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PFC 4: Declaration PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Prak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prak comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Real compton city g's kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Prak!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prak rushes Tyson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Prak goes for a takedown attempt but Tyson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prak at a distance.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Prak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyson but Tyson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Prak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Prak.
Prak tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Prak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyson tries to clinch up.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prak manages to avoid it.
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Prak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Prak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prak takes one to the chin there.
Prak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson wants to clinch up but Prak keeps it at a distance.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prak manages to avoid it.
Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prak wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Tyson closes the distance and pushes Prak back into the cage.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson wants to break free but Prak has control.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Prak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away.
Prak is working for takedown but Tyson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prak tries for a takedown but Tyson manages to get underhooks.
Tyson tries to break free but Prak pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prak has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Prak has him pressed against the cage.
Prak is working for takedown but Tyson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prak tries for a takedown but Tyson manages to get underhooks.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prak has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyson tries to break free but Prak pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Prak has the dominant position.
Prak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyson tries to circle away but Prak has him pinned against the cage.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Prak won't allow it.
Prak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tyson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Prak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Prak.
Prak shoots in and drives through. Tyson sprawls well.
Prak looks gassed!
The fight stays on the outside here - Prak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tyson is looking to wear down Prak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tyson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tyson swings for the body but Prak moves out of range.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prak manages to avoid it.
Tyson lands a with a good body shot.
Tyson is looking to clinch but Prak is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Tyson tries to clinch but Prak moves out of range.
Tyson takes a swing at Prak's ribcage but misses.
Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Prak's shoulder, as Prak tries to avoid the shot.
Prak fails to land the takedown.
Tyson cracks a nice hook into Prak's ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Tyson.
Prak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Prak tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to de liver by Tyson. Beautiful body shot.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson works Prak's body with a nice hook.
Tyson cracks a nice hook into Prak's ribs.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Prak wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
Tyson misses with a body shot
and Prak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Prak or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson which made him look bad.
Prak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson scores with a sloppy right hand. Prak should have avoided that one.
Tyson connects with a nice looking jab.
Tyson wants to clinch
and Prak counters by clinching up.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Prak has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Prak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away.
Tyson tries to break free but Prak pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Prak has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson wants to break free but Prak has control.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prak has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Prak has the dominant position.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Prak won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Prak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tyson defends it nicely.
Prak moves in looking to clinch but Tyson pushes him off.
Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prak.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prak was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Tyson tries to clinch there but Prak circles away.
Prak walks into a stiff left hand from Tyson.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyson. That snapped Prak's head back.
Prak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Prak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tyson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Tyson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Prak is controlling him.
Prak keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prak has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson wants to break free but Prak has control.
Tyson stops a takedown attempt from Prak.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Prak.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Prak is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tyson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Prak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyson pinned against the cage. Tyson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Prak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tyson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyson misses with a straight right.
Gabriel Prak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prak is defended easily by Tyson.
Tyson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Prak.
Prak is breathing heavily.
Prak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson tries to clinch up but Prak circles away and keeps his distance.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prak shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Prak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Prak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Prak drives through and clinches with Tyson against the cage.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyson tries to break free but Prak pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson tries to circle away but Prak has him pinned against the cage.
Prak keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Prak has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Prak prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Prak is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Prak prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Prak is controlling him.
Prak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyson wants to break free but Prak has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Prak is controlling the position.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tyson wants to break free but Prak has control.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyson tries to circle away but Prak has him pinned against the cage.
Tyson tries to break free but Prak pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Prak has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Prak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tyson prevents it.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Prak keeps him there for the moment.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prak has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Prak keeps him there for the moment.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Prak has him pressed against the cage.
Prak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tyson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tyson takes a swing at Prak's ribcage but misses.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Prak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Prak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prak moves into range and clinches up with Tyson.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Prak keeps him there for the moment.
Prak keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Prak has Tyson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tyson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyson is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Prak avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Tyson wants to clinch but Prak slips to the side
and Prak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tyson cracks a nice hook into Prak's ribs.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Prak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyson throws a sloppy body shot
and Prak counters with a series of strikes. Tyson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prak was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Prak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Nice body punch from Tyson.
