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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cash Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Banuwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cash Moore has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cash Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimi Banuwa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Jimi Banuwa has been cut.
Banuwa gets a clinch.
Banuwa lands an elbow just above Moore 's eye.
It looks like Cash Moore has been cut.
Banuwa lands a damaging elbow.
Banuwa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banuwa lands an elbow that stopped Moore in his tracks for a moment.
Cash Moore's cut is getting worse.
Moore takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cash Moore's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Banuwa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moore's face.
Banuwa lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Cash Moore's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice elbow from Banuwa.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cash Moore's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimi Banuwa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Jauncey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jauncey comes into the arena with The Hard Road - Hilltop Hoods blaring out of the sound system. Carlos Mendoza is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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221 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kane Jauncey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza misses with a two punch combination.
Mendoza lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Jauncey sprawling to the canvas. Mendoza follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Jauncey hang on?
Jauncey is rocked!
It looks like Kane Jauncey has been cut.
Jauncey is looking for a sweep. Mendoza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jauncey won't allow Mendoza to pass to mount.
Mendoza is trying to control. Jauncey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jauncey is looking to improve his position.
Mendoza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jauncey gets back to full guard.
Mendoza prevents Jauncey from getting back to his feet.
Jauncey has his foot on Mendoza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendoza works his way back into a safe position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mendoza Rushes Jauncey and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Jauncey is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Mendoza Piles on the pressure and Jauncey crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Mendoza!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Stouut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stouut has chosen Fight Music-D-12 as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Stouut!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stouut shoots for a takedown but Aivovaurio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stouut wants to clinch.
Stouut tries to clinch up.
Stouut tries to close the distance and clinch but Aivovaurio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stouut tries for a takedown but Aivovaurio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stouut fails to land the takedown.
Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Stouut.
Some wild striking there from Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stouut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stouut stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aivovaurio.
Stouut shoots in for a takedown but Aivovaurio shows good takedown defense.
Sam Stouut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stouut is looking to clinch.
Stouut throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aivovaurio's waist but Aivovaurio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stouut off to one side.
Aivovaurio looks to land a right hand but Stouut moved out of range.
Stouut throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stouut.
Aivovaurio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Sam Stouut has been cut.
Aivovaurio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aivovaurio scores with a punch to the head.
Stouut shoots in for a takedown but Aivovaurio shows good takedown defense.
Stouut fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aivovaurio.
Stouut looks gassed!
Stouut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aivovaurio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aivovaurio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stouut shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aivovaurio pinned against the cage. Aivovaurio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stouut shoots in looking for a takedown. Aivovaurio tries to sprawl out of it but Stouut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Aivovaurio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stouut drops his hands momentarily and Aivovaurio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aivovaurio throws a low kick, looking for Stouut's leg but Stouut calmly moves out of range.
Aivovaurio fails to land with a series of punches.
Stouut throws a sloppy head kick and Aivovaurio moves out of range easily.
Aivovaurio misses the shot to the body.
Stouut checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aivovaurio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stouut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aivovaurio tries to avoid it but Stouut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aivovaurio to the ground. Aivovaurio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aivovaurio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stouut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aivovaurio tries to avoid it but Stouut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aivovaurio to the ground. Aivovaurio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stouut is trying desperately to land a takedown but Aivovaurio is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stouut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stouut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stouut tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aivovaurio swivels and escapes.
Stouut looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aivovaurio tries to bum rush Stouut with a series of wild strikes but Stouut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aivovaurio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stouut.
Aivovaurio misses with a double jab.
Aivovaurio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stouut's hands.
Stouut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aivovaurio tries to avoid it but Stouut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aivovaurio to the ground. Aivovaurio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stouut fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aivovaurio slaps away a takedown attempt from Stouut, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aivovaurio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aivovaurio wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aivovaurio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aivovaurio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aivovaurio punishes Stouut's body with a nice straight punch.
Aivovaurio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aivovaurio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stouut.
Stouut walks into a stiff left hand from Aivovaurio.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Aivovaurio does no damage.
Stouut shoots in but Aivovaurio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aivovaurio lands a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stouut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aivovaurio cracks Stouut with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Stouut's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by Aivovaurio there.
Stouut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aivovaurio as he avoids it easily.
Stouut fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aivovaurio avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Stouut or perhaps it was just good defense by Aivovaurio which made him look bad.
Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Stouut.
Stouut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stouut shoots in but Aivovaurio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aivovaurio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stouut.
Aivovaurio swats away the attempt to clinch by Stouut.
