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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kinjo Sasake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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139 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Lilke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kinjo Sasake!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilke looks to land a body kick but Sasake moved away.
Lilke misses with a head kick.
Sasake takes one to the side of the head.
Sasake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sasake steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lilke. That one must have hurt.
Sasake lands an overhand right.
Lilke misses with a head kick.
Lilke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lilke misses with a right hand
and Sasake counters with a takedown into side control.
Lilke struggling a bit here.
Lilke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sasake on the ground.
Sasake staying calm.
Sasake working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sasake is working to tighten is grip on Lilke's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lilke has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sasake is really squeezing tight and eventually Lilke passes out! Sasake breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kinjo Sasake!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barbados Slim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barbados Slim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brent Lilke!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slim.
Lilke misses with a body shot.
Slim looks to score with a jab to the body but Lilke is just out of range.
Lilke lands the left hand.
Lilke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for Slim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brent Lilke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lilke stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lilke lands a jab to the nose.
Lilke scores with a decent looking hook.
Lilke digs a good hook to Slim's body.
Slim tries to clinch but Lilke moves out of range.
Lilke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slim.
Slim tries to clinch up.
Lilke throws a poor cross that misses
and Slim counters with a straight right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lilke swats away the attempt to clinch by Slim.
Lilke avoids the body shot from Slim.
Slim tries to clinch up but Lilke circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Lilke.
Slim gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lilke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slim takes one to the chin there.
Slim has managed to clinch.
Slim tries to pull guard but Lilke won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barbados Slim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slim stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slim misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim tries to pull guard but Lilke holds him up against the cage and eventually Slim drops back down to his feet.
Lilke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slim throws an overhand right that lands on Lilke's shoulder, as Lilke tries to avoid the shot.
Lilke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slim misses with a straight right.
Slim misses with a wild combination.
Slim misses the jab.
Slim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lilke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lilke misses with a body shot.
Slim misses with a takedown
and Lilke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slim tries to clinch but Lilke moves out of range.
Slim tries to clinch but Lilke moves out of range.
Lilke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lilke ducks under a wild hook from Slim.
Lilke punishes Slim's body with a nice straight punch.
Slim is breathing heavily.
Lilke jabs Slim to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lilke looks to score with a jab to the body but Slim is just out of range.
Slim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slim misses the shot to the body.
Lilke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slim has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Lilke. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice combination there by Lilke.
It looks like Barbados Slim has been cut.
Lilke dips to his left and cracks Slim with an uppercut!
Lilke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slim at a distance.
Slim dodges the punch combination from Lilke.
Slim slips a jab and a cross from Lilke.
Lilke lands with a cross.
Lilke thuds a left hand into Slim's body.
Lilke lands a nice shot to the body.
Slim slips a jab and a cross from Lilke.
Lilke scores with a hook to the body. Slim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brent Lilke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lilke scores with a body shot.
Lilke connects with a body shot.
Lilke lands with a shot to the body.
Lilke drops Slim with a beautiful combination! Slim stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lilke is looking for the KO!
Lilke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slim is rocked!
Lilke cracks Slim with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Slim tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Lilke pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Slim is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brent Lilke!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mommy Ice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mommy Ice is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mommy Ice!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendes lands a head kick. Ice smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mendes throws a nice outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ice checks a leg kick.
Mendes moves into the clinch.
Mendes stalls.
Mendes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ice wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendes won't allow it.
Ice is trying to break the clinch but Mendes has him pressed against the cage.
Ice wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mendes dodges the punch combination from Ice.
Ice chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mendes can pounce on him.
Jesus Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ice lands a head shot.
Mendes throws a leg kick which misses Ice's front leg but catches the back leg as Ice tries to avoid it.
Mendes misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ice. Mendes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendes clinches with his opponent.
Mendes lands a good knee to the midsection. Ice won't want to take too many of those.
Mendes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mendes.
Ice looks gassed!
Mendes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mendes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mendes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mendes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mendes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ice in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mendes scores with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mendes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mendes misses with a knee to the head.
Mendes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mendes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mendes scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ice is trying to break the clinch but Mendes has him pressed against the cage.
Ice is looking to break free of the clinch but Mendes has double underhooks.
Mendes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mendes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mendes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ice lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Mendes.
Mendes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mendes.
Ice takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mendes misses with some punches.
Ice wants to break free but Mendes has control.
Mendes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mendes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mendes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mendes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ice's face.
Mendes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes with a knee to the head.
Mendes lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Mendes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mendes obliges.
Mendes crunches a lovely knee into Ice's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mendes obliges.
Ice takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mendes connects with a knee to the head.
