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TDC 56: Gepardi vs. Perkins 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solid Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack comes to the cage accompanied by Navras. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Solid Snake!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Mack misses the target.
Mack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mack shoots in for a takedown but Snake shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Snake with that takedown attempt.
Snake buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mack misses with a body shot.
Mack gets a clinch.
Mack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Snake gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Snake creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Snake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mack.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mack wants a takedown but no success here.
Snake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mack.
Snake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mack avoids it.
Snake lands with a right to the head.
Snake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mack.
Mack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snake lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Snake lands a shot to the body.
Snake is pushing Mack up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mack goes for a takedown attempt but Snake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mack has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Snake.
Mack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snake.
Snake throws a combination. Mack tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mack is breathing heavily.
Mack is looking to clinch.
Mack misses with a hook.
Mack takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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!
Snake displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Snake scores with a one two! Mack had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice body kick there by Snake.
Nice body kick from Snake.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snake. That's going to slow Mack down.
Mack takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mack avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Snake wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack seems keen to control Snake's posture.
Snake won't allow Mack to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mack missing with a left hand there. Snake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mack throws a left and a right that both miss
and Snake counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Snake throws a right hand that Mack ducks under and follows up with a left that Mack also avoids with ease.
Mack feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack is fighting to break Snake's control of his arms but Snake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Snake wants to stand and escape but Mack is having none of it.
Mack trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Mack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mack has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mack wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Mack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mack throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mack smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Solid Snake has been cut.
Mack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solid Snake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solid Snake's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Snake throws a jab when Mack was well out of range.
Mack uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mack drops Snake with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Snake! Mack dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Dave Mack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between damian bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, damian bain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Drake!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
bain shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense.
bain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
bain is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
bain avoids the attempt from Drake to control.
Drake tries to reverse the position but bain maintains control.
Drake gets back to half guard.
bain is working for a kimura but Drake is defending it quite comfortably.
bain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drake trying to hold on to bain's head to control him but bain postures up.
bain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
bain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bain is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Drake to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
bain slips nicely into half guard.
Drake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of bain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take bain's back!
bain rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
bain is looking to get back to full guard here but Drake has managed to pass to side control instead.
bain is squirming around, avoiding Drake's attempts to control the action.
bain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
bain gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake prevents bain from improving his position.
Drake seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but bain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
bain actively working from the bottom here.
bain is breathing heavily.
bain is defending against the submission attempts here by Drake.
Drake decides to stand and escape the position.
bain feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for bain!
Drake looking to control but bain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
bain tries to reverse the position but Drake maintains control.
Drake looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake has hold of bain's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and bain manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Drake controlling from the full mount.
bain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
bain is working hard here to advance position.
Drake looking to control but bain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
bain regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
bain actively working from the bottom here.
bain is not content to let Drake control the position.
Drake seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Drake is keen to just control but bain is a slippery customer.
bain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drake wants to take a breather but bain is having none of it.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
bain looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
bain shoots in and drives through. Drake sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for damian bain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake tries to clinch but bain moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that damian bain will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
bain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drake is fending him off so far but bain persists. Nope, Drake circles away and we're back to standing.
Drake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drake wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for damian bain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
bain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
bain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now bain has Drake in his guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Drake gets to his feet - bain follows without any prompting.
bain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drake tries to avoid it but bain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drake to the ground. Drake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
bain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drake defends it nicely.
Drake tries to clinch up but bain circles away and keeps his distance.
bain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent bain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
bain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Drake jumps guard.
bain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but bain is one step ahead there.
Drake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
bain looking to pass the guard.
bain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now bain has Drake in his guard.
Drake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed bain's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bain is not content to let Drake control the position.
Drake stands up and beckons bain to join him on the feet.
Drake scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
bain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
bain circles away from the clinch attempt.
bain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch but bain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drake moves into range and clinches up with bain.
bain has clasped his hands together around Drake's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Drake manages to get back to half guard.
bain is pressing down on Drake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drake is holding on for now.
Drake gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bain postures up.
bain postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drake is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of bain, into his guard.
Drake passes bain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drake prevents bain from improving his position.
Drake tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Drake is trying to control. bain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nate Drake has got the better of the ground game so far.
bain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drake pulls his head out easily.
Drake is looking to take a break and control but bain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drake content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Drake is looking for a kimura but bain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drake to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drake moves into range and clinches up with bain.
bain has clasped his hands together around Drake's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
bain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drake sneaks back into half guard.
Drake trying to hold on to bain's head to control him but bain postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake works his way to full guard. Good work.
bain wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Drake tries to clinch but bain moves out of range.
bain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
bain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
bain looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Drake!
Drake gets back to half guard.
Drake trying to control here.
Drake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control bain kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
bain is trying to work for a kimura but Drake is defending well.
Drake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but bain pulls his head out easily.
bain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
bain is trying to get back to full guard.
Drake is working for a kimura but bain is defending it quite comfortably.
bain is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drake got a little sloppy there for a moment and bain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drake has managed to get both his arms back between bain's legs - danger averted.
Drake wants to control from the top but bain keeps moving.
bain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drake preventing the sweep.
bain has momentary wrist control but Drake slips an elbow through the middle.