Prak tries to clinch up.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prak was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Prak fails to land the takedown.
Prak rushes Tyson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyson is pressed up against the cage. Prak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyson down to the mat. Tyson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Prak.
Prak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tyson.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prak manages to avoid it.
Tyson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyson stuns Prak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyson lands with a nice body punch.
Tyson moves into the clinch.
Prak has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyson tries to break free but Prak pushes him back against the cage.
Prak is working for takedown but Tyson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Prak keeps him there for the moment.
Prak has Tyson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tyson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyson tries to circle away but Prak has him pinned against the cage.
Tyson wants to break free but Prak has control.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Prak tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to break free but Prak pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Prak has double underhooks.
Tyson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Prak.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Prak has double underhooks.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Prak has the dominant position.
Prak tries for a takedown but Tyson manages to get underhooks.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Prak has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prak has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Prak has the dominant position.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Prak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Prak tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gabriel Prak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prak has Tyson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tyson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prak has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Prak has the dominant position.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Prak has double underhooks.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Prak keeps him there for the moment.
Prak is trying to drag Tyson to the mat but Tyson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Prak has the dominant position.
Mike Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Prak won't allow it.
Tyson prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Prak is controlling him.
Prak prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Prak tries to score a body lock takedown but Tyson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Prak is controlling the position.
Prak has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson is pressed up against the cage. Prak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyson down to the mat. Tyson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prak was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Prak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Prak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tyson lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tyson 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... Mike Tyson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Liston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sonny Liston was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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215 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Ripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sonny Liston!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ripper successfully pulls guard.
Liston wants to stand but Ripper is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ripper working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liston wants to stand but Ripper has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ripper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liston is aware though and is defending well.
Ripper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ripper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Liston looks to score with a jab to the body but Ripper is just out of range.
Liston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ripper moves away.
Ripper has a takedown stuffed.
Liston misses with a body shot.
A big right from Liston misses.
Ripper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ripper moves out of range of the strikes.
Ripper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liston throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Liston.
Liston misses with a straight left.
Liston cracks a nice hook into Ripper's ribs.
Ripper is breathing heavily.
Liston scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ripper drops his hands momentarily and Liston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liston circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Liston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ripper throws a sloppy head kick and Liston moves out of range easily.
Liston lands with a cross.
Liston scores with a sloppy right hand. Ripper should have avoided that one.
Liston misses with a few strikes there.
Liston tests Ripper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ripper throws a sloppy head kick and Liston moves out of range easily.
Liston lands a hook that stumbles Ripper back into the cage. Liston follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Ripper to the canvas! Liston pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Ripper has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sonny Liston!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Sheehy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Nogueira has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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176 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Good kicks
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Sheehy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sheehy working the head and body with strikes.
Sheehy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nogueira sees it coming and defends easily.
Sheehy wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is defending well.
Sheehy prevents Nogueira from improving his position.
Sheehy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nogueira tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sheehy trying to control from half guard but Nogueira is working away.
Sheehy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sheehy lands with a punch from half guard.
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Sheehy has control of the leg.
Sheehy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehy thows a huge punch but Nogueira dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira pushes Sheehy off looking to stand but Sheehy dives back in and keeps control.
Sheehy slips a nice elbow through Nogueira's hands, connecting with Nogueira's forehead.
Nogueira is trying to control but can't.
Sheehy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nogueira defends it well.
Nogueira is trying to maintain the position but Sheehy is very close to passing his half guard.
Nogueira tries to roll over but Sheehy keeps him under control.
Sheehy wants to free his trapped foot but Nogueira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sheehy drops an elbow to the side of Nogueira's head.
Sheehy is trying to control. Nogueira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nogueira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sheehy pushes down on Nogueira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira looks gassed!
Sheehy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nogueira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sheehy.
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sheehy pulls his head out easily.
Nogueira is pressing down on Sheehy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sheehy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sheehy scores with a jab.
Sheehy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nogueira tries to buck Sheehy off but Sheehy is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehy advances to full mount.
Sheehy landing punches.