Mendes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ice's face.
Mendes crunches a lovely knee into Ice's ribcage.
Mendes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mendes connects with a knee to the head.
Ice is trying to break the clinch but Mendes has him pressed against the cage.
Mendes lands a nice knee to the body.
Mendes lands a knee to the head.
Ice takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ice working hard to break the clinch.
Mendes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ice in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ice takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mendes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mendes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mendes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mendes scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Mendes.
Mendes lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mendes.
Mendes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mendes lands a nice knee to the body.
Mendes landing knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A knee to the head by Mendes.
Mendes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ice lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Mendes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mendes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Mendes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mendes moves out of range as Ice strikes.
Ice throws a big shot that misses.
Mommy Ice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendes feints and then cracks Ice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ice down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mendes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ice has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ice and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ice throws a series of punches but Mendes avoids them all with ease.
Mendes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ice.
Ice digs a good hook to Mendes's body.
Mendes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendes dodges the punch combination from Ice.
Mendes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Ice is predictable there
and Mendes counters with a thumping low kick.
Ice lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Ice misses
and Mendes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mendes connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mendes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ice is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mendes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mendes lands a knee to the head.
Ice takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mendes prevents Ice from breaking the clinch.
Knees to the body from Mendes.
Mendes scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Mendes.
Mendes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendes connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mendes.
Mendes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mendes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ice's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes lands a nice knee to the body.
Mendes with a knee to the head.
Mendes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mendes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ice lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Mendes.
Come on Mendes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ice has had enough of the clinch but Mendes keeps him there for the moment.
Mendes with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mendes.
Ice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by Mendes.
Mendes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ice up against the cage.
Mendes scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes lands a knee to the body.
Mendes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mendes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mendes crunches a lovely knee into Ice's ribcage.
Mendes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mendes lands a knee to the head.
Mendes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mendes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mendes lands a good knee to the midsection. Ice won't want to take too many of those.
Jesus Mendes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mendes missing with knees to the body.
Mendes has Ice pushed against the cage.
Ice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mendes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ice avoiding damage as Mendes throws knees to the body.
Ice takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mendes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ice can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes lands a knee to the body.
Mendes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ice avoids it.
Ice tries to circle away but Mendes has him pinned against the cage.
Mendes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mendes keeps control of Ice as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ice lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mendes crunches a lovely knee into Ice's ribcage.
Ice tries to break the clinch but Mendes is controlling the position.
Mendes lands a nice knee to the body.
Mendes connects with a knee to the head.
Ice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ice takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mendes lands a knee to the head.
Mendes landing knees to the body.
Mendes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Mendes dominated that second round.
That's time! Mendes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ice thows a body shot but no joy.
Ice is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendes rather than just go for the knockout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mendes.
Ice throws the left hand but Mendes avoids the punch easily.
Ice misses with a wild body shot.
Ice tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mendes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ice has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ice takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mendes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ice.
Ice falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendes counters with an inside leg kick.
Mendes scores with a kick to the body.
Ice tries to keep at a distance but Mendes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mendes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Mendes.
Ice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Mendes.
Mendes lands a knee to the head.
Mendes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mendes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ice lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mendes lands a knee to the body.
Mendes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mendes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mendes.
Mendes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mendes with a knee to the head.
Mendes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mendes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mendes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mendes obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Come on Mendes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mendes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ice in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mendes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ice is looking to break free of the clinch but Mendes has double underhooks.
Mendes looking to throw knees to the head but Ice is blocking nicely.
Mendes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ice is trying to force a seperation but Mendes has the dominant position.
Ice is trying to break the clinch but Mendes is controlling him.
Mendes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mendes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mendes has Ice pressed against the cage, preventing Ice from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mendes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mendes looking to throw knees to the head but Ice is blocking nicely.
Mendes with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mendes keeps control of Ice as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ice managing to block the knees to the body from Mendes.
Ice is trying to break free.
Mendes looking to throw knees to the head but Ice is blocking nicely.
Ice tries to circle away but Mendes has him pinned against the cage.
Mendes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mendes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ice up against the cage.
Mendes scores a nice knee to the body.
Ice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ice avoiding damage as Mendes throws knees to the body.
Ice is trying to break the clinch but Mendes has him pressed against the cage.
Mendes trying to land knees to the body.
Mendes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ice is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ice is looking to break free of the clinch but Mendes has double underhooks.
Mendes misses with a knee to the head.
Ice letting Mendes take a breather here.
Ice breaks the clinch.
Ice's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mendes.
Mendes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ice takes a swing at Mendes's ribcage but misses.
Ice throws a body punch but Mendes moves out of range.