Drake gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Drake tries to clinch there but bain circles away.
Drake leaves bain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for damian bain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Drake lands.
Drake tries to clinch up.
Drake shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in bain's guard.
Drake trying to control but bain is working from the bottom.
Drake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drake tries to stand but bain is controlling from the bottom.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but bain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake got a little sloppy there for a moment and bain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drake has managed to get both his arms back between bain's legs - danger averted.
bain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake wants to get up but he can't break bain's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
bain shoots and misses
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
bain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
bain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drake tries to avoid it but bain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drake to the ground. Drake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but bain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drake darts in and clinches bain up against the cage.
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
bain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Drake gets full guard.
Drake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Drake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drake has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Drake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rex Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dameon Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dameon Smyth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dameon Smyth!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smyth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Smyth sprawls well.
Williams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smyth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams is trying to get an arm triangle but Smyth is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Williams is controlling him well.
Williams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smyth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smyth is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams trying to control the action but Smyth is working from the bottom.
Smyth is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Williams is controlling him well.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Smyth defends.
Smyth seems a little lost for a moment, as Williams dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smyth.
Nice takedown defense from Smyth. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smyth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Smyth throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Smyth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Williams wants to take a breather but Smyth is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smyth stuffs the takedown.
Smyth lands with a slapping head kick.
Williams throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smyth throws a head kick that misses.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smyth misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Williams misses
and Smyth counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smyth counters with a big head kick but Williams shrugs it off.
Williams avoids the head kick by Smyth.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Smyth counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Williams is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smyth misses with a head kick.
Smyth leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams shoots in but Smyth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smyth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smyth tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smyth won't be happy with that.
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smyth wants to get back to his feet.
Williams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working.
Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smyth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smyth is not content to let Williams control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smyth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Williams decides to stand back up. Williams steps back and let's Smyth get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a takedown
and Smyth counters with a big head kick but Williams shrugs it off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Smyth.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smyth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Williams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smyth's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams trying to control the action but Smyth is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Williams dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Williams throws a head kick that misses
and Smyth counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Williams is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smyth staying out of range there.
Williams has his takedown stuffed
and Smyth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smyth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smyth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Smyth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smyth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smyth throws a nice head kick!
Smyth lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Williams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smyth counters with a leg kick.
Williams avoids the head kick by Smyth.
Smyth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Smyth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smyth is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams is looking for a kimura but Smyth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth tries to kick Williams off but Williams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams wants to control but Smyth is keeping him busy.
Smyth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Rex Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smyth pushes Williams off looking to stand but Williams dives back in and keeps control.
Williams passes the guard and advances to mount!
Williams gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smyth throws a head kick that Williams semi-blocks.
Smyth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smyth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smyth circles away.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smyth throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Smyth throws a head kick that misses.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams blocks a head kick by Smyth.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smyth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smyth.
Smyth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Williams wants to free his trapped foot but Smyth is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Rex Williams.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Abaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Abaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Watson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Abaya.
Watson instigates a clinch.
Abaya avoids a wild elbow strike from Watson.
Watson pushes off an throws an elbow but Abaya leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abaya blocks an elbow strike.
Abaya avoids the elbow strike from Watson, against the cage.
Abaya avoids the elbow strike from Watson, against the cage.
Watson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Watson misses with an elbow over the top.
Abaya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Watson lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Mark Abaya has been cut.
Watson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abaya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Watson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Watson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Watson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abaya tries to break free but Watson pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Watson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abaya's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Watson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abaya's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Watson throws an elbow but misses.
Watson throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Watson.
Abaya is trying to break free.
Watson pushes off an throws an elbow but Abaya leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Watson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abaya's brow.
Watson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abaya's defenses.
Watson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abaya blocks an elbow strike.
Watson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Watson throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Watson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abaya's brow.
Watson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Watson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Watson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abaya avoids a wild elbow strike from Watson.
Watson pushes off an throws an elbow but Abaya leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Watson misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Watson throws an elbow but misses.
Abaya blocks an elbow strike.
Watson misses with an elbow strike.
Watson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abaya dodges an elbow strike from Watson.
Abaya blocks an elbow strike.
Watson throws an elbow that misses.
Watson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Watson throws an elbow that misses.
Watson misses with an elbow strike.
Watson prevents Abaya from breaking the clinch.
Watson lands an elbow inside.
Watson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abaya avoids the elbow strike from Watson, against the cage.
Abaya blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Watson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Watson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abaya's brow.
Abaya blocks the elbow strike.
Watson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Watson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abaya avoids a wild elbow strike from Watson.
Abaya blocks an elbow strike from Watson.
Abaya avoids a wild elbow strike from Watson.
Watson throws an elbow but it misses.
Watson misses with an elbow strike.
Abaya dodges an elbow strike from Watson.
Abaya blocks an elbow strike.
Abaya blocks the elbow strike.
Abaya blocks an elbow strike from Watson.
Abaya blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws an elbow but it misses.
Watson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Watson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abaya's brow.
Watson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abaya dodges an elbow strike from Watson.
Abaya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Watson has him pressed against the cage.
Watson throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Watson.
Abaya is trying to break the clinch but Watson has him pressed against the cage.