Stouut is breathing heavily.
Aivovaurio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stouut at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aivovaurio cracks a nice hook into Stouut's ribs.
Aivovaurio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stouut circles away quickly and effectively.
Stouut takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio is winning the standup battle so far.
Aivovaurio throws a series of strikes that have Stouut backpedaling.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stouut might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Aivovaurio has got the better of the exchanges.
Aivovaurio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stouut takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aivovaurio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stouut can do to turn this around?
Aivovaurio looks to land a combination but Stouut avoids it well.
Aivovaurio looks to land a combination. Stouut sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aivovaurio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aivovaurio swats away the attempt to clinch by Stouut.
Aivovaurio misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stouut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stouut tries to clinch there but Aivovaurio circles away.
Stouut tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aivovaurio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stouut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aivovaurio defends it nicely.
Stouut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aivovaurio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stouut somewhat.
Stouut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No joy there for Aivovaurio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stouut tries to clinch up but Aivovaurio circles away and keeps his distance.
Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stouut has a takedown stuffed.
Aivovaurio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aivovaurio wants it to stay on the feet.
Aivovaurio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stouut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aivovaurio misses with a double jab.
Stouut tries for a takedown but Aivovaurio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aivovaurio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aivovaurio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aivovaurio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stouut lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aivovaurio's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Aivovaurio duly obliges.
Stouut shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aivovaurio as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aivovaurio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aivovaurio throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Aivovaurio misses.
Stouut doesn't manage to clinch there - Aivovaurio circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Aivovaurio as Stouut shoots in.
Stouut tries to clinch but Aivovaurio is having none of it.
Stouut has managed to clinch.
Aivovaurio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aivovaurio keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stouut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aivovaurio lands with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Aivovaurio as Stouut shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Aivovaurio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Stouut's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stouut gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stouut drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aivovaurio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aivovaurio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aivovaurio stuffs the takedown.
Aivovaurio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stouut.
Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Stouut.
Nice uppercut there from Aivovaurio.
Stouut drops his hands momentarily and Aivovaurio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Aivovaurio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aivovaurio throws a combination. Stouut tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That has opened up Sam Stouut's cut even more.
Stouut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aivovaurio throws a shot to the body.
Aivovaurio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stouut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aivovaurio throws a series of strikes that have Stouut backpedaling.
Aivovaurio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stouut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aivovaurio as he avoids it easily.
Aivovaurio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stouut moves in looking to clinch but Aivovaurio pushes him off.
Stouut shoots in but no luck this time.
Stouut has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stouut throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aivovaurio's waist but Aivovaurio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stouut off to one side.
Aivovaurio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stouut. Stouut circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stouut looks for a takedown but Aivovaurio sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aivovaurio scores with a shot to the body.
Aivovaurio tries to bum rush Stouut with a series of wild strikes but Stouut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stouut tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aivovaurio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stouut shoots in for a takedown but Aivovaurio shows good takedown defense.
Aivovaurio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stouut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stouut.
Aivovaurio scores with a jab to the head.
Stouut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stouut chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aivovaurio can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Aivovaurio.
Stouut has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stouut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aivovaurio tries to avoid it but Stouut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aivovaurio to the ground. Aivovaurio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stouut closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aivovaurio circles away.
Stouut's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stouut takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stouut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stouut doesn't manage to clinch there - Aivovaurio circles away.
Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stouut dives in and grabs Aivovaurio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aivovaurio pushes down on Stouut's head and hops out.
Aivovaurio's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Aivovaurio duly obliges.
Stouut tries to clinch but Aivovaurio moves out of range.
Stouut throws the kick towards the body but Aivovaurio avoids it.
Stouut tries to close the distance and clinch but Aivovaurio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aivovaurio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stouut. Stouut circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aivovaurio connects with a solid leg kick.
Sam Stouut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stouut fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aivovaurio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stouut goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Aivovaurio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio looks to land a combination but Stouut avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Aivovaurio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aivovaurio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stouut tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aivovaurio swivels and escapes.
Aivovaurio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stouut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aivovaurio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aivovaurio lands a jab-cross combination.
Aivovaurio lands with a right hand.
Stouut throws a head kick but Aivovaurio moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aivovaurio, 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 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phil Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cha Cha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berry comes to the ring accompanied by Tony Allen - Take Me Higher. Phil Berry has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Phil Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Cha Cha!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Cha as Berry shoots in.
Cha ducks under a wild hook from Berry.
Berry misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Cha.
Berry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berry.
