Akea Built!
Pa‘Akea Built thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syn 675 Valentine vs Piano     
Date:   Mar 14, 2020
#R1#
Built tries a head kick but it misses.
Built with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petersen to score with a decent uppercut.
Petersen's corner calls for a 1-2. Petersen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petersen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersen throws a head kick that half lands.
Petersen is looking to slow Built down with leg kicks.
Petersen lands with an overhand left.
Petersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Petersen misses.
Petersen misses with a body kick.
Petersen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Built rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Petersen counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Built pushes Petersen up against the cage in a clinch.
Built pushes Petersen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petersen has Built pushed against the cage.#T1#
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Come on Petersen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Built presses Petersen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Petersen misses with a punch on the inside.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Built.
Petersen blocks an uppercut.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Built.
Built lands a shot to the body.
Petersen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petersen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petersen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Petersen misses with a body punch.
Petersen has had enough of the clinch but Built keeps him there for the moment.
Petersen stalling.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Petersen misses with a punch on the inside.
Built presses Petersen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Built lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Petersen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen is pushing Built up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Built lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Built lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Petersen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Built digs a right hand underneath Petersen's ribcage. Petersen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Built digs a right hand underneath Petersen's ribcage. Petersen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petersen blocks an uppercut.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petersen misses with the head strike.
Petersen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Built.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Petersen swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petersen is trying to maintain a safe position but Built gets an underhook and turns Petersen into the cage.
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petersen or not. #T4#
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Built.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
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!
Built is leaning against Petersen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Petersen.
A left hand lands to the body for Built.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersen.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Petersen lands with a light punch inside.
Built presses Petersen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Petersen tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pa‘Akea Built dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A lazy left from Petersen finds it's target.
Built buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Built can pounce on him.
Petersen tries a head kick but it misses.
Built loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
Petersen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Built with a body shot.
Built gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Built scores with a nice head shot.
Built scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petersen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Petersen gets tackled into the cage by Built. Built maintains the clinch.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petersen can do to turn this around?
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!
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Petersen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Built is keeping busy.
Pa‘Akea Built has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Built lands a body shot. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Built digs a right hand underneath Petersen's ribcage. Petersen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Built has Petersen pressed against the cage, preventing Petersen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
Petersen is breathing heavily.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen prevents a body shot from Built.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Nice body punch from Built.
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
A short left from Built.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Petersen avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen tries to stall but Built uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Petersen prevents a body shot from Built.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Built. #T2#
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
A short uppercut from Built.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersen.
Built lands a shot to the body.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Petersen controls his hands.
Petersen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petersen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built lands a body punch.
Petersen can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
Good body shot from Petersen.
Petersen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen stalling.
Built digs a right hand underneath Petersen's ribcage. Petersen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
Built blocks a body shot from Petersen.
Petersen tries a body shot but Built blocks it. #T3#
Petersen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Built has him pressed against the cage.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petersen wants to stall.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petersen.
Built pushes Petersen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petersen lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Petersen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Petersen takes a shot to the head.
Petersen digs a right hand underneath Built's ribcage. Built let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petersen stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petersen or not.
Petersen prevents a body shot from Built.
Built cracks Petersen with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built blocks a body shot from Petersen.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Petersen.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersens head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pa‘Akea Built dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Built moves into the clinch.
Petersen tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Petersen back against the cage.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen lands a right hand.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Built.
Built works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Built lands a left hand.
Petersen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen wants to break free but Built has control.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Built tries to throw a body punch but Petersen avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Petersen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Built working aggressively here.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Built works on Petersen's body with a couple of short punches.
Petersen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petersen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Built is keeping busy.
Petersen pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petersen backwards. #BC2#
Petersen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petersen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Built.
Built misses with a straight left.
Built connects with a leg kick. Petersen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Petersen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Built slips a jab and a cross from Petersen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built misses with a two punch combination.
Built scores with a kick to the body.
Built throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
Petersen moves out of range of the body kick.
Petersen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Built counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steven Petersen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3##CL#
Built clinches up with Petersen and pushes him back against the cage.
Built cracks Petersen with a nice body shot.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Petersen.
Built tries a body shot but Petersen blocks it.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Petersen is rocked!
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petersen is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Petersen seems to have recovered his senses.
Petersen blocks a body shot from Built.
Built misses with some punches.
Petersen blocks an uppercut.
Built prevents a body shot from Petersen.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
Come on Petersen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land. #T4#
Petersen prevents a body shot from Built.
Built working aggressively here.
Petersen tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Petersen back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Built.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petersen's elbow.
Built prevents a body shot from Petersen.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersen blocks a body shot from Built.
Steven Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petersen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
Built lands a body punch.
Built misses with some punches.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Petersen tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Petersen back against the cage.
Petersen tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pa‘Akea Built is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petersen lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pa‘Akea Built showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Built, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pa‘Akea Built!

A relieved looking Pa‘Akea Built thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Syn 670 Kerr vs Valentine     
Date:   Feb 09, 2020
#R1#
Turner moves out of range as Built throws a body kick.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Built waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Built has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Built takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner lands a nice hook to Built's body. Built takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Built throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Built misses with a kick to the body.
Turner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Built fails in his attempt to clinch.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Built lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Built moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Pa‘Akea Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Built scores with a nice right hand.
Turner tests Built's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Built uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Turner cracks Built with a right hand to the side of the head.
Built blocks a jab.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built misses with a kick to the body.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Built connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Elgin Turner has been cut.#T2#
Turner swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Built thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Built doesn't seem bothered though.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Built looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Built tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Built tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Built shows good takedown defense.
Built throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner cracks Built with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good shot there by Turner.
Built dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Built takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Built throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Built scores with a jab. Turner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Built slips a straight right by Turner.
Built moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner defending well as Built loads up on a big left hand.
Turner with a hook.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner catches Built with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Built counters with a good, hard body kick but Turner shrugs it off.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turner avoids the body shot from Built. #T4#
Built takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Turner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Built had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
Turner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Turner punishes Built's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner with a hook.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.
Turner avoids a kick to the body.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Built. Beautiful body shot.
Turner takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Built throws a big shot that misses.
Turner feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner'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.
#R2#
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner tries to bum rush Built with a series of wild strikes but Built uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Built blocks a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Built might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Built walks into a jab.
Built lands a two punch combo.
Built blocks a jab.
Turner lunges at Built with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Built's hand.
Built misses with a body shot.
Built bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Built slips a jab from Turner.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner cracks Built with a good jab.#CL#
Built has Turner up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Built misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Built. #BC2#
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Built misses with a head kick.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Built.
Turner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Built on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Built looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Built is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Built was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
Built throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Turner lands with a straight right. Built didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.
Built defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turner lands a nice hook to Built's body. Built takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Built lands a really nice looking cross but Turner seems unphased.
Built walks into a jab.
Built fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turner tries to score with a low kick but Built moves his leg out of the way.
Built tries to counter by clinching up but Turner breaks away and moves out of range.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Built moves into the clinch.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turner lands an uppercut.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Turner blocks a body shot from Built.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Turner prevents a body shot from Built.
Turner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Built throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Turner jabs at Built's body.
Built misses with a body kick.
Turner misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Turner fails with the takedown
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Built slips a straight right by Turner.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Built takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Built takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Built wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Built slips under a jab from Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
Turner cracks Built with a good jab.
Built stuffs the takedown attempt from Turner. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Built does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Built throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Built has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Built.
Built pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Built settles back down.
Turner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Built misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built throws the kick towards the body but Turner avoids it.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Built wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Turner connects with the punch.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.#T1#
Turner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Built.
Built looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner works Built's body with a nice hook.
Built connects with a jab.#ROC#
Turner is rocked!
Turner misses the jab.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Built off the cage and back into range.
Built slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Built throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Built throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
It looked like Built was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turner.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built staying out of range there.
Turner throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Built takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Turner slips under a jab from Built.
Built slips under a jab.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built throws a counter high kick but Turner was just alert enough to avoid it.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Built throws a head kick that misses.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a body kick that stops Turner in his tracks momentarily.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Turner misses with a hook.#T3#
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Built blocks a jab.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Built is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Built throws a big shot that misses.
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Built. Built circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decent striking displayed by Turner there.
Turner punishes Built's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner dips to his left and cracks Built with an uppercut!
Turner misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Turner avoids the head kick by Built.
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Built saw that one coming.
Elgin Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Built misses.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Built misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
Built is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner scores with a body shot.
Turner misses with a hook
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner misses the jab.
Built was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Built was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Built to counter with a crisp jab.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Built looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Turner catches Built right on the button with a cross.
Turner cracks Built with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Built misses the target.
Built lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
As Turner looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Turner just gets out of the way.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Turner.#T1#
Turner swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Built swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turner misses the body punch
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner misses the body punch
and Built counters with a nice body shot.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Built throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Built avoids the body shot from Turner.
Built moves away from the strike by Turner. #T2#
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Built is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Built takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turner takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Built thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Built counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Built cracks the inside of Turner's front leg.
Built lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand.
Built avoids the body shot from Turner.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Built takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner misses with a left hand
enabling Built to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Built fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turner, pushing him back against the cage.
Turner prevents a body shot from Built.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Built lands a body shot.
Turner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Built blocking some punches.
A short right from Built.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Turner tries to break free but Built pushes him back against the cage.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Built.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner blocks a body shot from Built.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Built.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner blocks a body shot from Built.
Built misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Turner as he connects with a hook.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner connects with a looping right hand.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Built avoids the body shot from Turner.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
And Built counters with a quick kick to the body but Turner blocks it.
Built misses with a body shot.
Built staying out of range there.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Built.
Turner moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Built.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Built closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built misses with the head strike. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Turner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turner takes a shot to the head.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner. #BC2#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Built misses.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner with a hook.
Built slips under a jab from Turner.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Built.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Built stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built with a nice cross.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Built takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Built looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner stuns Built with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Turner lands.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Built throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Built looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner. #T3#
Turner avoids a kick to the body.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built misses with a body kick.
Built swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built with a hook.
Nice jab there from Turner.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
And Built counters with a quick kick to the body but Turner blocks it.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built is looking to counter punch.
Built misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Built is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
Turner staying out of range there.#T4#
Built throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Turner tenderised Built's leg. Built is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Turner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Built is trying to defend but Turner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Built keeping control of the position.
Built wants to improve his position but Turner is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elgin Turner.
I think Turner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!

Elgin Turner is the new lightweight champion!
Elgin Turner spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Syn 665 Shamrock vs Built     
Date:   Jan 05, 2020
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shamrock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Built has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Built and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock misses with a body shot
and Built counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Built throws a head kick that Shamrock semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Built tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Shamrock's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Built feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shamrocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
Built let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Built is trying to counter with his kicks.
Built fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Built misses with a looping right.
Shamrock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Built.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shamrock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid body kick from Built.
Built misses with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Built clinches.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've been informed that Built has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Built.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Built tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built scores with a shoulder strike.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shamrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Built.
Built looks winded!
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Built backwards. #T4#
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Built blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Built blocking some punches.
Built misses with some punches.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Built.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Built lands with a light punch inside.
Built blocking some punches.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Built's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Built's gas tank.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Built working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
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 Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shamrock with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Pa‘Akea Built has been cut.
Built throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shamrock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Built has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Built and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Built is predictable there
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Built there.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built checks a leg kick.#T1#
Shamrock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Built misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Built thinking.
Pa‘Akea Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Built has managed to clinch.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Built gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Nick Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Built in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Built prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Built as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Built tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Built.
Built pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Built.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Shamrock.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock cracks Built with a nice body shot.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Built lands a body shot.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock presses Built against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Built is breathing heavily.
Built tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Built prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Shamrock tries to score with a low kick but Built moves his leg out of the way.
Built throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Built fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Built avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamrock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Built misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built misses with a kick to the body
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Built throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Built takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Built stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.#T2#
Built throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Built tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamrock misses its target.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Built swings widly with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Shamrock backing up. Shamrock nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock tried to counter with a leg kick but Built avoided it.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Built misses the jab.
Shamrock jabs Built to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Built takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Built.#CL2#
Built darts in and clinches Shamrock up against the cage.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Built's head.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built working aggressively here.
Built scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built takes a shot to the head.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
A short right from Built.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a body punch.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Built.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Built's head.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Nice cross by Shamrock.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Built, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Built misses with a leg kick
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamrock misses its target.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Built.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Built tries to clinch
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Built takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Built takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Built throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Built shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Built swings widly with a right hand
and Built takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Built is rocked!
Built takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Built throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Built, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Built.
Built throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Shamrock throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
Built tries a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Built misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Shamrock tries to work over Built's front leg with a kick but Built checks it.
The fighters circling - Built throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Built ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Built stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock had his way with Pa‘Akea Built in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Built takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A clash of legs there as Shamrock blocks the low kick.
Built connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Built comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Built scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
Built misses with a right hand
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
Built looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Built looks to clinch
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Built connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Built throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Built.
Built tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Built looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shamrock slips a jab from Built.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Built misses with a head kick.
Built jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Built's calf.
The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Built doesn't seem phased though.
Shamrock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Built throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shamrock counters with a left to the body.
Built throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.#T4#
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Built throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Built misses with a straight left.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pa‘Akea Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Shamrock.
Well Shamrock 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!

Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Nick Shamrock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Syn 661 Jones vs Toivonen     
Date:   Dec 15, 2019
#R1#
Pesonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pesonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pesonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Built counters with a nice body kick.
Pesonen misses with a straight right.
Pesonen misses with an uppercut
and Built counters with a nice kick to the body.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pesonen.
Built slips under a jab from Pesonen.
Built lands a body shot.
Pesonen lands a leg kick that knocks Built off balance momentarily.
Pesonen throws a head kick that misses.
Built is looking to counter punch.
Pesonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Pesonen connects with a looping right hand.
Built has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Pesonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Built was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pesonen.#T1#
Pesonen scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Pa‘Akea Built has been cut.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pesonen.
Built needs to keep his hands up - Pesonen had a free shot at his head there.
Pesonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#
It looks like Jallu Pesonen has been cut.
Pesonen loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Built misses the target.
A slow jab from Pesonen misses its intended target.
Pesonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pesonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Pesonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
Built throws an overhand right that lands on Pesonen's shoulder, as Pesonen tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Built has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pesonen.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Pesonen is just out of range.
Built throws an overhand right that lands on Pesonen's shoulder, as Pesonen tries to avoid the shot.
Pesonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Built digs a good body shot into Pesonen's ribs.
Built tries to move into range but Pesonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Pesonen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Built quickly recovers to half guard.
Built keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pesonen lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Pesonen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Built to regain full guard.
Pesonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pesonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Built pulls Pesonen in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pesonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pesonen postures up in Built's guard and throws a big left but Built blocks it.
Pesonen is in close to Built's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pesonen stopping the sweep attempt from Built.
Pesonen is in close to Built's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Built avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pesonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pesonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Built works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Pesonen throwing strikes but missing.
Pesonen throws an elbow that misses. Built uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pesonen's guard. Nice move by Built!#REVR#
Pesonen is trying to keep Built in close. #SUB2#
Pesonen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Built has picked Pesonen up and slammed him! Pesonen can't keep hold of the triangle and Built manages to pass to side control!
Pesonen wants to control but Built postures up.
Pesonen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pesonen keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jallu Pesonen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Built throws out a leg kick but Pesonen moves out of range and Built only half commits.
Pesonen throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Pesonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pesonen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Built.
Built misses with a wild combination.
Pesonen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Built.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built swings for the body but Pesonen moves out of range.
Pesonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pesonen lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Pesonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Built. Built circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pesonen staying out of range there.
Built checks the leg kick nicely there.
Built throws a body punch but Pesonen moves out of range.
Pesonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pesonen misses with a body shot
and Built counters with a straight right hand.
Pesonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pesonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built misses with a body punch
and Pesonen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Built goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pesonen slips under a jab.
Pesonen throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Built slips a straight right by Pesonen.
Built fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pesonen just manages to avoid it.
Built jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Built bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Built misses with a hook.
Built lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Pesonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Built looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Pesonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Built is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Built, as that shot connected.
Pesonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Built throws a leg kick
and Built takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pesonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pesonen cracks the inside of Built's front leg.
Pesonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Built's head.
Built misses with an uppercut. Pesonen saw that one coming.
Pesonen throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.
Built looks to land a left hand but Pesonen moved out of range nicely.
Pesonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Pesonen misses the shot to the body.
Pesonen throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.#T4#
Built scores with a decent looking hook.
Built lands a slapping body shot.
Pesonen misses with a body shot.
Built throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pesonen avoids it.
Pesonen throws a head kick that misses.
Built fakes the leg kick and cracks Pesonen in the body.
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!
Built misses with a head kick.
Pesonen feints a counter leg kick.
Pesonen avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Built misses the target.
Built scores with a decent looking hook.
Pesonen avoids the body shot from Built.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pa‘Akea Built dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Pesonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Built.
A big right from Built misses.
Built cracks Pesonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pesonen throws a hook but Built blocks it.
Pesonen connects with a body shot that sends Built's belly button to the back.
Pesonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Built slips a jab and a cross from Pesonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesonen misses with a wild body shot.
Built takes one on the button.
Pa‘Akea Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pesonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Pesonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Built finds it's target.
Built connects with a jab.
Built blocks a head kick by Pesonen.
Pesonen throws a sloppy body shot
and Built counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pesonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pesonen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Built.
Jab by Built.
Pesonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Built.#T2#
Built fakes the leg kick and cracks Pesonen in the body.
Pesonen misses with a body shot.
Pesonen avoids the head kick by Built.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesonen throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Built throws a sloppy body shot
and Pesonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Pesonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Built as he connects with a hook.
Built throws a jab when Pesonen was well out of range.
Built throws a lazy uppercut
and Pesonen counters with a straight right hand.
Pesonen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Built.
Pesonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Built. Built obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Pesonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pesonen.
Pesonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Built is able to avoid easily.
Built tries to land a body kick
and Pesonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Built throws a head kick but Pesonen moves out of range.
Pesonen throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pesonen.
Built throws an off balance right hand
and Pesonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Built connects with a high kick.
Pesonen defending well as Built loads up on a big left hand.
Pesonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pesonen throws a big shot that misses.
Built is looking to counter punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pesonen checks a leg kick.
Built misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Pesonen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pesonen showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built is staying active underneath Pesonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jallu Pesonen just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Built pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Built scores with a jab to the body.
Pesonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Built.
Pesonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pesonen moves out of range as Built strikes.
A good leg kick by Pesonen.
Built looks for the body kick but Pesonen saw that one coming.
Pesonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Built counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pesonen misses with a jab to the body
and Built counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Built finds it's way through Pesonen's defenses. #T1#
Pesonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Built doesn't seem bothered though.
Pesonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pesonen is looking to chop away at Built's legs.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pesonen throws a sloppy head kick and Built moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Built misses
and Built takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pesonen cracks Built with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Built throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pesonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Built fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pesonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Built lands with a right hand.
Built goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pesonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pesonen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Built.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pesonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Built moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pesonen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBuilt.
Built waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pesonen.
Built fakes the leg kick and cracks Pesonen in the body.
Nice defenses there by Pesonen.
Built scores with a hook.#T3#
Built moves away from the strike by Pesonen.
Built jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pesonen throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
Built takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pesonen throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Pesonen backing up. Pesonen nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Pesonen misses with an uppercut
and Built counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Built lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pesonen doesn't seem phased though.
Built moves out of range of the leg kick from Pesonen.
Built tried to counter with a leg kick but Pesonen avoided it.
Pesonen moves forwards but Built connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Built jabs at Pesonen's body.
Built slips under a jab from Pesonen.
Built is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Pesonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Built moves away from the strike by Pesonen.
Pesonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built tried to counter with a leg kick but Pesonen avoided it.
Built throws a lazy right hand but Pesonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pesonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Built stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Built misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pa‘Akea Built had his way with Jallu Pesonen in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Built slips a jab and a cross from Pesonen.
Pesonen connects with a right hand. Built shakes it off.
Pesonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Built.
Pesonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pesonen misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a straight right hand.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pesonen manages to avoid it.
Built cracks Pesonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Pesonen as he connects with a hook.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
A little feinted left hand from Built on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Pesonen walks into a straight right hand from Built.
Pesonen drops his hands momentarily and Built takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pesonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pa‘Akea Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Built throws a shot from downtown. Pesonen moves away and avoids it.
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pesonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Nice body punch from Built.
Built rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pesonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pesonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pesonen missing with a left hand there. Built was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Built connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pesonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Built's head backwards.
Pesonen lands a really nice looking cross but Built seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pesonen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Pesonen will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#
Pesonen is rocked!
Pesonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Built. #T3#
Built uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pesonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Pesonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Built throws a low kick but Pesonen moves out of range easily.
Built moves out of range as Pesonen strikes.
Built lands an overhand right.
A low kick from Built misses
and Pesonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Built moves away from the strike by Pesonen.
Built misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pesonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Pesonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.
Pesonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Pesonen.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pesonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Built makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Built uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pesonen.
Pesonen checks a leg kick.
Built connects with a body shot.
Pesonen scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Built swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pesonen counters with a head kick. That will keep Built thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pa‘Akea Built.
I think Built has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pa‘Akea Built!

