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EFC 66: Supernatural PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aengus O Donnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rile Nokea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Donnell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dropkick Murphys - Worker's Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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190 cm
22
208 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aengus O Donnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rile Nokea!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokea tried to score with a low kick but O Donnell checks it.
O Donnell slips under a jab from Nokea.
O Donnell darts in and clinches Nokea up against the cage.
Nokea looking for a takedown.
Nokea has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. O Donnell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nokea is trying to break free.
Nokea gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
O Donnell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nokea trying to stand up but can't free himself from O Donnell's guard.
O Donnell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Donnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nokea is looking to stand up but O Donnell won't let him.
Nokea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nokea has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of O Donnell is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nokea working some strikes from top position.
Nokea is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! O Donnell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! O Donnell has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Donnell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nokea wants to stand and escape but O Donnell is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
O Donnell trying to control but Nokea is working from the bottom.
Nokea is pulling down on O Donnell's head. It's preventing any offense from O Donnell, at least for the moment.
O Donnell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O Donnell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
O Donnell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokea looking for a guillotine here but O Donnell defends easily.
O Donnell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
O Donnell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nokea trying to keep a closed guard but O Donnell is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nokea controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nokea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O Donnell won't allow Nokea to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
O Donnell wants to control from the top but Nokea keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rile Nokea.
Nokea tests O Donnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokea throws a jab but it's blocked by O Donnell.
Nokea scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Donnell in his tracks.
O Donnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Donnell slips under a jab from Nokea.
O Donnell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
O Donnell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nokea sprawls well initially but O Donnell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nokea trying to control here.
O Donnell is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
O Donnell throws a big right hand that misses.
O Donnell wants to pass the guard but Nokea is keeping the position.
Nokea pushes O Donnell off and scrambles back to his feet.
O Donnell shoots in for a takedown but Nokea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nokea scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Donnell is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Donnell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nokea manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
O Donnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Nokea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nokea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Donnell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nokea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Donnell stops Nokea from standing up.
Nokea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nokea scrambles and gets back to his feet.
O Donnell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nokea's half guard.
O Donnell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Donnell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nokea wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rile Nokea dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nokea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nokea moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
O Donnell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nokea sprawls well. Nokea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Donnell gets slowly back to his feet.
O Donnell shoots in looking for a takedown. Nokea tries to sprawl out of it but O Donnell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nokea manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
O Donnell shoots for a takedown but Nokea saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aengus O Donnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nokea throws out a loose jab but O Donnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Donnell has a takedown stuffed.
Nokea swinging wildly here.
Nokea misses with a hook. O Donnell ducked under it nicely.
Nokea defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Donnell.
O Donnell dives in and grabs Nokea's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nokea pushes down on O Donnell's head and hops out.
Nokea misses with a hook. O Donnell ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Donnell has a takedown stuffed.
O Donnell tries for a takedown but Nokea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nokea.
O Donnell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nokea tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. O Donnell is in Nokea's guard.
Nokea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nokea wants to stand and escape but O Donnell is having none of it.
Nokea has O Donnell pulled in close to control his posture.
Nokea keeping moving, preventing O Donnell from controlling successfully.
Nokea pulls O Donnell in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nokea fails to land with a series of punches.
O Donnell moves into the clinch.
Nokea wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but O Donnell has him pressed against the cage.
Nokea goes for a takedown in the clinch but O Donnell prevents it.
Nokea working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokea is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. O Donnell can't fight it off and eventually Nokea manages to take the fight to the floor. O Donnell looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nokea throws a big right hand that misses.
O Donnell looking for a sweep. Not yet O Donnell, not yet.
O Donnell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nokea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nokea manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Donnell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nokea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nokea would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nokea content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell managing to control the position.
Nokea is looking to stand up but O Donnell won't let him.
Nokea advances to half guard.
O Donnell actively working from the bottom here.
Nokea is trying to control the action in half guard but O Donnell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O Donnell is trying to control but can't.
O Donnell wants to get back to full guard.
Nokea is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Nokea landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nokea sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. O Donnell defending well though.
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.
Nokea seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
O Donnell tries to roll over but Nokea keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Donnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nokea is working away from the top position though.
We're going to have a standup here because Aengus O Donnell wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
O Donnell shoots in and bounces Nokea off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nokea controlling O Donnell's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rile Nokea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nokea fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but O Donnell is out of range.
O Donnell dodges the punch combination from Nokea.
O Donnell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nokea to the mat! Nokea manages to get full guard.
O Donnell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nokea uses the cage to get back to his feet.
O Donnell gets a takedown into half guard.
O Donnell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nokea is looking to escape.