Cha closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Berry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cha.
Cha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berry pushes Cha off looking to stand but Cha dives back in and keeps control.
Cha 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.
Berry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cha on the ground.
Berry has hold of Cha's hands but Cha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berry keeping control of the position.
Berry is trying to control but can't.
Cha seems to be looking for submissions.
Berry trying to hold on to Cha's head to control him but Cha postures up.
Cha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berry sees it coming and defends easily.
Cha looks to land a strike but Berry avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
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.
Cha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cha defends well.
Cha drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berry dives on top into guard.
Cha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Berry stays in close to Cha's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry wants to control from the top but Cha keeps moving.
Cha is looking for a triangle here but Berry uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Berry is looking to take a break and control but Cha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berry has control of an arm but Cha manages to advance to Berry's back!
Berry tries to break free.
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.
Cha is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Berry knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Berry for a finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cha keeps control of the position as Berry tries to break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Berry is having to fend off submission attempts from Cha, who is looking to sink in the choke. Cha doesn't have the hooks in though and Berry manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Cha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cha looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Cha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cha Cha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Berry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cha tries to avoid it but Berry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cha to the ground. Cha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cha drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cha drops back, looking for a kneebar! Berry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Berry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Berry!
Cha sneaks back into half guard.
Cha is looking to improve his position.
Cha trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cha trying to control the position.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Cha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cha wants to sweep but no luck.
Berry decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Berry shoots in but no luck this time.
Berry misses with a double jab.
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.
Cha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berry.
Cha throws a series of punches but Berry avoids them all with ease.
Berry tries to close the distance and clinch but Cha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cha dives in and grabs Berry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Berry pushes down on Cha's head and hops out.
Cha is breathing heavily.
Berry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cha as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Berry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cha misses with a double jab
and Berry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cha wants to improve his position but Berry is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cha wants to improve his position but Berry is controlling well.
Cha moves into full guard.
Cha wants to sweep but no luck.
Berry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cha keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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.
Berry looks for a takedown but Cha sprawls well.
A combination from Cha does no damage.
Berry dodges the punch combination from Cha.
Berry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cha pinned against the cage. Cha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cha Cha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berry fails with the takedown.
Berry moves into range and clinches up with Cha.
Cha looking for a takedown.
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 Phil Berry will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Berry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cha misses with an uppercut. Berry saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Cha.
Cha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Berry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berry.
Cha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berry counters with a left to the body.
Berry clinches with his opponent.
Berry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cha shoots for a double leg takedown but Berry sprawls well. He's pushed Cha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berry misses with a combination
and Cha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phil Berry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cha gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Phil Berry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berry wants to control from the top but Cha keeps moving.
Berry postures up in Cha's guard and throws a big left but Cha blocks it.
Cha looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Berry puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Berry working Cha over with strikes.
Cha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berry escapes and gets back to his feet.
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.
Berry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cha swinging wilding here.
Cha looks to throw the jab but Berry is out of range.
Berry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Berry throws a right hand that Cha ducks under and follows up with a left that Cha also avoids with ease.
Berry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cha swings for the body but Berry moves out of range.
Cha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Berry finds it's way round the side to connect with Cha's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown by Berry or perhaps it was just good defense by Cha which made him look bad.
Berry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cha shoots for a takedown but Berry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phil Berry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cha Cha.
Cha misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Berry misses its intended target.
Berry misses with a hook to the body
and Cha counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Berry's guard now.
Cha trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Berry manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Cha keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cha being controlled here, momentarily.
Cha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Berry passes into half guard.
Berry passes into side control, despite Cha's attempt to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Berry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Berry!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Meogy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toki Wartooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meogy comes to the ring accompanied by Everything in it's right place. Wartooth has chosen Murmaider as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Toki Wartooth has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Meogy !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toki Wartooth!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wartooth misses with a hook. Meogy ducked under it nicely.
Meogy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Meogy has gone for a leg lock! Wartooth slips out almost immediately though and dives into Meogy 's guard.
Meogy has a closed guard, preventing Wartooth from standing up.
Meogy working a defensive guard here.
Meogy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meogy working a defensive guard here.
Wartooth would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wartooth trying to control the position from guard on top but Meogy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wartooth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meogy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wartooth tries to stand but Meogy is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wartooth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Meogy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wartooth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meogy fails to land the takedown.
Wartooth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wartooth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Meogy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wartooth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meogy .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Meogy . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wartooth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wartooth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wartooth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Meogy is breathing heavily.
