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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between johnny concrete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Retkikello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Retkikello has chosen SMC Hoodrats as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, johnny concrete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Risto Retkikello!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Retkikello gets cracked with a nice right hand there by concrete.
Retkikello throws a head kick that misses.
concrete displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Risto Retkikello has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
concrete is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Retkikello's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Retkikello trying to hold on to concrete's head to control him but concrete postures up.
concrete thows a huge punch but Retkikello dodges it nicely.
concrete is looking to advance position but Retkikello won't allow it.
Retkikello is looking to control concrete's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Retkikello avoid being mounted?
concrete decides to stand and escape the position.
concrete misses with a few strikes there.
Risto Retkikello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Retkikello motions for concrete to come forward. Retkikello throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left and a right from concrete both land. Nice combination.
concrete lands a left and a right that send Retkikello crashing to the mat, dazed. concrete thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Retkikello is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Retkikello throws a nice looking combination but concrete bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
concrete throws a left and a right that both miss
and Retkikello counters by moving into the clinch.
Retkikello is trying to work for a single leg takedown but concrete pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Retkikello is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. concrete can't fight it off and eventually Retkikello manages to take the fight to the floor. concrete looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Retkikello looks gassed!
concrete wants to stand and escape but Retkikello is having none of it.
concrete pushes Retkikello off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Retkikello.
concrete misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Retkikello takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Retkikello tries to clinch up but concrete circles away and keeps his distance.
concrete works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Retkikello fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
johnny concrete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Risto Retkikello.
Retkikello misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
concrete dodges the punch combination from Retkikello.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
concrete scores with a hook to the body. Retkikello takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
concrete darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
concrete throwing shots but Retkikello is blocking nicely.
Retkikello wants to get back to full guard but concrete has mounted him!
concrete landing strikes from the mount and Retkikello is in trouble!
You get the feeling that Retkikello really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Retkikello is trying to escape the mount.
concrete scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Retkikello?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retkikello is trying desperately to improve position.
concrete wants to control the pace but Retkikello is squirming around nicely.
concrete cracks Retkikello with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Retkikello throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Retkikello tries to hold on but concrete postures up.
concrete prevents Retkikello from getting the reversal.
Retkikello is squirming around, avoiding concrete's attempts to control the action.
concrete prevents Retkikello from getting the reversal.
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.
Retkikello wants to hold on but concrete pushes him away.
concrete working the ground and pound effectively.
concrete working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Retkikello bucks up and throws concrete to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
concrete shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Retkikello manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
concrete decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Retkikello dodges the punch combination from concrete.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
concrete bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Retkikello struggling a bit here.
Retkikello is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, concrete asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
johnny concrete dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Risto Retkikello's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
concrete scores with a takedown into Retkikello's guard.
Retkikello looking to control.
concrete stands and steps away. Retkikello gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Retkikello throws a head kick that misses.
concrete throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Retkikello.
Retkikello stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
concrete sizes up Retkikello with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Retkikello moves in looking to clinch but concrete pushes him off.
concrete catches Retkikello with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
concrete throws a nice looking combination but Retkikello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Retkikello shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. concrete manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Retkikello trying to control but concrete is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retkikello throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as concrete works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
concrete scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Retkikello gets to his feet. concrete looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Retkikello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Retkikello misses with a combination
and concrete counters with a nice leg kick.
johnny concrete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
concrete moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
concrete lands a jab-cross combination.
concrete lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Retkikello on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Retkikello gets off balance looking for a body kick
and concrete counters with a nice double leg into side control. Retkikello won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Retkikello is trying to work for a sweep but concrete has mounted him!
Retkikello sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
concrete seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Retkikello does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
johnny concrete overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Retkikello pushes concrete off and gets back to his feet.
A lazy left from Retkikello finds it's target.
concrete looks to land a combination. Retkikello sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Retkikello throws a hook but concrete avoids it easily.
Retkikello thuds his right hand into concrete's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Retkikello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by concrete.
johnny concrete is winning the standup battle so far.
Retkikello keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Retkikello misses with a body kick.
concrete fails to land with a series of punches.
Retkikello closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
concrete wants the takedown. Retkikello is fighting it off but concrete persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Retkikello's guard against the cage.
Retkikello manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Retkikello tries to control but concrete wriggling away.
concrete in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
concrete is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Retkikello fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Retkikello punishing his opponent with strikes.
concrete slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Retkikello is looking for a kimura but concrete is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Retkikello to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retkikello thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed concrete's head.
concrete wants to improve his position but Retkikello is controlling well.
Retkikello stalling away here and it's allowed concrete to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
concrete wants to stand up but Retkikello is controlling him.
Retkikello gets to his feet - concrete follows without any prompting.
A combination from Retkikello does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Retkikello gets off balance looking for a body kick
and concrete counters with a stiff right hand.
concrete misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by Retkikello.
Retkikello looks to throw a body kick
and concrete connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
johnny concrete dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Risto Retkikello's cut.
That's time! concrete's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Retkikello shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
concrete slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
concrete trying to control the position.
Retkikello throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Retkikello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Retkikello trying to control but concrete is working from the bottom.
concrete is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Retkikello can do to turn this around?
concrete avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Retkikello stops concrete from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retkikello looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
concrete looks for the body kick but Retkikello saw that one coming.
concrete misses with a few strikes there.
Retkikello fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Retkikello.
concrete cracks Retkikello with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Retkikello misses with a combination
and concrete counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from concrete misses.