Pa‘Akea Built retains his lightweight title!
Pa‘Akea Built seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Syn 656 Magufuli vs ODB     
Date:   Nov 10, 2019
#R1#
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Built has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Mumu misses with a leg kick
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mumu throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Mumu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mumu checks a leg kick nicely.
Built swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mumu.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu misses the target.
Mumu throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mumu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mumu misses with a looping left.
Mumu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Mumu misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Built throws a jab when Mumu was well out of range.
Mumu throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built lands a glancing blow to the side of Mumu's head.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mumu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumu.#T1#
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Built throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mumu scoring well with a low kick there.
Built cracks Mumu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mumu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Built in his tracks.
Built lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mumu. That's going to slow Built down.
Mumu thows a leg kick but Built checks it
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mumu swings widly with a right hand
and Built counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Mumu misses its intended target.
Built slips a straight right by Mumu.
Mumu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Built checks a leg kick.
Mumu motions for Built to come forward. Mumu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumu slips a straight right by Built.
Mumu scores with a nice right hand.
Mumu throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
Mumu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Built lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Built throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Mumu finds it's target.
Mumu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Built cracks Mumu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mumu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Built.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Mumu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Built blocks a leg kick.
Built lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mumu will feel that in the morning.
Mumu misses with a straight left.
Built takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mumu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Built moves away from the strike by Mumu.
Built is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Built with a nice cross.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built misses with an uppercut.
Built lands a leg kick that knocks Mumu off balance momentarily.
Built pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Mumu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Built throws a jab when Mumu was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Built.
Mumu feints a counter leg kick.
Mumu slips a straight right by Built.
Mumu avoids the body shot from Built.
Mumu missing with a left hand there. Built was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Built tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mumu is able to avoid easily.
Mumu stuns Built with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mumu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Built looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mumu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Mumu misses.
Mumu throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Mumu misses with a straight left.
Built throws a lazy right hand but Mumu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mumu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mumu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Built's calf.
Mumu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Built counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Built tries to land a front kick but Mumu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mumu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Built checks the leg kick.
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!
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away.
A jab from Built misses.
Built is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mumu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mumu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Built is out of range.
Mumu misses the body punch
and Built counters with a good, hard body kick but Mumu shrugs it off.
A slow jab from Built misses its intended target.
Mumu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mumu dips to his left and cracks Built with an uppercut!
Built ducks under a wild hook from Mumu.
Built swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Built throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Built misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Built, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Mumu.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Built.
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 Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Built throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu's shoulder, as Mumu tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu staying out of range there.
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Built throws out the jab.
Mumu feints a counter leg kick.
Built walks into a left hand.
Built throws a shot from downtown. Mumu moves away and avoids it.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mumu.
Some bone on bone action there as Built checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mumu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Built has got the better of the exchanges.
Built moves away from the strike by Mumu.
Mumu throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
Mumu lands a leg kick that knocks Built off balance momentarily.
Mumu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mumu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Built cracks Mumu with an open hand slap.
Mumu throws a low kick but Built moves out of range easily.
Mumu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pa‘Akea Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Mumu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Built jabs Mumu right on the nose. Mumu blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Built slips under a jab from Mumu.
A bone on bone clash there as Mumu blocks the leg kick.
Mumu tries to score with a low kick but Built moves his leg out of the way.
Built throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Built chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mumu wants to slow Built down by chopping away at his legs.
Built staying out of range there.
Mumu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Built throws a shot from downtown. Mumu moves away and avoids it.
Mumu takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Built lands with a kick to the ribs.
Built fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Built throws out the jab.
Built throws an off balance right hand
and Mumu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu.
Built scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mumu misses with a straight right. #T2#
Mumu scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Mumu throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
Mumu throws a front kick aimed at Built's knee but Built avoids it well.
Abdel Mumu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built misses with a hook.
Mumu moves out of range as Built strikes.
Built moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mumu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Built counter with a right hand.
That kick from Built tenderised Mumu's leg. Mumu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mumu throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
Built thumps Mumu with a low kick.
Built moves away from the strike by Mumu.
Built is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mumu moves out of range as Built strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mumu lands with a cross.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
Mumu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Built stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Built misses.
Mumu lands a nice hook to Built's body. Built takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mumu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Built throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Built scores with a hook.
Mumu misses with a straight right.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Mumu misses.
Built was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mumu slips a jab from Built.
A nice side step and Mumu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mumu throws out a leg kick but Built moves out of range and Mumu only half commits.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
Built does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Built.
Built throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu.
Mumu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Built dips to his left and cracks Mumu with an uppercut!
Mumu throws a head kick but Built moves out of range.
Built digs a good body shot into Mumu's ribs.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Mumu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Built throws a hook but Mumu blocks it.
Mumu tries a quick counter leg kick but Built is wise to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Mumu looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
Mumu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Built counters with a nice body shot.
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Built throws out the jab.
Mumu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good exchange - Built coming out on top.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Mumu misses.
Mumu tries to score with a low kick but Built moves his leg out of the way.
Built stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mumu.
Built throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu.
Built connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Built delivers a nice body kick.
Built throws a jab when Mumu was well out of range.
Built misses with a kick to the body
and Mumu counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pa‘Akea Built dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Mumu throws a low kick, looking for Built's leg but Built calmly moves out of range.
Mumu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Built blocks a jab.
Built is looking to counter punch.
Built misses with a looping right.
Mumu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mumu misses with a low kick as Built jumps back.
Mumu ducks right into an uppercut from Built.
Built feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mumu's calf.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mumu can do to turn this around?
Mumu loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Good exchange - Built coming out on top.
Mumu misses with a body shot.
Good work by Mumu as he checks the leg kick.
Built takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Built.
Built misses with a hook.
A jab from Mumu finds it's way through Built's defenses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Built.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu.
Mumu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mumu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Jab, jab by Built - just one landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Mumu blocks the leg kick.
Built takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Built slips under a jab from Mumu.
It looked like Built was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mumu.
Mumu staying out of range there.
Mumu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Built momentarily.
Built thumps Mumu with a low kick.
Built on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mumu cracks Built with an open hand slap.
Mumu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Built there.
Built lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mumu throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mumu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Built.
Mumu defending well as Built loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Built throws a lazy right hand but Mumu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Built fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mumu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Built tenderised Mumu's leg. Mumu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Built throws a leg kick but Mumu moved away.
Mumu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.
Mumu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mumu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mumu misses with a looping right.
Built feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built throws a lazy right hand but Mumu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mumu misses with an uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mumu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Built has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Built and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Built fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mumu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Built defending well as Mumu loads up on a big left hand.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Built checks a low kick from Mumu.#T3#
Built tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Built checks a leg kick.
Mumu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Built slips under a jab from Mumu.
Built uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mumu has time to react.
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Built throws out the jab.
Mumu slips under a jab.
Mumu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mumu slips a straight right by Built.
Mumu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Built with a body shot.
Mumu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Built.
Mumu checks the leg kick.
Mumu moves out of range as Built strikes.
Mumu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mumu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy body kick from Built
and Mumu counters with a thumping low kick.
Mumu throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
Mumu misses with a body shot
letting Built counter with a right hand. #T4#
Mumu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mumu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Built will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Mumu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built scores with a push kick.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Built.
A slow jab from Built misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Mumu.
Built takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Built jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Built tries to land a leg kick but Mumu saw it coming and moves away.
A lazy left from Built finds it's target.
Built walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built misses with a hook. Mumu ducked under it nicely.
Built moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMumu.
Mumu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mumu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Built.
An inside leg kick lands from Built.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pa‘Akea Built clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Built swings for the body but Mumu moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Built.
Mumu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mumu loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Mumu.
Mumu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Built with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Built misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mumu.
Mumu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Built. That one must have hurt.
Mumu lands a jab to the head.
Mumu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Built throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Mumu to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Built's sensitive parts.
Nice shot by Mumu.
Built checks a leg kick.
Mumu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumu connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Mumu takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Mumu lands an overhand right.
Mumu lands a nice shot that snaps Built's head back.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Built has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mumu finds it's way round the side to connect with Built's head.
Built throws a jab when Mumu was well out of range.
Built misses with a straight left.
Mumu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Mumu - just one landing.
Mumu misses with a hook.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mumu flicks out a counter leg kick but Built steps away.
Built throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Built throws a body kick that misses.
Built lands a front kick.
Built doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Mumu. That snapped Built's head back. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu throws a one two combo.
Mumu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mumu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Built's hands.
Mumu throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
Mumu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mumu is looking to score with low kicks.
Mumu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mumu drops his hands momentarily and Built takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Abdel Mumu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mumu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mumu avoids it.
Built bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mumu's head backwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mumu.
Mumu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Built lands a nice shot that snaps Mumu's head back.
Mumu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mumu staying out of range there.
Mumu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A jab from Built misses.
Mumu throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Built throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good leg kick by Built there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Built.
Mumu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
Built moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Built wants to slow Mumu down by chopping away at his legs.
Built misses with a low kick.
Mumu swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Built throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Mumu slips under a jab from Built.#T4#
Built throws a chopping leg kick but Mumu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Built lunges at Mumu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mumu's hand.
Built misses with a looping left.
Mumu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Built. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumu throws out a leg kick but Built moves out of range and Mumu only half commits.
Built thows a leg kick but Mumu checks it
and Mumu counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mumu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Built has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Built and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Built ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Built.
Mumu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mumu lands a leg kick that knocks Built off balance momentarily.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu misses with a straight right.
Mumu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Built. That did some damage!
Built moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Built tried to score with a low kick but Mumu checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Built getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Built tries to score with a low kick but Mumu moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Built.
Mumu blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Mumu.
Mumu throws a low kick but Built avoids it.
Built throws a wild body kick that Mumu sees coming a mile off.
Mumu checks a low kick from Built.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu! But no joy.
Mumu misses with an uppercut.
Mumu blocks a jab.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built throws a jab when Mumu was well out of range.
Built walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mumu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mumu scores with the left hand. Built knows he should have avoided that one.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Mumu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Built connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Good exchange - Mumu coming out on top.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumu.
Mumu walks into a stiff left hand from Built.
Built misses the jab.
Mumu walks into a straight right hand from Built.
Mumu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mumu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mumu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Built tries to score with a low kick but Mumu moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mumu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Built has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Built and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mumu looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
Mumu throws a head kick that misses.
Mumu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Built misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mumu checks a leg kick.
Mumu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Built misses with a straight left. #T2#
Built misses with a straight left.
Mumu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Mumu throws a sloppy body shot
and Built counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body punch from Built.
Built takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Built cracks the inside of Mumu's front leg.
Built scores with a punch to the head.
Mumu looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.
Built bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mumu's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Built.
Built checks a leg kick.
Mumu ducks right into an uppercut from Built.
A punch combination from Mumu misses.
Built connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mumu's hands.
Mumu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Built fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mumu.
Nice uppercut lands for Built. That snapped Mumu's head back.
Built throws a body kick that misses.
Built checks a low kick from Mumu.
Built thuds a left hand into Mumu's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Built.
Mumu blocks a jab.
Mumu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Mumu misses.
Built avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Built throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mumu missing with a left hand there. Built was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mumu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mumu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
Mumu slips under a jab.#T4#
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumu misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Built to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Built.
Built throws a leg kick but Mumu sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Built on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Built scores with a kick to the midsection.
Built throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Built lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Built throws a big shot that misses.
Built moves out of range as Mumu strikes.
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Built chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mumu can pounce on him.
Pa‘Akea Built is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mumu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pa‘Akea Built showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Built 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pa‘Akea Built!

Pa‘Akea Built retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Pa‘Akea Built made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Syn 653 Magufuli vs Robinson     
Date:   Oct 20, 2019
#R1#
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Partio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Partio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Built misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Partio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Partio connects with a body shot that sends Built's belly button to the back.
Partio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Built as he avoids it easily.
Built was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Built on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Partio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Built can pounce on him.
Built walks into a left hand.
Katu Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Partio moves out of range of the leg kick from Built.
Built keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.
Partio throws a leg kick which misses Built's front leg but catches the back leg as Built tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built staying out of range there.#T1#
Partio lands a head kick. Built smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
A low kick from Built is predictable there #TD2#
and Partio counters with a takedown into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Partio working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Built is not content to let Partio control the position.
Built sneaks back into half guard.
Partio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Partio throwing shots but Built is blocking nicely. #T2#
Built keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Partio with the ground and pound but Built uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Partio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Built is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Partio, into his guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Partio throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Built escapes and throws Partio's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Partio tries to bench press Built off him but Built keeps the position. #T3#
Partio looking for a sweep but Built has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Built avoids the attempt from Partio to control.
Built manages to capitalize on a mistake by Partio to take his back!
Built is hanging on to Partio's back as he tries to escape.
Partio is still trying to improve position.
Built controlling from the back.
Built controlling well, preventing Partio from escaping the position. #T4#
Partio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Built prevents Partio from getting the reversal.
Partio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Partio is trying to escape the mount.
Built controlling the position easily from mount.
Partio is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katu Partio 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.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Built. No joy for Partio on that attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Built, as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like Katu Partio has been cut.
Partio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Partio misses with a takedown attempt
and Built connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
Partio swinging wildly here.
Partio misses with a hook
and Built counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Partio thinking.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Built fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Partio on the side of the head.
Partio jabs Built right on the nose. Built blinks but takes it well.
Built checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Partio with a poor takedown
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pa‘Akea Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katu Partio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Built counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Partio lands a nice shot that snaps Built's head back. #T1##KD#
Built cracks Partio with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Partio looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Built finish him? #ROC#
Partio is rocked!
Partio tries to get into range but Built steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Partio! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Built scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pa‘Akea Built!
Pa‘Akea Built retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Pa‘Akea Built thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Syn 647 Built vs Arendse     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
Arendse takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arendse.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse tests Built's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arendse jabs Built to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Built lands a jab to the head.
Arendse scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Built to counter with a crisp jab.
Arendse slips a straight right by Built.
Built looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse. #BC2#
Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Built tries to move into range but Arendse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Built jabs Arendse right on the nose. Arendse blinks but takes it well.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range. #T1#
Built fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arendse on the side of the head.
A big left from Built misses.
Arendse thinks about the counter body kick.
Built tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Built closes the distance and pushes Arendse back into the cage.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Arendse's head.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Arendse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Built's head.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
A right hand to the body from Arendse.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arendse.
Good body shot from Arendse.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built lands a right hand.
Arendse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Built.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Arendse lands an uppercut.
Built takes a shot to the head.
Built misses with the head strike. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Built.
Arendse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Arendse manages to break the clinch.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Built misses the jab.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Built tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Arendse manages to circle out of the way.
Built misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Built misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arendse! But no joy.
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Built misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Arendse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Built moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Built moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse lands with a hook. Built tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Arendse. That's going to slow Built down.
Built on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Built's body. Built takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Built is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Built throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Arendse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Built throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Built.
Arendse with a jab.#CL2#
Arendse moves into the clinch.
Built lands a body shot.
Arendse tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Built backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Arendse.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Built.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Arendse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Built throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arendse cracks Built with a right hand to the side of the head.
Built is looking to clinch but Arendse is avoiding it.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Built drives through and clinches with Arendse against the cage.
Enitan Arendse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Built tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Built.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Built.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Good body shot from Built.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built misses with some punches. #T1#
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
Built working aggressively here.
A short right from Built.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse is working Built over against the cage.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Built.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Built.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse presses Built against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse misses with a body punch. #T2##BC2#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Arendse takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Built working aggressively here.
Built pushes Arendse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Arendse lands a left hand.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Arendse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Builts head.
Arendse tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse blocking some punches. #T3#
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built misses with some punches.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse lands with a right to the head.
Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Arendse.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Built. #BC2#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse lands a head shot.
Built avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Arendse misses.
Built seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Built closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Built misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
Arendse scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Built.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Built.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse is leaning against Built and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Built prevents a body shot from Arendse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Built looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.
Nice body kick from Arendse.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Built.#CL2#
Arendse has Built up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arendse.
Built lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Built stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Arendse throws a low kick but Built moves out of range easily.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arendse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Built is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arendse cracks Built with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Built scores with a decent looking hook.
Built slips under a jab from Arendse.
Built looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Built avoids it.
Built was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arendse delivers a nice body kick.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Built has time to react.
Arendse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Built blocks the body kick.
Arendse connects with a solid leg kick.
Built throws a right hand that Arendse ducks under and follows up with a left that Arendse also avoids with ease.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Built.
Arendse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enitan Arendse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Built has time to react.
Arendse thows a body kick. Built tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Built is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Built throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.#CL2#
Arendse has managed to clinch.
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!
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Arendse breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Arendse moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Built is leaning against Arendse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Built as the two fighters clinch.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Built.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Built's head.
Arendse is leaning against Built and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Arendse lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage. #T3#
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Built.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built pushes Arendse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Built working aggressively here.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Built.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Arendse's head.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
Arendse lands a hook that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Built backwards. #BC2#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Built throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Built's ribs.
Arendse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Built finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Built throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Arendse there.
The crowd cheers as Arendse lands an impressive looking overhand right. Built doesn't seem phased though.
Arendse swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arendse.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arendse.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.
Built tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built throws the kick towards the body but Arendse avoids it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Arendse.
Arendse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Built or not.
Arendse working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Arendse.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
A right hand to the body from Arendse.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse takes a shot to the head.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Arendse.
Built prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse lands with a short shot to the head.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse lands with a short shot to the head.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Built misses with a body punch.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Built is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arendse tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse lands a body punch.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Arendse pushes Built back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Arendse on the inside.
A short right from Arendse on the inside.
Arendse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Built or not.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arendse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike.
Arendse pushes Built back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arendse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Built misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Arendse tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arendse.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arendse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arendse.
Arendse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Built avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Built takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Built looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse connects with a looping right hand.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built throws a right and a left that both miss.
Built wants to clinch.
Built shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Arendse moves into the clinch successfully.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Built moved away.#CL#
Built closes the distance and clinches.
Built prevents a body shot from Arendse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A low kick from Arendse misses
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
Arendse scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Built misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built digs a right hand into Arendse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arendse's gas tank.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Built will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Built.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arendse lands a hook that snaps the head of Built backwards.
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!
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arendse or not.
Arendse is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action. #T1##BC2#
Arendse manages to break the clinch.
Built blocks the body kick. #CL#
Built gets a clinch.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arendse.
A left hand lands to the body for Built.
A right hand to the body from Arendse.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Built.
Built pushes Arendse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built. #BC2#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Built moves in looking to clinch but Arendse pushes him off.
Arendse swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Arendse has taken the fight to the clinch.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Built.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Built.
Built lands a body punch.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built is leaning against Arendse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Built tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse pushes Built back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arendse thumps Built with a low kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built throws a looping overhand right but Arendse ducks down to avoid it.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Built.
Built has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Built there as he acknowledges the shot.
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse flicks out a counter leg kick but Built steps away.
Arendse misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Arendse clinches.
Arendse lands a right hand.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Built.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Built.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Built.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pa‘Akea Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Arendse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Built.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pa‘Akea Built.
Well Arendse has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

 