A left lands for Wartooth.
Wartooth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Meogy 's sensitive parts.
Meogy needs to keep his hands up - Wartooth had a free shot at his head there.
Wartooth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wartooth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meogy on the side of the head.
Meogy is rocked!
Wartooth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Meogy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meogy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Meogy seems to have got his legs back now.
Meogy shoots in looking for a takedown. Wartooth tries to sprawl out of it but Meogy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Wartooth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wartooth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wartooth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wartooth scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick there by Wartooth.
Wartooth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meogy . That did some damage!
Wartooth tests Meogy 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wartooth scores with a jab to the body.
Wartooth scores with a jab.
Wartooth scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Meogy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wartooth - the referee stops the clock and Meogy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wartooth. Meogy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Decent striking displayed by Wartooth there.
Wartooth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wartooth scores with a nice right hand.
Wartooth lands with a right that hurts Meogy . Meogy looks to clinch but Wartooth throws a short knee that drops Meogy . This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Toki Wartooth!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Guy Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Littoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Downs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Littoris!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Littoris but Littoris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Littoris misses with a body shot.
Littoris misses with the combination.
Littoris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Littoris missing with a left hand there. Downs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Littoris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Littoris throws a jab but it's blocked by Downs.
Littoris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chuck Littoris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Littoris just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Littoris throws a looping overhand right but Downs ducks down to avoid it.
Littoris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Littoris throws an overhand right that lands on Downs's shoulder, as Downs tries to avoid the shot.
Downs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Littoris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Littoris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Downs.
Downs staying out of range there.
Littoris swinging wilding here.
Downs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Littoris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Downs somewhat.
Downs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Littoris.
Downs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Littoris misses with a two punch combination.
Downs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Littoris throws a right hand that Downs ducks under and follows up with a left that Downs also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Downs fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Littoris does no damage.
Littoris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Guy Downs has been cut.
Littoris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Littoris as Downs shoots in.
Littoris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Downs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Littoris.
Littoris throws the left hand but Downs avoids the punch easily.
Downs looks for a takedown but Littoris sprawls well.
Littoris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Littoris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Downs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Littoris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Downs.
Downs shoots in looking for a takedown. Littoris tries to sprawl out of it but Downs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Littoris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Downs is breathing heavily.
Littoris with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Littoris.
Downs dodges the punch combination from Littoris.
Littoris misses with a double jab.
Downs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Downs avoids the body shot from Littoris.
Downs shoots in but Littoris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Littoris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Littoris misses with a straight right.
Downs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Downs wants to control from the top but Littoris keeps moving.
Downs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Littoris is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Littoris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Downs's guard.
Downs keeping moving, preventing Littoris from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Littoris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Downs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Littoris lands a couple of elbows.
Littoris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Downs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Littoris has managed to get both his arms back between Downs's legs - danger averted.
Downs is looking for a triangle but Littoris pushes his legs off easily.
Littoris is pushing down on Downs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Downs is fighting to maintain full guard but Littoris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Downs is not content to let Littoris control the position.
Littoris trying to mount his opponent but Downs defends it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Downs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Littoris pulls his head out easily.
Downs is looking for a sweep. Littoris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Littoris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Downs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Downs trying to control from the bottom.
Downs trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Littoris manages to pass to mount!
Littoris with a couple of short strikes.
Downs is desperately trying to improve his position but Littoris has a good base and remains in mount.
Downs regains half guard.
Downs actively working from the bottom here.
Downs wants to control but Littoris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Downs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Downs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Littoris is one step ahead there.
Littoris wants to control from the top but Downs keeps moving.
Downs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Littoris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Littoris trying to control but Downs is working from the bottom.
That's eight 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.
Littoris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Littoris postures up in Downs's guard and throws a big left but Downs blocks it.
Downs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Downs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Littoris landing with the ground and pound.
Downs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Littoris defends it easily.
Downs looking for subs off his back but Littoris has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Littoris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Downs is refusing to be controlled, as Littoris sits in half guard.
Downs punching from the bottom.
Littoris is looking for a kimura here.
Downs is staying active underneath Littoris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Downs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Littoris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Littoris's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Littoris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Downs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Downs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Downs is defended easily by Littoris.
Littoris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Downs.
Downs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Littoris scores with a three punch combo!
Littoris throws an overhand right that lands on Downs's shoulder, as Downs tries to avoid the shot.
Downs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Littoris throws out the jab.
Littoris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Downs moves away.