Watson throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Watson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abaya's brow.
Abaya blocks an elbow strike.
Watson throws an elbow but it misses.
Watson misses with an elbow over the top.
Abaya dodges an elbow strike from Watson.
Watson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Watson throws an elbow that misses.
Watson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abaya dodges an elbow strike from Watson.
Watson lands an elbow that stopped Abaya in his tracks for a moment.
Watson lands an elbow that stopped Abaya in his tracks for a moment.
Watson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Abaya working hard to break the clinch.
Watson pushes off an throws an elbow but Abaya leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abaya wants to break the clinch but can't.
Watson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Watson.
Watson throws an elbow that misses.
Watson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Watson throws an elbow that misses.
Watson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Watson misses with an elbow strike.
Watson throws an elbow that misses.
Watson misses with an elbow over the top.
Watson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abaya's defenses.
Watson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abaya working hard to break the clinch.
Abaya blocks the elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Watson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abaya's brow.
Abaya has had enough of the clinch but Watson keeps him there for the moment.
Watson throws an elbow that misses.
Watson throws an elbow that misses.
Watson lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Watson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Abaya's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Abaya lands a big uppercut and Watson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Watson looks OK. Abaya waves Watson back to his feet!
Watson is rocked!
It looks like Tom Watson has been cut.
Abaya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Watson is still on wobbly legs! Can Abaya finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abaya connects with a stiff jab that staggers Watson - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Abaya!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kristofa NappyNaps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Danger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kristofa NappyNaps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Danger!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danger circles away from the clinch attempt.
NappyNaps is looking to clinch.
NappyNaps is looking to clinch but Danger is avoiding it.
NappyNaps is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as NappyNaps checks a leg kick.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Danger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danger tries to land a leg kick but NappyNaps saw it coming and moves away.
NappyNaps avoids the head kick by Danger.
Danger looks to clinch
and NappyNaps holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danger.
NappyNaps lands an elbow just above Danger 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NappyNaps lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Mike Danger has been cut.
The referee calls for NappyNaps to work.
NappyNaps is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Danger is defending well for now.
Danger wants to break free but NappyNaps has control.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
NappyNaps with a knee to the head.
Danger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Danger tries to break the clinch but NappyNaps is controlling the position.
Danger looking to slow down the pace here.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
Danger looks gassed!
NappyNaps stalling.
Danger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
NappyNaps scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by NappyNaps.
NappyNaps keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Danger's efforts to push away.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Danger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NappyNaps with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
NappyNaps connects with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Danger's ribcage.
NappyNaps leaning against his opponent.
NappyNaps scores with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Danger takes a knee to the side of the body.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section.
NappyNaps comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
NappyNaps is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps displaying some good clinch control by pressing Danger up against the cage.
NappyNaps keeps control of Danger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Danger's defenses.
Danger trying to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps lands a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps keeps control of Danger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside that Danger shrugs off.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Danger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NappyNaps connects with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Danger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NappyNaps avoids a wild elbow strike from Danger.
Danger takes a knee right on the jaw!
NappyNaps lands an elbow just above Danger 's eye.
Danger misses with a knee strike.
NappyNaps is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
NappyNaps scores with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Danger's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
Danger takes a knee right on the jaw!
NappyNaps misses with a knee to the head.
Danger managing to block the knees to the body from NappyNaps.
Danger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and NappyNaps avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside that Danger shrugs off.
Danger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but NappyNaps blocks it with crossed arms.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NappyNaps connects with a nasty looking knee right to Danger's face.
Danger managing to block the knees to the body from NappyNaps.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristofa NappyNaps dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Danger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Danger throws a series of punches but NappyNaps avoids them all with ease.
Danger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and NappyNaps holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
NappyNaps stalling in the clinch.
Kristofa NappyNaps has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danger takes a knee right on the jaw!
NappyNaps tries to land knees in the clinch but Danger avoids the damage to the body.
NappyNaps missing with knees to the body.
NappyNaps throws a knee to the head but misses.
NappyNaps keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Danger's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by NappyNaps.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps working Danger over with knees to the body.
Danger tries to break free but NappyNaps pushes him back against the cage.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section.
NappyNaps is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danger can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
NappyNaps lands a good knee to the midsection. Danger won't want to take too many of those.
Danger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but NappyNaps has him pressed against the cage.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NappyNaps avoiding damage.
NappyNaps lands a damaging elbow.
Danger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
NappyNaps tries to clinch but Danger moves away
and Danger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Danger misses with an elbow over the top.
Danger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Danger managing to block the knees to the body from NappyNaps.
A frustrated look appears on Danger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
NappyNaps is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps is struggling to control the position.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Danger avoids it.
NappyNaps missing with knees to the body.
Danger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
NappyNaps with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger taking a breather.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the head but Danger blocks with his arms.
Danger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
NappyNaps tries to clinch but Danger moves away
and Danger counters with a nice leg kick.
NappyNaps tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Danger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
NappyNaps tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Danger landing knees to the body.
Danger tries to break the clinch but NappyNaps is controlling the position.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danger.
Danger is trying to break the clinch but NappyNaps has him pressed against the cage.
Danger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Danger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger manages to break the clinch.