Nokea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Donnell tries to pass to full mount but Nokea defends it.
O Donnell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
O Donnell prevents Nokea from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokea is looking to improve his position.
O Donnell wants to take a breather but Nokea is having none of it.
O Donnell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nokea's head.
O Donnell is pressing down on Nokea's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nokea is holding on for now.
O Donnell stops Nokea from getting back to his feet.
O Donnell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nokea is looking to get back to is feet but O Donnell passes into side control.
O Donnell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
O Donnell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
O Donnell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nokea is trying to improve his position.
O Donnell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aengus O Donnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell working the body and head with strikes.
O Donnell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
O Donnell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nokea keeps working.
Nokea is trying to control O Donnell's posture but O Donnell avoids it.
O Donnell scoring with punches and elbows.
O Donnell scoring with punches from side control.
O Donnell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nokea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
O Donnell wants to control but Nokea is keeping him busy.
O Donnell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nokea struggling a bit here.
Nokea is trying to improve his position.
O Donnell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nokea is trying to control O Donnell's posture but O Donnell avoids it.
O Donnell wants to control but Nokea is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nokea is looking for a sweep.
O Donnell wants to control but Nokea is keeping him busy.
O Donnell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nokea takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nokea is not content to let O Donnell control the position.
O Donnell working the ground and pound but Nokea is defending the strikes.
Nokea explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
O Donnell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nokea throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
O Donnell moves into range and clinches up with Nokea.
O Donnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nokea's efforts to push away.
Aengus O Donnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rile Nokea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Donnell jumps guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aengus O Donnell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nokea has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rile Nokea!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tubby Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Galindo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Galindo's choice of entrance music: Boss Life. Tubby Hayes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Justin Galindo's chin.
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205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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209 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tubby Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Galindo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galindo throws a shot from downtown. Hayes moves away and avoids it.
Galindo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Galindo throws the left hand but Hayes avoids the punch easily.
Galindo throws a hook but Hayes avoids it easily.
Hayes lands a body shot.
Justin Galindo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galindo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hayes misses with a body shot.
Hayes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Galindo moves forwards but Hayes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Galindo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hayes scores with a head kick.
It looks like Justin Galindo has been cut.
Galindo gets caught flat footed, as Hayes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Galindo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hayes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galindo is keeping the position for now.
Galindo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hayes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hayes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Galindo for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galindo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galindo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galindo looking for a guillotine here but Hayes defends easily.
Galindo working for a triangle but Hayes defends it easily.
Galindo looks gassed!
Galindo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hayes passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hayes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Galindo tries to get to full guard but Hayes has control of the leg.
Galindo gets full guard.
Hayes trying to control but Galindo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Galindo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hayes defends it easily.
Hayes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hayes advances position into side control!
Galindo is looking for a sweep.
Galindo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hayes controlling the position.
Hayes scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galindo stops Hayes from passing to mount.
Hayes is looking to take a break and control but Galindo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayes working the body and head with strikes.
Galindo tries to improve position but can't.
Hayes is looking to take a break and control but Galindo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galindo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hayes's best efforts.
Galindo looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayes trying to control the action but Galindo is working from the bottom.
Hayes is pressing down on Galindo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galindo is holding on for now.
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.
Galindo is looking to improve his position.
Hayes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hayes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hayes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Galindo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayes pulls his head out easily.
Hayes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hayes looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galindo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tubby Hayes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Galindo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hayes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Galindo on the side of the head.
Galindo misses with a shot to the body
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hayes slips under a jab.
Hayes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the body from Galindo misses
enabling Hayes to counter with a crisp jab.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hayes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hayes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Galindo's face.
Hayes wants to control the pace but Galindo is squirming around nicely.
Galindo is looking to improve his position but Hayes isn't that keen on the idea.
You get the feeling that Galindo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hayes landing strikes from the mount and Galindo is in trouble!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hayes content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Galindo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Galindo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hayes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Galindo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Galindo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Galindo is breathing heavily.
Galindo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hayes controlling from mount.
Hayes prevents Galindo from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galindo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Galindo has gone for a leg lock! Hayes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Galindo's guard.
Hayes trying to control but Galindo is working from the bottom.
Hayes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Galindo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galindo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Galindo keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully.
Hayes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tubby Hayes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Galindo.
A cross from Hayes lands.
Galindo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayes doesn't seem bothered though.
Hayes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galindo.
Hayes cracks Galindo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from Hayes does no damage.
Galindo looks to land a right hand but Hayes moved out of range.
Galindo misses with a double jab
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galindo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galindo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hayes slips a jab from Galindo.
