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WXC 7: Loaded Gun PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Jay Lakay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marc Jay Lakay will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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255 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marc Jay Lakay!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lakay's efforts to push away.
Wilson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lakay misses with some punches.
Lakay breaks the clinch.
Lakay fails to land with a series of punches.
Lakay misses with a body shot.
Lakay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Wilson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lakay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lakay swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
A left lands for Lakay.
Lakay lands a left and a right that send Wilson crashing to the mat, dazed. Lakay thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lakay looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Lakay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lakay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lakay lands a left and a right that send Wilson crashing to the mat, dazed. Lakay thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wilson is rocked!
Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lakay sprawls well initially but Wilson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wilson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lakay knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilson is just content to waste time from the top position. Lakay takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wilson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lakay's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson is looking for a kimura but Lakay is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilson to get the leverage.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Wilson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilson prevents Lakay from improving his position.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lakay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lakay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakay looking to control.
Lakay wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lakay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lakay swinging wildly here.
Lakay throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
Lakay lands a body shot.
Lakay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lakay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lakay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Tony Wilson has been cut.
Wilson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakay scores with a jab to the body.
Lakay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lakay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wilson rather than just go for the knockout.
Lakay misses with a double jab.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lakay misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot lands for Lakay.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lakay.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Lakay.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lakay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Jay Lakay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Wilson's cut.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A left and a right from Lakay both land. Nice combination.
Lakay misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lakay.
Lakay misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lakay circles away.
Lakay misses with a two punch combination.
Lakay cracks Wilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lakay looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Tony Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lakay throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Lakay.
Lakay throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilson defending well as Lakay loads up on a big left hand.
Lakay misses with the combination.
Wilson blocks a jab.
Wilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lakay throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lakay works over Wilson's head and body with a nice combination.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lakay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lakay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lakay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lakay looks to land a combination. Wilson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Lakay does no damage.
Marc Jay Lakay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Lakay.
Lakay throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lakay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Lakay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lakay connects with a nice looking jab.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, jab by Lakay - just one landing.
Marc Jay Lakay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakay misses with a double jab.
Lakay lands with a shot to the body.
Lakay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lakay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wilson.
Wilson works to advance to full mount. Lakay defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lakay. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wilson looking for a guillotine from mount but Lakay is having none of it.
Wilson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lakay has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lakay!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lakay throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson is trying to keep Lakay in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lakay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lakay sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Jay Lakay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Wilson's cut.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Lakay.
A jab lands there for Lakay.
Lakay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lakay misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilson needs to keep his hands up - Lakay had a free shot at his head there.
Lakay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilson's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lakay connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Wilson tumbling to the canvas! Lakay pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Wilson was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marc Jay Lakay!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill has chosen Moby - Extreme Ways as his entrance music. Jason Hill will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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204 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vinnie Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Hill!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hill tries to clinch there but Cook circles away.
Jason Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hill tries to clinch up but Cook circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Cook as Hill shoots in.
Hill decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cook looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cook tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Hill is trying to control the action in half guard but Cook is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cook looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cook flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook looking for submissions off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hill dives in and grabs Cook's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cook pushes down on Hill's head and hops out.
Vinnie Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Hill.
A head kick misses from Hill.
Hill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cook is breathing heavily.
Hill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hill throws a right hand that Cook ducks under and follows up with a left that Cook also avoids with ease.
Hill is looking to land body kicks.
Hill throws a head kick but Cook moves out of range.
Cook wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hill.
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hill closes the distance but Cook moves to the side
and Cook counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hill's guard now.
Cook drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cook jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cook 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.
Cook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cook postures up.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cook drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hill looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hill looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hill!
Cook tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cook is working hard here to advance position.
Cook is not content to let Hill control the position.
Cook prevents Hill from moving into mount.
Hill decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cook to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook tries to keep at a distance but Hill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cook counters with a takedown into side control.
Cook wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hill, who protects the arm well.
The ground and pound from Cook seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hill is trying to get back to half 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 Vinnie Cook will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hill throws a head kick but Cook moves out of range.