Danger throws a sloppy head kick
and NappyNaps holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Danger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
NappyNaps lands a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps leaning his opponent against the cage.
Danger misses with a knee strike.
NappyNaps tries to land knees in the clinch but Danger avoids the damage to the body.
Danger is trying to force a seperation but NappyNaps has the dominant position.
NappyNaps leaning his opponent against the cage.
NappyNaps keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Danger's efforts to push away.
NappyNaps misses with a knee strike.
NappyNaps is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Danger is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
NappyNaps looking to stall.
Danger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
NappyNaps has Danger pressed against the cage, preventing Danger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
NappyNaps is looking to control Danger's arms but Danger gets an underhook and turns him. Now NappyNaps has his back to the cage.
Danger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
NappyNaps tries to clinch
and Danger counters by clinching up.
NappyNaps missing with knees to the body.
Danger looking to slow down the pace here.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Danger's ribcage.
Danger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Danger tries to break free but NappyNaps pushes him back against the cage.
Danger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps lands a damaging elbow.
Danger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Danger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristofa NappyNaps dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Danger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
NappyNaps tries to clinch up
and Danger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Danger.
Danger is trying to stall.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow.
NappyNaps with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
NappyNaps using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Danger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Danger missing with knees to the body.
Danger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
NappyNaps has Danger pressed against the cage, preventing Danger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger has had enough of the clinch but NappyNaps keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
NappyNaps keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Danger's efforts to push away.
Danger manages to break the clinch.
NappyNaps wants to clinch
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger wants to clinch.
A big right from Danger misses.
NappyNaps tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Danger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Danger.
NappyNaps using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Danger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
NappyNaps connects with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Danger's ribcage.
NappyNaps lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
NappyNaps lands an elbow just above Danger 's eye.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
NappyNaps comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps lands a nice knee to the body.
Danger takes a knee to the side of the body.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Danger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps effectively controlling the action here.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Danger managing to block the knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps misses with a knee strike.
NappyNaps tries a knee to the head but Danger blocks it.
Danger tries to break the clinch but NappyNaps is controlling the position.
Danger manages to break the clinch.
Danger throws a head kick but NappyNaps moves out of range.
Danger throws a lazy body kick
and NappyNaps holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Danger can't break the clinch.
Danger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
NappyNaps missing with knees to the body.
Danger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
NappyNaps controlling the action here for a moment.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Danger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Danger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
NappyNaps with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Danger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Danger is trying to break free.
NappyNaps keeps control of Danger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
NappyNaps with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Danger managing to block the knees to the body from NappyNaps.
Danger tries to circle away but NappyNaps has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Danger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee calls for Danger to work.
Danger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but NappyNaps checks it well.
Danger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Danger takes a knee to the side of the body.
NappyNaps lands an elbow just above Danger 's eye.
NappyNaps is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Danger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Danger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
NappyNaps closes the distance but Danger moves to the side
and Danger counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mike Danger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kristofa NappyNaps is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Danger moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristofa NappyNaps showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for NappyNaps, 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... Kristofa NappyNaps!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roco de Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Bourne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Bourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roco de Cruz!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bourne throws a sloppy head kick and de Cruz moves out of range easily.
Bourne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
de Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bourne circles away.
de Cruz gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bourne is looking for a sweep. de Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bourne is staying active underneath de Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
de Cruz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bourne gets back to half guard.
de Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
de Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bourne is trying to get back to full guard.
Bourne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bourne tries to get out of the position.
Bourne punching from the bottom.
Bourne tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
de Cruz trying to pass the guard but Bourne defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bourne wants to improve his position but de Cruz is controlling well.
de Cruz trying to control from half guard but Bourne is working away.
Bourne keeping control of the position.
Bourne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
de Cruz postures up.
de Cruz passes into half guard.
de Cruz controlling the action here.
Bourne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
de Cruz wants to control from the top but Bourne keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as de Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
de Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
de Cruz slips nicely into half guard.
Bourne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bourne keeping moving, preventing de Cruz from controlling successfully.
de Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bourne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bourne wants to sweep but no luck.
de Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourne looking to hit a scissor sweep but de Cruz is one step ahead there.
de Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
de Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
de Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bourne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in de Cruz's guard.
Bourne wants to stand and escape but instead de Cruz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bourne manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bourne wants to control the pace but de Cruz is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Cruz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bourne stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bourne throws a head kick but de Cruz moves out of range.
de Cruz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bourne is breathing heavily.
de Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Bourne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from de Cruz.
Bourne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bourne avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for de Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
de Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bourne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
de Cruz misses with a low kick as Bourne jumps back.
de Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bourne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
de Cruz lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roco de Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Bourne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
de Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bourne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looks like Jason Bourne has been cut.
Jason Bourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
de Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bourne circles away quickly and effectively.
de Cruz throws the left hand but Bourne avoids the punch easily.
Bourne thuds his shin into the meat of de Cruz's side.
de Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Bourne scores with a nice body kick.
Bourne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on de Cruz if he has to take too many more of those.
de Cruz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bourne is looking to slow de Cruz down with leg kicks.
Bourne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but de Cruz manages to avoid it.
Bourne throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bourne lands with a straight right. de Cruz didn't see that one coming.
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!
de Cruz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bourne lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bourne is trying hard to land a takedown here. de Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bourne pushes de Cruz away with a front kick.