Downs shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Littoris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Littoris throws out a loose jab but Downs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Littoris misses with a looping right.
Downs moves away from the strike by Littoris.
Downs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Littoris.
Littoris throws a jab but it's blocked by Downs.
Littoris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Littoris loads up on a big right hand but Downs slips the punch.
Littoris throws a lazy right hand but Downs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Littoris staying out of range there.
Littoris misses with a straight left.
Downs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Littoris throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Littoris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Littoris throws a big shot that misses.
Littoris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Downs has Littoris up against the ropes in a clinch.
Downs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Littoris takes an elbow to the temple.
Downs lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Downs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Littoris!
Littoris defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Downs.
Downs moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Littoris has worked his arm free - good work by Littoris!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Littoris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Littoris is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Downs asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Downs is looking to take a break and control but Littoris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Littoris is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Littoris prevents Downs from moving into mount.
Littoris is looking for a sweep.
Downs advances to mount.
Downs goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Littoris is on top in guard.
Littoris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Downs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Downs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Littoris!
Downs jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Littoris is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Littoris and Downs has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Downs misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Downs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Downs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Littoris is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Downs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Guy Downs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Downs is pressing down on Littoris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Littoris is holding on for now.
Littoris is looking for a sweep. Downs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six 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.
Downs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Littoris gets back to half guard.
Littoris wants to get back to his feet.
Littoris is looking for a sweep. Downs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Downs prevents Littoris from standing back up.
Downs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Downs is pressing down on Littoris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Littoris is holding on for now.
Littoris is not content to let Downs control the position.
Downs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Downs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Downs seems to be working for a kimura but Littoris defends the submission attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Downs misses with a takedown attempt - Littoris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Littoris misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Littoris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Downs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Littoris but Littoris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Downs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Littoris.
Downs shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Downs with that takedown attempt.
Downs drops his hands momentarily and Littoris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Littoris misses with a looping right.
Littoris throws a big shot that misses.
Downs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Littoris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Downs shoots for a double leg takedown but Littoris sprawls well. He's pushed Downs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Downs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Littoris scores with a jab.
Littoris is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Littoris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Littoris wants it to stay on the feet.
Downs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut there from Littoris.
Downs moves away from the strike by Littoris.
Chuck Littoris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Littoris throws a shot from downtown. Downs moves away and avoids it.
Downs shoots in for a takedown but Littoris shows good takedown defense.
Littoris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Littoris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Guy Downs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Littoris misses with a looping right.
Downs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Littoris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Littoris loads up on a big right hand but Downs slips the punch.
Downs dodges the punch combination from Littoris.
Littoris throws a hook to the side of Downs's head but Downs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downs fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Littoris.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Littoris slaps away a takedown attempt from Downs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Littoris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Downs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Downs is looking to clinch.
Littoris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Downs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Littoris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Littoris wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Littoris misses with a looping left.
Littoris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Downs.
A jab from Littoris misses.
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.
Downs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Littoris.
The fighters circling - Littoris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Downs.
Downs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Littoris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Downs swings around for an armbar but Littoris sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Downs's guard.
Littoris is in close to Downs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Downs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Littoris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Littoris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Downs working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Littoris has passed into half guard!
Littoris lands with a punch from half guard.
Downs gets full guard.
Downs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Littoris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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.
Littoris postures up and lands a big shot to Downs's brow.
Littoris wants to control from the top but Downs keeps moving.
Downs working a defensive guard here.
Downs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Littoris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Littoris passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Downs wants to get back to his feet.
Downs is looking to regain half guard here but Littoris keeps moving and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Littoris lands a decent elbow from side control.
Downs tries to buck Littoris off but Littoris is having none of it.
Downs on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Littoris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Downs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Littoris is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Littoris looks to land a left hand but Downs moved out of range nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Downs.
Downs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's six 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.
Littoris lands with a nice combination. Downs backs away looking to recover.
Downs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Littoris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Downs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Littoris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Downs throwing strikes from guard but Littoris blocks nicely.
Downs looking to sit in guard and control but Littoris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Littoris trying to control but Downs is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Downs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Downs throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Littoris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Downs throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Littoris escapes and throws Downs's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Downs is looking to reverse the position.
Downs struggling a bit here.
Downs is looking to reverse the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Littoris trying to control the position but Downs is working away.
Downs bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Littoris misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Littoris misses.
Downs ducks under a wild hook from Littoris.
Chuck Littoris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Littoris misses its intended target.
