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RB 17: Blackout PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle McDougall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Catabriga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle McDougall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle McDougall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Catabriga!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougall throws a nice looking combination but Catabriga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Catabriga tries for a takedown but McDougall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDougall avoids the head kick by Catabriga.
McDougall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Catabriga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Catabriga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McDougall.
It looks like Kyle McDougall has been cut.
Catabriga throws a hook to the side of McDougall's head but McDougall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Catabriga tries to break the clinch but McDougall is controlling the position.
McDougall breaks the clinch.
McDougall lands a nice looking body shot.
Catabriga misses with a body shot
and McDougall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Catabriga looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDougall connects with a nice cross there... Catabriga is looking wobbly and McDougall recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Catabriga to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - McDougall jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle McDougall!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hezo Krizto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Robinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hezo Krizto!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Robinson both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Hezo Krizto has been cut.
Krizto looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Robinson drops Krizto with a beautiful combination! Krizto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Robinson is looking for the KO!
Krizto is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krizto is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Robinson just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! And now a right hook, right on the button! Krizto has gone limp, and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane Robinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tam Tam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bitch Tits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tam Tam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bitch Tits!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tam misses with a series of wild punches.
Tam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tits circles away quickly and effectively.
Tam Tam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tam feints a jab promting Tits to slip. Tam then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tits slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tam misses with a two punch combination.
Tits throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tam's waist but Tam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tits off to one side.
Tam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tam scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tam throws a series of punches but Tits avoids them all with ease.
Tam defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tits.
Tam misses with a double jab.
Tam tries to bum rush Tits with a series of wild strikes but Tits uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tits fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tam Tam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bitch Tits.
Tam misses with a series of wild punches.
Tits misses with a takedown attempt - Tam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tam lunges at Tits with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tits's hand.
Tam scores with a nice strike.
Tam scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tam throws a right hand that Tits ducks under and follows up with a left that Tits also avoids with ease.
Tits dives in and grabs Tam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tam pushes down on Tits's head and hops out.
Tam defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tits.
Tam misses with a double jab.
Tam gets caught flat footed, as Tits shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tits wants to pass the guard but Tam is keeping the position.
Tam wants to stand up but Tits is controlling him.
Tam wants to sweep but no luck.
Tam has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tits off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tits scores with a takedown into Tam's guard.
Tits looks gassed!
Tam looking for a sweep. Not yet Tam, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tits passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tits trying to control from half guard but Tam is working away.
Tam trying to control from the bottom.
Tam moves into full guard.
Tam wants to sweep here but Tits controlling him for the moment.
Tam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tits on the ground.
Tam keeping moving, preventing Tits from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tam looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tits pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tam is keeping the position for now.
Tam wants to sweep here but Tits controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tits uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tam.
Tits darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tits wants to free his trapped foot but Tam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tits passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tits wants to take his opponent's back but Tam doesn't allow it.
Tits controlling from the full mount.
Tits avoids the attempt from Tam to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tits tries to control but Tam wriggling away.
Tits with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Tam dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tam misses with a looping left.
Tam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tits on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tam misses with a double jab.
Tits keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tam.
Tits takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tam tries to close the distance and clinch but Tits swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tits closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tam Tam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tits is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tam's half guard.
Tits is trying to control the action in half guard but Tam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tam is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tits is looking to take a break and control but Tam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tits content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tam moves into full guard.
Tits content to stall in guard here.
Tam managing to control the position.
Tam wants to stand up but Tits is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bitch Tits was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tam throws a series of punches but Tits avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tam stalks Tits and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tits's face. Tits staggers backwards, shaken.
Tam shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tits eats them both and turns towards Tam to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tits circles away quickly and effectively.
Tam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tits shoots in but Tam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tits shoots in for a takedown but Tam shows good takedown defense.
Tam moves into the clinch successfully.
Tits is working for takedown but Tam is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tam Tam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bitch Tits.