Bourne throws a head kick that de Cruz semi-blocks.
Bourne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but de Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bourne.
Bourne throws a push kick but de Cruz slaps the foot to one side.
Bourne slips a jab and a cross from de Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne scores with a jab to the body.
Bourne throws out a loose jab but de Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bourne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
de Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
de Cruz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Roco de Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
de Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bourne throws a sloppy head kick and de Cruz moves out of range easily.
Bourne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
de Cruz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bourne lands with a slapping head kick.
de Cruz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bourne.
de Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
de Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Bourne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
de Cruz stalks Bourne and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bourne's face. Bourne staggers backwards, shaken.
de Cruz throws a series of punches but Bourne avoids them all with ease.
de Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bourne circles away quickly and effectively.
Bourne throws a nice head kick!
Bourne throws a head kick that de Cruz semi-blocks.
Bourne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Bourne tries a head kick but it misses.
Bourne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bourne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bourne lands a front kick.
de Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
de Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bourne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bourne lands a head kick. de Cruz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice cross by de Cruz.
Bourne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bourne throws a sloppy body shot
and de Cruz counters with a series of strikes. Bourne will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from de Cruz does no damage.
de Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bourne pinned against the cage. Bourne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jason Bourne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roco de Cruz.
Bourne lands a nice looking body kick.
Bourne misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for de Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
de Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Bourne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bourne looks to throw the jab but de Cruz is out of range.
Bourne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
de Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Bourne throws a head kick that misses.
Bourne throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by de Cruz - just one landing.
de Cruz works over Bourne's head and body with a nice combination.
Bourne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from de Cruz.
de Cruz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
de Cruz is looking to score with low kicks.
de Cruz defending well as Bourne loads up on a big left hand.
Bourne misses the jab.
Bourne misses with a head kick.
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.
de Cruz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and de Cruz duly obliges.
A head kick misses from de Cruz.
Bourne tries a head kick but it misses.
Bourne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
de Cruz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
de Cruz throws a right hand that Bourne ducks under and follows up with a left that Bourne also avoids with ease.
Bourne throws a head kick that half lands.
Bourne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by de Cruz.
de Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bourne.
Jason Bourne is winning the standup battle so far.
Bourne thows a body kick. de Cruz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bourne thumps de Cruz with a low kick.
de Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
de Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bourne's head.
Bourne moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
de Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bourne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bourne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Bourne's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by de Cruz.
Bourne wants to get back to his feet.
Roco de Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
de Cruz landing a few strikes.
Bourne is looking for a sweep.
de Cruz cracks Bourne with an elbow. That is naaassty.
de Cruz scores with a couple of short elbows.
de Cruz working away.
Bourne is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
de Cruz wants to control but Bourne is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bourne is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne is working to avoid the ground and pound but de Cruz connects with a decent elbow.
Bourne takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bourne is looking to reverse the position.
de Cruz cracks Bourne with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Bourne's face as de Cruz controls the position.
Bourne is looking for a sweep.
de Cruz working the ground and pound.
de Cruz has control of an arm but Bourne manages to advance to de Cruz's back!
de Cruz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Will Bourne go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bourne wants to control but de Cruz manages to buck him off and is now in Bourne's guard! Nice work there by de Cruz!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Cruz wants to control from the top but Bourne keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bourne slips a jab and a cross from de Cruz.
Bourne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bourne is looking to land body kicks.
de Cruz shoots for a takedown but Bourne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bourne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
de Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bourne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Bourne.
de Cruz dips to his left and cracks Bourne with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bourne.
de Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bourne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten de Cruz somewhat.
de Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
de Cruz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bourne checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bourne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bourne thuds his shin into the meat of de Cruz's side.
A head kick misses from Bourne.
de Cruz blocks a head kick by Bourne.
de Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bourne defends it nicely.
Jason Bourne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roco de Cruz.
Bourne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt de Cruz.
Bourne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
de Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
de Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
de Cruz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bourne wants to get back to full guard.
de Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
de Cruz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Cruz thows a huge punch but Bourne dodges it nicely.
de Cruz throwing shots but Bourne is blocking nicely.
Bourne is looking to improve his position.
It looks like de Cruz is going to stand back up.
Bourne gets back to full guard.
Bourne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bourne leaves de Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bourne lands a head kick. de Cruz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bourne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bourne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roco de Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think de Cruz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roco de Cruz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ailani Sativa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Sponseller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sativa comes into the arena with Cypress Hill : Dr. Greenthumb blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ailani Sativa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Sponseller!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Sponseller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sativa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sponseller as he jumps to the side.
Sponseller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sativa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sponseller was covering up waiting for the punch and Sativa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sativa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sativa gets to his feet - Sponseller follows without any prompting.
Sponseller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sponseller keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sativa.
Sponseller defending against the ground and pound.
Sativa advances to mount.
Sponseller trying desperately to get to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sativa tries to control but Sponseller wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sponseller wants to get back to his feet.
Sativa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sativa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sativa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sponseller is now in Sativa's guard. A big mistake from Sativa there, giving up the dominant position!
Sponseller is looking to stand up but Sativa won't let him.
Sponseller stands up and waves to Sativa to follow him.