Hill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cook avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hill.
Cook bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hill wants to stand up but Cook is controlling him.
Cook throwing strikes from guard but Hill blocks nicely.
Cook has gone for a leg lock! Hill slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cook's guard.
Cook looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom.
Cook had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hill defends it easily.
Hill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cook throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cook looking for a sweep. Not yet Cook, not yet.
Hill scoring with some ground and pound.
Cook looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hill moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hill breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Hill misses.
Hill fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cook sprawls well initially but Hill persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hill wants to stand up but Cook has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Cook wants to get back to full guard.
Hill is trying to control the action in half guard but Cook is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cook is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is keen to just control but Cook is a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hill throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hill.
Hill misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vinnie Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill shoots and misses
and Cook counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hill!
Cook putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cook with shots to the head and body - Hill looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cook pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cook is landing with some decent strikes but Hill is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vinnie Cook overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hill has worked his arm free - good work by Hill!
Cook thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hill regains half guard.
Cook is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cook.
Hill manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hill throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cook.
It looks like Vinnie Cook has been cut.
Hill swats away the attempt to clinch by Cook.
Hill tries for a takedown but Cook circles away easily
and Cook counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cook.
Cook tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Cook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cook postures up in Hill's guard and throws a big left but Hill blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook passes into half guard.
Hill trying to control here.
Cook throwing shots but Hill is blocking nicely.
Cook thows a huge punch but Hill dodges it nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hill wants to clinch.
Hill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cook counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cook.
Hill 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.
Cook drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cook jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cook drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hill dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hill defends it easily.
Cook looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Cook is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hill is aware though and is defending well.
Cook has a closed guard, preventing Hill from standing up.
Cook is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hill is aware though and is defending well.
Cook lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hill!
Cook pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cook cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cook looking to ground and pound but Hill is blocking nicely.
Cook goes for an armbar but Hill turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hill.
Cook throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hill escapes and throws Cook's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hill decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hill misses with a takedown
and Cook counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vinnie Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Hill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook is working for a kimura but Hill is defending it quite comfortably.
Cook looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cook looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill pushes Cook off looking to stand but Cook dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Cook showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cook has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Cook!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Warren Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Steven Wallace enters the cage!
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277 lbs
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225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Warren Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Wallace!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taylor defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Wallace misses with a straight right.
Taylor takes one on the button.
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace tries to keep at a distance but Taylor has taken the fight 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!
Taylor stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wallace avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Taylor slips a straight right by Wallace.
Steven Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wallace thows a body shot but no joy.
Wallace thows a body shot but no joy.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wallace swivels and escapes.
Wallace swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Wallace misses with a straight right.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands with a shot to the body.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Wallace lands with a right hand.
It looks like Warren Taylor has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Wallace misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Taylor defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Wallace looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Wallace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Warren Taylor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Wallace darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wallace misses with a straight right.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Warren Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Wallace throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wallace takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Wallace swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Wallace darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wallace. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wallace thows a body shot but no joy.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Wallace is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taylor tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
Taylor moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Wallace swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wallace with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Wallace misses with a straight right.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
Steven Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wallace scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
A jab from Wallace misses.
Wallace throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Wallace lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wallace has eaten all the pies!
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!
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Taylor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wallace misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Warren Taylor's cut.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wallace's half guard.
Wallace gets full guard.
Wallace manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wallace sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wallace looking to control but Taylor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace controlling his opponent.
Despite being in the dominant position, Steven Wallace just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
A jab from Wallace misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor slips a jab from Wallace.
Wallace thows a body shot but no joy.
Steven Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taylor on the side of the head.
Warren Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wallace winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Wallace!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole has chosen Daniel Holter- Ready to fight as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Cole!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - Cole circles away.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Cole circles away.
Daniels wants to clinch up but Cole keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Cole.
Some wild striking there from Cole.
Daniels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daniels tries to clinch but Cole is having none of it.
Cole misses with a two punch combination.
Cole misses with a wild combination.
Daniels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Cole.
Cole moves into the clinch.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling him.
