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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dog Hunter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Cain as Hunter shoots in.
Cain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunter's head.
Cain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Dog Hunter has been cut.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hunter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter working for a guillotine from mount but Cain is in no mood to give up.
Cain sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hunter wants to take a breather but Cain is having none of it.
Cain moves into full guard.
Hunter should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Cain.
Cain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cain keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Hunter trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
Cain keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Cain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Cain looking for a sweep. Not yet Cain, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hunter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cain looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunter looks gassed!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cain is on top in guard.
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cain defends well.
Cain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cain wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Cain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cain punishes Hunter's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hunter takes one on the button.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cain but Cain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hunter shoots in and drives through. Cain sprawls well.
Scott Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dog Hunter.
Hunter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Cain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cain drops Hunter with a straight right hand, right on the button! Cain follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Cain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Escobar struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Travis Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Escobar!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Escobar's head.
It looks like Matt Escobar has been cut.
Sinclair moves in looking to clinch but Escobar pushes him off.
Escobar avoids the head kick by Sinclair.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt - Sinclair sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sinclair rushes Escobar and presses him up against the cage.
Sinclair manages to break the clinch.
Sinclair lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Escobar crumples to the floor! Sinclair milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Travis Sinclair!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giant Midget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Killstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giant Midget has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Giant Midget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Killstein!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midget closes the distance and clinches.
Midget struggles to land a body shot inside as Killstein controls his hands.
Killstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good work by Midget as he checks the leg kick.
Killstein has closed the distance and engaged Midget in a clinch.
Midget really is a fat lump.
Killstein manages to pull guard.
Midget has gone for a leg lock! Killstein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Midget's guard.
Midget working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Killstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Killstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Midget might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Killstein wants to pass the guard but Midget is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Midget escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Killstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Killstein tries to stand but Midget is controlling from the bottom.
Midget is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Killstein defends well.
Midget is breathing heavily.
Killstein wanted to stand there but Midget had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killstein distracts Midget with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Killstein stands and steps away. Midget gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Killstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Killstein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Killstein moves into the clinch successfully.
Killstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killstein connects with a high kick.
Killstein throws a wild body kick that Midget sees coming a mile off.
Killstein throws a right hand that Midget ducks under and follows up with a left that Midget also avoids with ease.
Midget throws an overhand right that lands on Killstein's shoulder, as Killstein tries to avoid the shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Killstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killstein slips a jab from Midget.
Killstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killstein tests Midget's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Midget lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killstein circles away quickly and effectively.
Killstein gets a takedown into half guard.
Midget looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killstein decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Midget slips a jab and a cross from Killstein.
Midget avoids a punch combination nicely.
Midget misses with a double jab.
Killstein misses with a double jab.
Giant Midget seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killstein darts in and clinches Midget up against the cage.
Killstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Midget.
Midget closes the distance but Killstein moves to the side
and Killstein counters with a single leg into guard. Midget didn't expect that.
Killstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Killstein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Midget utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Killstein looking to pass the guard.
Killstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Midget's head.
Killstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Midget is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Killstein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Killstein is looking to stand up but Midget won't let him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Killstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Midget.
Midget loads up on a big right hand but Killstein slips the punch.
A slow jab from Midget misses its intended target.
Midget avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Midget misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Midget throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Midget pinned against the cage. Midget gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Midget throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Killstein scores with a takedown into Midget's guard.
Killstein is posturing up here but Midget has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Killstein tries to roll out but it's too tight and Killstein has to tap! Slick submission there by Midget!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giant Midget!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Zito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksander Emelianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksander Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vinny Zito!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zito looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that Zito avoids nicely.
Emelianenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Zito with a series of wild strikes but Zito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emelianenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Emelianenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko lands a left and a right that send Zito crashing to the mat, dazed. Emelianenko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Zito is rocked!
Zito looks gassed!
Zito bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Emelianenko comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Zito falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Zito was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksander Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cat Litter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bj penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cat Litter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, bj penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Litter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Litter takes a swing at penn's ribcage but misses.
Litter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Litter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Litter stands up from half guard.
penn fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from penn.
Cat Litter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bj penn.
Litter slaps away a takedown attempt from penn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Litter pushes penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Litter breaks the clinch.
penn avoids the body shot from Litter.
Litter throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cat Litter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
penn gets caught flat footed, as Litter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Litter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
penn trying to control the position.
penn looking for a guillotine here but Litter defends easily.
penn wants to stand up but Litter is controlling him.
penn looks gassed!
Litter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. penn is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Litter controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Litter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Litter stands up and beckons penn to his feet.
A lazy left from Litter finds it's target.
penn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
penn shoots in but no luck this time.
penn takes one to the side of the head.