Mendes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mendes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ice has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ice and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mommy Ice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendes moves into the clinch.
Jesus Mendes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ice is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Mendes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendes 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 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Mendes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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166 lbs
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152 lbs
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Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cole Thompson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gunn tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gunn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gunn but Gunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tommy Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Thompson.
Gunn lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Cole Thompson has been cut.
Gunn throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gunn!
Thompson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gunn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn is trying to escape the mount.
Thompson content just to control the position here.
Gunn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gunn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gunn tries to lock up and control but Thompson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thompson controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thompson landing punches.
Gunn is trying to stand up.
Thompson controlling from the full mount.
Gunn is working to get back to half guard.
Thompson controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thompson content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cole Thompson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gunn misses with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a single leg into guard. Gunn didn't expect that.
Thompson trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Gunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Gunn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thompson controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gunn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cole Thompson.
Gunn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gunn.
Gunn connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
A punch combination from Gunn misses.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Gunn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson.
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Gunn misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a single leg into guard. Gunn didn't expect that.
Thompson is stalling in the full guard.
Gunn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thompson stands up from Gunn's guard - Thompson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gunn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tommy Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Gunn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tommy Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Thompson.
Gunn scores with a jab.
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
Gunn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gunn's waist but Gunn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Gunn misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gunn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gunn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Gunn trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn being controlled here, momentarily.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cole Thompson's cut.
That's time! Gunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gunn misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunn is working an open guard so Thompson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gunn lands a two punch combo.
Gunn misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gunn's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson advances to half guard.
Gunn is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gunn wants to control the action here but instead Thompson manages to pass to full mount!
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.
Gunn is in a horrible position here. Thompson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thompson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thompson trying to control but Gunn is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson with shots to the head and body - Gunn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thompson landing strikes from the mount and Gunn is in trouble!
Thompson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thompson misses with a head shot.
Cole Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson tries to control but Gunn wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thompson prevents Gunn from getting the reversal.
Thompson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gunn looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson scoring with strikes but Gunn is staying in there.
Tommy Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunn is in a horrible position here. Thompson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Cusumano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Somebody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cusumano comes to the cage accompanied by Aint no Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephant. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
140 lbs
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140 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Cusumano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Somebody!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cusumano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Cusumano connects with a jab.
Somebody takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cusumano digs a good body shot into Somebody's ribs.
Somebody dodges the punch combination from Cusumano.
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Somebody to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Stephen Cusumano has been cut.
Somebody has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cusumano is trying to push Somebody away but Somebody has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but Somebody is controlling the position.
Somebody can't get the takedown.
Somebody drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cusumano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Somebody turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Somebody in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cusumano pushes Somebody away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Somebody gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cusumano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cusumano tries to get out of the position.
Somebody trying to control the action but Cusumano is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cusumano wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Somebody tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cusumano is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Somebody looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Somebody is working to tighten is grip on Cusumano's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cusumano has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Somebody is really squeezing tight and eventually Cusumano passes out! Somebody breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Somebody!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luta Livre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreno Cuenca comes into the arena with Yo, el vaquilla blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luta Livre!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno Cuenca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Livre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Livre works the jab nicely.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moreno Cuenca. Livre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moreno Cuenca throws a predictable looking body shot
and Livre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moreno Cuenca instigates a clinch.
Moreno Cuenca keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Livre's efforts to push away.
Livre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Livre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moreno Cuenca throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moreno Cuenca lands a nice shot to the body.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Livre is defending well for now.
Livre lands a takedown into guard.
Moreno Cuenca looking to control.
Livre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Livre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Livre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moreno Cuenca trying to keep a closed guard but Livre is proving a slippery customer.
Moreno Cuenca lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Livre!
Livre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Livre wants to try and get back to his feet.
Moreno Cuenca tries to control but Livre wriggling away.
Livre throwing hammer fists to the chest of Moreno Cuenca. What's that going to do exactly?
Moreno Cuenca content just to control the position here.
Livre takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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.
Moreno Cuenca wants to control the pace but Livre is squirming around nicely.
Livre tries to hold on but Moreno Cuenca postures up.
Moreno Cuenca thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Livre is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Moreno Cuenca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Livre is looking to escape.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Livre has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Livre!
Livre stands up over Moreno Cuenca, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moreno Cuenca is trying to keep Livre in close.
Livre is in close to Moreno Cuenca's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Livre drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moreno Cuenca dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca looking to sit in guard and control but Livre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Moreno Cuenca not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Livre 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.
Moreno Cuenca controls Livre momentarily but Livre frees himself.