Tam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tits moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tits misses with a takedown attempt - Tam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tits is breathing heavily.
Tam tries to clinch but Tits moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tam swinging wildly here.
Tam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tam cracks Tits with an open hand slap.
Tits shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tam throws a right hand that Tits ducks under and follows up with a left that Tits also avoids with ease.
No luck for Tits with that takedown attempt.
Tam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tits on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tam taking a break here but Tits is having none of it and regains half guard.
Tam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tits trying to hold on to Tam's head to control him but Tam postures up.
Tits avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tam.
Tam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tits has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tam is working away from the top position though.
Tits keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Tam dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tits shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tam counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tam throws a one two combo.
A combination from Tam does no damage.
Tam throws a right hand that Tits ducks under and follows up with a left that Tits also avoids with ease.
Tam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tam throws a series of punches but Tits avoids them all with ease.
Tam misses with a two punch combination.
Tam closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tam looks to land a combination but Tits avoids it well.
A jab from Tam finds it's way through Tits's defenses.
Tam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tam Tam is winning the standup battle so far.
Tits takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tam displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Tam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tits gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tam misses with a two punch combination.
Tam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tits.
Tam misses with a double jab.
Tam throws a jab but it's blocked by Tits.
Tam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tits looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tits shoots and misses
and Tam counters with a straight right hand.
Tam misses with a series of wild punches.
Tam misses with a few strikes there.
Tam is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tits shoots in but no luck this time.
Tam Tam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bitch Tits.
Tits stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tam.
Tam Tam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tam throws a combination. Tits tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Danga de danga de dang - Tam scores with a four punch combination!
Some wild striking there from Tam.
Tits takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tits moves into full guard.
Tam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tits swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tits keeping moving, preventing Tam from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tits looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tam is one step ahead there.
Tam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bitch Tits has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tam Tam wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tits walks into a straight right hand from Tam.
Tits drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tam seems keen to control Tits's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tits is one step ahead there.
Tam keeping full guard, as Tits tries to pass.
Tam is pulling down on Tits's head. It's preventing any offense from Tits, at least for the moment.
Tam wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tam Tam.
Jab from Tam.
Tam looks to land a combination but Tits avoids it well.
Tam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tits with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tam counters with a series of strikes. Tits will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tam Tam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tam, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tam Tam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cameron White!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a looping left.
White misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown avoids the body shot from White.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown prevents White from breaking the clinch.
White wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Brown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cameron White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
White lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown trying to stall but White improves his position.
White is trying to break free.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White scores with a nice strike.
White throws a quick inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
White leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from White.
Jab from White.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
White throws a shot to the body.
White throws out a powerful jab.
White drops Brown with a huge uppercut! Brown drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. White is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron White!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Makua Koa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Bosch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bosch has chosen Run This Town as his entrance music. Harry Bosch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Makua Koa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Bosch!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bosch but Bosch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bosch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koa pinned against the cage. Koa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Koa has his takedown stuffed
and Bosch counters with a shoot takedown. Koa fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bosch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koa's guard.
Bosch is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Koa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Bosch!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreno Cuenca kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Yo, el vaquilla. The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: Ramblin' Gamblin' Man . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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134 lbs
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18
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno Cuenca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moreno Cuenca shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Moreno Cuenca finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moreno Cuenca trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreno Cuenca wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno Cuenca stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Moreno Cuenca will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Moreno Cuenca sits in half guard.
Moreno Cuenca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moreno Cuenca is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca is controlling the pace.
Moreno Cuenca trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Moreno Cuenca thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Moreno Cuenca is stalling here. Johnson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Moreno Cuenca seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Johnson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Johnson decides to stand back up. Johnson steps back and let's Moreno Cuenca get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moreno Cuenca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moreno Cuenca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreno Cuenca doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Moreno Cuenca goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moreno Cuenca closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Moreno Cuenca decides to stand back up. Moreno Cuenca steps back and let's Johnson get back to his feet.