Nogueira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sheehy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nogueira is looking to get to half guard.
Sheehy stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bobby Sheehy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheehy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nogueira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sheehy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sheehy advances position into side control!
Sheehy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nogueira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nogueira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehy is looking for a kimura but Nogueira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sheehy to get the leverage.
Sheehy wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is defending well.
Sheehy is looking for a kimura here.
Sheehy is keen to just control but Nogueira is a slippery customer.
Nogueira manages to get to full guard.
Sheehy passes into half guard.
Sheehy is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Sheehy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sheehy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sheehy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nogueira on the side of the head.
Nogueira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sheehy swivels and escapes.
Nogueira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sheehy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nogueira is refusing to be controlled, as Sheehy sits in half guard.
Bobby Sheehy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sheehy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nogueira is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bobby Sheehy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between hearld dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McCreey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian McCreey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, hearld dam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian McCreey!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
dam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
dam works his foot free and advances to mount.
McCreey is looking to improve his position but dam isn't that keen on the idea.
dam with shots to the head and body - McCreey looks very uncomfortable down there.
dam landing shots from mount.
It looks like Brian McCreey has been cut.
dam avoids the attempt from McCreey to control.
McCreey is in a horrible position here. dam smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That has opened up Brian McCreey's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
dam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCreey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with dam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
dam with the ground and pound from mount.
The cut above Brian McCreey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dam lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McCreey is rocked!
Brian McCreey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brian McCreey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). hearld dam!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boner Patrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrol comes to the cage accompanied by Fight now - Ran D . Frank Mcdonald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boner Patrol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Patrol pinned against the cage. Patrol gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcdonald fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcdonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald moves in looking to clinch but Patrol pushes him off.
Mcdonald tries to clinch but Patrol is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcdonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Patrol closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Patrol lands in his opponent's guard.
Mcdonald 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.
Patrol thows a big elbow that misses.
Patrol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcdonald is keeping the position for now.
Patrol thows a big elbow that misses.
Patrol throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patrol wants to control from the top but Mcdonald keeps moving.
Mcdonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mcdonald tries to score with a low kick but Patrol moves his leg out of the way.
Mcdonald throws a sloppy head kick and Patrol moves out of range easily.
Mcdonald with a lazy takedown attempt
so Patrol counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boner Patrol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mcdonald.
Mcdonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Patrol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcdonald can't keep his opponent in guard - Patrol advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcdonald is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Patrol scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mcdonald is not content to let Patrol control the position.
Patrol 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.
Patrol is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Patrol is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Patrol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mcdonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Patrol is working away from the top position though.
Patrol trying to control the action but Mcdonald is working from the bottom.
Mcdonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Patrol is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcdonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Patrol.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Patrol looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Patrol passes to side control.
Patrol in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Patrol.
Patrol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcdonald keeps working.
Patrol is working Mcdonald over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mcdonald is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boner Patrol dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mcdonald with a poor takedown
and Patrol counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Patrol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcdonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcdonald working a defensive guard here.
Mcdonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Patrol.
Patrol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Patrol trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patrol wants to pass the guard but Mcdonald is keeping the position.
Mcdonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Patrol wants to pass the guard but Mcdonald is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A shot to the body from Mcdonald misses
and Patrol counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrol trying to control the position but Mcdonald is working away.
Mcdonald is breathing heavily.
Mcdonald is working to avoid the ground and pound but Patrol connects with a decent elbow.
Mcdonald dodges the ground and pound from Patrol.
Mcdonald dodges the ground and pound from Patrol.
Patrol advances nicely into full mount.
Patrol putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Patrol with shots to the head and body - Mcdonald looks very uncomfortable down there.
Patrol working the ground and pound effectively.
Patrol working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Patrol trying to control but Mcdonald is having none of it.
Patrol putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrol lands a big elbow.
Patrol scoring with strikes but Mcdonald is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patrol looking to finish Mcdonald with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mcdonald!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Patrol cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Patrol scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Patrol lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Patrol is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mcdonald can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Boner Patrol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Patrol cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Patrol looking to control and managing it successfully.