Retkikello tries to clinch up but concrete circles away and keeps his distance.
Retkikello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but concrete paws at him with a jab and circles away.
concrete is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Retkikello wants to clinch but concrete slips to the side
and concrete counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Retkikello misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Retkikello moves in looking to clinch but concrete pushes him off.
Retkikello just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two 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.
concrete lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
concrete scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from concrete does no damage.
Retkikello gets the takedown into side control.
concrete wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Retkikello connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused concrete some visible discomfort.
concrete struggling a bit here.
Retkikello stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A combination from concrete does no damage.
Retkikello tries to clinch up but concrete circles away and keeps his distance.
concrete will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
concrete circles away from the clinch attempt
so concrete counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Retkikello is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst concrete is controlling him.
Retkikello trying to keep a closed guard but concrete is proving a slippery customer.
concrete prevents Retkikello from getting back to his feet.
Retkikello looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! concrete has picked Retkikello up and slammed him! Retkikello can't keep hold of the triangle and concrete manages to pass to side control!
concrete lands a few punches from side control.
concrete creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Retkikello looks to move to half guard but instead concrete has passed into mount! Damn!
Retkikello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retkikello is trying to control the position here but concrete swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by concrete!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). johnny concrete!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Naciamento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kekipi Kona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kona has chosen "Same In The End" by Sublime as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Naciamento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kekipi Kona!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kona scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Naciamento. No joy for Kona on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Naciamento.
Kona looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Naciamento is fending him off so far but Kona persists. Nope, Naciamento circles away and we're back to standing.
Naciamento has his takedown stuffed
and Kona counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kona drops back, looking for a kneebar! Naciamento looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Naciamento looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Naciamento!
Kona is looking for a sweep.
Naciamento tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Naciamento decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kona to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kona misses with a takedown attempt
and Naciamento counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kona won't be happy with that.
Gabriel Naciamento has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kekipi Kona.
Naciamento goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kona has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Naciamento but great work by Kona.
Kona is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Naciamento has escaped the position, nice work there.
Naciamento is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kona is controlling him well.
Naciamento is breathing heavily.
Kona goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Naciamento has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kona but great work by Naciamento.
Kona is trying to get back to half guard.
Naciamento is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kona knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naciamento is trying to get an arm triangle but Kona is defending well.
Naciamento decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kona to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kona tries to close the distance and clinch but Naciamento swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Naciamento misses with a takedown attempt
and Kona counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naciamento looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kona missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kona stands up and beckons Naciamento to join him on the feet.
Naciamento changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kona looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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Kona manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Naciamento is defending against the submission attempts here by Kona.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kona seems to be working for a kimura but Naciamento defends the submission attempt.
Kona looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kona is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Naciamento is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kekipi Kona!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jerry cornelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Alexis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cornelius's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, wheres me jumper. The crowd seem to be enjoying Alexis's choice of entrance music: Bring the Noise -Anthrax. Mason Alexis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with jerry cornelius's chin.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, jerry cornelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mason Alexis!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cornelius is looking to clinch but Alexis is avoiding it.
Alexis has closed the distance and engaged cornelius in a clinch.
Alexis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexis stalling the fight.
cornelius is trying to force a seperation but Alexis has the dominant position.
Alexis throws a knee to the head but misses.
cornelius letting Alexis take a breather here.
cornelius prevents a body shot from Alexis.
Alexis misses with a punch to the body.
cornelius wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexis breaks from the clinch.
Alexis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexis keeps control of cornelius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
cornelius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
cornelius wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
cornelius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. cornelius catches Alexis right on the button with a cross.
Alexis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
cornelius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexis slips a jab and a cross from cornelius.
Alexis throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis misses with a few strikes there.
cornelius misses the jab.
jerry cornelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexis clinches up against the cage.
Alexis misses with the head strike.
cornelius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
cornelius looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alexis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
cornelius blocks an uppercut.
cornelius is trying to break the clinch but Alexis is controlling him.
Alexis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
cornelius breaks from the clinch.
cornelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
cornelius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
cornelius lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexis's head.
cornelius wants to clinch
and Alexis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
cornelius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexis.
cornelius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexis wants to clinch up but cornelius keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexis tries a head kick but it misses.
cornelius tries to bum rush Alexis with a series of wild strikes but Alexis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
cornelius cracks Alexis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
cornelius throws a series of punches but Alexis avoids them all with ease.
Alexis slips a jab and a cross from cornelius.
cornelius rushes Alexis and presses him up against the cage.
Alexis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has cornelius in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexis.
Alexis crunches a lovely knee into cornelius's ribcage.
cornelius wants to break the clinch but can't.
cornelius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on cornelius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alexis scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexis prevents cornelius from breaking the clinch.
Alexis misses with the head strike.
Alexis working aggressively here.
Alexis digs a right hand underneath cornelius's ribcage. cornelius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexis lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Alexis.
A head punch on the inside from Alexis fails to land.
Alexis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite cornelius's efforts to push away.
cornelius blocks an uppercut.
cornelius can't break the clinch.
Alexis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alexis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but cornelius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alexis looks gassed!
cornelius has had enough of the clinch but Alexis keeps him there for the moment.
Alexis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for cornelius.
Alexis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alexis lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexis has a couple of punches blocked by cornelius.
Alexis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of cornelius backwards.
cornelius blocking some punches.
cornelius is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Alexis.
Alexis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite cornelius's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
cornelius wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexis won't allow it.
Alexis prevents cornelius from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexis.
cornelius wants to break the clinch but can't.
cornelius is trying to break the clinch but Alexis is controlling him.