Moreno Cuenca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moreno Cuenca throws a head kick that misses.
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Moreno Cuenca moves his leg out of the way.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Moreno Cuenca throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson looking to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Moreno Cuenca lands a nice elbow.
Moreno Cuenca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moreno Cuenca looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moreno Cuenca fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson trying to stall but Moreno Cuenca improves his position.
Moreno Cuenca working aggressively here.
Moreno Cuenca missing with knees to the body.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Johnson is looking to control Moreno Cuenca's arms but Moreno Cuenca gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Moreno Cuenca trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson trying to stall but Moreno Cuenca improves his position.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Moreno Cuenca has double underhooks.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Moreno Cuenca has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moreno Cuenca jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Moreno Cuenca around his waist. Moreno Cuenca gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreno Cuenca looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moreno Cuenca pulls Johnson into guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Moreno Cuenca is retaining full guard.
Moreno Cuenca trying to control the position.
Moreno Cuenca has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
Moreno Cuenca is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moreno Cuenca shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moreno Cuenca wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moreno Cuenca swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Moreno Cuenca will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Moreno Cuenca will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moreno Cuenca swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Moreno Cuenca will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moreno Cuenca changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Moreno Cuenca manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moreno Cuenca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moreno Cuenca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moreno Cuenca shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreno Cuenca throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Moreno Cuenca will be more careful next time no doubt.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Moreno Cuenca will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moreno Cuenca dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moreno Cuenca can pounce on him.
Moreno Cuenca throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson moves out of range as Moreno Cuenca throws a body kick.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moreno Cuenca tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Tom Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Moreno Cuenca shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moreno Cuenca. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Moreno Cuenca. Moreno Cuenca maintains the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Moreno Cuenca avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Moreno Cuenca lands an elbow inside.
Moreno Cuenca tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Moreno Cuenca drops back down to his feet.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson wants to break free but Moreno Cuenca has control.
Johnson is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Moreno Cuenca's takedown attempt.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Moreno Cuenca tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson is leaning against Moreno Cuenca and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Moreno Cuenca keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moreno Cuenca blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Moreno Cuenca avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Moreno Cuenca tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Moreno Cuenca lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Moreno Cuenca has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Moreno Cuenca throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Moreno Cuenca 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moreno Cuenca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moreno Cuenca can pounce on him.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Moreno Cuenca shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Moreno Cuenca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moreno Cuenca shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moreno Cuenca's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Moreno Cuenca closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Moreno Cuenca pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moreno Cuenca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Moreno Cuenca.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moreno Cuenca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moreno Cuenca shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moreno Cuenca throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moreno Cuenca circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson feints a jab promting Moreno Cuenca to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moreno Cuenca slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Moreno Cuenca.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Moreno Cuenca slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Moreno Cuenca throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck for Moreno Cuenca with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreno Cuenca has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moreno Cuenca counters with a leg kick.
Moreno Cuenca shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moreno Cuenca throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Moreno Cuenca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Moreno Cuenca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Moreno Cuenca moves out of range.
Moreno Cuenca darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Moreno Cuenca will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moreno Cuenca off to one side.
Moreno Cuenca darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Moreno Cuenca will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Moreno Cuenca closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Moreno Cuenca pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a hook.
Moreno Cuenca changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Moreno Cuenca manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tom Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moreno Cuenca moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Moreno Cuenca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Moreno Cuenca's leg. Moreno Cuenca is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Moreno Cuenca wants to clinch.
Moreno Cuenca moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Moreno Cuenca's head and hops out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moreno Cuenca shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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... Tom Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Spaso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando McClain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClain has chosen I'm about to crack as his entrance music. The key to victory for Mike Spaso has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Spaso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rolando McClain!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClain throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spaso tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McClain is in Spaso's guard.
Spaso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McClain throwing strikes from guard but Spaso blocks nicely.
Spaso pulls McClain in close to prevent any damage.