Patrol putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrol fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Mcdonald that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Patrol scoring with strikes but Mcdonald is staying in there.
Patrol working Mcdonald over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Patrol cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Patrol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Patrol lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Patrol.
Patrol punishing his opponent with strikes.
Patrol lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Patrol looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Patrol controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patrol scoring with strikes but Mcdonald is staying in there.
Mcdonald wants to hold on but Patrol pushes him away.
Patrol postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mcdonald looks a forlorn figure.
Patrol postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mcdonald looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Patrol lands a nice shot to the head.
Mcdonald is in a horrible position here. Patrol smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Patrol controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patrol working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boner Patrol dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Patrol shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Patrol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mcdonald is looking to control Patrol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcdonald avoid being mounted?
Patrol thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mcdonald to regain full guard.
Mcdonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patrol wants to control from the top but Mcdonald keeps moving.
Patrol is working Mcdonald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mcdonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patrol throws a strike but Mcdonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Patrol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcdonald is aware though and is defending well.
Mcdonald trying to control but Patrol is working from the bottom.
Patrol has his foot on Mcdonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcdonald works his way back into a safe position though.
Boner Patrol 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 starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcdonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mcdonald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcdonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcdonald wants to control from the top but Patrol keeps moving.
Patrol working for a triangle but Mcdonald defends it easily.
Patrol keeping moving, preventing Mcdonald from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcdonald with a lazy takedown attempt
so Patrol counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Patrol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcdonald's head.
Mcdonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Patrol showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mcdonald keeping full guard, as Patrol tries to pass.
Patrol's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patrol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Patrol is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mcdonald wants to stand but Patrol is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boner Patrol showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Patrol, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boner Patrol!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philip Gray is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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18
210 lbs
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206 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Philip Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
Sanchez leaves Gray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Gray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez looking to throw knees to the head but Gray is blocking nicely.
Gray tightens his grip and picks Sanchez up, before dumping him to the ground. Sanchez manages to land in guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanchez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gray's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gray trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gray is one step ahead there.
Gray throws a big right hand that misses.
Gray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gray landing some decent shots from guard.
Gray wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Gray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Gray is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gray throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanchez pulls Gray in close to prevent any damage.
Gray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez striking off his back but it's not causing Gray any problems.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Gray postures up.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gray.
Gray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gray wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Gray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gray.
Gray stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sanchez is not content to let Gray control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez parries the strikes from Gray easily there. Gray is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sanchez to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Gray.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanchez forces Gray back against the cage and clinches.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gray is keeping busy.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Gray fails to pull guard.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gray drags the fight down to the ground.
Sanchez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gray is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanchez, into his guard.
Sanchez looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gray controls the pace.
Gray throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gray pushes down on Sanchez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Gray dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Gray persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Gray shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez wants to clinch but Gray slips to the side
and Gray counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Gray to acknowledge the strikes.
Gray scores with a three punch combo!
Gray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Gray persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray shoots in but no luck this time.
Gray looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Gray against the cage.
Sanchez misses with an elbow strike.
Sanchez is stalling here.
Sanchez wants to stall.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but Gray blocks with his arms.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanchez stalling against the cage.
Gray pulls Sanchez into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gray controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Sanchez wants to stand but Gray has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to get up but he can't break Gray's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Gray is retaining full guard.
Gray working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gray gets slowly back to his feet.
Tom Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez closes the distance but Gray moves to the side
and Gray counters with a nice kick to the body.
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Gray moves out of range.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tom Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Sanchez wants to clinch but Gray slips to the side
and Gray counters with a takedown into side control.
Gray in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gray throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sanchez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gray is controlling him well.
Gray in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gray wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Gray 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez defending against the ground and pound.
Gray in side control, throwing shots but Sanchez defends.
Sanchez is not content to let Gray control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gray counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sanchez's guard now.
Gray trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Gray is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Gray is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Gray wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Sanchez wants to stand up but Gray is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Gray is having none of it.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Gray pushes him off.
Gray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Gray dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanchez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gray moves into the clinch.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gray.