Daniels lands an elbow that stopped Cole in his tracks for a moment.
Cole wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Cole is looking to break free of the clinch but Daniels has double underhooks.
Daniels pushes off an throws an elbow but Cole leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daniels scores a nice knee to the body.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Daniels keeps control of Cole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cole wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daniels.
Daniels wants to break free but Cole has control.
Daniels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cole managing to block the knees to the body from Daniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole manages to break the clinch.
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daniels dodges the punch combination from Cole.
Cole throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Cole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daniels displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole closes the distance and pushes Daniels back into the cage.
Daniels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cole's face.
Cole wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daniels unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cole takes an elbow to the temple.
Daniels misses with an elbow over the top.
Cole can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Daniels.
Cole tries to break free but Daniels pushes him back against the cage.
Daniels misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Daniels.
Cole is trying to break free.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daniels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daniels misses with an elbow over the top.
Daniels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cole is defending well for now.
Cole is trying to force a seperation but Daniels has the dominant position.
Daniels lands a right hand.
Daniels tries to land knees in the clinch but Cole avoids the damage to the body.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Cole has had enough of the clinch but Daniels keeps him there for the moment.
Cole tries to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling the position.
Cole is looking to break free of the clinch but Daniels has double underhooks.
Daniels missing with knees to the body.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling him.
Cole is trying to force a seperation but Daniels has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daniels throws an elbow but misses.
Cole blocks an elbow strike from Daniels.
Cole wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cole has had enough of the clinch but Daniels keeps him there for the moment.
Cole is trying to break free.
Cole on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cole has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cole wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cole is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cole working hard to break the clinch.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daniels clinches but Cole breaks the clinch
and Cole counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels closes the distance but Cole moves to the side
and Cole counters with a one-two to the body.
Cole clobbers Daniels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cole looks to land a combination. Daniels sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Daniels closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cole misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cole lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cole.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
Cole moves into the clinch.
Cole can't break the clinch.
Daniels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling him.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole tries to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daniels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cole's brow.
Daniels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daniels has Cole pressed against the cage, preventing Cole from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cole wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daniels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cole's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole tries to break free but Daniels pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cole.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole is looking to break free of the clinch but Daniels has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cole has had enough of the clinch but Daniels keeps him there for the moment.
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cole is trying to break free.
Cole tries to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling the position.
Cole is trying to break free.
A short right from Cole.
Cole managing to block the knees to the body from Daniels.
Cole wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Daniels is trying to break free.
Daniels is trying to break the clinch but Cole is controlling him.
Daniels keeps control of Cole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cole tries to circle away but Daniels has him pinned against the cage.
Daniels has Cole pressed against the cage, preventing Cole from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daniels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cole working hard to break the clinch.
Cole tries to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling the position.
Daniels lands a nice elbow.
Cole tries to break free but Daniels pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Cole dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daniels dodges the punch combination from Cole.
Daniels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - Cole circles away.
Cole wants to clinch up but Daniels keeps it at a distance.
Cole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daniels dodges the punch combination from Cole.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Cole circles away.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Daniels moves in looking to clinch but Cole pushes him off.
A punch combination from Cole misses.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a half hearted mid kick.
Daniels dodges the punch combination from Cole.
Cole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daniels closes the distance and pushes Cole back into the cage.
Daniels lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels working hard to break the clinch.
Daniels lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Cole's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cole wants to get back to striking at distance but Daniels won't allow it.
Daniels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cole wants to break free but Daniels has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Daniels scores a nice knee to the body.
Cole takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daniels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cole has had enough of the clinch but Daniels keeps him there for the moment.
Daniels working Cole over with knees to the body.
Daniels landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Daniels obliges.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daniels.
Cole lands a body shot.
Daniels pushes off an throws an elbow but Cole leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daniels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daniels misses with a knee to the head.
Cole tries to break free but Daniels pushes him back against the cage.
Cole has had enough of the clinch but Daniels keeps him there for the moment.
Cole working hard to break the clinch.
Cole is trying to force a seperation but Daniels has the dominant position.