Hayes tests Galindo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hayes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Galindo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hayes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Galindo's guard.
Hayes wants to pass the guard but Galindo is keeping the position.
Hayes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hayes is pushing down on Galindo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Galindo is fighting to maintain full guard but Hayes has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galindo won't allow Hayes to pass to mount.
Hayes trying to control the action but Galindo is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galindo tries to roll over but Hayes keeps him under control.
Hayes is trying to control the action in half guard but Galindo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tubby Hayes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Galindo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hayes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hayes cracks Galindo with a good jab.
Galindo moves out of range as Hayes strikes.
Hayes throws a body punch but Galindo moves out of range.
Hayes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hayes slips under a jab.
Galindo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hayes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Galindo slips under a jab.
Tubby Hayes is winning the standup battle so far.
Galindo looks to throw the jab but Hayes is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hayes. That's going to slow Galindo down.
Galindo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hayes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Galindo looks to land a left hand but Hayes moved out of range nicely.
Galindo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hayes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Galindo misses with a double jab.
Hayes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galindo misses with a looping left.
Galindo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hayes controlling the position.
Hayes grinds an elbow into Galindo's temple.
Galindo is looking for a sweep.
Hayes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galindo keeps working.
Hayes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Galindo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Galindo is looking for a sweep.
Hayes controlling the position from side mount.
Galindo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hayes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Galindo is looking to regain half guard here but Hayes keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galindo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hayes is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hayes content just to control the position here.
Galindo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Galindo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Galindo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Galindo working to try and regain half guard.
Tubby Hayes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hayes looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Justin Galindo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tubby Hayes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Galindo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Tubby Hayes has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galindo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Galindo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galindo lands a head shot.
Galindo misses with a straight right.
Galindo tries to bum rush Hayes with a series of wild strikes but Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Galindo misses with a body shot
and Hayes counters with a leg kick.
Hayes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Galindo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hayes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Galindo looking for a sweep. Not yet Galindo, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tubby Hayes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tubby Hayes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ty Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rivers Cuomo (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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167 lbs
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22
163 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ty Angle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rivers Cuomo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuomo misses with a low kick.
Cuomo fails to land with a series of punches.
Cuomo misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Angle checks a leg kick.
Angle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cuomo defends it nicely.
Cuomo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Cuomo misses its intended target.
Angle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cuomo's waist but Cuomo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Angle off to one side.
Cuomo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cuomo swats away the attempt to clinch by Angle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Angle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Cuomo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuomo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rivers Cuomo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angle moves out of range as Cuomo strikes.
Angle walks into a straight right hand from Cuomo.
Angle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cuomo lands with a good body shot.
Angle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuomo throws a looping overhand right but Angle ducks down to avoid it.
Cuomo throws a leg kick which misses Angle's front leg but catches the back leg as Angle tries to avoid it.
Angle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cuomo misses with a looping left.
Cuomo dips to his left and cracks Angle with an uppercut!
Cuomo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Angle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cuomo is fending him off so far but Angle persists. Nope, Cuomo circles away and we're back to standing.
A bone on bone clash there as Angle blocks the leg kick.
Cuomo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Angle checks a low kick from Cuomo.
Cuomo lands with a straight right. Angle didn't see that one coming.
Cuomo throws a head kick that Angle semi-blocks.
Rivers Cuomo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Cuomo. No joy for Angle on that attempt.
Angle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cuomo.
Angle is breathing heavily.
Cuomo throws a body punch but Angle moves out of range.
A slow jab from Cuomo misses its intended target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Angle.
Angle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Cuomo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuomo circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Cuomo does no damage.
Angle takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Cuomo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Angle doesn't seem phased though.
Cuomo looks to score with a jab to the body but Angle is just out of range.
Cuomo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cuomo digs a good hook to Angle's body.
Angle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cuomo scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Angle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cuomo is fending him off so far but Angle persists. Nope, Cuomo circles away and we're back to standing.
Cuomo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Angle's head backwards.
Cuomo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angle manages to avoid it.
Angle tries to move into range but Cuomo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cuomo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Angle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cuomo.
Angle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cuomo thows a body shot but no joy.
Cuomo looks to land a left hand but Angle moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuomo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Angle's head.
Angle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cuomo avoids it really well and circles away.
Cuomo scores with a sloppy right hand. Angle should have avoided that one.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt.
Angle dodges the punch combination from Cuomo.
Cuomo throws the left hand but Angle avoids the punch easily.
Cuomo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Angle's head.
Angle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cuomo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Angle shoots for a takedown but Cuomo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cuomo lands a jab to Angle's midsection.