Gray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanchez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gray has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez has Gray up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Gray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gray is defending well for now.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez is looking to control Gray's arms but Gray gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sanchez.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Gray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gray's gas tank.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gray.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Gray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gray blocks the elbow strike.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but Gray blocks it.
Gray blocks the elbow strike.
Gray drags the fight down to the ground.
Gray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Philip Gray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez won't allow Gray to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gray lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanchez!
Gray punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gray putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gray dominating with strikes here.
Gray misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Gray has a good base and remains in mount.
Gray lands a big shot there that rocks Sanchez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sanchez because Gray loaded up on that one.
Gray sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gray throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sanchez because Gray loaded up on that one.
Gray trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Gray thowing shots but they're missing.
Sanchez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gray.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Gray has a good base and remains in mount.
Philip Gray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanchez wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gray with a couple of short strikes.
Gray cracks Sanchez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gray lands with some strikes.
Gray wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Gray has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Gray connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray lands a big shot there that rocks Sanchez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Gray pushes him 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 Philip Gray.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gray, 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 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Gray!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Kurkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JB Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurkku kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Födosagan. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Kurkku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JB Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kurkku has one of Penn's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Penn trying to control the position but Kurkku is working away.
Penn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kurkku to his feet.
Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kurkku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kurkku wants it to stay on the feet.
Penn slips a straight right by Kurkku.
Penn fails to land the takedown.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Kurkku sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Kurkku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JB Penn.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kurkku misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kurkku as he connects with a hook.
Kurkku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown. Kurkku tries to sprawl out of it but Penn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kurkku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kurkku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penn somewhat.
Kurkku lands a nice shot that snaps Penn's head back.
Kurkku swats away the attempt to clinch by Penn.
Kurkku scores with a nice head shot.
Penn moves away from the strike by Kurkku.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurkku.
Kurkku loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kurkku closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penn to the mat! Penn manages to get full guard.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penn looks gassed!
Kurkku wanted to stand there but Penn had control of the position.
Kurkku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kurkku has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
Penn has a closed guard, preventing Kurkku from standing up.
Kurkku stands and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Kurkku's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurkku has knee on belly momentarily but Penn bucks him off and regains half guard.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Kurkku works his way into side control.
Kurkku stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Penn shoots and misses
and Kurkku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Penn tries to move into range but Kurkku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kurkku is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kurkku scores with a jab.
Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kurkku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kurkku lands a glancing blow to the side of Penn's head.
Kurkku scores with a nice strike.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kurkku, as that shot connected.
Kurkku lands with a nice body punch.
Kurkku catches Penn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Jab by Kurkku.
Kurkku lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Penn backs up against the cage.
Kurkku thuds a left hand into Penn's body.
Penn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kurkku counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurkku scores with a decent looking hook.
Kurkku wants to land a leg kick but Penn is out of range.
Nice jab there from Kurkku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kurkku 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.
Kurkku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurkku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kurkku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kurkku connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Penn fails with the takedown
and Kurkku counters with a single leg into guard. Penn didn't expect that.
Kurkku thows a big elbow that misses.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurkku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurkku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kurkku passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kurkku is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Penn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Penn is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurkku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Penn tries to hold on but Kurkku pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Penn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Kurkku controlling his opponent.
Kurkku tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Penn is looking to get to half guard.
Penn tries to hold on but Kurkku postures up.
Penn is looking to get to half guard.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Kurkku's attempts to control the action.
Penn working to try and regain half guard.
Kurkku lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurkku throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Penn has his hands clasped together but Kurkku breaks the hold and Penn is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kurkku!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Kurkku!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damir Klobucar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachariah Jabari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jabari's choice of entrance music: All Stars. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
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159 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damir Klobucar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zachariah Jabari!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klobucar leaves Jabari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jabari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Klobucar avoids it really well and circles away.
Jabari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klobucar defends it nicely.
Damir Klobucar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachariah Jabari.
Jabari leaves Klobucar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klobucar is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jabari has his hands clasped together but Klobucar extends an breaks Jabari's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Klobucar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damir Klobucar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Lafferty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Matthews's choice of entrance music: Bleed It Out. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Lafferty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Vincent Matthews!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews rushes Lafferty and presses him up against the cage.