Alexis misses with some punches.
Alexis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alexis lands an uppercut.
Alexis lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Alexis.
Alexis throws a punch but it's blocked by cornelius.
cornelius is trying to force a seperation but Alexis has the dominant position.
cornelius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexis misses with a body punch.
cornelius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexis has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexis cracks cornelius with a nice body shot.
Alexis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
cornelius is trying to break free.
Alexis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from cornelius.
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 jerry cornelius will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
cornelius throws a body punch but Alexis moves out of range.
Alexis throws a series of punches but cornelius avoids them all with ease.
Alexis keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
cornelius tries to clinch but Alexis moves away
and Alexis moves into the clinch.
Alexis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexis digs a right hand into cornelius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on cornelius's gas tank.
Alexis has cornelius pressed against the cage, preventing cornelius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Alexis.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
cornelius has had enough of the clinch but Alexis keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Alexis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
cornelius lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexis.
Alexis looking to throw knees to the head but cornelius is blocking nicely.
Alexis is leaning against cornelius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis landing knees to the head.
Alexis lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexis.
A right hook to the body lands for cornelius.
Alexis keeps control of cornelius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
cornelius can't break the clinch.
Alexis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexis tries to stall but cornelius uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
cornelius prevents a body shot from Alexis.
A body shot lands from Alexis.
Alexis swings wildly with an uppercut but cornelius uses good head movement to avoid it.
cornelius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of cornelius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alexis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
cornelius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
jerry cornelius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with cornelius, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Alexis.
A head punch on the inside from Alexis fails to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alexis in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
cornelius tries to circle away but Alexis has him pinned against the cage.
cornelius lands a shot to the body.
cornelius blocks an uppercut.
cornelius is trying to break the clinch but Alexis has him pressed against the cage.
cornelius is trying to break the clinch but Alexis is controlling him.
Alexis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexis avoiding damage.
Alexis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alexis has a couple of punches blocked by cornelius.
cornelius wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexis.
cornelius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
cornelius wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
cornelius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
cornelius's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and cornelius duly obliges.
cornelius misses with a straight left.
cornelius misses with a hook. Alexis ducked under it nicely.
Alexis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from cornelius.
Alexis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but cornelius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
cornelius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexis counters with a nice low kick that buckles cornelius's knee momentarily.
cornelius scores with a hook.
cornelius throws a jab when Alexis was well out of range.
cornelius tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alexis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alexis rushes cornelius and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alexis connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alexis obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexis connects with a nasty looking knee right to cornelius's face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by cornelius.
A right hand to the body from Alexis.
Mason Alexis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexis lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexis.
Alexis throws a punch but it's blocked by cornelius.
cornelius is trying to break free.
Alexis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexis crunches a lovely knee into cornelius's ribcage.
Alexis lands a nice uppercut.
Alexis scores with a knee to the head.
Alexis throws a head punch that misses.
Alexis landing knees to the body.
Alexis misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Alexis - that landed with a thud.
Alexis effectively controlling the action here.
cornelius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexis has him pressed against the cage.
Alexis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down cornelius.
cornelius is trying to break the clinch but Alexis is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Alexis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
cornelius scores with a punch to the head.
cornelius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexis dodges the punch combination from cornelius.
cornelius lands the left hand.
Alexis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but cornelius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alexis throws a punch but it's blocked by cornelius.
Alexis lands with a right to the head.
Alexis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
cornelius has had enough of the clinch but Alexis keeps him there for the moment.
cornelius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
cornelius tries to break the clinch but Alexis is controlling the position.
Alexis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Alexis fails to land.
cornelius working hard to break the clinch.
Alexis throws a head punch that misses.
cornelius has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis pushes cornelius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
cornelius wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by cornelius.
Alexis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexis misses with a knee strike.
cornelius tries to break the clinch but Alexis is controlling the position.
cornelius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alexis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alexis.
Alexis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
cornelius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexis's elbow.
cornelius can't break the clinch.
Alexis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alexis misses with a knee to the head.
cornelius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexis tries to work over cornelius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
cornelius wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
cornelius blocking some punches.
Alexis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from cornelius.
Alexis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite cornelius's efforts to push away.
cornelius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexis has him pressed against the cage.
Alexis keeps control of cornelius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexis lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but cornelius blocks it with crossed arms.
cornelius is trying to break the clinch but Alexis has him pressed against the cage.
Alexis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with cornelius's elbow.
Alexis lands a body shot.
cornelius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
cornelius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Alexis.
Alexis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but cornelius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
cornelius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexis trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for cornelius.
cornelius tries to circle away but Alexis has him pinned against the cage.
cornelius tries to circle away but Alexis has him pinned against the cage.
cornelius looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
cornelius is trying to break the clinch but Alexis has him pressed against the cage.
Alexis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexis prevents cornelius from breaking the clinch.
Alexis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
cornelius can't break the clinch.
Alexis pushes cornelius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexis has cornelius pressed against the cage.
Alexis has a couple of punches blocked by cornelius.
cornelius lands an uppercut.
cornelius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexis has a couple of punches blocked by cornelius.
cornelius wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
cornelius manages to break the clinch.
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.
cornelius tries to clinch up
and Alexis counters by moving into the clinch.
Alexis working aggressively here.
cornelius has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt cornelius or not.
A head punch on the inside from Alexis fails to land.
Alexis throws a punch but it's blocked by cornelius.
Alexis throws a punch but it's blocked by cornelius.