Cuomo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuomo throws a leg kick which misses Angle's front leg but catches the back leg as Angle tries to avoid it.
Cuomo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Angle momentarily.
Cuomo swings for the body but Angle moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuomo scores with a head kick.
Cuomo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Angle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cuomo.
Cuomo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cuomo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cuomo.
Cuomo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Angle momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cuomo, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuomo cracks Angle with a right hand to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cuomo!
Good shot there by Cuomo.
Cuomo scores with a kick to the body.
Cuomo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Angle.
Angle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cuomo.
Cuomo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Angle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cuomo throws a head kick but Angle moves out of range.
Cuomo lands with an overhand left.
Angle moves out of range of the strikes.
Cuomo connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rivers Cuomo dominated that round.
That's time! Angle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Angle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cuomo to score with a decent uppercut.
Cuomo throws an overhand right that lands on Angle's shoulder, as Angle tries to avoid the shot.
Cuomo lands a jab to the head.
Angle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cuomo looks to move to half guard but instead Angle has passed into mount! Damn!
Angle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cuomo is looking to escape.
Cuomo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Angle working for a submission but Cuomo is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cuomo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cuomo tries to improve his position but instead Angle has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuomo breaks Angle's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cuomo chips away with some ground and pound.
Cuomo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Angle's guard.
Cuomo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cuomo stands up over Angle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Angle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cuomo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cuomo throws a big right hand that misses.
Angle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cuomo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Angle has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cuomo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Angle has tightened it up now! Cuomo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ty Angle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johansson has chosen Tom Waits - Going out west. as his entrance music. The key to victory for Morris McDonald has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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23
169 lbs
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22
153 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morris McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Johansson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson tries to sprawl but McDonald drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johansson wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johansson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johansson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDonald stalling.
McDonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johansson for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Morris McDonald wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johansson scores with a takedown into McDonald's guard.
Johansson throws and elbow that misses. McDonald uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johansson's guard. Nice move by McDonald!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johansson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald postures up.
Johansson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johansson looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McDonald trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom.
McDonald throws a strike but Johansson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Johansson tries to pass.
Johansson throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.
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.
Johansson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johansson throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.
Johansson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johansson throws a strike but McDonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johansson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johansson, not yet.
Johansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johansson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald won't allow Johansson to sweep him here.
McDonald postures up.
Johansson pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
McDonald passes Johansson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald not doing much here.
McDonald working Johansson over with strikes.
McDonald sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonald 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.
Johansson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McDonald distracts Johansson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Johansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johansson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald with a nice head shot there.
Johansson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johansson, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johansson misses with a takedown
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris McDonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McDonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johansson is trying to control but can't.
McDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johansson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Johansson won't allow it.
Johansson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johansson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Johansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johansson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johansson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Johansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johansson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McDonald hang on?
Johansson raining down shots from the mount!
McDonald holds on for dear life.
Johansson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johansson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Johansson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johansson dominating with strikes here.
Johansson trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
Johansson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson looking to finish with strikes here!
Johansson throws some wild stikes that McDonald manages to avoid easily.
McDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johansson dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McDonald tries to hold on but Johansson postures up.
Johansson looking to finish with strikes here!
Johansson landing strikes from the mount.
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson unloads with some shots from mount but McDonald bucks and avoids them well.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Johansson has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johansson looking to ground and pound but McDonald is blocking nicely.
Hugo Johansson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johansson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johansson with good strikes from the mount here!
McDonald is rocked!
McDonald tries to hold on but Johansson pushes him away.
Oh McDonald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johansson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McDonald's face.
Johansson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McDonald takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Johansson's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Johansson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marius Mauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Revan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauler comes to the cage accompanied by WAR then PEACE. Revan Gracie will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
134 lbs
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23
149 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marius Mauler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Revan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mauler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mauler regains half guard.
Mauler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Mauler is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mauler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mauler tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauler is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie looks to land a strike but Mauler avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mauler manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mauler lands a big shot there that rocks Gracie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mauler lands with some strikes.
Gracie can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mauler goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mauler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mauler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mauler!
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Mauler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauler is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie tries to roll over but Mauler keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Mauler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Mauler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mauler misses with a head shot. Gracie uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gracie is trying to hold Mauler in close to prevent damage but Mauler has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mauler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mauler lands strikes from half guard.
Mauler stalling.
Mauler is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mauler preventing the sweep.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Mauler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marius Mauler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mauler sprawls well. Mauler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie feints and as Mauler raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Mauler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Mauler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mauler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mauler's guard.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mauler 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.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mauler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Mauler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mauler trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Mauler is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mauler!
Gracie prevents Mauler from getting the reversal.