Chuck Littoris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Downs closes the distance and clinches up with Littoris, looking for a takedown. Downs pushes Littoris against the ropes but Littoris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Littoris misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Downs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Littoris misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Littoris, as that shot connected.
Downs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Littoris.
Littoris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Downs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Littoris misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Downs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Downs defending well as Littoris loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Downs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Downs clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Downs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Littoris throws a right hand that Downs ducks under and follows up with a left that Downs also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Littoris as Downs shoots in.
Littoris throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown by Downs or perhaps it was just good defense by Littoris which made him look bad.
Littoris throws a body punch but Downs moves out of range.
No luck for Downs with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Littoris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Littoris throws out a loose jab but Downs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Littoris throws a nice looking combination but Downs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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.
Downs dives in and grabs Littoris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Littoris pushes down on Downs's head and hops out.
Littoris throws a lazy right hand but Downs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Littoris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Littoris catches Downs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Downs slips a straight right by Littoris.
Downs slips under a jab.
Downs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Littoris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Downs somewhat.
Littoris keeps the fight on the outside.
Downs moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Downs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Littoris to score with a decent uppercut.
Downs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Littoris throws out the jab.
Downs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Littoris swivels and escapes.
A nice combination there by Littoris.
Littoris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Littoris misses with a straight left.
Littoris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Littoris swinging wilding here.
A telegraphed right hand from Littoris misses the target.
Downs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Littoris. No joy for Downs on that attempt.
Littoris misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Downs.
A big right from Littoris misses.
A big left from Littoris misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Downs.
Littoris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Downs.
Littoris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Littoris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Downs was well out of range. Poor timing from Littoris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Downs shoots in and drives through. Littoris sprawls well.
Littoris misses with a combination
and Downs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Downs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Littoris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Downs gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Littoris regains guard.
Downs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Downs throwing strikes but missing.
Downs trying to control but Littoris is working from the bottom.
Littoris keeping full guard, as Downs tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Downs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Littoris is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Littoris has escaped and now he's on top!
Littoris throws a big right hand that misses.
Littoris trying to control the position from guard on top but Downs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Littoris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Littoris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Downs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Downs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's six 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.
Downs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Littoris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Downs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Downs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Littoris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Littoris lands a couple of elbows.
Littoris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Downs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Downs throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Littoris postures up and lands a big shot to Downs's brow.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Littoris trying to control but Downs is working from the bottom.
Downs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Downs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Littoris tries to avoid it but Downs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Littoris to the ground. Littoris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Downs rushes Littoris and presses him up against the ropes.
Downs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Littoris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Littoris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Downs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Littoris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Littoris wants to break free but Downs has control.
Littoris trying to stall but Downs improves his position.
Littoris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's eight 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.
Littoris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Littoris thows a body shot but no joy.
Downs misses with a takedown attempt - Littoris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Downs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Littoris takes a swing at Downs's ribcage but misses.
Littoris throws a hook but Downs blocks it.
Downs is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Littoris misses its intended target.
Littoris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Downs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Littoris misses with a series of wild punches.
Littoris misses with a hook. Downs ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Littoris as Downs shoots in.
Littoris misses with a looping right.
Downs tries to close the distance and clinch but Littoris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Littoris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Littoris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Downs fails with a takedown attempt.
Littoris throws a combination that misses
and Downs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Downs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Littoris's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Downs had his way with Chuck Littoris in that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Downs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Littoris thows a body shot but no joy.
Littoris throws an overhand right that lands on Downs's shoulder, as Downs tries to avoid the shot.
Littoris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Downs.
Littoris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Littoris throws a combination that misses
and Downs counters with a takedown into side control.
Downs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Downs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Downs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Downs is trying to get an arm triangle but Littoris is defending well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Littoris manages to get back to half guard.
Littoris wants to get back to full guard.
Littoris is looking to escape.
Downs is pressing down on Littoris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Littoris is holding on for now.
Downs wants to work for an arm triangle but Littoris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Downs seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Downs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Downs wants to pass to mount but Littoris is defending the position.
Littoris is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Downs gets a takedown into half guard.
Littoris works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Littoris is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Littoris is aware though and is defending well.
Downs has his foot on Littoris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Littoris works his way back into a safe position though.
Downs controls Littoris momentarily but Littoris frees himself.
Downs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Littoris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Downs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Downs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Downs working for a triangle but Littoris defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Littoris wants to control from the top but Downs keeps moving.
Downs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Littoris is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Downs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Littoris is aware though and is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Downs is looking for a triangle but Littoris pushes his legs off easily.