Event: Syn 644 Marciano vs Murphy     
Date:   Aug 17, 2019
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Built blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Built misses.
Balayan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Built connects with a right hand. Balayan shakes it off.
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balayan was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balayan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Built avoids a kick to the body.
Balayan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Balayan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Built on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Balayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan fakes the leg kick and cracks Built in the body.
Balayan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Built takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Built lands a leg kick that knocks Balayan off balance momentarily.
Balayan thuds his right hand into Built's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Built misses with a looping right.
Balayan throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.
Balayan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Built keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Built throws a poor cross that misses
and Balayan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Built looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Built throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Built throws a predictable looking body shot
and Balayan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Built lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Built defending well as Balayan loads up on a big left hand.
Built seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balayan manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Balayan forces Built back against the cage and clinches.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balayan's elbow.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Balayan controls his hands.
Balayan blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Balayan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balayan lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balayan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Balayan scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Built jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balayan misses with a straight right.
Balayan throws a front kick that sends Built stumbling back into the cage.
Built stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balayan.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Balayan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Built sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Built takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balayan.
Balayan swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Built's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balayan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Built scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Balayan clinches.
Balayan struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balayan lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Built. #T3#
Balayan working aggressively here.
Balayan scores with a shoulder strike.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Balayan.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Balayan controls his hands.
Balayan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Balayan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Balayan.
Balayan lands with a left to the head.
Balayan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balayan misses with a punch to the body.
Balayan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balayan's elbow.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balayan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balayan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Balayan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balayan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land. #T4#
Balayan tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Balayan back against the cage.
Balayan takes a shot to the head.
Built tries a body shot but Balayan blocks it.
Nice body punch from Balayan.
Built lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balayan backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Balayan.
A short right from Balayan on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
Balayan working aggressively here.
Balayan throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Balayan can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balayan is trying to maintain a safe position but Built gets an underhook and turns Balayan into the cage.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Balayan tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balayan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Balayan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Balayan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Balayan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Balayan looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
Built keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balayan.
Built is looking to wear down Balayan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch but Balayan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Built tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balayan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balayan lands a jab.
Built misses with a double jab
and Balayan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Built shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Built shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built doesn't manage to clinch there - Balayan circles away.
Built throws a big shot that misses.
Built checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balayan swats away the attempt to clinch by Built.
Garegin Balayan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Built lands with a good body shot.
Built takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Balayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Built.
Built lunges at Balayan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Balayan's hand.
Balayan misses with a looping right.
Built swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Built throws a big shot that misses.
Balayan moves out of range as Built strikes.
Balayan cracks Built with a good jab.
Built throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Balayan counters with an outside leg kick.
Built lands a jab to Balayan's midsection.
Built doesn't manage to clinch there - Balayan circles away.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Balayan is just out of range.
Balayan looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Balayan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built slips under a jab from Balayan.
Garegin Balayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built cracks Balayan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Balayan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Balayan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Balayan on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Built closes the distance and pushes Balayan back into the cage.
Built scores with a hook to the body.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balayans head.
Balayan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balayan misses with a punch on the inside.
Balayan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Balayan.
Balayan presses Built against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Balayan.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Balayan backwards. #T3#
Balayan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balayan tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balayan blocking some punches.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balayan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Balayan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Balayan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Balayan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Balayan.
A hook to the body from Balayan.
Balayan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Built prevents a body shot from Balayan.
Balayan prevents a body shot from Built.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balayan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Balayan controls his hands.
Balayan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Built lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built misses with a body punch. #T4#
A hook to the body from Built.
Built blocks a body shot from Balayan.
Built misses with a body punch.
Balayan swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balayan can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balayan's elbow.
A short uppercut from Built.
Balayan working aggressively here.
Balayan pushes Built back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Balayan misses with a punch to the body.
Balayan can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Balayan.
Balayan working aggressively here.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Built prevents a body shot from Balayan.
Balayan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Balayan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Garegin Balayan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Built lands with an overhand left.
Balayan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Balayan misses with a low kick.
Built wants to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balayan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Built has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Built and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Built is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balayan.
That kick from Balayan tenderised Built's leg. Built is trying to keep his angry face on.
Built moves in looking to clinch but Balayan pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balayan moves out of range of the strikes.
Balayan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Balayan scores with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Built - just one landing. #T1#
Balayan connects with a right hand. Built shakes it off.
Balayan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Balayan misses with a hook
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Built punishes Balayan's body with a nice straight punch.
Built throws a lazy right hand but Balayan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balayan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Balayan throws a sloppy body shot
and Built counters with a thumping low kick.
Built blocks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balayan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Built has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Built and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Balayan misses with a body shot.
Balayan scores with a jab. Built acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Built tries to clinch but Balayan is having none of it.
Built fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Balayan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Built's head backwards.
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!#CL#
Built rushes Balayan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Balayan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balayan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Balayan gets through Built's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Balayan blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Built.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balayan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Balayan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Balayan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balayan scores with a nice right hand.
Balayan tries to bum rush Built with a series of wild strikes but Built uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Balayan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Balayan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Builts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3##CL2#
Balayan instigates a clinch.
Garegin Balayan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Balayan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balayan connects with a single shot there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Balayan backwards.
Balayan blocking some punches.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Balayan.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Built.
Built tries a body shot but Balayan blocks it.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Balayan taking a breather.
Built lands with a light punch inside.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Built tries to work over Balayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balayan lands with a light punch inside.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Built - that landed with a thud.
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balayans head.
Balayan tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Balayan.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Built.
Balayan struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Balayan throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pa‘Akea Built did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Built misses with a hook. Balayan ducked under it nicely.
Balayan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balayan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Built has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Built and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balayan misses with a low kick.
Balayan scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Balayan.
Built loads up on a big right hand but Balayan slips the punch.
Built throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Balayan counters with a nice uppercut.
Balayan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Balayan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Built is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Built pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Built throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Built lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Balayan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Built misses with an uppercut
letting Balayan counter with a right hand.
Built takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Balayan walks into a straight right hand from Built.
Built's corner calls for a 1-2. Built obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick misses from Balayan.
Built throws a counter high kick but Balayan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Built thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balayan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Built misses with a looping left.
Balayan lands a leg kick that knocks Built off balance momentarily.
Built wants to clinch
and Balayan counters with a good low kick that Built was not able to check.
Built lands with a nice body punch.
Balayan misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Built tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Built on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balayan. Balayan obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balayan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balayan thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Balayan gets a clinch.
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Balayan blocks an uppercut.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Balayan.
Balayan blocks an uppercut.
Balayan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Balayan misses with a punch to the body.
Built misses with a body punch.
Balayan lands an uppercut.
Balayan tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Balayan.
Built misses with the head strike. #T3#
Balayan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Balayan.
Balayan blocks an uppercut.
Built blocks a body shot from Balayan.
Balayan lands a body shot.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
A left hand lands to the body for Balayan.
A right hand to the body from Balayan.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Balayan.
Balayan misses with a punch on the inside.
Balayan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Balayan tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Balayan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Balayan struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balayan tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built tries a body shot but Balayan blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balayan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Balayan.
Balayan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Balayan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Built tries a body shot but Balayan blocks it.
Balayan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balayan lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Garegin Balayan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
A nice inside leg kick there by Balayan. That's going to slow Built down.
Balayan feints and then cracks Built's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Built down.
Built blocks a head kick by Balayan.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balayan throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Balayan.
Balayan thuds a left hand into Built's body.
Built throws a body punch but Balayan moves out of range.
Built looks to clinch
enabling Balayan to counter with a crisp jab.
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balayan was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balayan. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balayan lands a front kick.
Built takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Built throws a shot from downtown. Balayan moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Built misses with a lunging right hand
and Balayan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Built thinking.
Balayan with a jab.
Balayan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Balayan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Balayan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balayan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Built doesn't manage to clinch there - Balayan circles away.
Balayan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Balayan works Built's body with a nice hook.
Balayan digs a good hook to Built's body.
Built misses with a straight right.
Balayan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Built takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Built will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Balayan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Balayan is looking to chop away at Built's legs. #CL#
Built forces Balayan back against the cage and clinches.
Balayan struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balayan tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Balayan lands with a left to the head.
Balayan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
A short left from Built.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
Balayan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Built lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Balayan.
Built lands a right hand.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Balayan avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage. #T3#
Built misses with the head strike.
Built tries to work over Balayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built working aggressively here.
Balayan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Balayan.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Balayan.
Built presses Balayan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Balayan blocks an uppercut.
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Built scores with a hook to the body.
Balayan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balayan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Balayan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balayan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
The crowd cheers as Built lands an impressive looking overhand right. Balayan doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Balayan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built misses with a looping right.
Balayan is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?#T4#
Built misses the shot to the body.
Balayan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Built lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balayan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Built will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Built misses with a head kick.
Balayan gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Built gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pa‘Akea Built!
Pa‘Akea Built retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Pa‘Akea Built made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Syn 640     
Date:   Jul 20, 2019
#R1#
Balayan tests Built's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Balayan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Built's sensitive parts.
Built fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Built on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Built scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balayan doesn't seem bothered though.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Balayan with a jab.
Built has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Balayan finds it's way round the side to connect with Built's head.
We've been informed that Built has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Balayan throws a leg kick
enabling Built to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built works Balayan's body with a nice hook.
Garegin Balayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Built is looking for the big counter here.
A left and a right from Built both land. Nice combination.
Balayan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Balayan tests Built's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Built has Balayan up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balayan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balayan is trying to stall.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Balayan backwards.
Balayan tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Built tries to work over Balayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balayan.
Balayan pushes off an throws an elbow but Built leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Balayan takes a shot to the head.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Balayan.
Balayan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Built misses with some punches.
Balayan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built misses with the head strike.
Balayan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balayan tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Balayan back against the cage.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Balayan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Built scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balayan moves out of range of the body kick.
Balayan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balayan throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Balayan loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Built throws a head kick that misses.
Balayan scores with a jab. Built acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Balayan cracks Built with a right hand to the side of the head.
Built misses with an uppercut. Balayan saw that one coming.#T3#
Built feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Balayans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Balayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Balayan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Balayan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Built's head backwards.
Balayan looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.
Built misses with a looping left.
Built throws a right and a left that Balayan avoids nicely. #CL#
Balayan moves into the clinch.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Balayan struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan blocking some punches.
Balayan prevents a body shot from Built.
A right hand to the body from Balayan. #T4#
Built working aggressively here.
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built takes a shot to the head.
Balayan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balayan lands with a left to the head.
Built lands with a light punch inside.
Balayan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built tries a body shot but Balayan blocks it.
Balayan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Balayan - that landed with a thud.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Balayan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balayan lands a right hand.
Built digs a right hand into Balayan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Balayan's gas tank. #BC#
Balayan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balayan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Balayan feints and then cracks Built's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Built down.
Balayan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balayan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Balayan misses with a body shot.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Built lands an overhand right.
Balayan lands with a good body shot.
Built walks forward, straight into a front kick from Balayan.
Balayan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built tries to clinch but Balayan is having none of it.
Balayan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Balayan connects with a body shot that sends Built's belly button to the back.
Balayan misses with a looping left.
Balayan sets himself, and Built steps forward looking for the clinch! Balayan avoids it this time.
Built is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balayan.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Balayan.#T1#
Built pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balayan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Balayan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Balayan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balayan.
Balayan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built tries to counter by closing the distance.
Balayan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Balayan scores with a leg kick.
Balayan lands a leg kick that knocks Built off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Balayan.
Balayan with a hook.
Balayan looks to land a body kick but Built moved away.
Balayan swings widly with a right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balayan misses with an uppercut
and Built counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Balayan is rocked!#T2#
Built fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Balayan to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Balayan looks to clinch but Built throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Balayan taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pa‘Akea Built!
Pa‘Akea Built is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Pa‘Akea Built thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Syn 637 Correira vs Maricano 3     
Date:   Jun 29, 2019
#R1#
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balayan was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Built moves out of range of the leg kick from Balayan.
Built misses with a left hand
and Balayan counters with a good low kick that Built was not able to check.
Balayan staying out of range there.
Balayan misses with a leg kick
letting Built counter with a right hand.
Balayan blocks a head kick by Built.
Nice body kick from Balayan.
Good exchange - Balayan coming out on top.
Balayan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Built's sensitive parts.
Balayan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Balayan lands a nice hook to Built's body. Built takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Balayan scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Nice jab there from Balayan.
Built takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Balayan sizes up Built with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Built has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Balayan jabs Built to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balayan lands with a hook. Built tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Balayan misses with a looping left.
Balayan misses with a leg kick
and Built makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Balayan really felt that one!
Built misses with a body punch
and Balayan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Built looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Built misses with a lunging right hand
and Balayan counters with a straight right hand.
Built throws a lazy uppercut
and Balayan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garegin Balayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balayan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Built was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Balayan.
Balayan looks for the body kick but Built saw that one coming.
Built takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2##CL2#
Balayan moves into the clinch.
Balayan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Balayan blocks an uppercut.
We've been informed that Balayan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balayan blocks an uppercut.
Built tries to work over Balayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balayan misses with some punches.
Balayan lands a body punch.
Built prevents a body shot from Balayan.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Balayan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Balayan.
Built tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Balayan manages to circle out of the way.
Balayan thuds a left hand into Built's body.
Built stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Balayan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Balayan has closed the distance and engaged Built in a clinch.
Balayan scores with a hook to the body.
Balayan digs a right hand into Built's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Built's gas tank. #T3#
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Balayan.
Balayan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan blocking some punches.
Balayan tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Balayan controls his hands.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balayan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Balayan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Balayan lands with a left to the head.
Balayan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Balayan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Built misses with some punches.
Balayan can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
Balayan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balayan scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Balayan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balayan lands a nice shot that snaps Built's head back. #T4#
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!
Built ducks under a wild hook from Balayan.
Balayan lands a head shot.
Balayan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Built throws a hook but Balayan blocks it.
Balayan slips under a jab from Built.
Balayan throws an off balance right hand
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Built swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balayan throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.
Built throws out a loose jab but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Balayan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Balayan throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Balayan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Built misses with a double jab
and Balayan counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Built tests Balayan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balayan ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Balayan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Balayan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balayan misses the jab.
Balayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Balayan manages to circle out of the way.
Balayan throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Balayan moves into range and clinches up with Built.
Built blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Balayan as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Balayan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Built tries to work over Balayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Built.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balayan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Balayan on the inside.
Garegin Balayan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Balayan. #T1#
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balayan's elbow.
Balayan scores with a shoulder strike.
Built prevents a body shot from Balayan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Balayan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Balayan prevents a body shot from Built.
A hook to the body from Balayan.
A short uppercut from Balayan.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Balayan.
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Balayan or not.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Balayan. #BC2#
Balayan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balayan misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Built misses
and Balayan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Balayan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Balayan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Built misses with an attempted mid kick.
Balayan looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built ducks right into an uppercut from Balayan.
Balayan throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Balayan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balayan lands with a nice combination. Built backs away looking to recover.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balayan throws out the jab.
Balayan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Built misses with a hook
letting Balayan counter with a right hand.
Built misses the jab.
Built swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Balayan counters with a straight right hand.
Garegin Balayan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balayan looks to throw a body kick
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
Balayan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Built's head backwards.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Balayan. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Balayan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Built thows a left - swing and a miss!
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balayan manages to avoid it.
Balayan avoids the body shot from Built.
Built looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Built darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Balayan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balayan defending well as Built loads up on a big left hand.
Balayan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Balayan lands a jab.
Balayan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Built throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Built.
Built misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Built misses the target.
A shot to the body from Balayan misses #CL#
and Built moves into the clinch.
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!
Balayan misses with the head strike.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Balayan.
Balayan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balayan struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Balayan takes a shot to the head.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Balayan misses with a punch to the body.
Balayan tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balayan blocks an uppercut.
Balayan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Built on the inside.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balayan tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Balayan back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3##CL#
Built clinches with his opponent.
Balayan lands a hook that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Balayan as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Built.
Built blocks a body shot from Balayan.
Balayan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Balayan blocks a body shot from Built.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Balayan.
Balayan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balayan backwards.
Balayan tries to stall but Built uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Built blocking some punches.
Balayan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balayan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balayan looking to stall. #T1#
A short right from Built.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Balayan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balayan can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balayans head.
Balayan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Built is keeping busy.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Balayan controls his hands.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Balayan controls his hands.
Built prevents a body shot from Balayan.
Good body shot from Balayan.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Balayan controls the action.
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built. #T2#
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Balayan controls his hands.
Balayan struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built presses Balayan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balayan presses Built against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built lands a right hand.
Balayan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Balayan prevents a body shot from Built.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Balayan as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balayan can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
Built lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balayan backwards.
Balayan lands a shoulder strike.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built works on Balayan's body with a couple of short punches.
Balayan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Built misses with a body punch. #T3#
Built blocks a body shot from Balayan.
Balayan lands a body punch.
Balayan swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Balayan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balayan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balayan works on Built's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Balayan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balayan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Balayan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Built or not.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balayan takes a shot to the head.
Balayan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Balayan controls the action.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Balayan. #T4##BC2#
Balayan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Built.
Built takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Balayan moves out of range of the strikes.
Built takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balayan digs a good hook to Built's body.
Built misses with a hook
and Balayan counters with a leg kick.
Built takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balayan throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and moves out of range.
Built throwing a counter right hand but Balayan manages to avoid it.
Balayan slips under a jab from Built.
Built looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Balayan feints and then cracks Built's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Built down.
Balayan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pa‘Akea Built did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Some bone on bone action there as Balayan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balayan misses with a right hand
letting Built counter with a right hand.
Built misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balayan scores with a nice head shot.
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Built has Balayan up against the cage in a clinch.
Balayan tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Balayan tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balayan misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Balayan controls the action.
Built misses with some punches.
Balayan throws a head punch that misses.
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balayan blocking some punches.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Balayan controls the action. #T1#
Balayan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built misses with some punches.
Built lands with a light punch inside.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balayan prevents a body shot from Built.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Balayan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balayan.
Balayan has Built pressed against the cage.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balayan scores with a shoulder strike.
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balayan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Balayan controls his hands.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Balayan.
Built blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Built is working Balayan over against the cage.
Balayan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Built.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balayan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Balayan manages to break the clinch.
Balayan misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Built misses the target.
Balayan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Built connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Balayan scrambles back to his feet.
Built misses the jab.
Balayan is looking to score with low kicks.
Built misses with an uppercut. Balayan saw that one coming.
Balayan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Balayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Balayan tries to get set, Built tries to push him back and clinch up but Balayan manages to avoid the attempt.
Balayan digs a good hook to Built's body.
Built's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balayan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Built scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Balayan connects with a solid leg kick.
Balayan scores with a spinning back kick!
Built keeps Balayan at a distance using the push kick.
Built misses with an uppercut
and Balayan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balayan. That's going to slow Built down.
Balayan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Built counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balayan misses with a body kick.
Balayan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Built wants to clinch.
Balayan lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Built avoids the head kick by Balayan.
Built takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Balayan checks the leg kick.
Balayan throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
Built throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Balayan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Built instigates a clinch.
Balayan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balayan lands a nice uppercut.
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balayan blocking some punches.
Balayan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Garegin Balayan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Built's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Built looks to throw the jab but Balayan is out of range.
Built throws a leg kick
and Balayan counters with a low kick, right behind Built 's knee. #CL2#
Balayan has Built up against the cage in a clinch.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balayans head.
Balayan throws a head punch that misses.
Built pushes Balayan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Balayan is leaning against Built and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Balayan swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Built lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balayan.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Balayan avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balayan tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Balayan back against the cage.
Built scores with a shoulder strike.
Balayan throws a head punch that misses.
Balayan lands with a left to the head.
Balayan lands a body shot.
Balayan misses with a punch to the body.
Balayan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Balayan.
Balayan swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balayan pushes Built back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Balayan controls his hands.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built misses with the head strike.
Balayan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balayan lands with a right to the head.
Balayan lands with a light punch inside.
Built is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Built lands a right hand. #T2#
Balayan tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Balayan back against the cage.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balayan backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built works on Balayan's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Built.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Balayan.
Balayan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balayan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Built misses with some punches.
Balayan is leaning against Built and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Balayan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Built misses.
Built throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Built loads up on a big right hand but Balayan slips the punch.
Balayan lands a jab to Built's midsection.
Balayan throws a nice looking combination but Built bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Balayan misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Balayan misses its intended target.
Balayan throws a leg kick which misses Built's front leg but catches the back leg as Built tries to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Balayan
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
Built has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balayan.
A jab lands there for Balayan.
Balayan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Built's head.
Built fails to land with a series of punches.
Balayan connects with a single shot there.
Built showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balayan.
Balayan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Built wants to clinch.
Balayan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built throws a right hand that misses
and Built takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Built wants to clinch
and Balayan counters with a nice uppercut.
Balayan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pa‘Akea Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balayan thuds his shin into the meat of Built's side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garegin Balayan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Balayan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garegin Balayan!