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Mauler frees his head quite easily.
Mauler gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mauler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mauler controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mauler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mauler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Mauler in his guard.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Mauler won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mauler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Mauler has recovered full guard.
Mauler wants to sweep but no luck.
Mauler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Mauler has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marius Mauler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie avoids the body shot from Mauler.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mauler.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mauler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mauler slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Mauler tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mauler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marius Mauler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mauler is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mauler prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Mauler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mauler avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Mauler to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mauler is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mauler and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mauler has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Mauler.
Mauler is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mauler scoring with punches from side control.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Mauler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mauler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mauler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mauler slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Mauler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Revan Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marius Mauler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mauler content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marius Mauler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mauler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marius Mauler!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lalli Koylio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukkis Karvakorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Koylio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Moonsorrow - Köyliönjärven Jäällä (Pakanavedet II). The crowd seem to be enjoying Karvakorva's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Hells Bells. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 lbs
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177 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lalli Koylio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jukkis Karvakorva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karvakorva is looking to clinch but Koylio is avoiding it.
Karvakorva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koylio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karvakorva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koylio on the side of the head.
Koylio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karvakorva circles away quickly and effectively.
Koylio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Lalli Koylio has been cut.
Karvakorva throws a head kick but Koylio moves out of range.
Karvakorva lands a head kick. Koylio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Koylio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karvakorva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Koylio does no damage.
Koylio looks to throw the jab but Karvakorva is out of range.
Koylio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karvakorva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koylio is out of range.
Karvakorva moves into the clinch successfully.
Karvakorva tries to land a knee to the head but Koylio blocks with his arms.
Karvakorva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karvakorva tries to clinch but Koylio moves out of range.
Koylio misses the shot to the body.
Koylio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Karvakorva wants to clinch up but Koylio keeps it at a distance.
Karvakorva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koylio.
Koylio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karvakorva throws a head kick that misses.
Karvakorva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koylio. That did some damage!
Koylio throws a series of punches but Karvakorva avoids them all with ease.
Koylio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karvakorva.
Koylio misses with the combination.
Karvakorva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karvakorva forces Koylio back against the cage and clinches.
Karvakorva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koylio's efforts to push away.
Koylio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karvakorva has him pressed against the cage.
Koylio is trying to break free.
Karvakorva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koylio.
Koylio working hard to break the clinch.
Karvakorva is struggling to control the position.
Koylio is trying to break the clinch but Karvakorva is controlling him.
Koylio avoiding damage as Karvakorva throws knees to the body.
Karvakorva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Karvakorva.
Koylio is looking to break free of the clinch but Karvakorva has double underhooks.
Karvakorva digs a right hand underneath Koylio's ribcage. Koylio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karvakorva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Koylio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karvakorva throws a sloppy head kick and Koylio moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karvakorva avoiding damage.
Karvakorva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karvakorva.
Koylio manages to break the clinch.
Karvakorva throws a sloppy head kick and Koylio moves out of range easily.
Koylio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karvakorva pushes Koylio up against the cage in a clinch.
Karvakorva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Koylio is breathing heavily.
Karvakorva missing with knees to the body.
Karvakorva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koylio.
Karvakorva crunches a lovely knee into Koylio's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koylio is looking to break free of the clinch but Karvakorva has double underhooks.
Karvakorva lands a nice knee to the body.
Karvakorva tries a knee to the head but Koylio blocks it.
Karvakorva landing knees to the head.
Koylio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karvakorva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koylio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Koylio wants to get back to striking at distance but Karvakorva won't allow it.
Koylio blocks an elbow strike from Karvakorva.
A hook to the body from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Koylio is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koylio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karvakorva looking to throw knees to the head but Koylio is blocking nicely.
Karvakorva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Koylio tries to break the clinch but Karvakorva is controlling the position.
Karvakorva lands a knee to the body.
Karvakorva prevents Koylio from breaking the clinch.
Karvakorva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koylio's efforts to push away.
Koylio tries to circle away but Karvakorva has him pinned against the cage.
Karvakorva has Koylio pressed against the cage, preventing Koylio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karvakorva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Koylio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karvakorva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Koylio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karvakorva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koylio is looking to escape.
Karvakorva stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Koylio to get to his feet.
Karvakorva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Koylio will feel that in the morning.
Karvakorva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koylio throws a series of punches but Karvakorva avoids them all with ease.
Karvakorva closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva manages to break the clinch.
Koylio fails to land with a series of punches.
Karvakorva is looking to clinch but Koylio is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Karvakorva there.
Koylio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karvakorva digs a right hand underneath Koylio's ribcage. Koylio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koylio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karvakorva scores a nice knee to the body.