Matthews misses with a knee to the head.
Lafferty drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matthews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthews clinches with his opponent.
Matthews misses with a knee to the head.
Lafferty tries to score a body lock takedown but Matthews shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matthews stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Matthews jumps guard and drags Lafferty to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Matthews has his foot on Lafferty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lafferty works his way back into a safe position though.
Lafferty postures up.
Matthews looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lafferty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lafferty is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Matthews keeping full guard, as Lafferty tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafferty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lafferty 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.
Lafferty would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Matthews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lafferty throwing strikes but missing.
Lafferty wants to stand but Matthews has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Matthews has his foot on Lafferty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lafferty works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters circling a little - Matthews finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lafferty is breathing heavily.
Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Lafferty pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
Lafferty tries to score a body lock takedown but Matthews shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lafferty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthews stuffs the takedown attempt from Lafferty. Lafferty gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matthews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Matthews connects with a knee to the head.
Matthews tries to land knees in the clinch but Lafferty avoids the damage to the body.
Matthews tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matthews throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lafferty is trying to drag Matthews to the mat but Matthews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lafferty tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matthews smiles and moves away.
Vincent Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafferty decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lafferty stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Matthews gets caught flat footed, as Lafferty shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matthews looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lafferty gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Matthews throws a solid leg kick but Lafferty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matthews.
Lafferty looks for a takedown but Matthews sprawls well.
Lafferty looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lafferty tries for a takedown but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Matthews.
Matthews slaps away a takedown attempt from Lafferty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matthews tries for a takedown but Lafferty circles away easily
and Lafferty counters with a series of strikes. Matthews will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matthews tries to clinch but Lafferty is having none of it.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lafferty fails to land the takedown.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lafferty doesn't manage to clinch there - Matthews circles away.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Lafferty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matthews stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matthews wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vincent Matthews will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by Lafferty.
Matthews lands with a kick to the temple. Lafferty shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lafferty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matthews.
Matthews keeps Lafferty at a distance using the push kick.
Matthews gets a clinch.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Lafferty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matthews counters with a two punch combo.
Matthews misses with a wild combination.
Lafferty shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafferty is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lafferty connects with a nice short shot to Matthews's temple.
Matthews is looking to improve his position.
Matthews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lafferty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lafferty passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matthews!
Lafferty stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
No luck for Lafferty with that takedown attempt.
Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews has Lafferty pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Matthews pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lafferty tumbling to the mat - Matthews dives into Lafferty's guard.
Lafferty is looking for a triangle but Matthews pushes his legs off easily.
Matthews preventing the sweep.
Lafferty is looking for a triangle but Matthews pushes his legs off easily.
Lafferty is trying to keep Matthews in close.
Matthews 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.
Matthews wants to get up but he can't break Lafferty's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafferty is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lafferty wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.
Matthews throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lafferty is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lafferty decides to return to a standing position.
Matthews lands a nice looking body kick.
Lafferty gets a takedown into half guard.
Matthews wants to control but Lafferty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matthews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lafferty 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lafferty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matthews looking for submissions off his back.
Lafferty is trying to control the action in half guard but Matthews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matthews wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lafferty trying to control the pace.
Lafferty is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Lafferty will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lafferty shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matthews manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Matthews trying to keep a closed guard but Lafferty is proving a slippery customer.
Lafferty wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Lafferty wants to get up but he can't break Matthews's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lafferty postures up.
Matthews is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lafferty wants to get up but he can't break Matthews's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matthews wriggles free and stands up.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lafferty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matthews thinking.
Lafferty with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matthews counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matthews.
Matthews slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Matthews tries to stand but Lafferty is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Lafferty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafferty wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Lafferty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews happy to just control the position for now.
Lafferty controls the position for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Lafferty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lafferty has a takedown stuffed.
Matthews lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matthews.
Steve Lafferty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lafferty scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafferty closes the distance and pushes Matthews back into the cage.
Matthews effectively controlling the action here.