Alexis gets through cornelius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexis has cornelius pressed against the cage, preventing cornelius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
cornelius is trying to break the clinch but Alexis is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
cornelius wants to break free but Alexis has control.
Alexis digs a right hand underneath cornelius's ribcage. cornelius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
cornelius misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Alexis.
Alexis has a couple of punches blocked by cornelius.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Alexis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alexis 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... Mason Alexis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jukkis Karvakorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juuso Makinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karvakorva comes to the cage accompanied by Living dead superstar. Makinen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by SMC Hoodrats. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
177 lbs
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24
176 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jukkis Karvakorva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juuso Makinen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karvakorva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makinen avoids it really well and circles away.
Makinen misses with a wild combination.
Karvakorva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makinen's waist but Makinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karvakorva off to one side.
Makinen lands a jab-cross combination.
Karvakorva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Makinen.
It looks like Jukkis Karvakorva has been cut.
Makinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Makinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Karvakorva circles away.
Makinen leaves Karvakorva 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 Jukkis Karvakorva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Makinen misses.
Makinen is looking to clinch.
Makinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Makinen does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makinen misses with the combination.
Makinen misses with a double jab.
Karvakorva shoots in but Makinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karvakorva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Makinen to the mat! Makinen manages to get full guard.
Makinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karvakorva controls the pace.
Karvakorva stops Makinen from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karvakorva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karvakorva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karvakorva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Makinen wants to stand and escape but Karvakorva is having none of it.
Karvakorva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Karvakorva trying to control the position from guard on top but Makinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Makinen tries to clinch there but Karvakorva circles away.
Karvakorva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Karvakorva prevents Makinen from standing back up.
Karvakorva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makinen is trying to stand up here but Karvakorva is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Karvakorva seems content to control.
Karvakorva prevents Makinen from standing back up.
Makinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Karvakorva.
Karvakorva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makinen looks gassed!
Karvakorva content just to control the position here.
Karvakorva raining down shots from the mount!
Makinen tries to buck Karvakorva off but he can't manage it.
Karvakorva landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karvakorva controlling the position easily from mount.
Makinen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Karvakorva controlling the position easily from mount.
Karvakorva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Makinen?
Makinen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Karvakorva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Makinen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Karvakorva looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukkis Karvakorva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jukkis Karvakorva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Makinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karvakorva checks it well.
Makinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karvakorva throws a head kick but Makinen moves out of range.
Makinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Karvakorva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makinen misses with a few strikes there.
Karvakorva fails with a takedown attempt.
Makinen takes a swing at Karvakorva's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karvakorva is defended easily by Makinen.
Karvakorva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Makinen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makinen is looking to stand up but Karvakorva isn't so interested in that idea.
Karvakorva wants to control from the top but Makinen keeps moving.
Karvakorva with a nice head shot there.
Makinen being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Karvakorva prevents Makinen from getting back to his feet.
Karvakorva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Makinen's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Karvakorva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Makinen for as long as he can get away with.
Karvakorva wants to control but Makinen is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jukkis Karvakorva just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Makinen throws a nice looking combination but Karvakorva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Makinen misses
and Karvakorva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Makinen!
A nice elbow there by Karvakorva.
Karvakorva controlling from the full mount.
Makinen really wants to buck Karvakorva off and get back to his feet.
Makinen is breathing heavily.
Karvakorva with a couple of short strikes.
Karvakorva is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Makinen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Karvakorva is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Makinen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Makinen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Karvakorva lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Makinen is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Makinen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Karvakorva content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jukkis Karvakorva just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Makinen throws a right hand that Karvakorva ducks under and follows up with a left that Karvakorva also avoids with ease.
Karvakorva gets a clinch.
Karvakorva has picked Makinen up - he's going for a ride! Karvakorva dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Makinen tries to kick Karvakorva off but Karvakorva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Karvakorva is looking for a kimura but Makinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karvakorva to get the leverage.
Karvakorva not doing much here.
Makinen is trying to stand up here but Karvakorva is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukkis Karvakorva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jukkis Karvakorva's cut.
That's time! Karvakorva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Makinen throws a sloppy head kick
and Karvakorva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Makinen's guard now.
Makinen being controlled here, momentarily.
Karvakorva landing with the ground and pound.
Karvakorva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Karvakorva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karvakorva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Makinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karvakorva controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makinen wants to stand up but Karvakorva is controlling him.
Jukkis Karvakorva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karvakorva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Makinen is looking to escape.
Karvakorva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Karvakorva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Karvakorva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jukkis Karvakorva just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Makinen misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karvakorva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karvakorva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makinen.
Makinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karvakorva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Makinen being controlled here, momentarily.
Karvakorva connects with a couple of short punches.
Makinen wants to get back to his feet but Karvakorva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karvakorva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Makinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karvakorva is controlling him.
Karvakorva sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva stops Makinen from standing up.
Karvakorva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Makinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karvakorva controls the pace.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jukkis Karvakorva just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Karvakorva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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.
Karvakorva fails with the takedown.
Karvakorva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makinen misses with a two punch combination.
Juuso Makinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karvakorva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makinen is fending him off so far but Karvakorva persists. Nope, Makinen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukkis Karvakorva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karvakorva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Karvakorva is controlling the pace.
Makinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Karvakorva scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jukkis Karvakorva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karvakorva, 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... Jukkis Karvakorva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Hazelett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reverend Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reverend Maynard has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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22
198 lbs
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22
198 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Hazelett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reverend Maynard!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Maynard misses.
Maynard throws a low kick, looking for Hazelett's leg but Hazelett calmly moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Maynard as Hazelett shoots in.