Cole is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daniels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Cole working hard to break the clinch.
Daniels misses with an elbow over the top.
Cole blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Daniels wants to break free but Cole has control.
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cole's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Daniels.
Daniels prevents Cole from breaking the clinch.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Cole blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cole tries to circle away but Daniels has him pinned against the cage.
Cole avoids a wild elbow strike from Daniels.
Cole is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Cole stalling in the clinch but Daniels improves position.
Daniels landing knees to the body.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Cole is trying to break free.
Cole on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cole takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daniels prevents Cole from breaking the clinch.
Cole prevents a body shot from Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cole is looking to break free of the clinch but Daniels has double underhooks.
Cole wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Daniels keeps control of Cole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daniels.
Cole is trying to force a seperation but Daniels has the dominant position.
Daniels lands a knee to the body.
Cole wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daniels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cole is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cole can't break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daniels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cole's brow.
Daniels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cole is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daniels.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Cole is looking to break free of the clinch but Daniels has double underhooks.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cole looks to land a combination but Daniels avoids it well.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels tries to clinch but Cole is having none of it.
Daniels slips a jab and a cross from Cole.
Daniels clinches up against the cage.
Daniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cole wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Daniels throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cole looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Daniels is looking to clinch but Cole is avoiding it.
Cole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
Daniels tries to clinch
and Cole counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cole has had enough of the clinch but Daniels keeps him there for the moment.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole throws a right and a left that Daniels avoids nicely.
Daniels throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Cole moves into the clinch.
Cole takes a knee right on the jaw!
Daniels is looking to break free of the clinch but Cole has double underhooks.
Cole has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cole avoids the elbow strike from Daniels, against the cage.
Cole stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniels tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels digs a right hand underneath Cole's ribcage. Cole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Daniels prevents Cole from breaking the clinch.
Daniels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cole.
Cole is trying to force a seperation but Daniels has the dominant position.
Daniels has Cole pressed against the cage, preventing Cole from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jay Cole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Daniels tries to clinch but Cole moves out of range.
Cole looks to land a combination but Daniels avoids it well.
Daniels tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cole counters with a left to the body.
Daniels clinches but Cole breaks the clinch
and Cole counters with a series of strikes. Daniels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Daniels rushes Cole and presses him up against the cage.
Daniels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daniels with a knee to the head.
Cole avoiding damage as Daniels throws knees to the body.
Cole wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daniels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cole lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cole has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Cole's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cole has had enough of the clinch but Daniels keeps him there for the moment.
Daniels keeps control of Cole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Daniels managing to block the knees to the body from Cole.
Cole is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Daniels is keeping busy.
Daniels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cole working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Cole has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cole is trying to break free.
Cole takes an elbow to the temple.
Cole is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daniels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daniels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cole's efforts to push away.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cole avoids it.
Cole takes a knee right on the jaw!
Daniels landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cole is looking to break free of the clinch but Daniels has double underhooks.
Cole blocks an elbow strike from Daniels.
Daniels throws an elbow but it misses.
Cole wants to break free but Daniels has control.
Cole is trying to break free.
Daniels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cole's efforts to push away.
Daniels pushes off an throws an elbow but Cole leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daniels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cole working hard to break the clinch.
Daniels has Cole pressed against the cage, preventing Cole from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daniels tries to land knees in the clinch but Cole avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A body shot lands from Daniels.
Daniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cole wants to break free but Daniels has control.
Daniels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cole's efforts to push away.
Daniels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cole.
Cole working hard to break the clinch.
Cole prevents Daniels from breaking the clinch.
Daniels pushes Cole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cole wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daniels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cole working hard to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Daniels.
Cole is trying to break free.
Cole is looking to break free of the clinch but Daniels has double underhooks.
Daniels putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cole in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Daniels has Cole pressed against the cage, preventing Cole from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daniels keeps control of Cole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daniels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cole is defending well for now.
Cole avoiding damage as Daniels throws knees to the body.
Cole wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cole tries to break free but Daniels pushes him back against the cage.
Cole blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Daniels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cole has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Daniels lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling him.
Cole is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daniels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cole is defending well for now.