Littoris wants to control from the top but Downs keeps moving.
Downs throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Downs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Littoris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Downs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Littoris defends it easily.
Littoris working some strikes from top position.
That's six 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.
Littoris trying to control but Downs is working from the bottom.
Downs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Downs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Littoris is looking to work some ground and pound but Downs has wrist control.
Littoris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Downs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Littoris has managed to get both his arms back between Downs's legs - danger averted.
Littoris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Littoris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Littoris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Downs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Downs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Littoris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Littoris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Downs has an active guard here but Littoris has managed to pass into half guard.
Littoris working Downs over with strikes.
Littoris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Littoris trying to control from half guard but Downs is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Downs actively working from the bottom here.
Downs looking for submissions off his back.
Littoris working over Downs with some ground and pound. Downs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Littoris throwing shots but Downs is blocking nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Littoris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Downs.
Littoris misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Downs counters with a shoot takedown. Littoris fights it but they end up in guard.
Downs postures up and lands a big shot to Littoris's brow.
Downs with a nice head shot there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Littoris wants to stand up but Downs is controlling him.
Downs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Littoris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Littoris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Littoris!
Littoris stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Littoris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Downs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Littoris defends it nicely.
Littoris just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Downs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Downs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Downs!
Guy Downs retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darque Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marley Swindells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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, Darque Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marley Swindells!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swindells shoots in and drives through. Knight sprawls well.
Swindells fails with the takedown.
Swindells shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Darque Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marley Swindells.
Swindells tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knight sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swindells somewhat.
Knight throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swindells was covering up waiting for the punch and Knight finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knight is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knight drops back looking for a leg! Swindells is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Swindells manages to kick Knight off! Knight jumps back into Swindells's guard.
Knight chips away with some ground and pound.
Knight forces his way into half guard.
Knight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Swindells could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Knight has cracked it and Swindells is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Knight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darque Knight!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keno Mellberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darryl Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darryl Dixon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keno Mellberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darryl Dixon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Mellberg.
Mellberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dixon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mellberg stands up and beckons Dixon to his feet.
Mellberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mellberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Mellberg.
No joy there for Mellberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mellberg misses with a wild combination.
Mellberg throws a push kick but Dixon slaps the foot to one side.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Mellberg.
Mellberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dixon to the mat! Dixon manages to get full guard.
Dixon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mellberg is now in half guard.
Mellberg 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.
Mellberg is breathing heavily.
Dixon trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon wants to improve his position but Mellberg is controlling well.
Dixon trying to control here.
Mellberg decides to return to a standing position.
Nice takedown defense from Mellberg. No joy for Dixon on that attempt.
Mellberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mellberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dixon is being controlled here.
Dixon is trying to control Mellberg's posture but Mellberg avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dixon wants to clinch up but Mellberg keeps it at a distance.
Dixon is looking to land body kicks.
Mellberg throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
Mellberg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dixon's head.
Mellberg misses the jab.
Mellberg drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mellberg won't allow Dixon to get back to his feet.
Mellberg gets to his feet. Dixon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dixon blocks a jab.
Dixon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mellberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Mellberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
Mellberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mellberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mellberg misses with a straight left.
Mellberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dixon is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Mellberg.
Dixon throws a sloppy head kick and Mellberg moves out of range easily.
Dixon dodges the punch combination from Mellberg.
Dixon throws a nice looking combination but Mellberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mellberg blocks the body kick.
Mellberg lands a with a good body shot.
Mellberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mellberg looks to land a combination. Dixon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mellberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Mellberg.
Dixon sizes up Mellberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dixon is looking to clinch but Mellberg is avoiding it.
Mellberg throws a right hand that Dixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dixon also avoids with ease.
Mellberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mellberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mellberg tries to stand and escape but Dixon is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mellberg moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keno Mellberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dixon slips a jab and a cross from Mellberg.
Keno Mellberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Mellberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mellberg misses with a double jab
and Dixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dixon has a takedown stuffed.
Dixon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dixon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mellberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Keno Mellberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darryl Dixon.
Mellberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dixon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dixon is working an open guard so Mellberg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mellberg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mellberg digs a good hook to Dixon's body.
Mellberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dixon sprawls well initially but Mellberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mellberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mellberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dixon is looking to control Mellberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dixon avoid being mounted?
Mellberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg stands up and beckons Dixon to join him on the feet.
Mellberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dixon did well to prevent Mellberg getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon is trying to maintain the position but Mellberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Dixon with the active half guard here but Mellberg passes nicely into side control.