Hazelett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hazelett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maynard can't do much from the bottom here.
Hazelett is trying to get an arm triangle but Maynard is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hazelett asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Maynard wants to control but Hazelett postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hazelett.
Hazelett tries for a kimura but Maynard is defending well.
Hazelett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hazelett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hazelett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maynard wants to control but Hazelett postures up.
Hazelett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hazelett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hazelett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hazelett is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hazelett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maynard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maynard is trying to control Hazelett's posture but Hazelett avoids it.
Hazelett throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hazelett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maynard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hazelett but great work by Maynard.
Hazelett throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Hazelett is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard trying to control the position but Hazelett is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hazelett swings for the body but Maynard moves out of range.
Reverend Maynard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maynard slaps away a takedown attempt from Hazelett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maynard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Hazelett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazelett shoots in looking for a takedown. Maynard tries to sprawl out of it but Hazelett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maynard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maynard drops Hazelett with a beautiful combination! Hazelett stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maynard is looking for the KO!
It looks like Max Hazelett has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard throws a head kick but Hazelett moves out of range.
Hazelett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maynard sprawls well. Maynard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hazelett gets slowly back to his feet.
Maynard lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazelett avoids the body shot from Maynard.
Hazelett fails with the takedown.
Hazelett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maynard can pounce on him.
Maynard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maynard misses with a wild combination.
Maynard darts in and clinches Hazelett up against the cage.
Maynard is pushing Hazelett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maynard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hazelett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hazelett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maynard breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard cracks a nice hook into Hazelett's ribs.
Maynard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maynard.
Maynard feints and then cracks Hazelett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hazelett down.
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reverend Maynard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Hazelett's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Maynard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Maynard misses.
Hazelett shoots in but no luck this time.
Maynard scoring well with a low kick there.
Maynard drives through and clinches with Hazelett against the cage.
Maynard lands a nice knee to the body.
Maynard breaks from the clinch.
Maynard clinches up with Hazelett and pushes him back against the cage.
Maynard lands an elbow that stopped Hazelett in his tracks for a moment.
Maynard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maynard breaks from the clinch.
Maynard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maynard looks to land a body kick but Hazelett moved away.
Hazelett shoots in but no luck this time.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Hazelett.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Maynard as Hazelett shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Hazelett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard scores with a kick to the body.
Max Hazelett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body kick from Maynard.
Maynard misses with a head kick.
Maynard throws a wild body kick that Hazelett sees coming a mile off.
Maynard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazelett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maynard.
Maynard throws a right and a left that Hazelett avoids nicely.
Maynard scores with a spinning back kick!
Hazelett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maynard connects with a high kick.
Hazelett tries for a takedown but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maynard throws a hook to the side of Hazelett's head but Hazelett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hazelett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maynard circles away.
Maynard lands a jab to the nose.
Reverend Maynard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maynard drives through and clinches with Hazelett against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is struggling to control the position.
A knee to the head by Maynard.
Maynard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hazelett fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maynard.
A combination from Maynard does no damage.
Maynard looks to land a combination but Hazelett avoids it well.
Hazelett shoots in looking for a takedown. Maynard tries to sprawl out of it but Hazelett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maynard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maynard, right into the meat.
Maynard takes the fight into the clinch.
Maynard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maynard breaks the clinch.
Reverend Maynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazelett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maynard as he jumps to the side.
Hazelett fails with a takedown attempt.
Maynard connects with a right hand. Hazelett shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Maynard.
Maynard lands a big head kick that sends Hazelett tumbling to the mat! Maynard takes a step backwards and waves Hazelett back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hazelett is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maynard throws and low kick but Hazelett moves out of range easily.
Hazelett shoots in but Maynard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hazelett staying out of range there.
Hazelett shoots in and drives through. Maynard sprawls well.
Maynard lands a head kick. Hazelett smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maynard thumps Hazelett with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hazelett dives in and grabs Maynard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maynard pushes down on Hazelett's head and hops out.
Maynard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maynard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maynard throws a head kick that misses.
Hazelett has a takedown stuffed.
Maynard looks to land a combination but Hazelett avoids it well.
Maynard defending well as Hazelett loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hazelett.
Hazelett shoots in and drives through. Maynard sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maynard misses with a few strikes there.
Maynard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hazelett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maynard throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reverend Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Hazelett's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Maynard misses with a wild combination.
Maynard looks to land a combination. Hazelett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maynard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hazelett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hazelett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hazelett shoots in and drives through. Maynard sprawls well.
Hazelett fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Hazelett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Maynard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hazelett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Maynard does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maynard lands an overhand right.
Hazelett shoots in for a takedown but Maynard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hazelett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maynard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard misses with a double jab.
Maynard slaps away a takedown attempt from Hazelett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maynard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maynard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hazelett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hazelett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maynard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hazelett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hazelett avoids the head kick by Maynard.
Hazelett shoots in but no luck this time.
Hazelett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice sprawl there from Maynard as Hazelett shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hazelett, pushing him back against the cage.
Maynard manages to break the clinch.
Maynard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maynard drives through and clinches with Hazelett against the cage.
Maynard manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Maynard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maynard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hazelett shoots in but Maynard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maynard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hazelett.
Hazelett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hazelett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maynard throws a body punch but Hazelett moves out of range.
Maynard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazelett blocks a head kick by Maynard.
Hazelett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hazelett 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.
Hazelett trying to pass the guard but Maynard defending well.
Hazelett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maynard is just riding it out for now. Hazelett eventually gives up the hold.