Livre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno Cuenca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moreno Cuenca is on top in guard.
Moreno Cuenca trying to control but Livre is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A nice combination there by Livre.
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch but Livre is having none of it.
Moreno Cuenca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moreno Cuenca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Livre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moreno Cuenca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Livre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Livre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Livre lands with an overhand left.
Moreno Cuenca thows a body shot but no joy.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Livre connects with a body shot.
Moreno Cuenca thows a body shot but no joy.
Moreno Cuenca swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Livre counter with a right hand.
Livre misses with a wild combination.
Moreno Cuenca has managed to clinch.
Moreno Cuenca connects with a knee to the head.
Livre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moreno Cuenca prevents it.
Livre goes for a takedown attempt but Moreno Cuenca pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Livre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca moves into the clinch.
Livre takes a knee right on the jaw!
Livre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moreno Cuenca pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luta Livre.
Moreno Cuenca with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Moreno Cuenca.
Livre wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moreno Cuenca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Livres head.
Livre has Moreno Cuenca pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moreno Cuenca manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Livre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Livre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Livre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moreno Cuenca.
Livre is breathing heavily.
Moreno Cuenca fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Moreno Cuenca misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moreno Cuenca has closed the distance and engaged Livre in a clinch.
Good body shot from Moreno Cuenca.
Livre takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moreno Cuenca scores with a shoulder strike.
Moreno Cuenca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moreno Cuenca keeps control of Livre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Livre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land a knee to the head but Livre blocks with his arms.
Moreno Cuenca lands a nice elbow.
Moreno Cuenca lands a nice knee to the body.
Moreno Cuenca lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Moreno Cuenca.
Stalling in the clinch from Moreno Cuenca.
Livre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Moreno Cuenca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moreno Cuenca with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moreno Cuenca throws a knee to the head but misses.
Livre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moreno Cuenca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Livre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moreno Cuenca misses the body punch
and Livre counters with a stiff right hand.
Moreno Cuenca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Livre at a distance.
Moreno Cuenca scores with a jab to the body.
Moreno Cuenca closes the distance and clinches.
Moreno Cuenca displaying some good clinch control by pressing Livre up against the cage.
Moreno Cuenca lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Livre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moreno Cuenca's elbow.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land knees in the clinch but Livre avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca lands a damaging elbow.
Moreno Cuenca looking to slow down the pace here.
Moreno Cuenca misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Livre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Livre avoids it.
Livre managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Livre or not.
Livre tries to circle away but Moreno Cuenca has him pinned against the cage.
Moreno Cuenca lands an elbow just above Livre 's eye.
Moreno Cuenca lands with a left to the head.
Moreno Cuenca lands a good knee to the midsection. Livre won't want to take too many of those.
Livre cracks Moreno Cuenca with a nice body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moreno Cuenca obliges.
Moreno Cuenca is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Moreno Cuenca as the two fighters clinch.
Livre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Livre is defending well for now.
Livre gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Moreno Cuenca regains guard.
Moreno Cuenca 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.
Moreno Cuenca trying to keep a closed guard but Livre is proving a slippery customer.
Moreno Cuenca keeping full guard, as Livre tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Livre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Livre wants to stand but Moreno Cuenca has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moreno Cuenca bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Livre's guard.
Livre wants to sweep here but Moreno Cuenca controlling him for the moment.
Livre keeping full guard, as Moreno Cuenca tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moreno Cuenca passes Livre's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Livre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moreno Cuenca pushes Livre up against the cage in a clinch.
Livre goes for a takedown attempt but Moreno Cuenca pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moreno Cuenca is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Livre.
Decent striking displayed by Livre there.
Moreno Cuenca moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moreno Cuenca wants to clinch up but Livre keeps it at a distance.
Livre blocks a head kick by Moreno Cuenca.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Livre checks a leg kick.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to wear down Livre with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Livre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Livre was well out of range. Poor timing from Moreno Cuenca.
Livre scores with a nice right hand.
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch up.
Livre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Livre looks to land a combination. Moreno Cuenca sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Livre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moreno Cuenca tries a head kick but it misses.
Livre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moreno Cuenca throws a series of punches but Livre avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca looks to score with a jab to the body but Livre is just out of range.
Moreno Cuenca throws a sloppy head kick and Livre moves out of range easily.
Moreno Cuenca jabs Livre right on the nose. Livre blinks but takes it well.
Moreno Cuenca instigates a clinch.
Livre tries for a takedown but Moreno Cuenca manages to get underhooks.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luta Livre.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Livre as Moreno Cuenca tries to tie him up.
Moreno Cuenca misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Livre.