Koylio takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karvakorva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Karvakorva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Karvakorva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karvakorva is looking to clinch.
Karvakorva works over Koylio's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab lands there for Karvakorva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karvakorva tries a head kick but it misses.
Karvakorva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karvakorva.
Karvakorva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Koylio is looking to stand up but Karvakorva isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukkis Karvakorva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lalli Koylio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Karvakorva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Karvakorva tries to clinch up.
Koylio scores with a nice right hand.
Koylio throws a looping overhand right but Karvakorva ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Koylio.
Koylio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karvakorva counters with a big head kick but Koylio shrugs it off.
Karvakorva looks to land a combination but Koylio avoids it well.
Karvakorva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karvakorva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Koylio.
Karvakorva drives through and clinches with Koylio against the cage.
Karvakorva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karvakorva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karvakorva scoring well with a low kick there.
Karvakorva shoots in for a takedown but Koylio shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karvakorva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koylio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karvakorva counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koylio throws a sloppy body shot
and Karvakorva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Karvakorva.
Koylio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karvakorva tries to clinch there but Koylio circles away.
Jukkis Karvakorva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karvakorva is looking to land body kicks.
Karvakorva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karvakorva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koylio.
Koylio is looking to wear down Karvakorva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karvakorva throws a head kick that misses.
Karvakorva throws a hook to the side of Koylio's head but Koylio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karvakorva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koylio. That did some damage!
Koylio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lalli Koylio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karvakorva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koylio fails to land with a series of punches.
Koylio moves forwards but Karvakorva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Koylio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karvakorva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koylio walks into a stiff left hand from Karvakorva.
A jab from Karvakorva misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva dodges the punch combination from Koylio.
Koylio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koylio misses with a series of wild punches.
Karvakorva throws a head kick but Koylio moves out of range.
Karvakorva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Karvakorva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koylio.
Koylio blocks a head kick by Karvakorva.
Karvakorva moves into range and clinches up with Koylio.
Koylio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koylio wants to get back to striking at distance but Karvakorva won't allow it.
Karvakorva tries a knee to the head but Koylio blocks it.
Knees to the body from Karvakorva.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva landing knees to the head.
Koylio is looking to break free of the clinch but Karvakorva has double underhooks.
Karvakorva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karvakorva lands a good knee to the midsection. Koylio won't want to take too many of those.
Karvakorva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karvakorva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Karvakorva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karvakorva lands with a light punch inside.
Karvakorva manages to break the clinch.
Karvakorva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koylio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Karvakorva slams his shin into Koylio's torso.
Karvakorva is looking to slow Koylio down with leg kicks.
Karvakorva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karvakorva looks to land a combination but Koylio avoids it well.
Lalli Koylio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karvakorva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Karvakorva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A punch combination from Koylio misses.
Koylio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koylio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Karvakorva. That one must have hurt.
Koylio throws a lazy right hand but Karvakorva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koylio throws a hook but Karvakorva blocks it.
Koylio throws the left hand but Karvakorva avoids the punch easily.
Koylio misses with a few strikes there.
Karvakorva tries to clinch but Koylio is having none of it.
Karvakorva moves into the clinch successfully.
Karvakorva breaks from the clinch.
Karvakorva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karvakorva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koylio throws a hook but Karvakorva avoids it easily.
Karvakorva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koylio moves forwards but Karvakorva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karvakorva scores with a punch to the head.
Koylio takes a swing at Karvakorva's ribcage but misses.
Koylio throws a jab when Karvakorva was well out of range.
Koylio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karvakorva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karvakorva thumps Koylio with a low kick.
Karvakorva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koylio to the mat! Koylio manages to get full guard.
Koylio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Koylio keeping moving, preventing Karvakorva from controlling successfully.
Karvakorva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karvakorva chips away with some ground and pound.
Karvakorva wanted to stand there but Koylio had control of the position.
Koylio wants to stand and escape but Karvakorva is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukkis Karvakorva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lalli Koylio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Koylio throws a big shot that misses.
Koylio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koylio misses with a hook to the body
and Karvakorva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karvakorva tries to clinch up but Koylio circles away and keeps his distance.
Karvakorva moves into the clinch.
Karvakorva digs a right hand into Koylio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koylio's gas tank.
Karvakorva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Koylio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karvakorva has him pressed against the cage.
Koylio avoids the elbow strike from Karvakorva, against the cage.
Karvakorva breaks the clinch.
Karvakorva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karvakorva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Koylio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Karvakorva.
A short body shot lands from Karvakorva as the two fighters clinch.
Karvakorva lands a knee to the head.