Reverend Maynard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is trying to stand.
Maynard is looking to control Hazelett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maynard avoid being mounted?
Hazelett is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Maynard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hazelett seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Maynard has recovered full guard.
Hazelett won't allow Maynard to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reverend Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maynard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reverend Maynard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Suvanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikko Suvanto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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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, Mikko Suvanto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Hughes!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suvanto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch but Suvanto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hughes wants to clinch up but Suvanto keeps it at a distance.
Suvanto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suvanto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Hughes doesn't manage to clinch there - Suvanto circles away.
Suvanto dives in and grabs Hughes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes down on Suvanto's head and hops out.
Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes gets caught flat footed, as Suvanto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Suvanto tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Suvanto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suvanto wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet.
Hughes wants to control but Suvanto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Suvanto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hughes defending well though.
Suvanto is keen to just control but Hughes is a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Suvanto misses with a double jab.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Suvanto pushes him off.
Hughes tries to clinch up but Suvanto circles away and keeps his distance.
Suvanto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suvanto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suvanto throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Hughes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hughes tries to clinch but Suvanto moves out of range.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Suvanto.
Hughes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suvanto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suvanto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hughes to the mat! Hughes manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suvanto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suvanto is looking to work some ground and pound but Hughes has wrist control.
Hughes wants to stand and escape but Suvanto is having none of it.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Suvanto advances to half guard.
Hughes is looking to escape.
Hughes looks gassed!
Suvanto is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suvanto with the ground and pound but Hughes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Suvanto wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
Suvanto is working hard here to advance position.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Suvanto from controlling successfully.
Suvanto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Suvanto thows a big elbow that misses.
Hughes wants to stand and escape but Suvanto is having none of it.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hughes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suvanto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikko Suvanto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suvanto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suvanto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suvanto sizes up Hughes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hughes wants to clinch.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suvanto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suvanto misses with a body shot.
Hughes is looking to clinch.
Suvanto shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Suvanto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hughes on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Suvanto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Suvanto throws a chopping leg kick but Hughes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Suvanto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suvanto keeps the fight on the outside.
Suvanto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Suvanto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suvanto swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Suvanto moves into the clinch successfully.
Suvanto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Suvanto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suvanto stalling the fight.
Suvanto is trying to maintain a safe position but Hughes gets an underhook and turns Suvanto into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes lands an uppercut.
Suvanto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hughes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suvanto has Hughes pressed against the cage.
Suvanto gets control of Hughes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Suvanto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throws a strike but Suvanto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Suvanto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Suvanto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suvanto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Suvanto throwing strikes from guard but Hughes blocks nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suvanto.
Hughes darts in trying to clinch
and Suvanto counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hughes's guard now.
Suvanto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Suvanto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Suvanto taking a breather here.
Hughes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Suvanto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes regains half guard.
Suvanto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hughes defending well though.
Suvanto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Suvanto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hughes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hughes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Suvanto is looking for a kimura but Hughes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suvanto to get the leverage.
Suvanto has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hughes defend it? Suvanto steps over the head and cranks it - Hughes is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Suvanto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikko Suvanto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colt Bragg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Shrimp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bragg's entrance music is My My Misfire - The Sinatra. A fine choice. Shrimp is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by drowning pool-step up. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that James Shrimp was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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276 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Colt Bragg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Shrimp!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bragg lands a nice shot that snaps Shrimp's head back.
Shrimp scores with a shot to the body.
Bragg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shrimp.
Good shot there by Bragg.
Shrimp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shrimp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bragg.
A jab from Shrimp misses.
Shrimp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bragg.
Shrimp misses with an uppercut. Bragg saw that one coming.
Shrimp misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Shrimp.
Shrimp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shrimp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James Shrimp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shrimp scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Colt Bragg has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shrimp moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shrimp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shrimp misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Bragg misses.
James Shrimp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shrimp misses with a double jab
and Bragg counters with a takedown into side control.
Bragg sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shrimp is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bragg is working Shrimp over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bragg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bragg postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shrimp can do anything to dispel that myth.
The strikes coming from Bragg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shrimp is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bragg advances to full mount.
Shrimp is trying to stand.
Shrimp looks gassed!
Bragg lands a big shot there that rocks Shrimp but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bragg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bragg lands a big elbow.
Bragg breaks from Shrimp's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bragg lands a nice shot to the head.
Bragg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bragg softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Shrimp is out cold! Bragg jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt Bragg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Calvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blitzkrieg Rage (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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180 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Theodore Calvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Blitzkrieg Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Calvin.
Nice cross by Calvin.
Rage is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Calvin.
A telegraphed right hand from Rage misses the target.
Rage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calvin's waist but Calvin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rage off to one side.
Rage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Calvin with a jab.
Rage shoots in for a double leg but Calvin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calvin lands a left and a right that send Rage crashing to the mat, dazed. Calvin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rage is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calvin throws an overhand right that lands on Rage's shoulder, as Rage tries to avoid the shot.
Rage is still on wobbly legs! Can Calvin finish him?
Some wild striking there from Calvin.
Rage seems to have recovered his senses.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Theodore Calvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blitzkrieg Rage.
Calvin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvin misses with an uppercut.
Calvin scores with a nice strike.
Good standup being displayed there by Calvin as he connects with a hook.
Rage fails to land the takedown.
Calvin thuds his right hand into Rage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Calvin lands a big uppercut and Rage crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rage looks OK. Calvin waves Rage back to his feet!