Mellberg stands up and beckons Dixon to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Mellberg.
Mellberg throws a head kick but Dixon moves out of range.
Keno Mellberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mellberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mellberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mellberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
Dixon tries to buck Mellberg off but Mellberg is having none of it.
Mellberg decides to stand back up. Mellberg steps back and let's Dixon get back to his feet.
Mellberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dixon keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mellberg's half guard.
Mellberg is trying to stand up here but Dixon is controlling him well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mellberg trying to control but Dixon postures up.
Mellberg is trying to stand up here but Dixon is controlling him well.
Mellberg trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mellberg punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keno Mellberg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mellberg blocks a head kick by Dixon.
Dixon dodges the punch combination from Mellberg.
Mellberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dixon tries to clinch up.
Dixon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mellberg wants to clinch up but Dixon keeps it at a distance.
Dixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mellberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mellberg throws a head kick but Dixon moves out of range.
Mellberg is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mellberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mellberg throws a series of punches but Dixon avoids them all with ease.
Mellberg scores with a takedown into Dixon's guard.
Dixon is trying to keep Mellberg in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dixon is working an open guard so Mellberg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mellberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dixon sprawls well initially but Mellberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dixon is trying to maintain the position but Mellberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Mellberg wants to pass to mount but Dixon is defending the position.
Mellberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg stands up from half guard.
Dixon blocks a head kick by Mellberg.
A telegraphed right hand from Mellberg misses the target.
Mellberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dixon's half guard.
Mellberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dixon can do to turn this around?
Dixon has hold of Mellberg's hands but Mellberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mellberg stops Dixon from getting back to his feet.
Mellberg working Dixon over with strikes.
Mellberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mellberg's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg decides to stand and escape the position.
Mellberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dixon sprawls well initially but Mellberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mellberg wants to get back to his feet.
Dixon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mellberg jumps into side control!
Mellberg controlling the position.
Mellberg stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mellberg showed some decent athleticism there.
Keno Mellberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mellberg postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dixon to stand up.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mellberg misses with a head kick.
Mellberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mellberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mellberg stands up.
Darryl Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mellberg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keno Mellberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mellberg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keno Mellberg!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fab Santini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Top Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fab Santini has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fab Santini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Top Dog!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Dog with that takedown attempt.
Dog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dog shoots in and bounces Santini off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Dog stops Santini from standing up.
Dog thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dog stands up and waves to Santini to follow him.
Dog fails with a takedown attempt.
Dog drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dog wants to control from the top but Santini keeps moving.
Santini is looking to stand up but Dog isn't so interested in that idea.
Santini is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog wants to control from the top but Santini keeps moving.
Dog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Santini throws a right hand that Dog ducks under and follows up with a left that Dog also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dog instigates a clinch.
Dog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santini misses with a kick to the body.
Dog feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Santini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dog on the ground.
Santini wants to stand and escape but Dog is having none of it.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Santini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dog drops back looking for a leg! Santini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santini manages to kick Dog off! Dog jumps back into Santini's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dog prevents Santini from getting back to his feet.
Santini can't keep his opponent in guard - Dog advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santini sees it coming and defends easily.
Dog 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.
Santini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santini tries to get out of the position.
Dog is working for a kimura but Santini is defending it quite comfortably.
Dog stops Santini from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog is trying to work for a kimura but Santini is defending well.
Dog thows a huge punch but Santini dodges it nicely.
Dog not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dog lands with a punch from half guard.
Dog is trying to control. Santini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santini is trying to stand back up but Dog is controlling him
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Dog.
Santini pushes Dog off looking to stand but Dog dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dog shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dog was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dog won't let Santini get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
A nice elbow there by Dog.
Santini'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.
Dog scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Santini?
Dog lands with some strikes.
Dog working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dog with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dog looking to ground and pound but Santini is blocking nicely.
Dog is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Santini has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dog controlling from the full mount.
Dog moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Santini has worked his arm free - good work by Santini!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to move to mount but Santini blocks the move with his legs.
Dog moves into full mount!
The referee warns Santini that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Santini is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
BOOM! Dog connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dog takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Dog just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dog is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santini is defending well though. Dog let's go of the attempt for now.
Santini holding both Dog 's hands and preventing any damage.
Dog is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Santini defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santini is trying to stand back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dog lands strikes to the head.
Dog has got one arm under Santini's chin. This could be trouble... Santini trying to control the other hand but Dog gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Santini has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Top Dog!
Top Dog is the new welterweight champion!
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