Spaso looking to hit a scissor sweep but McClain is one step ahead there.
Spaso looking to control.
Spaso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spaso trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Spaso wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by McClain or perhaps it was just good defense by Spaso which made him look bad.
McClain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spaso wants to control but McClain is keeping busy.
Spaso wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaso is trying to maintain the position but McClain is very close to passing his half guard.
McClain working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McClain lands a nice short elbow.
Spaso is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spaso has hold of McClain's hands but McClain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McClain throwing shots but Spaso is blocking nicely.
Spaso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spaso is controlling McClain's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McClain wants to take a breather but Spaso is having none of it.
Spaso wants to control but McClain is keeping busy.
Spaso blocking the ground and pound attempt from McClain.
McClain wants to take a breather but Spaso is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spaso gets full guard.
Spaso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McClain trying to control the position from guard on top but Spaso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spaso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Spaso pulls McClain in close to prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McClain feints and as Spaso raises his hands in defense, McClain changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McClain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spaso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spaso looking to control.
McClain connects with a couple of short punches.
Spaso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spaso is trying to control the position but McClain postures up.
McClain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spaso pulls McClain in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClain thows a big elbow that misses.
McClain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McClain looking to pass the guard.
McClain is in close to Spaso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spaso is pulling down on McClain's head. It's preventing any offense from McClain, at least for the moment.
Spaso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McClain manages to get himself to full guard.
Spaso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClain wants to stand up but Spaso is controlling him.
Spaso throwing strikes from guard but McClain blocks nicely.
McClain is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McClain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spaso gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spaso manages to break the clinch.
Spaso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Spaso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spaso throws a right and a left that McClain avoids nicely.
McClain shoots in for a takedown but Spaso shows good takedown defense.
Mike Spaso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolando McClain.
Spaso feints a jab promting McClain to slip. Spaso then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McClain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spaso gets caught flat footed, as McClain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McClain trying to control but Spaso is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando McClain dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good shot there by Spaso.
McClain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spaso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McClain shoots in and bounces Spaso off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McClain is stalling in the full guard.
McClain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spaso keeping moving, preventing McClain from controlling successfully.
Spaso 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.
Spaso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McClain manages to get himself to full guard.
Spaso thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaso working some strikes from top position.
Spaso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McClain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spaso throws and elbow that misses. McClain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spaso's guard. Nice move by McClain!
McClain stopping the sweep attempt from Spaso.
Spaso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Spaso lands strikes from half guard.
Spaso lands strikes from half guard.
McClain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spaso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClain wants to get back to his feet.
Spaso lands with a punch from half guard.
Spaso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McClain can do anything to dispel that myth.
McClain tries to kick Spaso off but Spaso keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Spaso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Spaso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Spaso working over McClain with some ground and pound. McClain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Spaso takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McClain pushes Spaso off looking to stand but Spaso dives back in and keeps control.
Spaso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spaso sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McClain defending well though.
Spaso is nestled in close to McClain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McClain looks like he's trying to stand up.
McClain is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spaso with the ground and pound but McClain uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Spaso pushing down on McClain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spaso prevents McClain from standing back up.
Spaso is keen to just control but McClain is a slippery customer.
Spaso slips a nice elbow through McClain's hands, connecting with McClain's forehead.
Spaso prevents McClain from standing back up.
Spaso thows a huge punch but McClain dodges it nicely.
Spaso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spaso sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McClain defending well though.
McClain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spaso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McClain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spaso.
Spaso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spaso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McClain's head.
Spaso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McClain is trying to stand up here but Spaso is controlling him well.
Spaso lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spaso sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McClain defending well though.
McClain is trying to stand.
Spaso 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.
Spaso working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Spaso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McClain's head.
Spaso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McClain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spaso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Spaso dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McClain fails to land the takedown.
Spaso throws a right and a left that McClain avoids nicely.
McClain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spaso pinned against the cage. Spaso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spaso lands with a slapping head kick.