Sativa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sativa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ailani Sativa 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sativa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sativa avoids the head kick by Sponseller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sponseller throws a head kick but Sativa moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sponseller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sponseller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sponseller wants it to stay on the feet.
Sponseller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sativa.
Sponseller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sativa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sativa trying to control but Sponseller is working from the bottom.
Sponseller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sativa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sponseller dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sativa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sponseller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sativa's guard.
Sponseller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sponseller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sponseller leaves Sativa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ailani Sativa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sativa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sponseller swivels and escapes.
Sponseller tries a head kick but it misses.
Ailani Sativa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sponseller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jay Sponseller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sponseller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sativa circles away quickly and effectively.
Sativa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sativa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sativa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sativa is trying to get an arm triangle but Sponseller is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sativa trying to control the action but Sponseller is working from the bottom.
Sativa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sponseller is not content to let Sativa control the position.
Sponseller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sativa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sponseller regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sativa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
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.
Sponseller looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sativa in particular looking to stall.
Sativa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sativa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sponseller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sativa.
Sativa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sponseller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sativa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ailani Sativa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sativa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ailani Sativa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederic Bastiat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
270 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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19
265 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frederic Bastiat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Lam!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastiat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bastiat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lam gets the takedown into side control.
Bastiat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lam is looking to advance position but Bastiat won't allow it.
Lam takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bastiat tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bastiat is refusing to be controlled, as Lam sits in half guard.
Lam passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lam with shots to the head and body - Bastiat looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastiat can't escape the position.
Lam blocks Bastiat's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Lam lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bastiat hang on?
Bastiat can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Lam.
Bastiat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bastiat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lam prevents Bastiat from improving his position.
Lam drops an elbow to the side of Bastiat's head.
Bastiat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lam scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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. Lam connects with a nice short shot to Bastiat's temple.
Lam moves into full mount! Bastiat won't be happy about that!
Bastiat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bastiat tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lam cracks Bastiat with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bastiat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bastiat is working hard here to advance position.
Lam with the ground and pound from mount.
Bastiat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lam lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastiat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lam with shots to the head and body - Bastiat looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bastiat is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lam lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bastiat hang on?
Bastiat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lam blocks Bastiat's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bastiat is looking to get to half guard.
Lam lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lam prevents Bastiat from getting the reversal.
Bastiat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lam on the ground.
Lam putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bastiat throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lam landing shots from mount.
Lam lands a big shot there that rocks Bastiat but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
It looks like Frederic Bastiat has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastiat is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lam looking to finish Bastiat with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bastiat!
Frederic Bastiat's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastiat is trying to escape the mount.
Bastiat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bastiat throws a strike from the bottom but Lam passes into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastiat is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Frederic Bastiat's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lam working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frederic Bastiat's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A shot to de liver by Lam. Beautiful body shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frederic Bastiat's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Lam!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bumba Motumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Crayzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Motumbo comes to the cage accompanied by N.W.A - Straight Outta Compton. Crayzle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dropkick Murphys - Johnny I hardly knew ya. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bumba Motumbo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Crayzle !
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crayzle swings for the body but Motumbo moves out of range.
Motumbo tries to clinch but Crayzle moves out of range.
Crayzle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Motumbo.
Crayzle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Motumbo throws a big shot that misses.
Motumbo dodges the punch combination from Crayzle .
Motumbo slips under a jab from Crayzle .
Motumbo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Motumbo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Motumbo slips a jab and a cross from Crayzle .
Motumbo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Motumbo is looking to clinch but Crayzle is avoiding it.
Motumbo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Motumbo. That's going to slow Crayzle down.
Nice defenses there by Crayzle .
Crayzle throws a right hand that Motumbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Motumbo also avoids with ease.
Motumbo is looking to clinch but Crayzle is avoiding it.
Motumbo moves into the clinch.
Motumbo with a knee to the head.
Motumbo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crayzle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crayzle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crayzle wants to get back to striking at distance but Motumbo won't allow it.
Motumbo lands a shot to the body.
Motumbo with a knee to the head.
Motumbo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Motumbo.
Crayzle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Motumbo working Crayzle over with knees to the body.
Crayzle looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motumbo scores a nice knee to the body.
Motumbo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Motumbo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Motumbo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Motumbo.
Motumbo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Crayzle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Motumbo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Motumbo with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Motumbo.
Motumbo scores with a knee to the head.
Motumbo with a knee to the head.
Motumbo lands a nice uppercut.
Motumbo crunches a lovely knee into Crayzle 's ribcage.
Motumbo lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Motumbo.
Motumbo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Motumbo lands a knee to the head.
Crayzle fails to pull guard.
Bumba Motumbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Crayzle .
Motumbo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Motumbo is trying to stall.
Motumbo scores with a knee to the head.
Crayzle has had enough of the clinch but Motumbo keeps him there for the moment.
Motumbo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crayzle blocks it with crossed arms.
Crayzle tries to pull guard but Motumbo won't allow it.
Crayzle takes a shot to the head.
Motumbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crayzle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Motumbo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Motumbo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crayzle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Motumbo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crayzle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Motumbo walks away with a smile on his face. Crayzle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Motumbo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crayzle misses with a hook. Motumbo ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Motumbo.
Crayzle scores with a decent looking hook.
Crayzle swings for the body but Motumbo moves out of range.