Litter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in penn's guard.
Litter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Litter stands and steps away. penn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Litter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Litter.
Litter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, penn has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on penn's face as Litter controls the position.
Litter decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Litter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. penn did well to prevent Litter getting side control.
penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Litter is working away from the top position though.
Litter works his foot free and advances to mount.
Litter controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Litter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Litter stands up from mount. Strange move.
penn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cat Litter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Litter gets a takedown into half guard.
penn is looking to improve his position.
Litter slows the pace down in half guard.
penn tries to kick Litter off in order to stand up. Litter Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Litter advances to mount.
Litter is standing up, even though he is in mount.
penn is breathing heavily.
penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Litter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Litter.
Litter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches penn on the side of the head.
Litter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
penn is rocked!
Litter is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - penn is in big trouble! Litter is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking penn. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Cat Litter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Run This Town. Brian Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Amir Thompson's chin.
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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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Amir Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Thompson is stalling in the full guard.
Thompson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thompson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson has one foot on Thompson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Thompson prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Thompson.
Jackson tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson manages to pull guard.
Thompson is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Thompson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thompson stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Thompson is taking a breather. Jackson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thompson trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the pace.
Thompson is looking to pass Jackson's guard but actually Jackson recovers to full guard.
Thompson advances to half guard.
Thompson prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Thompson is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Thompson is working hard here to advance position.
Thompson slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Thompson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson tightens his grip and picks Jackson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jackson manages to land in guard.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea.
Thompson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson jumps guard and drags Thompson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amir Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Jackson motions for Thompson to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Thompson gets the takedown into side control.
Thompson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jackson tries to clinch but Thompson moves away
and Thompson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thompson.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson pulls Jackson into guard.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Thompson had control of the position.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompson trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Thompson won't let him.
Thompson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Jackson frees his head nicely. Oh but Thompson has switched to an armbar! Jackson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Amir Thompson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes to the cage accompanied by DMX Intro. Jeff Monson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Monson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liddell lands with a right and another and another! Monson is in big trouble! Liddell lands again and this time it's lights out for Monson! A quality knockout there for Liddell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Liddell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big NOG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big NOG is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big NOG!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from NOG.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but NOG avoids it really well and circles away.
NOG gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
NOG misses with a series of wild punches.
NOG should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from NOG.
Jones throws a right hand that NOG ducks under and follows up with a left that NOG also avoids with ease.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed NOG's guard.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NOG tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is pressing down on NOG's thigh, looking to free his foot. NOG is holding on for now.
Jones throwing shots but NOG is blocking nicely.
Jones wants to take a breather but NOG is having none of it.
Jones 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.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
NOG blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
NOG falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Jones misses.
NOG needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. NOG sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
NOG trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
NOG is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Jones turns into NOG and is now in his guard.
NOG 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NOG has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. NOG swivels though and keeps the full guard.
NOG working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones cracks NOG with a solid left hand.
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!
NOG wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. NOG swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones won't allow NOG to sweep him here.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break NOG's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
NOG thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
NOG utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
NOG trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
NOG looks gassed!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from NOG.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones works over NOG's head and body with a nice combination.
NOG misses with a few strikes there.
Jones misses with a hook. NOG ducked under it nicely.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Jones.
NOG throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones lands with a hook. NOG tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but NOG bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has NOG pinned against the cage. NOG gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcus Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones misses with a hook. NOG ducked under it nicely.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones tries to clinch up but NOG circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a hook but NOG blocks it.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
NOG flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
NOG blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in NOG's guard.
Jones is looking to stand up but NOG won't let him.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but NOG has wrist control.
NOG looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones wants to pass the guard but NOG is keeping the position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but NOG is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as NOG works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is looking to stand up but NOG won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around NOG's waist but NOG gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Nice defenses there by NOG.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
NOG trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
NOG throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
NOG wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
NOG tries to strike from the bottom.
Jones wants to pass the guard but NOG is keeping the position.
NOG looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
NOG keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a combination but NOG avoids it well.
NOG throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but NOG is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of NOG's head.
Marcus Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
NOG preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones stands up and waves to NOG to follow him.
NOG uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Some wild striking there from NOG.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NOG is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
NOG tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
NOG avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
NOG wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
NOG has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so NOG is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
NOG tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but NOG is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that NOG can do to turn this around?
NOG has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
NOG is looking to improve his position.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but NOG defends the submission attempt.
Jones wants to stand up but NOG is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
NOG falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. NOG fights it but they end up in guard.