Karvakorva breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karvakorva.
Karvakorva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koylio to the mat! Koylio manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karvakorva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Karvakorva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Koylio if he has to take too many more of those.
Koylio has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Koylio just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva staying out of range there.
Karvakorva drives through and clinches with Koylio against the cage.
Karvakorva connects with a knee to the head.
Koylio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karvakorva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jukkis Karvakorva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koylio wants to break free but Karvakorva has control.
Karvakorva landing knees to the body.
Koylio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karvakorva has Koylio pressed against the cage, preventing Koylio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karvakorva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koylio backwards.
Koylio is trying to break the clinch but Karvakorva has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Karvakorva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Karvakorva receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Koylio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koylio misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koylio. Karvakorva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lalli Koylio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koylio keeps the fight on the outside.
Koylio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koylio misses with an uppercut. Karvakorva saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karvakorva closes the distance and clinches.
Karvakorva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Karvakorva lands a nice elbow.
Karvakorva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Koylio tries to break free but Karvakorva pushes him back against the cage.
Koylio takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karvakorva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Karvakorva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Koylio is looking to break free of the clinch but Karvakorva has double underhooks.
Karvakorva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karvakorva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Karvakorva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karvakorva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koylio blocking some punches.
Koylio breaks the clinch.
Koylio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karvakorva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koylio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karvakorva doesn't seem bothered though.
Koylio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karvakorva counters with a good low kick that Koylio was not able to check.
Karvakorva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karvakorva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koylio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the body from Koylio misses
and Karvakorva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva throws a sloppy head kick and Koylio moves out of range easily.
Koylio thows a body shot but no joy.
Karvakorva misses with a head kick.
Koylio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karvakorva moves away.
Koylio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koylio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karvakorva counters by moving into the clinch.
Koylio wants to get back to striking at distance but Karvakorva won't allow it.
Jukkis Karvakorva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koylio has had enough of the clinch but Karvakorva keeps him there for the moment.
Koylio is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karvakorva throws an elbow but misses.
Koylio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karvakorva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Karvakorva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Koylio up against the cage.
Karvakorva breaks the clinch.
Karvakorva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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.
Koylio walks into a straight right hand from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koylio.
Koylio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Koylio fails to land with a series of punches.
Karvakorva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koylio.
Koylio throws a one two combo.
Karvakorva tries to clinch but Koylio is having none of it.
Karvakorva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karvakorva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koylio breaks from the clinch.
Karvakorva tries to clinch up.
Koylio takes one on the button.
Karvakorva slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karvakorva.
Koylio looks to throw the jab but Karvakorva is out of range.
Karvakorva wants to clinch.
Lalli Koylio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koylio lands a nice hook to Karvakorva's body. Karvakorva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jukkis Karvakorva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karvakorva 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... Jukkis Karvakorva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karvaranteiden Kuningas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Shields has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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217 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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218 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karvaranteiden Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kuningas!
Shields cracks Kuningas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like Karvaranteiden Kuningas has been cut.
Kuningas can't escape the position.
Kuningas blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuningas is looking to improve his position but Shields isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuningas wants to control but Shields is having none of it.
Kuningas is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kuningas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That has opened up Karvaranteiden Kuningas's cut even more.
Kuningas tries to lock up and control but Shields gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuningas can't escape the position.
Shields throws some wild stikes that Kuningas manages to avoid easily.
Shields landing strikes, looking to finish!
The cut above Karvaranteiden Kuningas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Karvaranteiden Kuningas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Shields!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Sotiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliza Marie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eliza Marie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Sotiar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eliza Marie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotiar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marie.
Marie throws out a loose jab but Sotiar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sotiar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sotiar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marie connects with the punch.
Sotiar throws out a loose jab but Marie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Sotiar.
Marie avoids the body shot from Sotiar.
Sotiar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marie.
Marie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sotiar.
Sotiar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marie manages to avoid it.
Sotiar tries to keep at a distance but Marie has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marie.
A left hand lands to the body for Marie.
Marie lands with a light punch inside.
Marie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sotiar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sotiar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marie blocks a head kick by Sotiar.
Sotiar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marie.
Marie avoids the body shot from Sotiar.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sotiar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marie.
Sotiar misses with a straight left.
Marie lands a lovely overhand right.
Marie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sotiar.
Marie throws the left hand but Sotiar avoids the punch easily.
Sotiar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marie manages to avoid it.
Marie misses with a double jab.
Marie lands with a right hand.
Marie connects with a nice looking jab.
Sotiar throws a right and a left that Marie avoids nicely.
Sotiar lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sotiar doesn't seem bothered though.