Crayzle throws a big shot that misses.
Motumbo throws a nice head kick!
Crayzle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Motumbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Motumbo moves out of range as Crayzle strikes.
Crayzle scores with a jab to the body.
Crayzle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Motumbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Motumbo thuds a left hand into Crayzle 's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motumbo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crayzle throws the left hand but Motumbo avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Motumbo.
Motumbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crayzle 's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motumbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crayzle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Motumbo.
Crayzle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick from Motumbo.
Crayzle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Motumbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crayzle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bumba Motumbo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Motumbo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crayzle lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from Motumbo.
Crayzle swats away the attempt to clinch by Motumbo.
Motumbo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crayzle to score with a decent uppercut.
Motumbo defending well as Crayzle loads up on a big left hand.
Bumba Motumbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Motumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motumbo tries to clinch but Crayzle is having none of it.
Motumbo moves into range and clinches up with Crayzle .
Crayzle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crayzle can't break the clinch.
Crayzle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Motumbo smiles and moves away.
Motumbo throws a hook but Crayzle blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motumbo ducks under a wild hook from Crayzle .
Crayzle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Motumbo connects with a solid leg kick.
Crayzle is breathing heavily.
Motumbo tries to clinch but Crayzle is having none of it.
Motumbo is looking to clinch but Crayzle is avoiding it.
Crayzle swings for the body but Motumbo moves out of range.
Motumbo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Motumbo scores with a head kick.
Crayzle throws a shot to the body.
Motumbo misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motumbo tries to clinch but Crayzle is having none of it.
Motumbo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Motumbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crayzle slips under a jab from Motumbo.
Good shot there by Motumbo.
Crayzle ducks under a wild hook from Motumbo.
A swing and a miss from Crayzle .
Motumbo throws the left hand but Crayzle avoids the punch easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Motumbo.
Jason Crayzle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crayzle sizes up Motumbo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Motumbo tries to clinch up.
Motumbo wants to clinch up but Crayzle keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motumbo lands a head shot.
Crayzle misses with a looping left.
Crayzle swats away the attempt to clinch by Motumbo.
Motumbo blocks a jab.
Motumbo tries a head kick but it misses.
Motumbo throws a leg kick which misses Crayzle 's front leg but catches the back leg as Crayzle tries to avoid it.
Motumbo tries to clinch but Crayzle is having none of it.
Crayzle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Motumbo has time to react.
Crayzle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Motumbo throws a looping overhand right but Crayzle ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motumbo has Crayzle up against the cage in a clinch.
Motumbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Motumbo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Motumbo lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Motumbo.
Motumbo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crayzle jumps guard but Motumbo stands there with Crayzle around his waist. Crayzle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bumba Motumbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Crayzle .
Crayzle tries to break the clinch but Motumbo is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Motumbo.
A knee to the head by Motumbo.
Motumbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Motumbo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bumba Motumbo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Motumbo scores a nice knee to the body.
Motumbo connects with a knee to the head.
Motumbo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Motumbo scores with a knee to the head.
Crayzle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Motumbo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Motumbo tries to close the distance and clinch but Crayzle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Motumbo tries to close the distance and clinch but Crayzle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bumba Motumbo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crayzle looks to land a combination but Motumbo avoids it well.
Motumbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crayzle .
Crayzle looks to land a left hand but Motumbo moved out of range nicely.
Crayzle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Crayzle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crayzle throws a right hand that Motumbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Motumbo also avoids with ease.
Both fighters circling a little - Motumbo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Motumbo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crayzle swats away the attempt to clinch by Motumbo.
Crayzle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motumbo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Motumbo throws a head kick but Crayzle moves out of range.
Motumbo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Motumbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Motumbo, right into the meat.
Crayzle keeps the fight on the outside.
Motumbo blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Motumbo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Motumbo.
Motumbo wants to clinch.
Crayzle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Motumbo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crayzle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Motumbo to score with a decent uppercut.
Crayzle keeps the fight on the outside.
Crayzle waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Motumbo.
Motumbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crayzle .
Motumbo wants to clinch up but Crayzle keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Motumbo.
Motumbo connects with a jab.
Crayzle misses with a looping right.
Crayzle scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crayzle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crayzle avoids the head kick by Motumbo.
Motumbo tries to clinch but Crayzle moves out of range.
Motumbo moves into the clinch successfully.
Crayzle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Motumbo has him pressed against the cage.
Motumbo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Motumbo scores with a knee to the head.
Crayzle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Motumbo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crayzle is looking to break free of the clinch but Motumbo has double underhooks.
Motumbo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Motumbo lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Motumbo.
Motumbo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Motumbo landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Motumbo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motumbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Motumbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crayzle can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Motumbo.
Motumbo working Crayzle over with knees to the body.
Motumbo digs a right hand underneath Crayzle 's ribcage. Crayzle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Motumbo scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motumbo with a knee to the head.
Crayzle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Motumbo as the two fighters clinch.
Motumbo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Motumbo.
Crayzle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crayzle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Motumbo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crayzle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Motumbo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bumba Motumbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Crayzle .
Motumbo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Motumbo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Crayzle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Motumbo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crayzle looks to land a left hand but Motumbo moved out of range nicely.
Motumbo tries to clinch up.