Spaso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spaso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mike Spaso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spaso lands a nice looking body shot.
Spaso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mike Spaso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolando McClain.
McClain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spaso digs a good body shot into McClain's ribs.
McClain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left lands for Spaso.
Spaso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spaso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McClain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Spaso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McClain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spaso throws a nice looking combination but McClain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spaso cracks McClain with an open hand slap.
A left and a right from Spaso both land. Nice combination.
Mike Spaso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McClain shoots in and drives through. Spaso sprawls well.
McClain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spaso feints a jab promting McClain to slip. Spaso then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McClain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McClain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McClain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spaso scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spaso moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spaso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McClain at a distance.
Spaso lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spaso scores with a one two! McClain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spaso's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Spaso duly obliges.
Spaso looks to land a combination. McClain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McClain.
Spaso throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Spaso scores with a kick to the body.
Rolando McClain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Spaso both land. Nice combination.
Spaso closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spaso stalks McClain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McClain's face. McClain staggers backwards, shaken.
Spaso misses with a wild combination.
Spaso throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice body kick there by Spaso.
Spaso misses with a series of wild punches.
Spaso lands a jab to McClain's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spaso lands with a nice body punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spaso, as that shot connected.
Mike Spaso is winning the standup battle so far.
McClain shoots in and bounces Spaso off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Spaso looking for a sweep. Not yet Spaso, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spaso holds on and takes a little breather.
McClain won't allow Spaso to sweep him here.
Spaso trying to keep a closed guard but McClain is proving a slippery customer.
McClain being controlled here momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McClain trying to control the position from guard on top but Spaso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Spaso.
Spaso slaps away a takedown attempt from McClain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McClain shoots in but Spaso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spaso swinging wildly here.
McClain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spaso defends it nicely.
Good exchange - Spaso coming out on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Spaso. Those never looked like landing.
Spaso displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McClain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spaso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Spaso showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spaso has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Spaso!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bader Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kinjo Sasake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kinjo Sasake will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bader Greco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kinjo Sasake!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Sasake.
Greco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sasake tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Greco is in Sasake's guard.
Sasake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greco is aware though and is defending well.
Sasake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sasake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greco postures up and lands a big shot to Sasake's brow.
Greco thows a big elbow that misses.
Greco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sasake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sasake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sasake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco thows a big elbow that misses.
Sasake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Greco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sasake on the ground.
Greco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sasake's head.
Sasake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sasake has an active guard here but Greco has managed to pass into half guard.
Greco working over Sasake with some ground and pound. Sasake looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sasake looking for submissions off his back.
Greco lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sasake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greco pulls his head out easily.
Sasake looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greco pulls his head out easily.
Sasake taking some punishment here, with Greco in his half guard.
Sasake is refusing to be controlled, as Greco sits in half guard.
Greco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sasake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Greco looking to pass the guard.
Greco stands up over Sasake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Greco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sasake gets back to half guard.
Greco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Greco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sasake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greco connects with a couple of short punches.
Greco distracts Sasake with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sasake is looking for a triangle here but Greco uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Greco working the ground and pound.
Greco is chipping away with strikes.
Sasake tries to buck Greco off but Greco is having none of it.
Greco cracks Sasake with a big right hand but Sasake just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco cracks Sasake with a big elbow.
Sasake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Greco is trying to control the action in half guard but Sasake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Greco slips a nice elbow through Sasake's hands, connecting with Sasake's forehead.
Sasake actively working from the bottom here.
Greco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sasake with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greco looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sasake is refusing to be controlled, as Greco sits in half guard.
Sasake manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sasake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sasake has momentary wrist control but Greco slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bader Greco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Greco shoots for a takedown but Sasake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Greco misses with a hook. Sasake ducked under it nicely.
Greco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sasake missing with a left hand there. Greco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sasake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sasake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Greco landing some decent shots from guard.
Sasake is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Greco has his hands clasped together but Sasake extends an breaks Greco's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sasake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kinjo Sasake!