Marie cracks Sotiar with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Marie has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sotiar to stand back up!
Sotiar is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marie cracks Sotiar with a left hook right on the temple and Sotiar goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Marie lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Sotiar is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eliza Marie!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Kopite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jokke Mela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mela comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Da Rockwilder kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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131 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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24
144 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Kopite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jokke Mela!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopite gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mela to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mela trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopite can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mela controls the pace.
Mela trying to control but Kopite is working from the bottom.
Mela passes Kopite's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mela stalling away here and it's allowed Kopite to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kopite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mela is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kopite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mela throws a big right hand that misses.
Mela wants to pass the guard but Kopite is keeping the position.
Kopite is adopting a defensive guard.
Mela trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab from Kopite.
Mela missing with a left hand there. Kopite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mela throws a head kick but Kopite moves out of range.
Kopite lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mela circles away quickly and effectively.
Kopite waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mela.
Mela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kopite gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mela trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mela might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kopite kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mela looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jokke Mela was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mela throws a jab but it's blocked by Kopite.
Mela throws a big shot that misses.
Kopite throws a head kick that misses.
Kopite moves out of range as Mela strikes.
Mela dodges the punch combination from Kopite.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kopite defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jokke Mela dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kopite.
Mela misses with a double jab
and Mela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kopite is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopite misses with a wild combination.
Roberto Kopite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kopite throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mela scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kopite doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mela lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kopite circles away quickly and effectively.
Mela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kopite.
Mela throws an overhand right that lands on Kopite's shoulder, as Kopite tries to avoid the shot.
Kopite throws a jab when Mela was well out of range.
Mela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kopite defends it nicely.
Kopite misses with a low kick as Mela jumps back.
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.
Kopite rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mela fails to land the takedown.
Roberto Kopite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jokke Mela.
A slow jab from Kopite misses its intended target.
Mela tries to clinch but Kopite moves out of range.
Kopite throws a jab but it's blocked by Mela.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mela lands a glancing blow to the side of Kopite's head.
Kopite steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mela.
Mela fails with the takedown
and Kopite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kopite closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kopite defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mela.
Kopite feints and then cracks Mela's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mela down.
Mela rushes Kopite and presses him up against the cage.
Mela gets underhooks to prevent Kopite's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopite blocks a body shot from Mela.
Kopite fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mela blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Mela.
Mela has Kopite pressed against the cage.
Mela is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mela escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jokke Mela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mela shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kopite counters with a low kick, right behind Mela 's knee.
Mela is breathing heavily.
Mela shoots in for a takedown but Kopite shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good exchange - Mela coming out on top.
Roberto Kopite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kopite.
Kopite misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roberto Kopite will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Mela blocks a head kick by Kopite.
Mela throws a jab but it's blocked by Kopite.
Kopite misses with an uppercut. Mela saw that one coming.
Kopite moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mela misses with a double jab
letting Kopite counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mela fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kopite lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mela walks into a straight right hand from Kopite.
Mela tries for a takedown but Kopite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mela thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mela throws a jab when Kopite was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mela.
Kopite scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mela scores a takedown into full mount!
Kopite manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mela is working for a submission of some sort.
Mela wants to free his trapped foot but Kopite is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mela prevents Kopite from improving his position.
Mela stalling away here and it's allowed Kopite to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mela wants to control from the top but Kopite keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite keeping full guard, as Mela tries to pass.
Mela showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kopite wants to get back to his feet but Mela is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mela trying to control but Kopite is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mela is looking to work some ground and pound but Kopite has wrist control.
Mela stays in close to Kopite's body and controls the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jokke Mela hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A big left from Kopite misses.
A swing and a miss from Mela.
Kopite uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mela.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopite moves out of range as Mela strikes.
Mela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jokke Mela.
I think Mela has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jokke Mela!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miko Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bulls on Parade. Miko Maia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kendall Robinson's chin.
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21
267 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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23
285 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miko Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kendall Robinson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson tries to clinch up.
Kendall Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maia.
Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Maia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Robinson - just one landing.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Robinson enables Maia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Robinson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robinson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maia throwing strikes from guard but Robinson blocks nicely.
Maia is pushing down on Robinson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robinson is fighting to maintain full guard but Maia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Maia is working for a kimura but Robinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Maia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is in trouble now - Maia has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maia working Robinson over with strikes here.
Maia is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Robinson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Robinson shrugs it off.
Maia working Robinson over with strikes here.
Robinson taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson is trying to stand.
Robinson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Maia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Maia! Robinson is hurt baaadly! Maia is firing away with more strikes - Robinson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Miko Maia!
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