Garegin Balayan is the new lightweight champion!
Garegin Balayan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Syn 634 San Pedro vs Alzheimer     
Date:   Jun 08, 2019
#R1#
Built throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Green checks a low kick from Built.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Built throws a low kick, looking for Green's leg but Green calmly moves out of range.
A left lands for Built.
Built misses with a wild combination.
Green throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Built counters with a left to the body.
Built scores with a crisp jab that stopped Green in his tracks.
A jab lands there for Green.
Built takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green thumps Built with a low kick.
Green scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Built has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Green misses with a head kick.
Built is looking to counter with a body kick.
Built walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Green lands a body shot.
Built throws a nice looking combination but Green bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built tries to clinch there but Green circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Green, as that shot connected.
Green changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Built tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Built scores with a four punch combination!
Jab from Built.#ROC#
Green is rocked!
Green throws a combination that misses
and Built counters with a huge left! Green is in big trouble! He's backing up but Built isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Green from any more damage. A dominating finish by Built!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pa‘Akea Built!
Pa‘Akea Built retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Pa‘Akea Built thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Syn 630 Keenan vs San Pedro II     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
Built bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Marat Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov moves out of range as Built strikes.
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Built finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Magomedov throws a low kick, looking for Built's leg but Built calmly moves out of range.
Built is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Magomedov.
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Built blocks the body kick.
Magomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Magomedov lands with an overhand left.
Built has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#KD#
Built feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Magomedov sprawling to the canvas! Magomedov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Built finish him?! #ROC#
Magomedov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Magomedov tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Built wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pa‘Akea Built!
Pa‘Akea Built retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Pa‘Akea Built thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EMP Verygood vs Alcala     
Date:   Apr 19, 2019
#R1#
Escobar cracks the inside of Built's front leg.
The fighters circling - Built throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Built drops his hands momentarily and Escobar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escobar misses with a series of wild punches.
Built wants to counter with a clinch but Escobar pushes him away.
Escobar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Escobar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Escobar. Those never looked like landing.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and moves out of range.
Built throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar counters with a straight right hand.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Built throws a counter combo.
A big right from Escobar misses. #T1#
Escobar throws a one two combo.
Escobar needs to keep his hands up - Built had a free shot at his head there.
Escobar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Built back to the cage. Escobar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Built drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Built moves into the clinch.
Escobar misses with the head strike. #BC#
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Built takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escobar lands a jab to Built's midsection.
Escobar scores with a leg kick.
Escobar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Built walks into a jab.
Built throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escobar counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Escobar.
Nice jab there from Built. #CUT2#
It looks like Diego Escobar has been cut.#T2#
Built jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar lands with a cross.
Escobar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Escobar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Built.
Built has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar.
Built misses with a low kick as Escobar jumps back.
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Escobar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Built.
Escobar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Escobar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Built throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Built fails to land with a series of punches.
Escobar connects with a body shot that sends Built's belly button to the back.#T3#
Built gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheers as Built lands an impressive looking overhand right. Escobar doesn't seem phased though.
Escobar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Built avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Built wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar misses the target.
Escobar lands a glancing blow to the side of Built's head.
Nice uppercut there from Built.
Built throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Built under the eye.
Escobar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Built momentarily. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Built throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Built blocks the body kick.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar blocks a head kick by Built.
Escobar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escobar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Built throws a fast counter high kick but Escobar manages to duck under it in time.
Built throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Built misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built takes one on the button.
Escobar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Built's sensitive parts.
Escobar keeps Built at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Escobar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Escobar misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar. #CL2#
Built closes the distance and pushes Escobar back into the cage.
Built working aggressively here.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Built can do to turn this around?
Escobar tries to break free but Built pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards. #BC#
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Escobar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Escobar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Built lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Built misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Built misses the target.
Escobar throws a series of strikes that have Built backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Built clinches. #T1#
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar scores with a shoulder strike.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built prevents a body shot from Escobar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Built working aggressively here.
Built working aggressively here.
Built blocking some punches.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Escobar lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Built blocking some punches.
Built tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Built.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Built.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Built misses with some punches.
Built working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Escobar.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Built misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Built. #T3#
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Built.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Built.
Built has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Escobar.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Built backwards.
A hook to the body from Escobar.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Built.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built scores with a shoulder strike.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Escobar misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built gets through Escobar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Built misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Built or not.
Escobar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Built working aggressively here.
Built blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Built or not.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Built.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Built misses with some punches.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Diego Escobar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Escobar jabs Built right on the nose. Built blinks but takes it well.
Built misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar misses the target.
Escobar scores with a leg kick.
Built swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Escobar wants to land a leg kick but Built is out of range.
Escobar lands a head shot.
Built pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Built slips under a jab from Escobar.
Escobar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Built misses with a straight right.
A left lands for Escobar.
Built feints and then cracks Escobar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar down.
Escobar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Built throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
Escobar scores with a nice head shot.
Escobar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Built takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Escobar thows a body kick. Built tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Escobar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Built.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built avoids a kick to the body.
Diego Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar tried to counter with a leg kick but Built avoided it.
Escobar lands a leg kick that knocks Built off balance momentarily.
Built moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Jab by Escobar.
Escobar lands with a nice body kick.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Escobar tenderised Built's leg. Built is trying to keep his angry face on.
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Built looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Built on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Built has Escobar up against the cage in a clinch.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Built misses with a body punch.
Escobar tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Built walks away with a smile on his face. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Escobar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Escobar lands the left hand.
Built gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar.
Built has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Escobar.
Built is looking to clinch.
A jab from Escobar does it's job there.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Escobar lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Built.
Built throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Escobar catches Built right on the button with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Built.
Built throws a solid leg kick but Escobar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Built.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Escobar clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Escobar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Escobar misses with a two punch combination.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Built looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Built looks to land a combination but Escobar avoids it well.
Built tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escobar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Built checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Diego Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Built moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Escobar misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick.
Escobar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Built.
Built let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.#CL2#
Built clinches up with Escobar and pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pa‘Akea Built seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Escobar jumps guard.
Escobar wants to control the position but Built says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
My spies in Fist of Fury Training Center inform me that Built has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Escobar trying to control but Built postures up.
Escobar tries to roll over but Built keeps him under control.
Escobar is looking to control Built's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Escobar avoid being mounted?#T2#
Escobar tries to roll over but Built keeps him under control.
Built controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Built prevents Escobar from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Built connects with a high kick.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Escobar.
Escobar's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Escobar defending well as Built loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Built tries to counter by closing the distance.
Escobar lands a nice looking body kick.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Built.
Escobar walks into a jab.#T4#
Built avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escobar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Built's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Built slips a jab from Escobar.
Escobar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBuilt.
Escobar misses with a body kick.
Escobar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Built's head.
Escobar tests Built's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar lands a nice shot that snaps Built's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Built rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Escobar had his way with Pa‘Akea Built in that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Escobar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Escobar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Built throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Built takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escobar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar.
Escobar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Built motions for Escobar to come forward. Built throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Escobar tenderised Built's leg. Built is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Escobar lands with a hook. Built tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar lands a really nice looking cross but Built seems unphased.
Escobar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Built. #T1#
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Built keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Built takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Built stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Escobar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar is looking to score with low kicks.
Escobar misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Built throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
Built goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Escobar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar misses with a series of wild punches.
Built looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Escobar misses.
Escobar looks to land a body kick but Built moved away.
Built throws a big counter head kick but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Escobar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target.
Built throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Built takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escobar connects with a right hand. Built shakes it off.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Built looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Built swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobar circles away quickly and effectively.
Built slips a straight right by Escobar.
Built steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Escobar.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Built.
A clash of legs there as Built blocks the low kick.
Escobar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Built looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Built takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Built plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Escobar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Built lands a nice hook to Escobar's body. Escobar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar feints and then cracks Built's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Built down.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Built tries to clinch but Escobar moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Escobar.
Pa‘Akea Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Escobar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Escobar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Escobar!

A very excited looking Diego Escobar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Syn 624 Jones vs Obuhov     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Built bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bottura's head.
Built avoids the head kick by Bottura.
A good leg kick by Built.
Bottura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Built's calf.
Bottura jabs Built to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Built swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Caio Bottura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Bottura misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bottura.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Built tries to counter by clinching up but Bottura breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Bottura.
Built tries to clinch
and Bottura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Built throws a wild body kick that Bottura sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Bottura drives through and clinches with Built against the cage. #T1#
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Bottura avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Bottura controls the action.
Built has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bottura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Built walks away with a smile on his face. Bottura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A cross from Built lands.#CL#
Bottura gets tackled into the cage by Built. Built maintains the clinch.
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Bottura pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Bottura working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Built has passed into half guard!
Bottura is trying to control but Built passes into side control!
Bottura can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Bottura's face as Built controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bottura is trying to improve his position.
Bottura can't do much from the bottom here.
Bottura is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Bottura wants to control but Built postures up.
Bottura tries to bench press Built off him but Built keeps the position.
Built controls the position.
Bottura can't do much from the bottom here.
Built content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bottura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Built, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bottura blocks an uppercut.
Built prevents a body shot from Bottura.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Bottura jumps guard.
Bottura looking to control. #SUB2#
Bottura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bottura looking for subs off his back but Built has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Built is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bottura wants to get back to full guard.
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 Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
That's time! Built's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Built lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bottura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Built misses with a straight right.
Built tries to clinch
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut.
Built rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bottura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Caio Bottura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Built jabs Bottura right on the nose. Bottura blinks but takes it well.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Built moves out of range as Bottura strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Bottura. #CL2#
Built tries to keep at a distance but Bottura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bottura is looking to control Built's arms but Built gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bottura has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Bottura pulls Built into guard. #SUB2#
Bottura working for submissions but it's allowed Built to get to half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Built seems content to control.
Bottura tries to get to full guard but Built has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Built pulls his head out easily.
Bottura tries to get to full guard but Built has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bottura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Built trying to control the pace.
Bottura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Built is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Built pulls his head out easily.
Bottura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Built passes into side control.
Built wants to control but Bottura is keeping him busy. #T3#
Bottura tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Bottura wants to control but Built is having none of it.
Bottura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bottura tries to hold on but Built postures up.
Built sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bottura wants to hold on but Built pushes him away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bottura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bottura tries to control Built's body but Built pushes him off. Bottura squirms to his side and now Built has his back!
I really don't envy Bottura right now.
Built not allowing Bottura to control his hands.
Bottura wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Built gets his hands free as Bottura looks to control.
Built really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bottura.
Pa‘Akea Built overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Built doesn't have the hooks in and Bottura manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Built scores with a leg kick.
Bottura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Built scores with the left hand. Bottura knows he should have avoided that one.
Bottura misses with a looping left.
Built wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bottura moves out of range as Built throws a body kick.
Bottura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Built throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Bottura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Built changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura throws a head kick but Built moves out of range. #T1#
Bottura throws a leg kick but Built checks it.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura takes one on the button.
Built connects with a body shot.
Built moves out of range of the leg kick from Bottura.
Bottura looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.
Built is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bottura.
Bottura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Built.
Bottura throws a series of punches but Built moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Built there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bottura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Built.
Built checks a low kick from Bottura.
Built was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
A head kick misses from Bottura.
As Bottura looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Bottura just gets out of the way.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Built.
Built dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bottura. That did some damage!
Bottura throws a lazy uppercut
letting Built counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Bottura is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Bottura off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Built follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Bottura was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pa‘Akea Built!
Pa‘Akea Built retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Pa‘Akea Built thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Syn 619 LoL Finals     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1#
Built uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Built lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Built on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Built throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Built throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Built misses with a leg kick
and Vegas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vegas cracks Built with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Built cracks Vegas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Built.#ROC#
Vegas is rocked!
Vegas scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built throws a leg kick but Vegas checks it.
Built takes one on the button.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
That kick from Built tenderised Vegas's leg. Vegas is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
A big right from Built misses.
Vegas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vegas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from Built is predictable there
and Vegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vegas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Built.
Built takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vegas throws a chopping leg kick but Built manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Built.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Vegas misses with a straight right.
Built throws a low kick but Vegas moves out of range easily.
Vegas lands with a kick to the temple. Built shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Built thumps Vegas with a low kick.
Vegas lands with a cross. #T2#
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!
Vegas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vegas slips under a jab from Built.
Built misses with an uppercut
and Vegas counters with a nice uppercut.
Vegas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Built had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vegas throws an off balance right hand
and Vegas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Built defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
Built lands a slapping body shot.
Vegas tries to clinch but Built is having none of it.
Built checks a low kick from Vegas.
An attempted straight right counter from Built misses the target.
Built throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vegas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vegas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Jab from Vegas.#T3#
Vegas moves away from the strike by Built.
Vegas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Built misses with a looping right.
Vegas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vegas misses with an uppercut. Built saw that one coming.
Vegas throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
Vegas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vegas tries to score with a low kick but Built moves his leg out of the way.
Built thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vegas. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built throws a solid leg kick but Vegas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Built.
Built misses with a body shot.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Built.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.#T4#
Built walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good work by Built as he checks the leg kick.
Built throwing a counter right hand but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Vegas lands a nice looking body shot.
Vegas swings widly with a right hand
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
Vegas misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vegas throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Vegas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vegas misses with a few strikes there.
Built is looking to counter punch.
Built throws a solid leg kick but Vegas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Built.
Crunch! Built slams his shin into Vegas's torso.
Vegas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Built has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vegas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Built looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Built looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vegas throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Built checks a low kick from Vegas.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vegas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A bone on bone clash there as Built blocks the leg kick.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Vegas misses with a straight left.
Built bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vegas's head.
Built throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vegas misses with a straight left.
Built's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vegas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Built scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built misses with a hook to the body
and Built takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vegas throws a shot to the body.
Vegas throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vegas checks a leg kick.
Vegas thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Vegas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Built's hands.
Vegas is looking to clinch.
Johnny Vegas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vegas.
An attempted straight right counter from Built misses the target.
Vegas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vegas.
Built misses with a head kick.
A big left from Built misses.
Vegas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vegas lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Built.
Vegas throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Built lands with a kick to the ribs.
A clash of legs there as Built blocks the low kick.
A quick step to the side and Built tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas connects with a nice looking jab.
Vegas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Built. That did some damage!
Built fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vegas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
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!
Vegas is looking to slow Built down with leg kicks.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Built misses the target.
A shot to the body from Built misses
enabling Vegas to counter with a crisp jab.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Built drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Built slips under a jab from Vegas.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Built might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vegas scores with a decent looking hook.
Built takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Built misses.
Built misses with a hook to the body
and Vegas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Built catches Vegas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Built works the jab nicely.#CUT#
That has opened up Johnny Vegas's cut even more.#T3##CL2#
Vegas clinches up with Built and pushes him back against the cage.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Built's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Built tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built digs a right hand into Vegas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vegas's gas tank.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Built digs a right hand underneath Vegas's ribcage. Vegas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Built misses with the head strike.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Built.
Vegas lands with a light punch inside.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Built's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Built digs a right hand into Vegas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vegas's gas tank.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Built.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built working aggressively here.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built pushes Vegas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vegas or not.
Vegas digs a right hand into Built's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Built's gas tank.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vegas is breathing heavily.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Built blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Built swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Built appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Built slips a straight right by Vegas.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Built crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vegas - the referee stops the clock and Built gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vegas. Built manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vegas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Vegas there.
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vegas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Built.
Vegas throws a low kick, looking for Built's leg but Built calmly moves out of range.
Built lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vegas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Built looks to land a right hand but Vegas moved out of range.
Vegas throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Vegas wants to slow Built down by chopping away at his legs.
Built lands a nice hook to Vegas's body. Vegas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Built scores with the left hand. Vegas knows he should have avoided that one.
Vegas checks a leg kick.
Built takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Vegas forces Built back against the cage and clinches.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Vegas.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas is trying to break the clinch but Built is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built digs a right hand into Vegas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vegas's gas tank.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built prevents Vegas from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Built.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas. #T3#
Vegas misses with some punches.
Built looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built lands a right hand.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
A right hand to the body from Built.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Built lands a right hand.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Vegas tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vegas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
A short uppercut from Built.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
Pa‘Akea Built has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Built lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vegas to his knees! Built keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pa‘Akea Built!
Pa‘Akea Built retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Pa‘Akea Built thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Syn 616 Mahmoud vs Jones II     
Date:   Feb 03, 2019
#R1#
Built takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mumu tries a low kick but Built avoids it.
Built rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Built takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mumu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mumu misses with an uppercut
and Built counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Abdel Mumu has been cut.
Built lands a head shot.
Mumu lands a lovely overhand right.
Built dips to his left and cracks Mumu with an uppercut!
Mumu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Built counters with a straight right hand.
Built is looking to clinch.
Built has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built lunges at Mumu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mumu's hand.
Built misses with a hook.
Built tries to land a front kick but Mumu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mumu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumu misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mumu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mumu on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Mumu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Built misses the target.
That kick from Mumu tenderised Built's leg. Built is trying to keep his angry face on.
Built looks to throw the jab but Mumu is out of range.
Built blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Mumu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mumu throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
Built wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jab by Mumu.
Mumu throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A bone on bone clash there as Built blocks the leg kick.
Built with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mumu to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Built missing with a left hand there. Mumu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Built wants to clinch.
Built swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mumu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Mumu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Built checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mumu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Built checks a low kick from Mumu.
Mumu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mumu throws a combination that misses
and Built counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Built.
Mumu misses with a leg kick
and Built counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mumu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mumu lands a slapping body shot.
Abdel Mumu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mumu connects with a solid leg kick.
Built looks to land a right hand but Mumu moved out of range.
Mumu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mumu connects with a solid leg kick.
Mumu misses with a straight right.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Built walks into a straight right hand from Mumu.
Mumu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mumu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Mumu.
Built wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mumu tries to work over Built's front leg with a kick but Built checks it.
Built is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mumu.
Mumu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Built.
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!
Built looks for the body kick but Mumu saw that one coming.
Mumu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
A low kick from Mumu misses
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Built is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Built checks the leg kick.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mumu swats away the attempt to clinch by Built.
Built backing away here, and Mumu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mumu looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
Mumu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Built is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Built takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Built looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mumu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.
Mumu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Mumu misses.
Mumu moves out of range as Built strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdel Mumu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mumu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Built.
Mumu misses with a body shot #CL#
and Built moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mumu.
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mumu or not.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built blocking some punches.
Built misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mumu.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mumu backwards.
A short left from Built.
Mumu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Built.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mumu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Built just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mumu.
Mumu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Mumu.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Mumu drags the fight down to the ground.
Built is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mumu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Built stopping the sweep attempt from Mumu.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Built trying to control the position from guard on top but Mumu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Built scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Built throws a leg kick but Mumu checks it.
Mumu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mumu throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
Mumu throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Built is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mumu tries to work over Built's front leg with a kick but Built checks it.
Mumu moves out of range as Built strikes.#T3#
Mumu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Built checks a low kick from Mumu.
Mumu scores with a hook.
Mumu misses with a body punch
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Built waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu.
Mumu tries a head kick but it misses.
Built takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mumu throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Built is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mumu throws a leg kick
and Built counters with a body kick.
Mumu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built doesn't manage to clinch there - Mumu circles away.
Mumu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Abdel Mumu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Mumu darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mumu. That's going to slow Built down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumu checks a low kick from Built.
Built jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mumu lands a glancing blow to the side of Built's head.
Mumu throws a lazy body kick
and Built counters with a good low kick that Mumu was not able to check.
Mumu connects with a solid leg kick.
Built lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mumu at a distance.
Built clobbers Mumu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mumu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Mumu throws a leg kick but Built checks it.
Mumu thumps Built with a low kick.
Built sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mumu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Mumu misses
and Built counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abdel Mumu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Mumu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Built swings for the body but Mumu moves out of range.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mumu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mumu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mumu connects with a nice looking jab.
Mumu throws a right and a left that Built avoids nicely.
Mumu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Built throwing a counter right hand but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Mumu.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Mumu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Built is out of range and Mumu settles back down.
Built appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mumu throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A jab from Mumu does it's job there.
Mumu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mumu checks a low kick from Built.
Nice defenses there by Mumu.
Nice defenses there by Mumu.
Mumu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mumu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mumu throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mumu blocks a leg kick.
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Built lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mumu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mumu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Built takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Built throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Mumu to counter with a crisp jab.
Built looks to land a right hand but Mumu moved out of range.#T2#
Mumu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Mumu throws a leg kick
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built throws a hook but Mumu blocks it.
Mumu tries a low kick but Built avoids it.
Mumu misses with an uppercut.
Built throws a hook but Mumu blocks it.
Mumu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Built.
Mumu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Built at a distance.
Mumu misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Built holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mumu swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pa‘Akea Built has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mumu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built blocking some punches. #T3#
Built prevents a body shot from Mumu.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mumu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mumu has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Built working aggressively here.
Mumu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mumu struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Mumu backwards.
Mumu lands with a right to the head.
Mumu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mumu misses with a punch on the inside.
Mumu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Mumu prevents a body shot from Built.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Mumu controls the action.
A hook to the body from Built.
Built lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mumu backwards.
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!
Mumu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow. #T4#
Mumu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Mumu scores with a shoulder strike.
Mumu prevents a body shot from Built.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mumu's elbow.
Mumu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Built backwards. #TD2#
Mumu jumps into guard, dragging Built to the mat.
Mumu pulls Built in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Mumu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Built is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Mumu misses with a series of wild punches.
Mumu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Built connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mumu scrambles back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mumu. That's going to slow Built down.
Built's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mumu under the eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mumu.
Mumu misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
Built misses the jab.
Built throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumu misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Mumu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Built is out of range.
Mumu throws a head kick but Built moves out of range.
Mumu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mumu throws a sloppy head kick and Built moves out of range easily.
Built tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mumu manages to circle out of the way.
Mumu swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Mumu there.
Mumu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Built was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mumu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Built has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Built tries to clinch
and Mumu counters with a thumping low kick.
Mumu throws a head kick that misses.
Built misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Built uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
Mumu scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Mumu scores with a nice head shot.
Mumu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Built fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mumu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Built is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mumu.
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!
Mumu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built connects with a single shot there.
Mumu misses with a low kick as Built jumps back.
Mumu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mumu throws a poor cross that misses
and Mumu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Built chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mumu can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as Mumu blocks the leg kick.
Mumu throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Mumu coming out on top.#T3##CL2#
Mumu darts in and clinches Built up against the cage.
Mumu gets through Built's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Mumu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mumu misses with a body punch
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mumu misses with a straight left.
A cross from Mumu lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Built.
Built keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumu.
Mumu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Built takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Built throws a jab when Mumu was well out of range.
Mumu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Built wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built swings widly with a right hand
and Built takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Built tries to move into range but Mumu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4##CL2#
Mumu forces Built back against the cage and clinches.
Mumu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mumu misses with the head strike.
Mumu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mumu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Mumu throws a head punch that misses.
Mumu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Builts head.
Mumu blocks an uppercut.
Mumu blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Mumu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mumu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built is working Mumu over against the cage.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built lands an uppercut.
Built lands an uppercut.
Built lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mumu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Mumu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Built checks a leg kick.
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Mumu misses.
Built throws a poor cross that misses
and Mumu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mumu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Built misses with a hook. Mumu ducked under it nicely.
Mumu throws a low kick, looking for Built's leg but Built calmly moves out of range.
Built seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mumu takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu blocks a jab.
Built looks to land a right hand but Mumu moved out of range.
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Built scores with a leg kick. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Mumu.
Mumu throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mumu.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Built misses the target.
Built misses with a hook.
A low kick from Mumu is predictable there
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
Mumu tries a head kick but it misses.
Built loads up on a big right hand but Mumu slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Mumu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Built connects with a body shot that sends Mumu's belly button to the back.
Built lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mumu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Built at a distance.
Mumu throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.#T2#
Mumu misses with a hook to the body
and Built counters with a right hand to the body.
Mumu slips under a jab.
Mumu misses with a body shot
and Built counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mumu's knee momentarily.
Built dodges the punch combination from Mumu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built checks a leg kick.
Built slips under a jab from Mumu.
Built wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mumu throws a sloppy head kick
and Built counters with a nice body kick.
Built misses with an uppercut. Mumu saw that one coming.
Mumu takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Mumu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Built swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mumu.
Mumu slips under a jab from Built.#T3#
Built missing with a left hand there. Mumu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mumu, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mumu.
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Built thumps Mumu with a low kick.
Mumu throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Built is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mumu misses the shot to the body.
Built is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mumu.
Mumu throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Built counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Built.
Built prevents a body shot from Mumu.
Mumu blocking some punches.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Built.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Mumu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Mumu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mumu blocks a body shot from Built.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mumu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built cracks Mumu with a nice body shot.
Mumu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mumu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Mumu controls the action.
Mumu has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Mumu blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Mumu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Built blocks a jab.
Pa‘Akea Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mumu motions for Built to come forward. Mumu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pa‘Akea Built.
I think Mumu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdel Mumu!