Kinjo Sasake is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joesy Scott I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Strupek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strupek is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Click Clack. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joesy Scott I!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roman Strupek!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strupek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strupek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scott I's head.
Scott I knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strupek on the ground.
Strupek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scott I is just riding it out for now. Strupek eventually gives up the hold.
Scott I blocking the ground and pound attempt from Strupek.
Strupek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strupek with the ground and pound but Scott I uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Strupek throwing strikes from guard but Scott I blocks nicely.
Scott I might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strupek decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Scott I, up you get!
Strupek tries to clinch but Scott I is having none of it.
Scott I has his takedown stuffed
and Strupek counters with a single leg into guard. Scott I didn't expect that.
Strupek advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott I is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Strupek scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strupek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Strupek is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Scott I as he works his way to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strupek drops back, looking for a kneebar! Scott I looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Scott I looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Scott I!
Scott I working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Strupek struggling a bit here.
Strupek manages to get back to half guard.
Strupek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strupek wants to control but Scott I is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scott I is looking for a kimura but Strupek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scott I to get the leverage.
Strupek keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Scott I is working for a submission of some sort.
Scott I is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strupek has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scott I is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strupek defends it well.
Strupek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scott I's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scott I's back!
Scott I looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scott I is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Strupek gets his way!
Strupek lands shots from the back.
Strupek working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strupek looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Strupek dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Strupek misses with a takedown
and Scott I counters with a single leg into guard. Strupek didn't expect that.
Scott I drops back, looking for a kneebar! Strupek looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Strupek looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Strupek!
Strupek goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Scott I has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Strupek but great work by Scott I.
Strupek manages to work his way to half guard, despite Scott I's best efforts.
Strupek wants to control but Scott I is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scott I seems to be working for a kimura but Strupek defends the submission attempt.
Strupek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott I drops back looking for a leg! Strupek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strupek manages to kick Scott I off! Scott I jumps back into Strupek's guard.
Scott I drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scott I jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scott I has gone for a leg lock! Strupek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Scott I's guard.
Strupek is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Strupek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strupek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strupek throws a big right hand that misses.
Strupek is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Strupek drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Scott I manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Strupek has Scott I in his guard.
Scott I has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scott I drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scott I jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strupek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott I defends well.
Strupek is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Roman Strupek has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott I is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Strupek has his hands on Scott I's head, controlling the position.
Strupek looking to control.
Scott I is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Strupek is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Roman Strupek wasn't active enough on the ground.
Strupek fails with the takedown
so Scott I counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Strupek working for a triangle but Scott I defends it easily.
Strupek pulls Scott I in close to prevent any damage.
Scott I drops back looking for a leg! Strupek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strupek manages to kick Scott I off! Scott I jumps back into Strupek's guard.
Scott I won't allow Strupek to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joesy Scott I dominated that second round.
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.
Strupek changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Scott I looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Scott I takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Strupek is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scott I has escaped the position, nice work there.
Strupek in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Strupek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Scott I sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Strupek thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Scott I can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strupek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strupek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Strupek in side control, throwing shots but Scott I defends.
Strupek looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Scott I is avoiding damage well.
Scott I takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Scott I prevents Strupek from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strupek goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Scott I rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Strupek's guard! Nice work there by Scott I!
Strupek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scott I drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Strupek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Scott I has Strupek in his guard.
Strupek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strupek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Strupek postures up and lands a big shot to Scott I's brow.
Strupek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strupek thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strupek drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Scott I manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Strupek has Scott I in his guard.
Strupek has his hands on Scott I's head, controlling the position.
Scott I drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Strupek dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strupek throwing strikes but missing.
Strupek thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strupek drops back, looking for a kneebar! Scott I looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Scott I looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Scott I!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Strupek wants to control but Scott I postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Scott I tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scott I has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Strupek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strupek 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 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... Roman Strupek!
Roman Strupek is the new welterweight champion!
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