Cole wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daniels has Cole pressed against the cage, preventing Cole from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cole takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daniels keeps control of Cole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cole lands a nice uppercut.
Daniels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole blocks a jab.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
Cole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cole swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cole keeps the fight on the outside.
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Daniels prevents Cole from breaking the clinch.
Daniels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Daniels moves in looking to clinch but Cole pushes him off.
Cole looks to land a combination but Daniels avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cole lands with a nice combination. Daniels backs away looking to recover.
Jack Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels moves in looking to clinch but Cole pushes him off.
A left and a right from Cole both land. Nice combination.
Daniels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cole looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daniels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daniels prevents Cole from breaking the clinch.
Daniels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cole's face.
Daniels breaks from the clinch.
Cole clinches.
Cole wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cole takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cole has had enough of the clinch but Daniels keeps him there for the moment.
Daniels scores with a shot to the side of Cole's head.
A frustrated look appears on Cole's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daniels.
Cole is looking to break free of the clinch but Daniels has double underhooks.
Daniels missing with knees to the body.
Jack Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daniels.
Cole wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Cole can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cole has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Cole!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner Stout has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tanner Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Colt Carter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stout lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stout landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stout creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carter's defenses.
Stout lands an elbow just above Carter 's eye.
Stout putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stout lands an elbow inside.
Stout lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stout lands a damaging elbow.
Stout lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carter fails to pull guard.
Stout working Carter over with knees to the body.
A short left from Stout.
Carter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stout prevents it.
Stout connects with a knee to the head.
Carter is trying to drag Stout to the mat but Stout just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tanner Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Carter.
Stout lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stout obliges.
Stout works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
Carter has Stout pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stout manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Stout.
Carter jumps guard but Stout stands there with Carter around his waist. Carter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carter looks gassed!
Stout scores with a knee to the head.
Stout unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stout lands a knee to the head.
Stout gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stout lands an elbow just above Carter 's eye.
A knee to the head by Stout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stout is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stout is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Stout.
Stout lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stout scores with a shot to the side of Carter's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stout.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stout.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stout obliges.
Stout with a knee to the head.
Stout lands a knee to the body.
Stout lands a knee to the head.
Stout landing knees to the body.
Stout lands a right hand.
Stout creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carter's defenses.
Stout lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Stout.
Carter blocks an elbow strike.
Carter wants a takedown.
Stout is pressed up against the cage. Carter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stout down to the mat. Stout avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stout but Stout pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carter shoots for a double leg takedown but Stout sprawls well. He's pushed Carter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout has managed to clinch.
Stout lands a knee to the body.
Carter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stout gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stout connects with a knee to the head.
Stout lands a nice knee to the body.
Carter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stout lands an elbow just above Carter 's eye.
Stout connects with a knee to the head.
Carter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stout pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stout has Carter up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stout creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carter's defenses.
Good body shot from Stout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout landing knees to the body.
Stout scores with a knee to the head.
Carter is working for takedown but Stout is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice elbow from Stout.
Carter is working for takedown but Stout is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice elbow from Stout.
Carter has Stout pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stout manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stout prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stout connects with a knee to the head.
Carter is working for takedown but Stout is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stout gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carter fails to pull guard.
Carter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stout creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carter's defenses.
Carter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stout walks away with a smile on his face. Carter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stout wants to clinch.
Carter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stout pinned against the cage. Stout gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stout clinches up against the cage.
Stout cracks Carter with a nice body shot.
Stout gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carter is working for takedown but Stout is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stout lands a good knee to the midsection. Carter won't want to take too many of those.
Stout lands a nice elbow.
Stout could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stout lands a knee to the body.
Stout lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stout goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stout is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stout cracks Carter with a nice body shot.
A short left from Stout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Stout dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carter shoots in looking for a takedown. Stout tries to sprawl out of it but Carter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stout manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stout gets a clinch.
Stout putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Stout.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stout here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stout.
Stout lands a damaging elbow.
Carter is trying to drag Stout to the mat but Stout just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tanner Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Carter.
Stout lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Stout.
Stout utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stout scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout lands a nice elbow.