Matthews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lafferty avoids it.
Matthews dodges an elbow strike from Lafferty.
Lafferty pulls guard.
Lafferty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matthews stands up from Lafferty's guard - Matthews perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lafferty.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lafferty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lafferty takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafferty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lafferty fails with the takedown
so Matthews counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafferty controls Matthews momentarily but Matthews frees himself.
Lafferty is looking for a triangle here but Matthews uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Matthews stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews looks to throw the jab but Lafferty is out of range.
Matthews misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matthews leaves Lafferty 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.
Vincent Matthews really dominated that round.
That's time! Lafferty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matthews lands a slapping body shot.
Matthews throws a right and a left that Lafferty avoids nicely.
Lafferty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matthews throws a head kick but Lafferty moves out of range.
Lafferty misses with a head kick.
A nice combination there by Lafferty.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Lafferty.
Lafferty shoots in and bounces Matthews off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lafferty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lafferty wants to stand but Matthews is controlling his posture from full guard.
Steve Lafferty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matthews looking to control.
Matthews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lafferty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lafferty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lafferty trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews is trying to keep Lafferty in close.
Lafferty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lafferty misses with a takedown attempt - Matthews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lafferty closes the distance and clinches up with Matthews, looking for a takedown. Lafferty pushes Matthews against the cage but Matthews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lafferty avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Lafferty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matthews counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lafferty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lafferty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matthews throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lafferty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lafferty tries to stand but Matthews is controlling from the bottom.
Matthews is trying to keep Lafferty in close.
Matthews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lafferty is aware though and is defending well.
Lafferty controlling from the top position.
Lafferty advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews struggling a bit here.
Lafferty is staying tight to Matthews's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lafferty stands up and beckons Matthews to his feet.
Matthews drives through and clinches with Lafferty against the cage.
Lafferty tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matthews smiles and moves away.
Lafferty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafferty fails with the takedown.
Matthews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Lafferty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lafferty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matthews circles away.
Matthews connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lafferty throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Matthews. No joy for Lafferty on that attempt.
Matthews closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matthews slaps away a takedown attempt from Lafferty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matthews rushes Lafferty and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Lafferty had his way with Vincent Matthews in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Matthews lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matthews shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lafferty's guard.
Matthews wants to get up but he can't break Lafferty's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Matthews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matthews stops Lafferty from standing up.
Matthews looking to sit in guard and control but Lafferty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matthews is working an open guard so Lafferty takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Matthews scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lafferty gets a takedown into half guard.
Matthews is pressing down on Lafferty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Matthews is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lafferty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lafferty stands up from Matthews's guard - Lafferty perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lafferty misses with a wild body shot.
Lafferty shoots in looking for a takedown. Matthews tries to sprawl out of it but Lafferty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matthews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthews misses with a combination
and Lafferty counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matthews won't be happy with that.
Lafferty trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Lafferty has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a leg kick which misses Lafferty's front leg but catches the back leg as Lafferty tries to avoid it.
Lafferty misses with a takedown attempt
and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Lafferty working a defensive guard here.
Lafferty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lafferty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matthews is one step ahead there.
Lafferty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matthews defends well.
Matthews is looking to stand up but Lafferty won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Lafferty keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lafferty is on top in guard.
Lafferty trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews pulls Lafferty in to control the position.
Matthews trying to keep a closed guard but Lafferty is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matthews wants to stand up but Lafferty is controlling him.
Lafferty gets to his feet - Matthews follows without any prompting.
No luck for Lafferty with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lafferty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews throws a right hand that Lafferty ducks under and follows up with a left that Lafferty also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafferty checks a low kick from Matthews.
Lafferty shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lafferty was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matthews tries to reverse the position but Lafferty maintains control.
Lafferty scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lafferty prevents Matthews from getting the reversal.
Lafferty working for a guillotine from mount but Matthews is in no mood to give up.
Matthews can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lafferty avoids the attempt from Matthews to control.
Lafferty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Lafferty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lafferty has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Lafferty!
Steve Lafferty is the new light heavyweight champion!
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