NOG manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Poor strikes thrown by NOG there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jones is working NOG over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NOG trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
NOG takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones wants to pass the guard but NOG is keeping the position.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NOG wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones distracts NOG with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NOG has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones 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.
NOG not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
NOG is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones is pressing down on NOG's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
NOG preventing the sweep.
Jones working for a triangle but NOG defends it easily.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NOG thows a big elbow that misses.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but NOG defends easily.
NOG avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
NOG pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but NOG has control of the leg.
Jones is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute NOG jumps into side control!
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
NOG is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into full guard.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in NOG's guard.
NOG looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
NOG working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
NOG is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones postures up in NOG's guard and throws a big left but NOG blocks it.
NOG wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
NOG trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
NOG looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones 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.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! NOG is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and NOG manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into NOG's guard.
Jones won't allow NOG to sweep him here.
Marcus Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in NOG's half guard.
Jones slips a nice elbow through NOG's hands, connecting with NOG's forehead.
Big NOG has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
NOG tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
NOG blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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... Marcus Jones!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manny Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Ramone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Go to sleep. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Razor Ramone!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson leaves Ramone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Razor Ramone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tyson's half guard.
Ramone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.
Ramone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ramone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tyson tries to kick Ramone off but Ramone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ramone lands strikes from half guard.
Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ramone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyson tries to kick Ramone off but Ramone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ramone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tyson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is looking to escape.
Ramone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by Ramone.
Ramone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Tyson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyson wants it to stay on the feet.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Ramone avoids it well.
Ramone wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ramone shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manny Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Ramone.
Horrible takedown by Ramone or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson which made him look bad.
Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramone.
Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramone moves into range and clinches up with Tyson.
Ramone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramone wants to clinch.
Ramone lands with an overhand left.
Ramone fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramone tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Ramone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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.
Ramone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Ramone looks for a takedown but Tyson sprawls well.
Ramone clinches with his opponent.
Tyson gets underhooks to prevent Ramone's takedown attempt.
Ramone manages to break the clinch.
Ramone shoots in and drives through. Tyson sprawls well.
Ramone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyson swivels and escapes.
Tyson leaves Ramone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Ramone 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.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Ramone is out of range.
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Ramone shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense.
Manny Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramone fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ramone misses its intended target.
Ramone is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tyson sprawls well initially but Ramone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ramone stops Tyson from getting back to his feet.
Ramone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ramone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tyson pushes Ramone off looking to stand but Ramone dives back in and keeps control.
Ramone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ramone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ramone stops Tyson from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Ramone there.
Ramone wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ramone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyson defending well though.
Ramone throwing shots but Tyson is blocking nicely.
Ramone wants to pass the guard but Tyson is defending well.
Tyson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tyson can't keep his opponent in guard - Ramone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ramone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
Ramone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tyson sees it coming and defends easily.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ramone is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ramone is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably.
Ramone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.
Ramone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tyson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Ramone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ramone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramone fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyson works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Ramone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyson sprawls well. Tyson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramone gets slowly back to his feet.
Manny Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Ramone.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson misses with a hook. Ramone ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramone slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Tyson moves away from the strike by Ramone.
Ramone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Tyson misses with a looping right.
Tyson lands with a hook. Ramone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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.
Ramone misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manny Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ramone lands a few punches from side control.
Ramone throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ramone decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tyson to his feet.
Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramone.
Ramone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyson pinned against the cage. Tyson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ramone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramone is looking to clinch.
Ramone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyson sprawls well. Tyson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramone gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson works over Ramone's head and body with a nice combination.
Tyson tries to bum rush Ramone with a series of wild strikes but Ramone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramone throws a combination that misses
and Ramone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target.
Manny Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramone tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manny Tyson.
I think Ramone 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 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Ramone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivo Mafarrico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayne Cobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobb has chosen The Hero of Canton as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivo Mafarrico!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jayne Cobb!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Cobb tries to bum rush Mafarrico with a series of wild strikes but Mafarrico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mafarrico blocks a jab.
Mafarrico shoots in looking for a takedown. Cobb tries to sprawl out of it but Mafarrico keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cobb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Mafarrico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mafarrico shoots in looking for a takedown. Cobb tries to sprawl out of it but Mafarrico keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cobb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mafarrico is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cobb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivo Mafarrico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobb scores with a jab.
It looks like Ivo Mafarrico has been cut.
Mafarrico tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cobb swivels and escapes.
Mafarrico with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobb to score with a decent uppercut.
Cobb scores with a hook to the body. Mafarrico takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mafarrico shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cobb defends it nicely.
Cobb lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mafarrico falls backwards - clearly groggy! Cobb dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayne Cobb!
Jayne Cobb is the new middleweight champion!
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