Carter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stout lands an elbow inside.
Stout lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stout landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stout with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Carter takes an elbow to the temple.
Stout lands a damaging elbow.
Carter is trying to drag Stout to the mat but Stout just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stout is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stout lands an elbow inside that Carter shrugs off.
Carter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stout utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stout comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stout throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carter blocks it with crossed arms.
Stout prevents the takedown attempt.
Carter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stout.
Carter takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Good body shot from Stout.
Stout stops a takedown attempt from Carter.
Stout unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stout lands a knee to the head.
Carter tries for a takedown but Stout manages to get underhooks.
Stout scores a nice knee to the body.
Stout lands a good knee to the midsection. Carter won't want to take too many of those.
Carter can't get the takedown.
Stout working Carter over with knees to the body.
Stout using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanner Stout has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stout lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stout with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stout putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stout with a knee to the head.
Carter wants a takedown but no success here.
Stout lands an elbow just above Carter 's eye.
Stout lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carter can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stout.
A knee to the head by Stout.
Stout lands a damaging elbow.
Carter wants a takedown but no success here.
Carter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carter tries to pull guard but Stout won't allow it.
Stout putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stout lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout working Carter over with knees to the body.
Carter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stout fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Carter with that takedown attempt.
Carter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stout's waist but Stout gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carter off to one side.
Carter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stout looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carter is one step ahead there.
Stout on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stout tries to get out of the position.
Stout keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter is looking to work some ground and pound but Stout has wrist control.
Stout has his hands on Carter's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Stout dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Carter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stout sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carter somewhat.
Stout lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stout blocks a leg kick.
Carter shoots for a takedown but Stout saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout forces Carter back against the cage and clinches.
Stout gets underhooks to prevent Carter's takedown attempt.
Tanner Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Carter.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stout landing knees to the head.
Stout connects with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Stout.
Stout with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stout landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stout is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stout working Carter over with knees to the body.
Stout unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Carter wants a takedown.
Stout putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stout lands a damaging elbow.
Carter wants a takedown.
Stout crunches a lovely knee into Carter's ribcage.
Stout lands an elbow inside.
Stout putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Carter goes for a takedown attempt but Stout pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stout defends it nicely.
Carter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stout but Stout pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tanner Stout is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stout clinches with his opponent.
Carter goes for a takedown attempt but Stout pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stout tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
Stout gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carter is working for takedown but Stout is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stout landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stout unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Carter has Stout pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stout manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stout with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carter's defenses.
Carter wants a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stout obliges.
Stout lands an elbow inside that Carter shrugs off.
Stout lands a good knee to the midsection. Carter won't want to take too many of those.
Stout landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Stout.
Stout lands a knee to the body.
Carter wants a takedown but no success here.
Stout lands a knee to the head.
Stout lands a good knee to the midsection. Carter won't want to take too many of those.
Stout connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carter's face.
Stout landing knees to the head.
Carter takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stout landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stout gets underhooks to prevent Carter's takedown attempt.
Stout connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carter's face.
Stout lands a damaging elbow.
Stout working Carter over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Stout.
Stout gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stout digs a right hand underneath Carter's ribcage. Carter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stout with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stout gets underhooks to prevent Carter's takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Stout as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stout lands an elbow just above Carter 's eye.
Stout lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Colt Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner Stout showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stout, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanner Stout!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Courage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristiano Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Courage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cristiano Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Courage tries to land a leg kick but Ronaldo saw it coming and moves away.
Courage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Courage clinches up against the cage.
Ronaldo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Courage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ronaldo crunches a lovely knee into Courage's ribcage.
Courage pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ronaldo tries to land a knee to the head but Courage blocks with his arms.
Ronaldo tries a knee to the head but Courage blocks it.
Courage breaks from the clinch.
Courage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ronaldo, pushing him back against the cage.
Courage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ronaldo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Courage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Courage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Courage tries to clinch but Ronaldo is having none of it.
Courage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ronaldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ronaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ronaldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ronaldo darts in trying to clinch
and Courage counters with a left and a right that stings Ronaldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo lands a head kick. Courage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Courage tries to clinch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Courage circles away from the clinch attempt
and Courage counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ronaldo won't be happy with that.