After winning the bout, Abdel Mumu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Syn 613 Jones vs Mahmoud II     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
Built thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Built misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Built trying to control the position here.
Built keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Built is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Built has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Built is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.#T1#
Built in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie is trying to control Built's posture but Built avoids it.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Built has mounted him!
Built tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Built keeps him under control.
Built controlling the action here.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Built has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Built pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Built is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Built has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie seems keen to control Built's posture.#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Built is one step ahead there.
Gracie is trying to keep Built in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Built's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie wants to hit a switch here but Built passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there!
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 Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Built.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Built.
A cross from Gracie lands.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Built counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Built lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Built defends it well.
Built looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Built lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Built blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Builts head.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Built digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Built digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie digs a right hand into Built's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Built's gas tank.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gracie.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Gracie successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Built defends easily.
Built 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. #T2#
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Built has passed into side control.
Built is staying tight to Gracie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gracie wants to control but Built postures up.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Gracie wants to control but Built is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Built has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Built sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Built has a good base and remains in mount.
Built manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back!#T4#
Gracie is trying to break free.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Built to control.
Gracie needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is keeping busy.
Built controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pa‘Akea Built dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie'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.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built checks the leg kick nicely there.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Pa‘Akea Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Built tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Built throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie motions for Built to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Built misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Built didn't expect that.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Built is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
Built wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Built is keeping the position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Built is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Built moves out of range as Gracie strikes.#CL2#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Built in a clinch.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Gracie tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Built to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie. #T3#
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Built to keep the fight standing.
Built misses with a body punch.
Gracie is struggling to control the position.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Built won't allow it.
Pa‘Akea Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Gracie.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Built.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie stalls.
Built takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Built on the inside.
Built is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
A short right from Gracie. #TD2#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Gracie wants to hit a switch here but Built passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there!
Built controlling his opponent. #T4#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Built has taken his back - oops!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie breaks Built's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie trying to control but Built is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie passes Built's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Built sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ramon Gracie just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Gracie slips a jab from Built.
A telegraphed right hand from Built misses the target.
Pa‘Akea Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Built throws a big shot that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Built.
Built missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Built avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Built throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Built stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Built wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gracie lands with a cross. #CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built is working Gracie over against the cage.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Built.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie lands a body punch.
Gracie is looking to control Built's arms but Built gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action. #T2#
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Built to keep the fight standing.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Built.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Built as Gracie tries to tie him up.
Built presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Built tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow. #T3#
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie looking to stall.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Built won't allow it.
Pa‘Akea Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Gracie.
Built is working Gracie over against the cage.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Built just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Pa‘Akea Built has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Built tries to pass. #T4#
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Built's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Built postures up.
Built slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramon Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Built has passed into side control.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Built controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pa‘Akea Built had his way with Ramon Gracie in that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
That's time! Built's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Built swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Built scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Built's calf.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.
Built jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie tries to stall but Built uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head. #T1#
A short left from Built.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Built lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Built.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but Built improves position.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Nice body punch from Built.
Ramon Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2#
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Good body shot from Built.
Built lands an uppercut.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie tries to stall but Built uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Built prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Built lands a right hand.
Gracie is struggling to control the position.
Built scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Built tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Built.
Built tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #TD2#
Gracie jumps guard.
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Built puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Well, if Built is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Built is controlling well. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Built is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pa‘Akea Built is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pa‘Akea Built showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Built has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pa‘Akea Built!

Pa‘Akea Built retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Pa‘Akea Built, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Syn 610 Mahmoud vs Rumlow 3     
Date:   Dec 23, 2018
#R1#
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Built.#CL2#
Gracie has Built up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Built as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Built.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Built throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Built uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Built's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Built works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Built's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Built trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Built slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Built content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Built takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Built takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Built controlling from the full mount.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Built can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape. #T3#
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Will Built go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Built keeps control of the position.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Built's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Built looking for a sweep. Not yet Built, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
That's time! Built's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Built.
Nice sprawl there from Built as Gracie shoots in.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Built ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Built keeps it at a distance.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Built's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Gracie rushes Built and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Built.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Gracie. #TD2#
Gracie pulls guard.
Built stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Built stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Built!
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie tries to buck Built off but Built is having none of it.#T2#
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Built's best efforts.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Built is controlling well. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie moves into full guard. #T3#
Gracie wants to control but Built passes easily into half guard.
Built is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Built has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Built tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Built manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back!
Gracie turns into Built and is now in his guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Built is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Built is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Built uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Built!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie works Built's body with a nice hook.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Built circles away.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie slips a jab from Built.
Built throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.#T1#
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
Built lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Built defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Built into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Built looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Built throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Built is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gracie stands and throws Built's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Built is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie scoring with punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Built prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Built has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Built, who protects the arm well.
Ramon Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Built is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Built keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Built's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Built.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ramon Gracie just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
A low kick from Built is predictable there #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Built tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Built holds on to Gracie's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T1#
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Built is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Built denies him.
Built regains half guard, as Gracie was trying to land strikes. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Built's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Built.
Gracie wants to control but instead Built manages to regain half guard.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Built's head.
Gracie trying to advance position but Built counters by regaining guard.
Built keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gracie passes Built's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie prevents Built from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Built still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Built has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Gracie is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Built jumps into side control!
Gracie tries to buck Built off but Built is having none of it.
Built controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Gracie dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Built throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Built misses with a body shot.
Built misses the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Built, which made it look bad.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Built manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Built dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Built's calf.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Built throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Built swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Gracie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Built lands an overhand right.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Built throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Built displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Built looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Built jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Built. #CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Built back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie tries a body shot but Built blocks it. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracie.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie looking to control but Built passes into half guard.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Built trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Built gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Gracie 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.#SUB2#
Built avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Built has passed into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pa‘Akea Built showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Built has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!

Pa‘Akea Built retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: Syn 607     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Gavin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Built throwing a counter right hand but Gavin manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Built's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Gavin.
A bone on bone clash there as Gavin blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
Gavin moves into range and clinches up with Built.
Built misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Built.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Gavin as the two fighters clinch.
Built prevents a body shot from Gavin.
Gavin lands with a left to the head.
Built works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Gavin misses with the head strike.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gavin. #T1#
Gavin misses with a body punch.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gavin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Gavin.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
Built blocks a body shot from Gavin.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Built pushes Gavin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gavin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Gavin on the inside.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Built working aggressively here.
Gavin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built misses with some punches.
Built is leaning against Gavin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Built blocks an uppercut.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
A short right from Built on the inside.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built misses with a body punch.
Gavin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Built.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Built lands a right hand.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Built.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin lands with a light punch inside.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Built blocks a body shot from Gavin.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin lands with a short shot to the head.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Built works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gavin digs a right hand underneath Built's ribcage. Built let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Built.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gavin misses with the head strike.
Built blocks a body shot from Gavin.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built blocking some punches.
Gavin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin misses with some punches. #T4#
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built lands a body shot in the clinch.
Built works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Gavin pushes Built back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Built.
Gavin looks winded!
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Built.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Builts head.
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gavin or not.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pa‘Akea Built dominated that round.
That's time! Built's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Built avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gavin connects with a nice looking jab.
Gavin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gavin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Gavin closes the distance and clinches.
Built throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Built lands an uppercut.
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!
Built tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Gavin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Built.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Built gets through Gavin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Built.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
Built misses with the head strike.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Built.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pa‘Akea Built has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built digs a right hand into Gavin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gavin's gas tank.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Built.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Built stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Built tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Gavin's head.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
A body shot lands from Built.
Gavin is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Built.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gavins head. #T3#
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
Gavin working aggressively here.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Built digs a right hand into Gavin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gavin's gas tank.
Built lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Built.
A shot in the inside from Built.
Built lands a right hand.
Built throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Built misses with the head strike.
Gavin scores with a shoulder strike.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Built. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Built.
Built misses with some punches.
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gavin or not.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Built.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Built lands a left hand.
Built stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pa‘Akea Built dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Built tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Built clinches.
Built lands an uppercut.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Gavin gets through Built's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Built.
Built is working Gavin over against the cage.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built digs a right hand into Gavin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gavin's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Built.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Gavin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gavin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Built.
Built blocking some punches.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built misses with the head strike. #T1#
Built lands with a left to the head.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Built tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built pushes Gavin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gavin or not.
Built tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built digs a right hand underneath Gavin's ribcage. Gavin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Built.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Gavin working aggressively here.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Gavin is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Gavin's head.
A short right from Built on the inside.
Gavin is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gavin or not.
Built misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Built.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
Built is working Gavin over against the cage.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gavins head.
Nice body punch from Built.
Built lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Built lands a big right hand that drops Gavin! The killer instinct kicks in and Built finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Built!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pa‘Akea Built!
Pa‘Akea Built retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Pa‘Akea Built, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Syn 603     
Date:   Nov 04, 2018
#R1#
Ibu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Built jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Built takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Built lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
And Built responds with a good body kick, but Ibu manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built misses with a low kick.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Built moved away.
Built swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Built throws a half hearted mid kick.
Built waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibu.
Ibu tries to close the distance and clinch but Built swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Built.
Ibu scores with a nice body kick.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Built throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu thows a body kick. Built tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Built stuns Ibu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Ibu takes one to the side of the head.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Built swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Built connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Ibu clinches with his opponent.
Ibu stalls.
Nice body punch from Ibu - that landed with a thud.
Ibu gets through Built's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Ibu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Ibu lands an uppercut.
Ibu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3##BC2#
Built breaks from the clinch.
Built swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Built is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Built connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#
Ibu is rocked!
Ibu throws a hook but Built blocks it.
Oh Ibu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibu get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Ibu stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Built runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pa‘Akea Built!
Pa‘Akea Built is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Pa‘Akea Built thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Syn 599     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
Ajax misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ajax dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ajax cracks the inside of Built's front leg.
A big left from Ajax misses.
Ajax throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Built has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Built throws a shot from downtown. Ajax moves away and avoids it.
Built moves out of range as Ajax throws a body kick.
Ajax swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Ajax misses with a hook.
Built blocks a low kick nicely.
Built avoids the head kick by Ajax.
Ajax misses with a two punch combination.
Built scores with a hook to the body. Ajax takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ajax misses with an uppercut
letting Built counter with a right hand.
Built uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ajax has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajax slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ajax seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Ajax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ajax throws a head kick that misses.
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Ajax lands with a hook. Built tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ajax throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ajax looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
Built thuds a left hand into Ajax's body.
The fighters circling - Built throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ajax throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Built darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ajax looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.
Ajax throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built looks for the body kick but Ajax saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Ajax misses the target.
Built explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Built, right into the meat.
Built slips a jab from Ajax.
Built now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Built comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ajax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Ajax. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ajax.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ajax moves away.#T2#
Jab by Ajax.
Ajax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Ajax.
Ajax throws a lazy body kick
and Built counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Built keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ajax.
Ajax ducks right into an uppercut from Built.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Built pushes Ajax away with a front kick.
Ajax throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Built bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ajax's head backwards.
Pa‘Akea Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Built lands a leg kick that knocks Ajax off balance momentarily.
Ajax throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ajax.
Ajax shoots for a takedown but Built saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Built tries to score with a low kick but Ajax moves his leg out of the way.
Ajax swings widly with a right hand
enabling Built to counter with a crisp jab.
Built lands with a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Built. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ajax. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built scores with a punch to the head.
Built jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Built looks to land a body kick but Ajax moved away.
Marco Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ajax throws a hook but Built blocks it.
Ajax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ajax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Built lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ajax misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Built.
Ajax is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Built's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Built attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Ajax looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Built!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ajax sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Built is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ajax throwing strikes but Built manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Ajax is not content to let Built control the position.
Ajax is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Built has control of an arm but Ajax manages to advance to Built's back!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ajax keeps control of the position as Built tries to break free.
Built prevents Ajax from getting a body triangle.
Ajax misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Will Ajax go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big left from Ajax misses.
Built slips a jab from Ajax.
Built cracks Ajax with an open hand slap.
Ajax fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Built on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ajax misses the target.
Built throws a head kick but Ajax moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Built with a jab.
Ajax staying out of range there.
Built on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ajax. Ajax obviously looking to wear him down.
Built slips a jab from Ajax.
Ajax bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Built's head backwards.
Pa‘Akea Built seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Built lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ajax falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Built counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Built lands with an uppercut that bounces Ajax off the ropes and back into range.
A jab from Ajax misses.
Ajax takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Ajax blocks the leg kick.
Ajax misses with a body shot.
No luck for Ajax with that takedown attempt.
Built replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ajax blocks it well.
Ajax throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Built on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ajax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ajax loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Built tries a quick counter leg kick but Ajax is wise to it.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Built misses with a body shot.
Built throws a jab but it's blocked by Ajax.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Built pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ajax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ajax looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Built looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ajax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Built swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Built misses with a body kick.#T2##TD#
Ajax gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ajax throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Built is looking for a sweep.
Ajax trying to control the position but Built is working away.
An elbow from Ajax crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Ajax seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Built avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ajax.
Ajax in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Built wants to control but Ajax postures up.
Built dodges the ground and pound from Ajax.#T3#
Ajax tries to score with some ground and pound. Built controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Built struggling a bit here.
Built might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ajax haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ajax throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Built works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Built regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ajax.
Ajax throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ajax wants to pass the guard but Built is keeping the position.
Ajax working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ajax throwing strikes from guard but Built blocks nicely.
Built avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Built is trying to keep Ajax in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ajax misses the shot to the body.
Ajax throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ajax lands a slapping body shot.
Ajax throws a body kick that misses.
Built throws a counter combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Built.
Built swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ajax shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marco Ajax will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ajax misses with a looping right.
Built throws out a counter right but Ajax avoids it with no problem.
Ajax pivots, looking for a leg kick but Built is out of range and Ajax settles back down.
Built cracks Ajax with an open hand slap.
Ajax walks into a stiff left hand from Built.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Built was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Built checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Built takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Built misses with a body kick.
Ajax fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Built avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Ajax closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Built to the mat! Built manages to get full guard.
Ajax throwing strikes but missing.
Built utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Ajax looking to sit in guard and control but Built gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Ajax throws his legs up looking for a submission but Built uses it to pass to side control.
Ajax prevents Built from improving position.
Ajax tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ajax seems a little lost for a moment, as Built dominates the positioning.#T2#
Ajax manages to work his way to half guard, despite Built's best efforts.
Marco Ajax overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Built is thwarting Ajax's attempts to control the position.
Ajax wants to get back to full guard.
Ajax trying to control here.
Ajax has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ajax trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ajax tries to hold on but Built pushes him away.
Ajax is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Ajax regains half guard.
Ajax is trying to maintain the position but Built is very close to passing his half guard.
Built with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Ajax looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ajax tries to roll over but Built keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ajax is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Ajax is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Built pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ajax looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Built checks a leg kick.
Ajax shoots in for a takedown but Built shows good takedown defense.
Built has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Built connects with a leg kick. Ajax looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Built is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Built scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pa‘Akea Built comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Built has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pa‘Akea Built!