Calvin cracks Rage with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Calvin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rage to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calvin is fending him off so far but Rage persists. Nope, Calvin circles away and we're back to standing.
Rage is trying desperately to land a takedown but Calvin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rage.
Rage ducks right into an uppercut from Calvin.
Calvin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calvin as he avoids it easily.
Rage doesn't manage to clinch there - Calvin circles away.
Rage moves forwards but Calvin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage dodges the punch combination from Calvin.
Calvin throws a hook to the side of Rage's head but Rage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Theodore Calvin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rage looks for a takedown but Calvin sprawls well.
Calvin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calvin tries to avoid it but Rage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calvin to the ground. Calvin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rage looks gassed!
Calvin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calvin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rage ducks under a wild hook from Calvin.
Calvin leaves Rage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rage is defended easily by Calvin.
Calvin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rage walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvin misses with a few strikes there.
Calvin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rage circles away quickly and effectively.
Rage is looking to clinch.
Rage slips a jab and a cross from Calvin.
Rage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Calvin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rage somewhat.
Calvin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calvin stuffs the takedown.
Rage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calvin's waist but Calvin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rage off to one side.
Rage tries for a takedown but Calvin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Calvin lands a lovely overhand right.
Rage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calvin is fending him off so far but Rage persists. Nope, Calvin circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calvin misses with the combination.
Rage dodges the punch combination from Calvin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calvin.
Calvin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Calvin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Calvin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Calvin.
Rage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rage tries to clinch up but Calvin circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calvin lands a glancing blow to the side of Rage's head.
Calvin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calvin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Calvin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Calvin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rage circles away quickly and effectively.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rage might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Calvin has got the better of the exchanges.
Rage slips a jab and a cross from Calvin.
Calvin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Calvin lands a left and a right that send Rage crashing to the mat, dazed. Calvin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rage closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rage not doing much here.
Rage tries to stand but can't do so whilst Calvin controls his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage is looking to advance position but Calvin won't allow it.
Calvin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rage trying to control the action but Calvin is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rage stands up from half guard.
A punch combination from Calvin misses.
Rage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Calvin throws a shot from downtown. Rage moves away and avoids it.
Calvin looks to land a combination but Rage avoids it well.
Calvin misses with a series of wild punches.
Rage is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Calvin's half guard.
Rage is trying to control the action in half guard but Calvin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rage stalling away here and it's allowed Calvin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage tries to free his leg and advance position but Calvin is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Calvin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Calvin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rage wants to stand but Calvin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Calvin looks to land a combination but Rage avoids it well.
Rage moves out of range as Calvin strikes.
Rage moves in looking to clinch but Calvin pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blitzkrieg Rage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Calvin throws a right and a left that Rage avoids nicely.
Rage dodges the punch combination from Calvin.
Theodore Calvin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calvin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rage closes the distance and pushes Calvin back into the cage.
Rage stalling in the clinch but Calvin improves position.
Rage can't get the takedown.
Calvin is trying to force a seperation but Rage has the dominant position.
Calvin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rage wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Calvin.
Calvin wants to get back to striking at distance but Rage won't allow it.
Calvin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Calvin manages to break the clinch.
Rage tries for a takedown but Calvin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Theodore Calvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blitzkrieg Rage.
Calvin throws a right and a left that Rage avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calvin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage closes the distance and clinches.
Rage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calvin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Calvin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rage tries to clinch up.
Rage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Calvin!
Calvin is squirming around, avoiding Rage's attempts to control the action.
Calvin tries to control the position but Rage now has his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Calvin is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rage scores with punches and elbows.
Rage biding his time, controlling Calvin.
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.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blitzkrieg Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rage 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 28:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between steve nieve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azman Hazardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). nieve comes to the cage accompanied by Do Ya Think Im sexy. Hazardi has chosen Niilin hanhet as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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Solid chin |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, steve nieve!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Azman Hazardi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazardi fails with a takedown attempt.
nieve stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and nieve wants it to stay on the feet.
Hazardi misses with the combination.
Hazardi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hazardi swats away the attempt to clinch by nieve.
Hazardi shoots in but nieve avoids the takedown attempt easily.
steve nieve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azman Hazardi.
Hazardi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazardi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hazardi swats away the attempt to clinch by nieve.
A solid leg kick lands there for nieve.
That's one minute gone in the round.
nieve misses with a head kick.
nieve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - nieve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
nieve throws a head kick that misses.
nieve throws a sloppy head kick and Hazardi moves out of range easily.
Hazardi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hazardi moves out of range as nieve strikes.
Hazardi avoids the head kick by nieve.
nieve tries to close the distance and clinch but Hazardi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hazardi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hazardi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hazardi misses with a takedown attempt - nieve sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hazardi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
nieve throws a jab when Hazardi was well out of range.
steve nieve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by nieve.
Hazardi avoids the head kick by nieve.
nieve thows a left - swing and a miss!
nieve tries a head kick but it misses.
nieve throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Hazardi crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). steve nieve!
steve nieve retains his middleweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatjaana Rakopaljaana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guns's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, diamonds and guns. Rakopaljaana has chosen Kari ja Karvattomat - Hirvimettällä as his entrance music. Rudi Guns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rudi Guns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tatjaana Rakopaljaana!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Rakopaljaana.
Guns leaves Rakopaljaana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guns is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rakopaljaana's half guard.
Guns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rakopaljaana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Guns is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Guns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rakopaljaana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rakopaljaana is looking for a sweep. Guns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guns is working for a submission of some sort.
Rakopaljaana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rakopaljaana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Guns trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rakopaljaana thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rakopaljaana lands with some strikes.