Courage is breathing heavily.
Ronaldo is trying to get back to half guard.
Ronaldo manages to get back to half guard.
Ronaldo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Courage is working away from the top position though.
Ronaldo tries to kick Courage off but Courage keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ronaldo tries to get to full guard but Courage has control of the leg.
Ronaldo trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courage tries to pass to full mount but Ronaldo defends it.
Ronaldo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Courage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Courage's back!
Ronaldo not allowing Courage to control his hands.
Ronaldo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Courage knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Courage for a finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courage preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ronaldo.
Courage trying to control the position but Ronaldo manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courage is really stuck here.
Courage holding on to Ronaldo's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Ronaldo throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Ronaldo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Courage breaks Ronaldo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ronaldo is looking for a triangle but Courage pushes his legs off easily.
Ronaldo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Courage 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 Ronaldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo manages to get back to half guard.
Courage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ronaldo keeps working.
Ronaldo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Courage pulls his head out easily.
Ronaldo is defending against the submission attempts here by Courage.
Ronaldo tries to roll over but Courage keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristiano Ronaldo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Courage shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ronaldo is trying to defend but Courage finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Courage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ronaldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ronaldo trying to control here.
Ronaldo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Courage is staying active.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo wants to improve his position but Courage is controlling well.
Courage is trying to control. Ronaldo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Courage is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Courage takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Courage is looking to clinch but Ronaldo is avoiding it.
Courage clinches up against the cage.
Ronaldo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Courage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ronaldo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ronaldo lands a knee to the head.
Courage takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters up against the cage, Ronaldo throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Courage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ronaldo managing to block the knees to the body from Courage.
Courage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Ronaldo misses with a knee to the head.
Courage trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Ronaldo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ronaldo scores with a knee to the head.
Courage's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ronaldo as Courage tries to tie him up.
Ronaldo connects with a knee to the head.
Courage tries to land knees in the clinch but Ronaldo avoids the damage to the body.
Ronaldo with a knee to the head.
Ronaldo misses with a knee to the head.
Ronaldo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Courage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Christian Courage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Courage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Courage shoots in and bounces Ronaldo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ronaldo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ronaldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Courage defends well.
Courage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ronaldo looking for a guillotine here but Courage defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Courage passes into half guard.
Courage decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Courage counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Courage is trying to control the action in half guard but Ronaldo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Courage content to control rather than advance.
Ronaldo actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Courage dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Ronaldo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ronaldo wants to clinch but Courage slips to the side
and Courage counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ronaldo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Christian Courage has been cut.
Courage keeps control of Ronaldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ronaldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Courage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ronaldo looking to throw knees to the head but Courage is blocking nicely.
Ronaldo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ronaldo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ronaldo lands a nice knee to the body.
Ronaldo with a knee to the head.
Ronaldo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Courage's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Courage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ronaldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christian Courage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Courage tries to clinch
and Ronaldo counters with a head kick.
Cristiano Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courage moves into range and clinches up with Ronaldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ronaldo's efforts to push away.
Courage pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Courage breaks the clinch.
Ronaldo tries to keep at a distance but Courage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Courage works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ronaldo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Courage doesn't defend quickly enough and Ronaldo has managed to lock this one up! Can Courage escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ronaldo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cristiano Ronaldo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Vlad the Impaler kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Andrews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andrews stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andrews darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
Andrews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Andrews tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Andrews back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Ryan Andrews has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva rushes Andrews and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andrews.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Andrews's ribcage.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva working Andrews over with knees to the body.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Andrews won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva has Andrews pushed against the cage.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Andrews's face.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Andrews is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrews avoids the damage to the body.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrews avoids the damage to the body.
Andrews goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Andrews lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Andrews avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Silva.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andrews blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Andrews turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Andrews manages to end up in side control.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Andrews defends it.
Silva tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Andrews.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Andrews's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Andrews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andrews looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Andrews moves out of range easily.