Pa‘Akea Built decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Syn 596     
Date:   Sep 22, 2018
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Probong.
Built slips a jab from Probong.
It looked like Built was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Probong.
Built connects with a body shot.
Probong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Built throws out the jab.
Built misses with a hook. Probong ducked under it nicely.
Built has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Built lands with a hook. Probong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Built throws a leg kick but Probong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Built misses with a body shot.
Built takes a swing at Probong's ribcage but misses.
Probong throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Probong looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Probong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
A big left from Built misses.
That kick from Probong tenderised Built's leg. Built is trying to keep his angry face on.
Probong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A punch lands to the side of Built 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Built tries to move into range but Probong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Probong checks a leg kick.
Built scores with a kick to the midsection.
Probong cracks Built with a good jab.#T1#
Probong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Built swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Probong.
Built throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Probong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Probong looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.#CL2#
Probong clinches with his opponent.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built prevents a body shot from Probong.
Probong lands a hook that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Probong has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
A nice left hand lands by Probong.
Probong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Probong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built misses with a body punch.
Probong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Probong misses with a punch to the body.
Built tries a body shot but Probong blocks it.
Probong misses with the head strike. #T2#
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
Probong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Nice body punch from Built.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Probong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Probong misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Probong fails to land.
Probong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Probong's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Built.
Nice body punch from Built - that landed with a thud.
Probong digs a right hand into Built's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Built's gas tank.
Probong lands a right hand.
Probong has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Probong blocks a body shot from Built.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Probong avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Probong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Probong can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
Probong lands a right hand.
Probong blocks a body shot from Built.
Probong misses with some punches. #T3#
Built lands a right hand.
Probong blocks an uppercut.
Probong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Probong throws a head punch that misses.
Probong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built prevents a body shot from Probong.
Built dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Probong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Probong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Probong throws a head punch that misses.
Probong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probong lands with a left to the head.
Probong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Probong misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Probong. #T4#
Built working aggressively here. #BC#
Built breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Built looks to land a left hand but Probong moved out of range nicely.
Built is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Built throws a wild body kick that Probong sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Probong. That snapped Built's head back.
Probong cracks a nice hook into Built's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Probong.
Built thows a left - swing and a miss!
Probong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Built attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Probong feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built connects with a nice looking jab.
Probong stuns Built with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Probong!
Probong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sni Probong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Probong throws a big shot that misses.
Built pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sni Probong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Probong throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Built wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built tried to score with a low kick but Probong checks it.
Built dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Probong scoring well with a low kick there.
Probong lands with a good body shot.
Built pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Probong was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Probong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built is looking to land body kicks.
Probong loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Probong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Probong throws a low kick but Built moves out of range easily.
Built lands a nice looking kick to the body. Probong takes a step back to recover.
Built throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Built checks a leg kick.
Built appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Probong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Probong.
Probong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Probong thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Built misses the target.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built thows a left - swing and a miss!
Built takes a jab right on the kisser.
Probong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Built takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Probong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Probong lands with a right hand.
Built wants to land a leg kick but Probong is out of range.
Built connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Probong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Built.
Built throws out a loose jab but Probong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Probong throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.
Built has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Probong.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Built misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Probong. That snapped Built's head back.
Built misses with a body punch
and Probong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Built.
Probong delivers a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Built.
A big right from Probong misses.
Probong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Probong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Probong tries to clinch but Built is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Probong.
Probong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Built momentarily.
Built throws a shot from downtown. Probong moves away and avoids it.
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Probong was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Probong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Probong. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Probong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Probong.
Probong slips a straight right by Built.
Probong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Built loads up on a big right hand but Probong slips the punch.
Built throws a jab when Probong was well out of range.
Built throws a sloppy body shot
and Probong counters with a nice leg kick.
Built lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Built throws a jab but it's blocked by Probong.
Built misses with an uppercut
and Probong counters with a left to the body.
Probong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Probong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Built looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Built throws a front kick that sends Probong stumbling back into the cage.
Probong works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built throws a jab but it's blocked by Probong. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Built.
Built throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Probong misses with a low kick.
Built misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Probong counters with a thumping low kick.
Probong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Built misses with a shot to the body
and Probong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Built is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Probong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Built lands with a shot to the body.
Built takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Built misses with a body shot.
Probong replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Built blocks it well.
Built slips under a jab from Probong.
Probong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built lands with an overhand left.
Built looks to land a left hand but Probong moved out of range nicely.
Probong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Built if he has to take too many more of those.
Built throws a poor cross that misses
and Probong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sni Probong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Probong connects with a right hand. Built shakes it off.
A good leg kick by Built.
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Probong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Probong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Built fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Probong scores with a jab to the head.
Probong is looking to slow Built down with leg kicks.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probong.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Probong throws the kick towards the body but Built avoids it.
Probong lands a leg kick that knocks Built off balance momentarily.
Probong misses with a body kick.
Built misses with an uppercut
and Probong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Built thinking.
Built lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probong wants to slow Built down by chopping away at his legs.
Built throws a body punch but Probong moves out of range. #T1#
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Built takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Probong swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Built counter with a right hand.
Built wants to slow Probong down by chopping away at his legs.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built missing with a left hand there. Probong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Probong throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and moves out of range.
Built smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Probong throws a lazy uppercut
and Built makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Built blocks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Probong blocks the leg kick.
Built misses with a straight left.
Built throws a body kick that misses.
Probong feints a counter leg kick.
Probong misses with a body kick.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Probong.
Built wants to land a leg kick but Probong is out of range.
Probong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Built.
Probong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Built.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built throws a push kick but Probong slaps the foot to one side.
Probong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Built's hands.
That kick from Built tenderised Probong's leg. Probong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Probong connects with a body shot that sends Built's belly button to the back.
Probong moves forwards but Built connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pa‘Akea Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Probong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Probong lands a jab.
Built on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - Probong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Probong throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Probong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Probong is looking to slow Built down with leg kicks.
Probong tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Probong there.
Built tries to score with a low kick but Probong moves his leg out of the way.
Built lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Built pivots, looking for a leg kick but Probong is out of range and Built settles back down.
Probong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Built feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Probong's calf.
Built misses with a body shot.
Probong lands a jab to the nose.
Probong lands with a right hand.
Probong throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Built misses
and Probong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Built fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Probong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Built jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Built misses with a body kick.
Built on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Probong. Probong obviously looking to wear him down.
Probong misses with a jab to the body
and Built counters with a nice leg kick.
Built uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Probong moves away.
Probong connects with a solid leg kick.
Probong slips under a jab from Built.
Built connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Sni Probong has been cut.
Probong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Probong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Built wants to land a leg kick but Probong is out of range.
Built goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built walks into a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sni Probong.
Well Probong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sni Probong!

A victorious Sni Probong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Syn 593     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
Ungar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ungar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Built is out of range and Ungar settles back down.
Built misses with a body kick.
Built misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ungar misses with a body kick.
Ungar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ungar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ungar slips a jab from Built.
Built swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ungar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Built smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Built misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Ungar 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.
A slow jab from Built misses its intended target.
Ungar looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
Ungar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ungar looks to land a body kick but Built moved away.
Built keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ungar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheers as Built lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ungar doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Built takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ungar.
Ungar misses with a wild body shot.
Ungar tries for a takedown but Built sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ungar!
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ungar was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Ungar blocks a low kick nicely.
Built has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ungar throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Ungar tries to get set, Built tries to push him back and clinch up but Ungar manages to avoid the attempt.
Ungar throws a leg kick but Built moved away.
Built connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Built pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Ungar.
Built moves away from the strike by Ungar.
Ungar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBuilt.
Pa‘Akea Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Built connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ungar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Built as he checks the leg kick.
Built pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ungar is out of range and Built settles back down. #T2#
Built connects with a body shot that sends Ungar's belly button to the back.
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!
Ungar avoids the body shot from Built.
Ungar defending well as Built loads up on a big left hand.
Ungar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ungar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ungar.
Built thumps Ungar with a low kick.
Built does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Built avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Ungar moves into the clinch.
Ungar lands with a light punch inside.
Ungar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Ungar controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built gets through Ungar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ungar swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Ungar blocks a body shot from Built.
Ungar misses with some punches.
Built misses with some punches.
Ungar can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
Ungar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Built works on Ungar's body with a couple of short punches.
Ungar blocking some punches.
Ungar throws a head punch that misses.
Ungar has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Ungar scores with a shot to the side of Built's head.
Ungar pushes Built back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Ungar fails to land.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built cracks Ungar with a nice body shot.
Built misses with the head strike. #T4#
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ungar misses with some punches.
Built works on Ungar's body with a couple of short punches.
Ungar looks winded!
Ungar misses with some punches.
Ungar misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Built to work.
Ungar misses with the head strike.
Ungar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Ungar.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Built breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Ungar misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pa‘Akea Built 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.
#R2#
Built attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Built misses with a jab, cross combination.
Built cracks Ungar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ungar throws a leg kick which misses Built's front leg but catches the back leg as Built tries to avoid it.
Built scores with a jab. Ungar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Built digs a good body shot into Ungar's ribs.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ungar moves away.
A clash of legs there as Built blocks the low kick.
Built digs a good hook to Ungar's body.
Ungar misses with a body shot.
Built throws a leg kick but Ungar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Built looks for the body kick but Ungar saw that one coming.
Built tries to score with a low kick but Ungar moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Built misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Built.
Built checks the leg kick nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Ungar misses with a body kick.
Built misses with a hook.
Built feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ungars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ungar connects with a solid leg kick.
Built throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Ungar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Built throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ungar manages to avoid it.
Ungar misses with a wild body shot.
Built is looking to counter punch.
Built misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ungar. That's going to slow Built down.
Ungar misses with a kick to the body.
Ungar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ungar misses with a left hand
and Built counters with a straight right hand.
Built scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ungar. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Ungar.
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!
Ungar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Ungar.
Built throws a leg kick
and Ungar counters with an inside leg kick.
Built throws a body punch but Ungar moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Ungar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Ungar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ungar! But no joy.
Ungar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Built takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice straight punches there by Built. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Built.
Ungar checks a low kick from Built.
A shot to the body from Built misses
and Ungar counters with a left to the body.
Built throws an overhand right that lands on Ungar's shoulder, as Ungar tries to avoid the shot.
Built throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Built scores with a body shot.
Ungar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Built has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Built takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ungar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Built.
Ungar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Built misses with a body shot.
Built is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Ungar misses.
Built punishes Ungar's body with a nice straight punch.
Built lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ungar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Built scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ungar throws a low kick, looking for Built's leg but Built calmly moves out of range.
Ungar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Built.
Ungar loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Built lands a body shot.
Built throws out a loose jab but Ungar uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ungar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ungar can do to turn this around?#T4#
Ungar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ungar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ungar looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Built.
Built takes a swing at Ungar's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Ungar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ungar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Built throws a body kick that misses.
Built cracks Ungar with a good jab.#ROC#
Ungar is rocked!
Pa‘Akea Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Ungar lands with an uppercut that bounces Built off the cage and back into range.
Ungar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Built jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ungar is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Good work by Built as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built's corner calls for a 1-2. Built obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ungar gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Built gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Ungar is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pa‘Akea Built!
During a confident post fight interview, Pa‘Akea Built thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 183     
Date:   Jun 30, 2018
#R1#
Built misses the shot to the body.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Built's body.
Built drops his hands momentarily and Hunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Built down.
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Built defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Built - the referee stops the clock and Hunt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Built. Hunt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Built closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Built.
Built walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Hunt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt cracks Built with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt throws a head kick but Built moves out of range.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Built shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Built swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Built has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Built takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Built's waist but Built gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunt off to one side.
Built is looking to counter with head kicks.
Built lands a jab to the nose.
Built moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Built does no damage.
Hunt misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Pa‘Akea Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Hunt gets a clinch.
Built creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hunt's defenses.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Built ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Built had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hunt throws a head kick but Built moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Built misses its target.
Built slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pa‘Akea Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
Built throws a lazy head kick
and Hunt counters with a body kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Built.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Built scores with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Built jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Built circles away.
Built appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Built throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built throws a series of strikes that have Hunt backpedaling.
Built looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
Built moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hunt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Built gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Built tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Built paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
Built comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Built.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Hunt instigates a clinch.
Built taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Built throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Hunt has had enough of the clinch but Built keeps him there for the moment.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt being controlled against the cage.
Hunt jumps guard but Built turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Hunt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Built uses from the top position.
Built controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Built has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hunt is proving hard to escape from.
Built sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Built pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Hunt looking for subs off his back but Built has passed one foot through into half guard. #T2#
Built trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Built is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Built seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Built from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Built avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Built wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Built slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Built tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Built is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Built wants to stand but Hunt is controlling his arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Built is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunt is defending well.
Built wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Built's head backwards.
Built moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Built throws a quick counter head kick but Hunt was just out of range.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt thumps Built with a low kick.
Built looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunt misses.
Hunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Built's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt lands a jab to Built's midsection.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Built counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Hunt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt lands the left hand.#T1#
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Built.
A short right from Built.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Built holds him up against the cage and eventually Hunt drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Built moves out of range easily.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Built swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Built checks it well.
Hunt walks into a left hand.
Built throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Built. That did some damage!#CL2#
Hunt rushes Built and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt jumps guard but Built stands there with Hunt around his waist. Hunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pa‘Akea Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
A shot in the inside from Built.
A bit of stalling here from Built. #BC2#
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Built throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Hunt counter with a right hand. #T3#
Hunt swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Built lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Built checks a leg kick.
Built throws a lazy head kick
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Built swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunt counters with a nice body shot.
Built has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Hunt swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Built misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Built is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Built circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt lands an overhand right.#T4#
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Built finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt thows a leg kick but Built checks it #KD#
and Built counters with a head kick that drops Hunt to the mat! Hunt scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built throws a powerful right kick. Hunt tried to block low but the kick was high! Hunt was taken right off of his feet! Built jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pa‘Akea Built!
During a confident post fight interview, Pa‘Akea Built thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 178     
Date:   May 11, 2018
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Sanada blocks the low kick.
Sanada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Built misses with a kick to the body
and Sanada counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Built seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That kick from Built tenderised Sanada's leg. Sanada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanada is looking to clinch but Built is avoiding it.
Built throws a nice inside leg kick.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada moves out of range as Built throws a body kick.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built slips a jab from Sanada.
Sanada defending well as Built loads up on a big left hand.
Built dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada is looking to clinch but Built is avoiding it.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Built goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanada tries to clinch up.#T1#
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Built fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanada.
Sanada cracks Built with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Pa‘Akea Built has been cut.
Built lands a slapping body shot.
Built connects with a solid leg kick.
Built tried to score with a low kick but Sanada checks it.
Built throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Built was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanada takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Sanada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Built misses with the head strike.
Sanada cracks Built with a nice body shot.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanada avoids a wild elbow strike from Built.#BC#
Built manages to break the clinch.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Built showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanada. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada throws a body punch but Built moves out of range. #CL2#
Sanada closes the distance and pushes Built back into the cage.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanada taking a breather.
Sanada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Built looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanada keeps control of Built as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanada throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
A shot in the inside from Sanada.
A nice right hand lands inside from Built.
Sanada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Sanada working aggressively here.
Built lands an elbow just above Sanada 's eye.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanada avoids the elbow strike from Built, against the cage. #T3#
Sanada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanada has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Built seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanada can turn it around.
Built blocking some punches.
Built throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
Sanada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanada - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Built is working Sanada over against the cage.
Sanada tries to stall but Built uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Built blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Sanada.
Built blocks a body shot from Sanada.
Built prevents a body shot from Sanada.
Built prevents a body shot from Sanada. #BC#
Built breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Built misses. #T4#
Built jabs Sanada right on the nose. Sanada blinks but takes it well.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Built stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanada throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Built tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada connects with a nice looking jab.
Built throws a head kick that misses.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Built there.
Sanada scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanada will feel that in the morning.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
A nice inside leg kick there by Built. That's going to slow Sanada down.
Built throws out a leg kick but Sanada moves out of range and Built only half commits.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
Built is looking to wear down Sanada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Built bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Masa Sanada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pa‘Akea Built's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Built wants to slow Sanada down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanada takes one to the side of the head.
Built throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Sanada counters by clinching up.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with an elbow strike.
Sanada looking to stall.
Sanada swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Built escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Built throws a low kick but Sanada avoids it.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Built misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Sanada does no damage.
Built slips a jab from Sanada.
Built misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sanada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Built can pounce on him.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.#T1#
Built cracks Sanada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Built, right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Built lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sanada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Built. Sanada shrugs it off though.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Built scores with a jab to the body.
Built misses with a right hand
and Sanada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick from Built.
Pa‘Akea Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Built scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Built misses with a low kick.
Sanada now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Built tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Built.
Built swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
A punch combination from Sanada misses.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Sanada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanada throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built moves forwards but Sanada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Built tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Built throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Built throws the kick towards the body but Sanada avoids it.
Built's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanada under the eye.
Built looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanada in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Built tries to score with a low kick but Sanada moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Built lands a jab.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Sanada tries to counter with a clinch but Built shakes him off and moves away.
Built scores with a jab.
Built lands with a right hand.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pa‘Akea Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Built bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanada tries to clinch but Built is having none of it.
Built fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada jabs at Built's body.
Built works the jab nicely.
Jab by Built.#CL#
Built clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanada stalling in the clinch but Built improves position.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada lands a right hand.
Sanada blocking some punches. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Sanada.
Built tries to circle away but Sanada has him pinned against the cage.
Built pushes Sanada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanada.
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Sanada. #BC#
Built escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Built lands with a right hand.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanada doesn't seem bothered though.
Built tries a head kick but it misses.
Built scores with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pa‘Akea Built dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pa‘Akea Built's cut.
That's time! Built's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Built thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanada if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanada misses the jab.
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanada throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
Built swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Built lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanada's head.
Built is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Sanada throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Sanada.
A low kick from Built is predictable there
and Sanada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Built thinking.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body. Built takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Built throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanada has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Built.#T1#
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Built.
Built tried to score with a low kick but Sanada checks it.
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Sanada blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Built gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanada trying to control the position but instead, Built has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanada into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
Masa Sanada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanada blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanada.
Built blocking some punches.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Sanada as the two fighters clinch.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada works on Built's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Sanada. #T2#
Built misses with the head strike.
Sanada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built avoiding damage.
Sanada blocks a body shot from Built.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Built throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanada lands a right hand.
Built is trying to break the clinch but Sanada has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanada.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Built.
Built tries a body shot but Sanada blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanada.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Built throws an elbow but it misses.
Sanada working aggressively here. #T3#
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanada tries to stall but Built uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanada displaying some good clinch control by pressing Built up against the cage.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanada will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Built up against the cage.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Sanada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada.
Sanada gets through Built's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Built misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanada.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Sanada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanada lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Sanada.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
Sanada works on Built's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanada takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sanada stalling in the clinch.
Sanada lands a right hand.
Sanada throws a punch but it's blocked by Built. #BC#
Built breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Sanada misses.
A leg kick checked by Sanada.
Sanada throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Sanada lands with a good body shot.
Sanada digs a good body shot into Built's ribs.
Built misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Sanada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanada has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 175     
Date:   Apr 21, 2018
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built thows a body kick. Lang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lang throws a series of punches but Built moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Built misses.
Lang lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Built ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Built avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Built was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Built slips under a jab.
Lang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Lang slips under a jab from Built.
We've been told by Lang's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot lands for Lang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built loads up on a big right hand but Lang slips the punch.#T1#
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lang throws out the jab.
Built looks to land a right hand but Lang moved out of range.
Lang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Lang misses.
Built takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lang, as that shot connected.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Built thinks about the counter body kick.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
Built tries to move into range but Lang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Built tries to move into range but Lang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Built throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built ducks right into an uppercut from Lang.
Lang misses with a straight right.
Lang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Built stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Built throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
Lang misses with a jab to the body
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lang misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Built releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
A jab from Lang misses.
Built is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Built on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Built tries to land a leg kick but Lang saw it coming and moves away.
Built lands with a cross.
Built walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice cross by Lang.
Good shot there by Built.
Built misses with a straight left.
Built slips a jab from Lang.
Lang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Built tries a head kick but it misses.
Lang misses with a hook.
Built looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lang lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Lang cracks Built with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Built follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Built throws a leg kick but Lang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Built misses with a head kick.
Lang throws a series of punches but Built moves out of range.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Lang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lang avoids a kick to the body.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Built is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lang with a body shot.
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built cracks the inside of Lang's front leg.
Lang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Built thuds his shin into the meat of Lang's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lang dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick from Built.
Lang throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
Built moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Built feints a counter leg kick.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Built keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Built gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lang throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
David Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Built avoids the body shot from Lang.
Lang misses the jab.
Built takes one to the side of the head.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Built can do to turn this around?
Lang misses with an uppercut
and Built counters with a straight right hand.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Lang avoids the head kick by Built.
Lang throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Built wants to land a leg kick but Lang is out of range.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Built looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Built.
Built uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lang has time to react.#ROC2#
Lang is rocked!
Built throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Lang crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pa‘Akea Built!
Our winner, Pa‘Akea Built, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 171     
Date:   Mar 17, 2018
#R1#
Built takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Built throws a low kick, looking for Day's leg but Day calmly moves out of range.
Day smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Day thows a leg kick but Built checks it
and Built counters with a slapping leg kick.
Day shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Gary Day has been cut.
Built loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.#KD#
Built lands a big head kick that sends Day tumbling to the mat! Built takes a step backwards and waves Day back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Day is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day misses with a hook.
Day is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Built throws a head kick that misses.
Day seems to have recovered his senses.
Built takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day feints a counter leg kick.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.#T1#
Built blocks a head kick by Day.
Built tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Day counters with a body kick.
Built misses with a combination
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
Built has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Day is trying hard to land a takedown here. Built sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Built throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Day swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Built lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Built lands a big head kick that sends Day tumbling to the mat! Built takes a step backwards and waves Day back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built defending well as Day loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Day connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
and Built connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Built throws an overhand right that drops Day like a sack of potatoes! Built dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pa‘Akea Built!
An out of breath Pa‘Akea Built thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 167     
Date:   Feb 17, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Marcos clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Built pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Built connects with the punch.#TD2#
Built gets caught flat footed, as Marcos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marcos throwing strikes but missing.
Marcos pushing down on Built's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Built controlling the position for now.
Built tries to get to full guard but Marcos has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Built looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Built is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Built is looking to control Marcos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Built avoid being mounted?
Marcos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marcos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marcos trying to control the pace.
Built wants to control but Marcos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marcos connects with a nice short shot to Built's temple.
Built blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marcos. #SUB2#
Marcos seems to be working for a kimura but Built defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Built wants to improve his position but Marcos is controlling well.
Marcos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Built is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marcos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marcos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Built with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marcos is looking to take a break and control but Built is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marcos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marcos prevents Built from improving his position.#T3#
Marcos drops an elbow to the side of Built's head.
Nice strikes from Marcos there.
Marcos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marcos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Built wants to control the action here but instead Marcos manages to pass to full mount!
Marcos throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Built is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Marcos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marcos thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marcos with a couple of short strikes.
Marcos with a couple of short strikes.
Built is trying to escape the mount.
Built 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Built is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcos working over Built with some ground and pound. Built looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damiao Marcos 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.
#R2#
Built tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Built scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marcos in his tracks.
Built scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Built throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Built with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Built misses its intended target.
Marcos throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
Marcos missing with a left hand there. Built was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcos manages to avoid it.
Built checks the leg kick.
Marcos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marcos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marcos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Built walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marcos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Built defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marcos.
Marcos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marcos just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Built is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marcos misses with a shot to the body
and Built counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built misses with an uppercut. Marcos saw that one coming.
Pa‘Akea Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Built cracks Marcos with an open hand slap.#T1##TD2#
Built gets caught napping as Marcos dives in and scores a takedown. Built manages to retain guard.
Damiao Marcos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Built looking to control.
Built preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Built keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully.
Built is trying to control the position but Marcos postures up.
Built working a defensive guard but Marcos manages to pass into side control anyway.
Built is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Built defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Marcos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Built keeps working.
Marcos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Built some visible discomfort.
Marcos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Marcos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Built tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Built wants to control but Marcos postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcos working the ground and pound.
Built tries to bench press Marcos off him but Marcos keeps the position.
Marcos working the head with strikes.
Marcos wants to take a breather but Built manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Marcos.
Marcos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Built is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Built working a defensive guard but Marcos manages to pass into side control anyway.
Marcos looking to control but instead Built has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Marcos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Built is refusing to be controlled, as Marcos sits in half guard.
Marcos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damiao Marcos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Marcos tries to clinch there but Built circles away.
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Built buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Built misses.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Built paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Built sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Built is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Built takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Built throws a leg kick but Marcos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marcos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Built counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Built avoids the body shot from Marcos.
Built half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marcos looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Donk. Marcos catches Built right on the button with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Built manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Built throws a body punch but Marcos moves out of range.
Marcos wants to counter with a clinch but Built pushes him away.
Marcos misses with a few strikes there.
Marcos fails to land the takedown.
Marcos throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
Marcos avoids the head kick by Built. #T1#
Built throws a leg kick which misses Marcos's front leg but catches the back leg as Marcos tries to avoid it.
Marcos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marcos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pa‘Akea Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damiao Marcos.
Marcos wants to slow Built down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Built misses its intended target.
Built throws a leg kick but Marcos checks it.
Built jabs at Marcos's body.
Built circles away from the clinch attempt
and Built connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marcos misses with a body kick.
Pa‘Akea Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Built throws a leg kick but Marcos sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Marcos rushes Built and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Built.
Marcos lands with a right to the head.
Marcos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Pa‘Akea Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marcos lands with a short shot to the head.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcos.
Marcos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marcos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Builts head.
Marcos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Marcos's head. #BC#
Built breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Marcos closes the distance and pushes Built back into the cage.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcos scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcos lands a right hand.
Marcos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Marcos tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Built breaks from the clinch.
Marcos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Built swings for the body but Marcos moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marcos, right into the meat.
Built throws a solid leg kick but Marcos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Built.#CL2#
Marcos clinches up with Built and pushes him back against the cage.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Built lands a body punch.
Marcos throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Marcos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built tries a body shot but Marcos blocks it.
Marcos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Damiao Marcos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marcos misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Built after a bit of a struggle.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Marcos tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Marcos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Built pulls his leg out and moves away.
Built throws a chopping leg kick but Marcos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Built!
Marcos takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcos checks a leg kick.
Built misses with a hook.
Marcos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcos.
Built tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marcos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Built crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marcos - the referee stops the clock and Built gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marcos. Built manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Built moves out of range as Marcos throws a body kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Built enables Marcos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Built manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Marcos passes Built's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marcos lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Built looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Built on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damiao Marcos.
I've got Marcos 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damiao Marcos!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 160     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1#
Sakurai misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Sakurai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Built counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Built.
Built misses with a body kick.
Sakurai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sakurai closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Pa‘Akea Built has been cut.
Sakurai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Built.
Built digs a good hook to Sakurai's body.
Sakurai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Built's hands.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakurai moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakurai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Sakurai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sakurai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sakurai lands a body shot.
Sakurai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakurai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sakurai misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
Built misses with an uppercut
and Built takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakurai misses the target.
Built lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Built misses with a hook. Sakurai ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Built shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Built throws a body kick that misses
letting Sakurai counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built moves away from the strike by Sakurai.
Built has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sakurai throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
Sakurai misses with a double jab
and Built counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sakurai 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.
Sakurai misses with an uppercut.
Built was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Built takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab from Built.#T3#
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Built throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Sakurai counter with a right hand.
Sakurai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Built on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Built blocks a jab.
Built tries to land a body kick
letting Sakurai counter with a right hand.
Sakurai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Built throws a combination. Sakurai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick by Built misses
and Sakurai counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built throws a lazy head kick
and Sakurai counters with a straight right hand.
Sakurai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Built is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakurai.
Built fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Built shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sakurai throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Built lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Built lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Sakurai is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hideo Sakurai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pa‘Akea Built's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sakurai scores with a nice right hand.
Sakurai is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Built cracks Sakurai with a left hook right on the temple and Sakurai goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Built lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Sakurai is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pa‘Akea Built!
A victorious Pa‘Akea Built thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Hideo Sakurai stepped up to the mic, saying '......'.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 156     
Date:   Dec 01, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Built gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Built trying to control the position.
Built trying to control the position here.
Built utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pain working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pain landing some decent shots from guard.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Built is keeping the position.
Pain wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Built working a defensive guard here.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Built swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Pain throwing strikes but missing.
Built seems keen to control Pain's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pain's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pain wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Built working a defensive guard here.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
Pain content to stall in guard here.
Built keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass. #T2#
Pain is still trying to improve position.
Pain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Built is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Pain is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Built working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pain.
Pain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Built keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Built is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Built controls Pain momentarily but Pain frees himself.
Built has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Built is keeping the position.
Built is trying to control the position but Pain postures up.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Built swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Pain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Built is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Built takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Pain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Built slips a straight right by Pain.
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Built swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Pain lunges at Built with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Built's hand.
Pain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Pain misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Built.
We've been told by Built's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Built punishes Pain's body with a nice straight punch.
Pain tries to clinch up.
Nice body kick there by Built.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Pain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pain has his takedown stuffed
and Built counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pain fails with the takedown
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
Pain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pain looks to clinch
and Built counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Pain scores with a takedown into Built's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Built avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Built is keeping the position.
Pain wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
Pain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Built is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Pain passes Built's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pain slips a nice elbow through Built's hands, connecting with Built's forehead.
Built is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pain seems to be working for a kimura but Built defends the submission attempt.
Pain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Built's head.
Built won't allow Pain to pass to mount.
Built trying to control here. #SUB2#
Pain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Built defends it well.
Built tries to get to full guard but Pain has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Pain is trying to work for a kimura but Built is defending well.
Built is looking for a sweep. Pain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Pain is trying for a kimura here. Built looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pain wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royal Pain!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Royal Pain waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 152     
Date:   Nov 10, 2017
#R1#
Dall throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall dives in and grabs Built's left leg, looking for a takedown. Built pushes down on Dall's head and hops out.
Dall throws a low kick but Built moves out of range easily.
A cross from Dall lands.
Dall throws a chopping leg kick but Built manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Built is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dall, right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Built.
Built swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dall lands with an overhand left.
Dall avoids the body shot from Built. #T1#
Dall connects with a body shot.
Built blocks a head kick by Dall.
Built throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall counters with a three punch combo that has Built backing up. Built nods at Dall to acknowledge the strikes.
Dall throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Built lands with a kick to the ribs.
Built misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Dall.
Built throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall cracks Built with a good jab.
We've been told by Built's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dall fails with the takedown.#T2#
Dall on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built lands the left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Built.
Dall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dall avoids a kick to the body.
Dall connects with a nice looking jab.
Dall throws a good cross that connects.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Built on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Built on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Dall scores with a nice strike.
Built throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Dall will be more careful next time no doubt.
Built throws a push kick but Dall slaps the foot to one side.
Dall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dall fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ebyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built avoids the body shot from Dall.
Built feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.#T4#
Built looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Dall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall lands with an uppercut that bounces Built off the cage and back into range.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Built throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with a head kick. That will keep Built thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pa‘Akea Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Built throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Built misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Dall moves out of range of the leg kick from Built.
Dall connects with a high kick.
A big right from Built misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ebyn Dall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A big right from Built misses.
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Built throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dall lands a body shot.
Dall throws out a leg kick but Built moves out of range and Dall only half commits.
Dall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Built.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Built moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Built momentarily.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall. #T1#
Built thows a leg kick but Dall checks it
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Built takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Dall throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Built appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dall throws a head kick but Built moves out of range.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dall checks a low kick from Built.
Dall moves out of range as Built throws a body kick.
Dall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dall misses with a looping left.
Built was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Built.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Built fakes the leg kick and cracks Dall in the body.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Built saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Built.
Dall throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Built was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A lazy left from Dall finds it's target.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built. #T3#
A big right from Dall misses.
Dall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Built looks for the body kick but Dall saw that one coming.
Built misses with a leg kick.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Built pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Built throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Dall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Built looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dall misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Built misses with a hook.
Built throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Dall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Built is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Built looks for the body kick but Dall saw that one coming.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Built.
Built tried to score with a low kick but Dall checks it.
Dall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Dall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dall.
Built thumps Dall with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ebyn Dall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Built's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Built.
Dall takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Dall throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a straight right hand.
Dall cracks a nice hook into Built's ribs.
Dall throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall lands a head shot.
Built pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dall is out of range and Built settles back down.
Ebyn Dall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Built looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Built.
A shot to the body from Dall misses
and Built counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Dall fails with a takedown attempt.
Dall misses with a body punch
and Built counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Built swivels and escapes.
Built tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Built throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Built takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Built looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Dall counters with a single leg into guard. Built didn't expect that.
Built trying to keep a closed guard but Dall is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Dall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall slips nicely into half guard.
Built is positioning himself well to prevent Dall advancing to mount.
Built is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Dall passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Dall is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Built has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Built gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Built doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall. #T4#
Built wants to improve his position but Dall is controlling well.
Built keeping control of the position.
Built is looking to get back to full guard here but Dall has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pa‘Akea Built did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick
and Built counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Built lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dall at a distance.
Dall walks into a stiff left hand from Built.
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Built lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dall takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dall moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Built connects with a body shot.#T1#
Dall throws a nice head kick!
Dall misses with an uppercut
and Built counters with a low kick, right behind Dall 's knee.
Built takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Built punishes Dall's body with a nice straight punch.
Dall is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Built.
Built avoids the head kick by Dall.
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Built has time to react.
A big right from Built misses.
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.#T2#
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
Built keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Built misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall shoots for a takedown but Built saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Built misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Dall throws the kick towards the body but Built avoids it.
Built connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Built lands a glancing blow to the side of Dall's head.
Dall throws a series of punches but Built avoids them all with ease.
Built looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dall throws a lazy head kick
and Built counters with a slapping leg kick.
Built throws a chopping leg kick but Dall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dall misses with a leg kick
and Built counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Dall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Built is pressing down on Dall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Built controls Dall momentarily but Dall frees himself. #T4#
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Built is adopting a defensive guard.
Built keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pa‘Akea Built had his way with Ebyn Dall in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice straight punches there by Built. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Built.
Dall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Built counters with a nice body kick.
Built takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall walks forward, straight into a front kick from Built.
Built scores with a spinning back kick!
Dall is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Dall takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Built.
Dall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Built.#T1#
Built closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Built scores with a leg kick.
Dall misses the jab.
Dall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Built checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dall checks a leg kick.
Built closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall misses with a body shot
and Built counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Built throws a shot to the body.
Built takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Built thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dall if he has to take too many more of those.
Built misses with a body shot.
Built swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Built throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Built.#T3#
Built fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Built throws a lazy body kick
and Dall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dall lands with a good body shot.
Dall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Built misses with a leg kick
and Dall counters with a one-two to the body.
Dall goes for a double leg but Built avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Built continues to drive forward.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Built throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Dall lands with a kick to the temple. Built shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dall avoids the head kick by Built.
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!
Built cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a nice leg kick.
Built takes a jab right on the kisser.
Built throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dall counters with a head kick.
Built connects with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ebyn Dall.
Well Dall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ebyn Dall!