Crayzle throws a nice looking combination but Motumbo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Motumbo throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bumba Motumbo clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crayzle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crayzle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Motumbo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Crayzle is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Motumbo misses with a head kick.
Motumbo tries to clinch but Crayzle moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Motumbo.
Motumbo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Motumbo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crayzle avoids it.
Crayzle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A body shot lands from Motumbo.
Crayzle tries to pull guard but Motumbo won't allow it.
A short right from Motumbo on the inside.
Motumbo working Crayzle over with knees to the body.
Motumbo scores with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Motumbo.
Motumbo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Motumbo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motumbo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Crayzle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crayzle 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crayzle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bumba Motumbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Crayzle .
Crayzle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Motumbo has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Motumbo - that landed with a thud.
Motumbo crunches a lovely knee into Crayzle 's ribcage.
A right hand to the body from Motumbo.
Crayzle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Motumbo with a knee to the head.
Motumbo lands a knee to the body.
Motumbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crayzle pulls Motumbo into guard.
Motumbo tries to free his leg and advance position but Crayzle is retaining full guard.
Crayzle wants to stand and escape but Motumbo is having none of it.
Motumbo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Motumbo won't allow Crayzle to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crayzle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Motumbo gets to his feet. Crayzle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motumbo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Motumbo tries to clinch but Crayzle is having none of it.
Crayzle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Motumbo tries a head kick but it misses.
Motumbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Crayzle swats away the attempt to clinch by Motumbo.
Crayzle blocks a head kick by Motumbo.
A big left from Motumbo misses.
Crayzle 's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Crayzle duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crayzle swats away the attempt to clinch by Motumbo.
Crayzle throws a combination that misses
and Motumbo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Motumbo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Motumbo connects with a high kick.
Motumbo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crayzle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Motumbo clobbers Crayzle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crayzle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Motumbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crayzle avoids the head kick by Motumbo.
Motumbo blocks a jab.
Crayzle moves away from the strike by Motumbo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motumbo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crayzle at a distance.
Crayzle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motumbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Crayzle .
Crayzle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Motumbo scores with a head kick.
Motumbo tries to clinch but Crayzle is having none of it.
Crayzle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Crayzle .
Crayzle misses with a looping right.
Motumbo tries to land a front kick but Crayzle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bumba Motumbo had his way with Jason Crayzle in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Crayzle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Motumbo is looking to clinch but Crayzle is avoiding it.
Crayzle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Motumbo as he connects with a hook.
Crayzle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Motumbo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crayzle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Motumbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Motumbo thows a body shot but no joy.
Motumbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crayzle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Motumbo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Motumbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Motumbo fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crayzle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crayzle misses with an uppercut. Motumbo saw that one coming.
Motumbo tries to clinch up but Crayzle circles away and keeps his distance.
Motumbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crayzle is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Crayzle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Motumbo counters with a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Motumbo.
Motumbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crayzle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Motumbo connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motumbo connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motumbo wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Motumbo.
Motumbo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Motumbo lands with a right hand.
Motumbo tries to close the distance and clinch but Crayzle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crayzle .
Motumbo lands with a cross.
Crayzle throws out a loose jab but Motumbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crayzle throws a lazy right hand but Motumbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crayzle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Motumbo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crayzle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Motumbo tries to clinch up but Crayzle circles away and keeps his distance.
Motumbo moves away from the strike by Crayzle .
Motumbo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Motumbo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Motumbo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Motumbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crayzle 's head.
Crayzle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Motumbo counters with a good low kick that Crayzle was not able to check.
Bumba Motumbo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Motumbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crayzle 's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crayzle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crayzle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crayzle throws out a loose jab but Motumbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motumbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crayzle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crayzle throws a hook to the side of Motumbo's head but Motumbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Motumbo lands with an uppercut that bounces Crayzle off the cage and back into rage.
Jason Crayzle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Motumbo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crayzle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Motumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crayzle waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Motumbo.
Motumbo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bumba Motumbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Motumbo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:44
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bumba Motumbo!
Bumba Motumbo retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Perkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uolevi Gepardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uolevi Gepardi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Perkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uolevi Gepardi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkins misses the shot to the body.
Perkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Perkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Perkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gepardi avoids the body shot from Perkins.
Perkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Gepardi is just out of range.
Perkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michael Perkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gepardi moves away from the strike by Perkins.
Perkins jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Perkins misses its intended target.
Gepardi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkins.
Gepardi's corner calls for a 1-2. Gepardi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Perkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gepardi manages to avoid it.
Gepardi closes the distance and clinches.
Perkins is trying to stall.
Perkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Gepardi controls his hands.
Perkins digs a right hand into Gepardi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gepardi's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gepardi as Perkins tries to tie him up.
Gepardi misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkins gets underhooks to prevent Gepardi's takedown attempt.
Perkins working aggressively here.
Gepardi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Perkins preventing the sweep.
Gepardi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins is looking for a sweep. Gepardi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gepardi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Perkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gepardi on the ground.
Perkins wants to control but Gepardi is keeping busy.
Gepardi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Perkins defend it? Gepardi steps over the head and cranks it - Perkins is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gepardi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uolevi Gepardi! Uolevi Gepardi retains his featherweight title!
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