Ryan Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva throws a head kick that Andrews semi-blocks.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andrews avoids the head kick by Silva.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Andrews takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andrews, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrews avoids the damage to the body.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Andrews takes a knee to the side of the body.
Andrews tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andrews wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva working Andrews over with knees to the body.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Andrews tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andrews takes a knee to the side of the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrews avoids the damage to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Andrews gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Andrews wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva stalling against the cage.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Andrews lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Andrews tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andrews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Andrews won't want to take too many of those.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Andrews blocks with his arms.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Andrews is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva is struggling to control the position.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andrews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Andrews drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andrews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andrews's calf.
Silva throws a head kick but Andrews moves out of range.
Andrews lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andrews's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva throws a head kick that Andrews semi-blocks.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Andrews avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva working Andrews over with knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrews avoids the damage to the body.
Andrews avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Andrews won't want to take too many of those.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Andrews takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Andrews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Andrews tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Andrews's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva rushes Andrews and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva stalling.
Andrews has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Andrews is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Andrews up against the cage.
Andrews lands a takedown into guard.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Andrews is having none of it.
Andrews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Andrews postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva pushes Andrews off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Andrews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andrews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrews on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva rushes Andrews and presses him up against the cage.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andrews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Andrews avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andrews avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Andrews has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thor Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrews takes a knee to the side of the body.
Andrews takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Andrews has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Andrews has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Silva pushes Andrews up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva taking a breather.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Silva working Andrews over with knees to the body.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Andrews is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Andrews lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andrews drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Andrews's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andrews, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Andrews has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Silva has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Andrews.
Silva covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Andrews's guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Silva really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Andrews's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva pushes Andrews up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Andrews's ribcage.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andrews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva is stalling here.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Andrews's ribcage.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Andrews blocks with his arms.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva keeps control of Andrews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andrews can't break the clinch.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Andrews tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Andrews's face.
Andrews takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Andrews tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Andrews up against the cage.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Andrews wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Andrews's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andrews has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Andrews is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva keeps control of Andrews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Andrews avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andrews's efforts to push away.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrews avoids the damage to the body.
Andrews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Silva is looking to control Andrews's arms but Andrews gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Andrews drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Andrews's takedown attempt.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Andrews won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Silva dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Andrews's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Andrews tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva drives through and clinches with Andrews against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva taking a breather.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva has Andrews pressed against the cage, preventing Andrews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Andrews takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Andrews has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andrews avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Andrews avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Andrews drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Andrews.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andrews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Andrews lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Andrews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andrews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Andrews won't want to take too many of those.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva has Andrews pushed against the cage.
Andrews has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andrews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andrews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andrews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Silva working Andrews over with knees to the body.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Andrews tightens his grip and picks Silva up, before dumping him to the ground. Silva manages to land in guard.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Andrews is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva kicks Andrews off and gets to his feet.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva rushes Andrews and presses him up against the cage.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Andrews avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Andrews is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva working Andrews over with knees to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andrews avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Andrews is blocking nicely.
Andrews is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Andrews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andrews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Thor Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andrews goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Ryan Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 43:50
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 43:50
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Silva! Thor Silva retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Japa Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezra Kazee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fanfare for the Common Man. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Japa Kaka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezra Kazee!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Kaka.
Kazee throws a series of punches but Kaka avoids them all with ease.
Japa Kaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kazee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazee moves forwards but Kaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kazee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kazee thows a body shot but no joy.
Kaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kazee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kazee 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.
Kaka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazee.
Kazee wants to slow Kaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Kaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kazee's head.
Kazee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kazee looks gassed!
Kaka catches Kazee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kaka lands an overhand right.
Kaka lands a left and a right that sends Kazee crashing to the canvas! Kaka dives into mount looking to finish!
Kazee is rocked!
It looks like Ezra Kazee has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaka controlling his opponent.
Kazee is still in real trouble! Can Kaka finish him?
Kaka stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kazee seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kaka works over Kazee's head and body with a nice combination.
Kaka lands a hook that stumbles Kazee back into the cage. Kaka follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Kazee to the canvas! Kaka pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Kazee has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Japa Kaka!
Japa Kaka is the new heavyweight champion!
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