Ebyn Dall is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Ebyn Dall was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 147     
Date:   Oct 06, 2017
#R1#
Fawkes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michaels is looking to land body kicks.
Michaels lands a nice hook to Fawkes's body. Fawkes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Michaels connects with a solid leg kick.
Michaels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Michaels swings widly with a right hand
and Fawkes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fawkes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Michaels cracks Fawkes with a good jab.
Michaels throws a leg kick but Fawkes checks it.
Fawkes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#
It looks like Gareth Fawkes has been cut.
Fawkes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Fawkes keeps Michaels at a distance using the push kick.
Fawkes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Michaels doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Michaels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fawkes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fawkes lands with a nice body punch.
Michaels misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Fawkes to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Fawkes misses with a body kick.
Fawkes blocks the body kick.
Fawkes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kristian Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fawkes jabs Michaels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fawkes lands a really nice looking cross but Michaels seems unphased.
Michaels throws an off balance right hand
and Fawkes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Michaels looks winded!
Fawkes works the jab nicely.
Fawkes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fawkes lands a nice looking body kick.
Michaels walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Michaels is rocked!
Michaels misses with the combination.
Fawkes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michaels.
Michaels wants to counter with a clinch but Fawkes pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fawkes moves away.
Michaels rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fawkes counters with a nice uppercut.
Michaels is still on wobbly legs! Can Fawkes finish him?
A bone on bone clash there as Michaels blocks the leg kick.
Michaels seems to have recovered his senses.
Fawkes is looking to wear down Michaels with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#KD#
Fawkes sends Michaels crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fawkes is motioning to the referee to let Michaels up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fawkes looks to land a body kick but Michaels moved away.
Michaels scores with a three punch combo! #KD#
Fawkes lands a big right hand that sends Michaels crashing to the mat! Fawkes stays standing though and waves Michaels back to his feet!
Fawkes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fawkes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fawkes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fawkes lands a slapping body shot.
Fawkes drops Michaels with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Michaels! Fawkes dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Fawkes!
Gareth Fawkes retains his lightweight title!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 141     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1#
Michaels tries to land a front kick but Fawkes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fawkes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Michaels misses with a body shot.
Fawkes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Michaels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Michaels's corner calls for a 1-2. Michaels obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Michaels really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Michaels misses with a jab to the body
and Michaels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michaels looks to throw the jab but Fawkes is out of range.
Michaels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels misses the jab.
Fawkes tries a quick counter leg kick but Michaels is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Michaels clinches up with Fawkes and pushes him back against the cage.
Fawkes's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fawkes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fawkes blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Fawkes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michaels lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Fawkes finds it's way through Michaels's defenses. #ROC2#
Michaels is rocked!#T1#
Fawkes misses with a body shot.
Michaels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Michaels slips under a jab from Fawkes.
Michaels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fawkes tests Michaels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fawkes. #CL#
Fawkes tries to keep at a distance but Michaels has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fawkes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fawkes lands an uppercut.
Michaels lands an elbow inside that Fawkes shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Gareth Fawkes has been cut.
Fawkes avoids a wild elbow strike from Michaels.
Fawkes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Fawkes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fawkes has a couple of punches blocked by Michaels.
Michaels lands with a left to the head. #T2#
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Michaels.
Fawkes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Michaels misses with an elbow over the top.
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michaels lands with a right to the head.
Fawkes scores with a shot to the side of Michaels's head.
Michaels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fawkes working hard to break the clinch.
Fawkes misses with a punch on the inside.
Fawkes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fawkes blocking some punches.
Michaels can't find room to land a body shot as Fawkes controls the action.
Michaels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fawkes blocks a body shot from Michaels.
A head punch on the inside from Fawkes fails to land.
Michaels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fawkes lands a nice uppercut.
Michaels lands an elbow inside that Fawkes shrugs off. #T3##BC2#
Fawkes breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Fawkes.
Jab from Fawkes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Michaels lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fawkes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fawkes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fawkes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Fawkes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Fawkes.
Fawkes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Michaels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Michaels goes for a double leg but Fawkes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fawkes continues to drive forward.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fawkes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fawkes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gareth Fawkes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michaels lands a lovely overhand right.
Michaels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Michaels missing with a left hand there. Fawkes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fawkes throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Michaels.
Fawkes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fawkes throws a body shot but no joy.
Michaels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Michaels throws a hook to the side of Fawkes's head but Fawkes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fawkes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Michaels throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fawkes counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fawkes connects with a body shot.
Michaels throws a head kick but Fawkes moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fawkes blocks a jab.
Fawkes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kristian Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels wants to land a leg kick but Fawkes is out of range.
Fawkes pushes Michaels away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gareth Fawkes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gareth Fawkes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Michaels throws a right hand that Fawkes ducks under and follows up with a left that Fawkes also avoids with ease.
Michaels does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Fawkes gets tackled into the cage by Michaels. Michaels maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Fawkes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Michaels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michaels pushes off an throws an elbow but Fawkes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Michaels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fawkes throws a punch but it's blocked by Michaels.
Fawkes tries to work over Michaels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Michaels - that landed with a thud.
Michaels misses with an elbow strike.
Michaels lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fawkes avoids the elbow strike from Michaels, against the cage.
Michaels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Michaels lands an elbow inside.
Fawkes blocks the elbow strike.
Michaels works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Fawkes avoids a wild elbow strike from Michaels.
Fawkes swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michaels lands an elbow inside.
Fawkes has had enough of the clinch but Michaels keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Michaels.
Michaels blocks a body shot from Fawkes.
Michaels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fawkes backwards.
Fawkes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Fawkes fails to land.
Michaels lands an elbow that stopped Fawkes in his tracks for a moment.
Kristian Michaels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Michaels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fawkes.
Fawkes can't break the clinch.
Fawkes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Michaels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Michaels fails to land. #T2#
Fawkes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michaels misses with an elbow strike.
Fawkes cracks Michaels with a nice body shot.
Michaels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fawkes lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Fawkes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fawkes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Michaels looks to land a right hand but Fawkes moved out of range.
Fawkes is looking to slow Michaels down with leg kicks.
Michaels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michaels's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fawkes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Michaels scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Michaels clinches.
Fawkes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michaels misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fawkes fails to land.
Michaels misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fawkes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Michaels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michaels misses with an elbow over the top.
Fawkes takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fawkes.
Fawkes working aggressively here.
Michaels lands with a light punch inside.
Michaels misses with some punches.
Fawkes misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fawkes.
Fawkes blocks an elbow strike from Michaels.
Michaels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Michaels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fawkes has had enough of the clinch but Michaels keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michaels.
Michaels misses with the head strike.
Fawkes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
A short left from Fawkes.
Michaels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fawkes.
Michaels lands a left hand.
Fawkes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Fawkes.
Fawkes dodges an elbow strike from Michaels.
Michaels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Michaels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michaels pushes Fawkes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Michaels seems to have got his legs back now.
Fawkes scores with a shot to the side of Michaels's head. #BC2#
Fawkes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fawkes lands a front kick.
Fawkes swats away the attempt to clinch by Michaels.
Fawkes throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Michaels colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Fawkes as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Michaels is left battered and dazed whilst Fawkes and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Fawkes!
Gareth Fawkes is the new lightweight champion!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 136     
Date:   Aug 05, 2017
#R1#
Fawkes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Fawkes lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Griffin.
Griffin misses with a hook
and Fawkes counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Griffin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fawkes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fawkes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fawkes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fawkes throws an overhand right that lands on Griffin's shoulder, as Griffin tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fawkes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Griffin there.
Fawkes tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Griffin misses with a jab to the body
and Fawkes counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fawkes throws a wild body kick that Griffin sees coming a mile off.
Fawkes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fawkes.
Decent striking displayed by Griffin there.
Fawkes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fawkes lands a nice looking body shot.
Fawkes throws a leg kick but Griffin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fawkes throws out a loose jab but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Griffin rushes Fawkes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fawkes doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Griffin avoiding damage.
Griffin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Fawkes breaks the clinch.
Fawkes blocks a jab.
Griffin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griffin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fawkes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griffin misses with a looping right.
Fawkes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Griffin counters with a series of strikes. Fawkes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Griffin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Griffin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Fawkes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffin throws out the jab.
Fawkes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fawkes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fawkes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fawkes moves away from the strike by Griffin.
Fawkes throws an off balance right hand
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fawkes misses with a body kick.
Fawkes misses with a left hand
and Fawkes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fawkes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fawkes misses with a straight left.
Fawkes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fawkes looks to throw a body kick
and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffin misses with a hook.#T4#
Fawkes throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
Fawkes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffin's head.
Griffin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Griffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fawkes throws a push kick but Griffin slaps the foot to one side.
Griffin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fawkes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peter Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fawkes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Griffin is out of range.
Griffin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fawkes.
Fawkes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Fawkes.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fawkes with a nice cross.#ROC#
Griffin is rocked!
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 Gareth Fawkes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Griffin swings for the body but Fawkes moves out of range.
Griffin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fawkes.
Fawkes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fawkes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gareth Fawkes is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffin throws a jab when Fawkes was well out of range.
Fawkes throws a big shot that misses.
Fawkes lands a jab.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Fawkes finish him?
Crunch! Fawkes slams his shin into Griffin's torso.
Griffin walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Fawkes swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gareth Fawkes!
The defeated Peter Griffin had this to say: 'I'll put on a better show next time for you all, mark my words!'.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 130     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1#
Fawkes lands a right hook to the body.
Fawkes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fawkes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Gary Day has been cut.
Day looks for the body kick but Fawkes saw that one coming.
Gary Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fawkes throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Fawkes delivers a nice body kick.
Fawkes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Day. That did some damage!
Fawkes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Fawkes staying out of range there.
Fawkes throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Fawkes lands a nice hook to Day's body. Day takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Day throws a chopping leg kick but Fawkes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fawkes lands with an overhand left.
Fawkes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.
Fawkes throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Fawkes is looking to wear down Day with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fawkes throws a low kick, looking for Day's leg but Day calmly moves out of range.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fawkes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fawkes swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Fawkes, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Day misses with a right hand
and Fawkes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fawkes swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Day counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fawkes won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day wants to control for a moment but Fawkes uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Fawkes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day wants to pass the guard but Fawkes is keeping the position.
Fawkes is pulling down on Day's head to control his posture.
Day trying to control but Fawkes is working from the bottom. #T3#
Fawkes controls Day momentarily but Day frees himself.
Fawkes is pulling down on Day's head. It's preventing any offense from Day, at least for the moment.
Day passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fawkes struggling a bit here.
Day misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Day lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fawkes tries to bench press Day off him but Day keeps the position. #T4#
Fawkes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fawkes is not content to let Day control the position.
Day wants to pass to mount but Fawkes is defending the position.
Day missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Day is thwarting Fawkes's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Day is looking for a kimura but Fawkes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Day to get the leverage.
Fawkes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Fawkes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Day's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Day gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fawkes counters with a stiff right hand.
Fawkes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fawkes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Day misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fawkes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Fawkes.
Fawkes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Fawkes misses the target.
It looks like Fawkes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fawkes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fawkes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a wild body kick that Fawkes sees coming a mile off.
Fawkes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Day connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Gareth Fawkes has been cut.#T1#
Day slips under a jab.
Fawkes cracks Day with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fawkes punishes Day's body with a nice straight punch.
Day with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fawkes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Day thinking.
Fawkes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Fawkes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Day! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fawkes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fawkes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Day misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Fawkes misses with a kick to the body.
Day drops his hands momentarily and Fawkes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Fawkes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fawkes throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Day misses with a right hand
enabling Fawkes to counter with a crisp jab.
Fawkes misses the shot to the body.
Day tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fawkes throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Day releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fawkes lands with a right hand.
Fawkes misses with a body shot. #T3#
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fawkes.
Day is trying to counter with his kicks.
Day misses with a low kick.
Day throws a chopping leg kick but Fawkes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fawkes throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Fawkes throws a right hand that misses
and Day counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fawkes blocks a head kick by Day.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Fawkes scores with a body shot.
Fawkes misses with a leg kick
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Day jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gareth Fawkes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Day misses. #T4#
Fawkes throws a chopping leg kick but Day manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fawkes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Day feints the counter takedown.
Fawkes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Day's head.
Day misses with a hook
and Fawkes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day feints and then cracks Fawkes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fawkes down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fawkes. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fawkes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Day stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Day lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day throws out a counter right but Fawkes avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Fawkes dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fawkes ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day misses with a body punch
and Fawkes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fawkes misses with a leg kick. #KD#
Fawkes sends Day crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fawkes is motioning to the referee to let Day up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Day is rocked!
Day walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Fawkes swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gareth Fawkes!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 125     
Date:   Jun 11, 2017
#R1#
Fawkes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fawkes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fawkes misses with a jab to the body
letting Sakurai counter with a right hand.
Fawkes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sakurai.
Sakurai throws a hook to the side of Fawkes's head but Fawkes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Fawkes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakurai works Fawkes's body with a nice hook.
Hideo Sakurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakurai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fawkes.
Fawkes misses with a hook. Sakurai ducked under it nicely.
Sakurai unleashes a big counter combination but Fawkes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sakurai looks to land a left hand but Fawkes moved out of range nicely.
Fawkes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fawkes misses with a lunging right hand
and Sakurai counters with a stiff right hand.
Fawkes throws a body punch but Sakurai moves out of range.
Sakurai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fawkes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakurai throws a hook to the side of Fawkes's head but Fawkes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakurai throws a series of punches but Fawkes moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Fawkes misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fawkes defending well as Sakurai loads up on a big left hand.
Sakurai misses with a looping left.#T1#
Sakurai missing with a left hand there. Fawkes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakurai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fawkes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakurai.
Sakurai throws a right hand that misses
and Fawkes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sakurai, as that shot connected.
Sakurai looks to land a right hand but Fawkes moved out of range.
Sakurai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sakurai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sakurai ducks under a wild hook from Fawkes.
Fawkes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fawkes tries to score with a low kick but Sakurai moves his leg out of the way.
Sakurai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakurai throws a looping overhand right but Fawkes ducks down to avoid it.
Fawkes misses with a left hand
and Sakurai counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Sakurai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fawkes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fawkes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fawkes misses with a body shot.
Fawkes connects with a single shot there.
Sakurai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fawkes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fawkes slips a straight right by Sakurai.
Fawkes swings for the body but Sakurai moves out of range.
Sakurai lunges at Fawkes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fawkes's hand.
Sakurai misses with a looping left.
Fawkes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fawkes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sakurai.
Sakurai misses with an uppercut.
Sakurai looks to land a right hand but Fawkes moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Fawkes misses the target.
Sakurai throws the left hand but Fawkes avoids the punch easily.
Sakurai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fawkes throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Fawkes misses the shot to the body.
Fawkes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sakurai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fawkes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fawkes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sakurai momentarily.
Sakurai misses the shot to the body.
Fawkes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fawkes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sakurai loads up on a big right hand but Fawkes slips the punch.
Sakurai throws out a powerful jab.
Sakurai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fawkes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fawkes, right into the meat.
Sakurai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fawkes counters with a nice body shot.
Fawkes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sakurai looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakurai misses with a body shot
and Fawkes counters with a solid body kick.
Sakurai 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.
Fawkes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sakurai misses with a shot to the body
and Fawkes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fawkes sizes up Sakurai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sakurai throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fawkes misses the target.
Fawkes fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakurai scores with a hook to the body. Fawkes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fawkes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fawkes just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakurai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fawkes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Sakurai misses.
Sakurai thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Fawkes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakurai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hideo Sakurai will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sakurai lands with a hook. Fawkes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fawkes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakurai.
A quick step to the side and Fawkes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fawkes misses the body punch
and Sakurai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakurai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fawkes counters with a left and a right that stings Sakurai. #ROC#
Sakurai is rocked!
Fawkes dances in with a quick combination. Sakurai is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Fawkes snaps Sakurai's head back. Sakurai stumbles backwards against the cage. Fawkes steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Sakurai's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Sakurai just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gareth Fawkes!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 117     
Date:   May 10, 2017
#R1#
Fawkes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fawkes connects with a body shot that sends Griffin's belly button to the back.
Fawkes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Griffin at a distance.
Fawkes throws a body shot but no joy.
Fawkes throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffin misses with a looping left.
Fawkes flicks out a counter leg kick but Griffin steps away.
Fawkes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Griffin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fawkes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Fawkes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab from Griffin.
Fawkes slips under a jab from Griffin.
Fawkes drops his hands momentarily and Griffin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Griffin scores with a decent looking hook.
Griffin throws an overhand right that lands on Fawkes's shoulder, as Fawkes tries to avoid the shot.
Fawkes tries a quick counter leg kick but Griffin is wise to it.
Griffin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffin throws the left hand but Fawkes avoids the punch easily.
Fawkes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fawkes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Fawkes throws a shot from downtown. Griffin moves away and avoids it.
Griffin lunges at Fawkes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fawkes's hand.
Fawkes moves forwards but Griffin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Peter Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fawkes throws a wild body kick that Griffin sees coming a mile off.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fawkes. #T2#
Fawkes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fawkes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Griffin rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin throws the left hand but Fawkes avoids the punch easily.
Fawkes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griffin counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fawkes.
Fawkes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fawkes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Griffin to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffin swings widly with a right hand
letting Fawkes counter with a right hand.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Fawkes avoids them all with ease.
Fawkes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fawkes throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffin.
Fawkes swings widly with a right hand
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Griffin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Griffin moves out of range of the body kick from Fawkes.
Fawkes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griffin scores with a nice strike.
Griffin misses with an uppercut.
Griffin throws a shot from downtown. Fawkes moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Fawkes.
Griffin with a nice cross.
Fawkes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Griffin misses with an uppercut
and Fawkes counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Griffin misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fawkes! But no joy.
Griffin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Griffin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Griffin misses.
Fawkes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fawkes scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Griffin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fawkes throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fawkes throws a big shot that misses.
Griffin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fawkes.
Griffin throwing a counter right hand but Fawkes manages to avoid it.
Griffin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fawkes on the side of the head.
Fawkes takes one on the button.
Griffin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Griffin slips a jab from Fawkes.
Fawkes throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
Fawkes throws a hook but Griffin avoids it easily.
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 Peter Griffin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Griffin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Griffin misses with an uppercut. Fawkes saw that one coming.
Griffin loads up on a big right hand but Fawkes slips the punch.
Griffin tries to move into range but Fawkes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fawkes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffin.
Fawkes moves away from the strike by Griffin.
Fawkes throws out a counter right but Griffin avoids it with no problem.
Griffin throws a lazy uppercut
and Fawkes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fawkes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Griffin lands a nice hook to Fawkes's body. Fawkes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fawkes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.
It looked like Griffin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Peter Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
Fawkes misses the body punch
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Griffin avoids the body shot from Fawkes.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin scores with a nice head shot.
Fawkes misses with a hook to the body
and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Fawkes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fawkes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Griffin has got the better of the exchanges.
Fawkes throws a right and a left that Griffin avoids nicely.
Fawkes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Griffin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Griffin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Fawkes misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fawkes drops Griffin with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Griffin! Fawkes dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Fawkes!
Peter Griffin spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll put on a better show next time for you all, mark my words!'.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 114     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
Diamond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been told by Fawkes's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fawkes. Diamond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diamond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fawkes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diamond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fawkes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fawkes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fawkes, as that shot connected.
Diamond takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fawkes moves out of range of the leg kick from Diamond.
Diamond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diamond lands a jab to Fawkes's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fawkes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Diamond moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fawkes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fawkes ducks under a wild hook from Diamond.
Diamond cracks Fawkes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Diamond.#CL2#
Diamond has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Diamond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Diamond has picked Fawkes up - he's going for a ride! Diamond dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fawkes is holding on to half guard well.
Diamond wants to stand up but Fawkes is controlling the position.
Fawkes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fawkes trying to control here.
Diamond wants to take a breather but Fawkes is having none of it.
Fawkes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fawkes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Fawkes trying to control here.
Fawkes wants to improve his position but Diamond is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diamond lands a nice short elbow.
Fawkes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diamond trying to mount his opponent but Fawkes defends it.
Fawkes is concentrating on defense, preventing Diamond from advancing position.
Fawkes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Diamond is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fawkes is controlling Diamond's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Diamond prevents Fawkes from improving his position.#T3#
Diamond trying to control from half guard but Fawkes is working away.
Diamond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fawkes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diamond. #SUB2#
Diamond wants to work for an arm triangle but Fawkes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diamond thows a huge punch but Fawkes dodges it nicely.
Fawkes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diamond.
Fawkes is trying to stand up here but Diamond is controlling him well.
Diamond is just content to waste time from the top position. Fawkes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diamond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diamond throws a strike but Fawkes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Diamond being controlled here, momentarily.
Diamond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Fawkes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diamond is trying to control the position but Fawkes postures up.
Fawkes 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.
Diamond wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but King Diamond will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fawkes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diamond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fawkes.
Fawkes is looking to counter punch.
Diamond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fawkes lands a nice looking body shot.
Fawkes connects with a crisp jab.
Fawkes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
It looks like King Diamond has been cut.
King Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diamond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fawkes. Diamond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diamond lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fawkes.
Diamond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fawkes.
Fawkes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Fawkes misses.
Diamond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fawkes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Diamond rushes Fawkes and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Diamond trying to control the position but instead, Fawkes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diamond into the cage.
Diamond trying to stall but Fawkes improves his position.
A right handed body shot lands from Fawkes.
Fawkes lands a right hand.
Diamond is trying to drag Fawkes to the mat but Fawkes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fawkes gets through Diamond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fawkes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fawkes trying to control the position but instead, Diamond has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fawkes into the cage.#BC#
Fawkes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fawkes connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Diamond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fawkes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diamond shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Fawkes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fawkes misses the jab.
Diamond is looking to clinch but Fawkes is avoiding it.
Diamond misses with a few strikes there.
Fawkes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diamond was well out of range. Poor timing from Fawkes.
Good standup being displayed there by Fawkes as he connects with a hook.
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!
Diamond moves in looking to clinch but Fawkes pushes him off.
Fawkes misses the jab.
Fawkes throws a looping overhand right but Diamond ducks down to avoid it.
Fawkes moves out of range as Diamond strikes.
Fawkes throws an overhand right that lands on Diamond's shoulder, as Diamond tries to avoid the shot.
Diamond looks to land a right hand but Fawkes moved out of range.#CL2#
Diamond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fawkes, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Diamond breaks from the clinch.
Fawkes misses with a looping right.
Diamond misses the jab.
Diamond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fawkes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gareth Fawkes is winning the standup battle so far.
Fawkes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diamond.
Fawkes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diamond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fawkes tries to move into range but Diamond moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fawkes throws out a powerful jab.
Fawkes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diamond misses the body punch
and Fawkes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fawkes moves out of range as Diamond strikes.
Diamond takes a swing at Fawkes's ribcage but misses.
Fawkes misses with a hook.
Diamond avoids the body shot from Fawkes.
Diamond cracks Fawkes with an open hand slap.
Fawkes lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fawkes thuds his right hand into Diamond's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Fawkes misses.
Fawkes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fawkes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diamond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diamond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fawkes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diamond shoots in but Fawkes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gareth Fawkes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Diamond.
A swing and a miss from Fawkes.
Diamond takes one on the button.
Fawkes scores with a jab.
Diamond misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diamond.
Fawkes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fawkes throws a jab but it's blocked by Diamond.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Fawkes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on King Diamond'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!
#R3#
Fawkes connects with the punch.
Diamond slips a jab and a cross from Fawkes.
Diamond is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Diamond misses its intended target.
Fawkes throwing a counter right hand but Diamond manages to avoid it.
Diamond takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#
Diamond is rocked!
Diamond finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Fawkes's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Diamond falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Fawkes!
In defeat, King Diamond stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to all the fans, I'll be back!!'.