Rakopaljaana wants to finish this one by submission but Guns is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rakopaljaana.
That's two 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.
Guns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rakopaljaana is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Guns has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Guns is wriggling around trying to escape.
Guns is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns blocking the ground and pound.
Guns wants to control but Rakopaljaana is having none of it.
Rakopaljaana unloads with some shots from mount but Guns bucks and avoids them well.
Guns is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rakopaljaana punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guns is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakopaljaana has control of Guns's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Guns regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rakopaljaana trying to control but Guns is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana dominated that round.
That's time! Guns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Guns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rakopaljaana circles away quickly and effectively.
Guns scores a takedown into full mount!
Guns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Guns swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rakopaljaana is now in Guns's guard. A big mistake from Guns there, giving up the dominant position!
Guns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rakopaljaana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rakopaljaana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Guns wants to sweep but no luck.
Guns isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rakopaljaana stacks Guns on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rakopaljaana!
Guns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rakopaljaana's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rakopaljaana has managed to get both his arms back between Guns's legs - danger averted.
Guns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rakopaljaana controls the pace.
Guns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rakopaljaana passes into half guard.
Rakopaljaana wants to take a breather but Guns is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Guns kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Guns is trying to get back to full guard.
Guns trying to control here.
Guns strikes from the bottom but Rakopaljaana uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Guns tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rakopaljaana easily slips into full mount!
Rakopaljaana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Rakopaljaana lands a nice shot to the head.
Guns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guns sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rakopaljaana thows a huge punch but Guns dodges it nicely.
Rakopaljaana not doing much here.
Guns is not content to let Rakopaljaana control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rudi Guns will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rakopaljaana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Guns looking to pass the guard.
Rakopaljaana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Guns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rakopaljaana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guns wants to control from the top but Rakopaljaana keeps moving.
Guns wants to pass the guard but Rakopaljaana is keeping the position.
Guns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns tries to free his leg and advance position but Rakopaljaana is retaining full guard.
Rakopaljaana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rakopaljaana has his takedown stuffed
and Guns counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Guns.
Rakopaljaana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Guns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rakopaljaana is keeping the position for now.
Guns wants to control from the top but Rakopaljaana keeps moving.
Rudi Guns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns stopping the sweep attempt from Rakopaljaana.
Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakopaljaana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakopaljaana is trying to keep Guns in close.
Guns wants to pass the guard but Rakopaljaana is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rakopaljaana drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guns gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana is trying to control. Guns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Guns tries to roll over but Rakopaljaana keeps him under control.
Guns trying to control but Rakopaljaana postures up.
Guns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rakopaljaana pulls his head out easily.
Guns trying to control from the bottom.
Guns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Rakopaljaana is nestled in close to Guns, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rakopaljaana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rakopaljaana working a defensive guard here.
Rakopaljaana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rakopaljaana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rakopaljaana is trying to keep Guns in close.
Guns forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Guns shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rakopaljaana napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Guns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rakopaljaana is trying to improve his position.
Guns in side control, throwing shots but Rakopaljaana defends.
Guns swings around for an armbar but Rakopaljaana sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Guns's guard.
Guns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rakopaljaana is aware though and is defending well.
Rakopaljaana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Guns's guard.
Rakopaljaana postures up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
Guns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rakopaljaana is aware though and is defending well.
Guns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rakopaljaana defends well.
Rakopaljaana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Guns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two 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.
Rakopaljaana is stalling in the full guard.
Guns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rakopaljaana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rakopaljaana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rakopaljaana trying to control but Guns is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana won't allow Guns to sweep him here.
Rakopaljaana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rakopaljaana has his takedown stuffed
and Guns counters with a shoot takedown. Rakopaljaana fights it but they end up in guard.
Guns preventing the sweep.
Rakopaljaana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakopaljaana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guns tries to free his leg and advance position but Rakopaljaana is retaining full guard.
Guns preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakopaljaana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guns stays in close to Rakopaljaana's body and controls the position.
Guns slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Guns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rakopaljaana has escaped the position, nice work there.
Guns working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakopaljaana prevents Guns from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns had his way with Tatjaana Rakopaljaana in that round.
That's time! Guns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Guns feints and as Rakopaljaana raises his hands in defense, Guns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guns stops Rakopaljaana from standing up.
Guns postures up in Rakopaljaana's guard and throws a big left but Rakopaljaana blocks it.
Guns wants to control from the top but Rakopaljaana keeps moving.
Rakopaljaana is pulling down on Guns's head. It's preventing any offense from Guns, at least for the moment.
Rakopaljaana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rakopaljaana is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana wants to sweep but no luck.
Guns trying to control but Rakopaljaana is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guns gets the takedown into side control.
Rakopaljaana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Guns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rakopaljaana is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guns swings around for an armbar but Rakopaljaana sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Guns's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana wants to pass the guard but Guns is keeping the position.
Guns can't keep his opponent in guard - Rakopaljaana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Guns wants to control but Rakopaljaana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rakopaljaana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guns keeps working.
Guns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Guns working for submissions but it's allowed Rakopaljaana to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns is looking to improve his position.
Rakopaljaana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Guns manages to get to full guard.
Rakopaljaana wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
Guns can't keep his opponent in guard - Rakopaljaana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guns wants to control but Rakopaljaana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rakopaljaana is looking to advance position but Guns won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rakopaljaana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakopaljaana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rakopaljaana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudi Guns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guns has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudi Guns!
Rudi Guns retains his featherweight title!
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