 

Event: LKO21 EastSiders     
Date:   Sep 21, 2016
#R1#
Vivian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fawkes counters with a left to the body.
Vivian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vivian tries for a takedown but Fawkes circles away easily
and Fawkes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gareth Fawkes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieta Vivian.
Vivian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fawkes as he avoids it easily.
Vivian shoots in and drives through. Fawkes sprawls well.
Vivian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fawkes pinned against the cage. Fawkes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fawkes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vivian looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fawkes scores with a body shot.
Vivian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fawkes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vivian on the side of the head.
Fawkes digs a good body shot into Vivian's ribs.#T1##KD#
Fawkes drops Vivian with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vivian looks back up at him and smiles so Fawkes waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fawkes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fawkes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vivian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gareth Fawkes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vivian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fawkes drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Vivian right on the button. Vivian goes down! Fawkes follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fawkes gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Fawkes!
Gareth Fawkes retains his featherweight title!

 

Event: LKO Fight Night 8     
Date:   Aug 31, 2016
#R1#
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *****MY YARD***** in the buildup to the fight.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fawkess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fawkes moves away.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fawkes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Fawkes's ribs.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Fawkes counters by clinching up.
Fawkes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fawkes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Fawkes avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fawkes to keep the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Fawkes. #T1#
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fawkes prevents it.
Fawkes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fawkes lands a nice uppercut.
Fawkes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Fawkes.
Fawkes lands a body shot.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Fawkes has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fawkes.
Lee tries to pull guard but Fawkes won't allow it.
Fawkes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fawkes is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Fawkes digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Fawkes.
Fawkes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fawkes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fawkes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fawkes. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Fawkes.
A shot in the inside from Fawkes.
Fawkes lands a nice shot to the body.
Fawkes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fawkes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fawkes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fawkes lands a nice shot to the body.
Fawkes lands an uppercut.
Fawkes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fawkes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
Fawkes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fawkes lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Fawkes.
Fawkes lands a left hand.
Fawkes is working Lee over against the cage.
Fawkes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fawkes digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fawkes is working Lee over against the cage.
Fawkes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fawkes pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Fawkes lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Fawkes lands a shoulder strike.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Fawkes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fawkes lands with a short shot to the head.
Fawkes lands a body shot.
Fawkes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fawkes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fawkes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fawkes dips a shoulder and cracks Lee with a mighty uppercut! Lee falls back against the cage and Fawkes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lee is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fawkes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Fawkes!
Gareth Fawkes is the new featherweight champion!

 

Event: LKO14 Armagedon     
Date:   Aug 06, 2016
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Bull.
Bull swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fawkes to counter with a crisp jab.
Bull misses with a right hand
and Fawkes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bull avoids the body shot from Fawkes.
Fawkes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bull rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fawkes counters with a straight right hand.
Bull blocks a jab.
Bull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fawkes on the side of the head.
Bull throws a lazy uppercut
and Fawkes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bull lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fawkes wants to counter the offense by Bull and move into the clinch position.
Pit Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Bull misses.
Fawkes throws out a counter right but Bull avoids it with no problem.
Fawkes misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Fawkes lands a nice hook to Bull's body. Bull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bull paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fawkes jabs Bull to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bull misses with an uppercut
and Fawkes counters with a left to the body.
Bull scores with a hook to the body. Fawkes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bull misses with a lunging right hand
letting Fawkes counter with a right hand.
Fawkes slips a straight right by Bull.
Fawkes works Bull's body with a nice hook.
Fawkes misses with a straight right.
Bull is looking to counter punch.
Fawkes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fawkes drops Bull with a naaaaasty hook - Bull is in real trouble here! Fawkes dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Fawkes!

 

Event: DCF Fight Night #14     
Date:   May 07, 2016
#R1#
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fawkes avoids it really well and circles away.
Fawkes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jay Smith has been cut.
Smith tries for a takedown but Fawkes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith shoots and misses
and Fawkes counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fawkes lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Smith - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Fawkes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gareth Fawkes!

 

Event: DCF Fight Night #13     
Date:   Apr 30, 2016
#R1##TD#
Mankowski looking to score a takedown here. Fawkes is defending well but Mankowski drives through and ends up in Fawkes's guard.
Mankowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mankowski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fawkes working a defensive guard here.
Mankowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fawkes can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Mankowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fawkes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fawkes being controlled here, momentarily.
Further stalling from Mankowski.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mankowski.
Mankowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mankowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fawkes.
Fawkes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Borys Mankowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fawkes throws a right hand that misses
and Mankowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Mankowski with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Fawkes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Fawkes missing with a left hand there. Mankowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Fawkes gets caught napping as Mankowski dives in and scores a takedown. Fawkes manages to retain guard.
Mankowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mankowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mankowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mankowski is pushing down on Fawkes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fawkes is fighting to maintain full guard but Mankowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mankowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mankowski wants to pass the guard but Fawkes is defending well. #T3#
Mankowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mankowski is looking to advance position but Fawkes won't allow it.
Fawkes trying to hold on to Mankowski's head to control him but Mankowski postures up.
Mankowski controlling the action here.
Mankowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fawkes for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fawkes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mankowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fawkes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mankowski gets the takedown into side control.
Fawkes dodges the ground and pound from Mankowski.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Mankowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mankowski prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Mankowski is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Fawkes looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mankowski gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Fawkes is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mankowski lets go of the hold and Fawkes can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Borys Mankowski!
A victorious Borys Mankowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DCF Fight Night #10     
Date:   Apr 09, 2016
#R1#
Fawkes dips to his left and cracks Haitu with an uppercut!
A combination from Haitu does no damage.
Haitu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fawkes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Haitu does no damage.
Haitu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sloppy strikes from Haitu. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Haitu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fawkes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haitu falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Fawkes counter with a right hand.
Haitu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haitu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fawkes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haitu misses with a few strikes there.
Fawkes thinks about the counter body kick.
Haitu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fawkes cracks Haitu with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Haitu tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Fawkes pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Haitu is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Fawkes!

 

 
 
 
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