Livre is trying to break the clinch but Moreno Cuenca has him pressed against the cage.
Moreno Cuenca is leaning against Livre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moreno Cuenca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Livre backwards.
Livre is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Livre's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca digs a right hand underneath Livre's ribcage. Livre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Moreno Cuenca.
Livre can't get the takedown.
The referee calls for Moreno Cuenca to work.
Livre wants to get back to striking at distance but Moreno Cuenca won't allow it.
Livre avoiding damage as Moreno Cuenca throws knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moreno Cuenca avoiding damage.
Moreno Cuenca landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca lands with a light punch inside.
Luta Livre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Livre blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca has Livre pressed against the cage.
Moreno Cuenca misses with an elbow over the top.
Moreno Cuenca using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for Moreno Cuenca to work.
Livre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moreno Cuenca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Livre counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Moreno Cuenca misses
and Livre counters with a nice uppercut.
Moreno Cuenca scoring well with a low kick there.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a head kick.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Livre.
Livre is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Moreno Cuenca throws a series of punches but Livre avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreno Cuenca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Livre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moreno Cuenca throws a right and a left that Livre avoids nicely.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Livre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moreno Cuenca doesn't seem phased though.
Moreno Cuenca has closed the distance and engaged Livre in a clinch.
Moreno Cuenca has Livre pressed against the cage, preventing Livre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moreno Cuenca is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Livre tries to circle away but Moreno Cuenca has him pinned against the cage.
Livre tries to break free but Moreno Cuenca pushes him back against the cage.
Livre can't get the takedown.
Moreno Cuenca landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moreno Cuenca.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moreno Cuenca throws an elbow but misses.
Moreno Cuenca working Livre over with knees to the body.
Livre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moreno Cuenca has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Moreno Cuenca.
Livre wants a takedown but no success here.
Moreno Cuenca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Livre or not.
Moreno Cuenca scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno Cuenca.
Knees to the body from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moreno Cuenca connects with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Livre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moreno Cuenca pulls his leg out and moves away.
Livre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moreno Cuenca moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moreno Cuenca misses with an uppercut. Livre saw that one coming.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a double jab
and Livre counters with a left and a right that stings Moreno Cuenca.
It looks like Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca has been cut.
Livre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moreno Cuenca tries to close the distance and clinch but Livre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Livre checks a leg kick.
Livre cracks Moreno Cuenca with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moreno Cuenca slips a jab from Livre.
Livre cracks Moreno Cuenca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moreno Cuenca clinches up against the cage.
Livre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moreno Cuenca just leaning against Livre, taking a breather.
Moreno Cuenca is pressed up against the cage. Livre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moreno Cuenca down to the mat. Moreno Cuenca avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Livre loads up on a big right hand but Moreno Cuenca slips the punch.
Livre swats away the attempt to clinch by Moreno Cuenca.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moreno Cuenca closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moreno Cuenca, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wandlish Jahkvilk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pear Islavaly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wandlish Jahkvilk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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135 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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130 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wandlish Jahkvilk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pear Islavaly!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jahkvilk looks to clinch
and Islavaly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jahkvilk misses with a double jab
and Islavaly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jahkvilk misses with a few strikes there.
Wandlish Jahkvilk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jahkvilk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Islavaly counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Islavaly. No joy for Jahkvilk on that attempt.
Jahkvilk closes the distance but Islavaly moves to the side
and Islavaly counters with a straight right hand.
Jahkvilk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Islavaly counters with a stiff right hand.
Jahkvilk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Islavaly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jahkvilk closes the distance but Islavaly moves to the side
and Islavaly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Islavaly thuds a left hand into Jahkvilk's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Islavaly there.
Jahkvilk tries to clinch
enabling Islavaly to counter with a crisp jab.
Jahkvilk is rocked!
Islavaly throws an overhand right that has Jahkvilk reeling! Islavaly follows up with more punches and Jahkvilk is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pear Islavaly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Acker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Street Bulldogs - Play this song again. The Dog is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gerard Acker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Dog!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acker gets a clinch.
Acker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Acker.
Acker breaks from the clinch.
Acker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Acker has had enough of the clinch but Dog keeps him there for the moment.
Dog tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Acker gets underhooks to prevent Dog's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Acker.
A left hand lands to the body for Acker.
A short left from Acker.
Acker pushes Dog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Acker tries to break free but Dog pushes him back against the cage.
Acker lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Acker.
Dog takes a shot to the head.
Acker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Acker on the inside.
Dog looks gassed!
Dog jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Acker walks away with a smile on his face. Dog gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gerard Acker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Dog.
Acker lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acker lands a jab-cross combination.
Dog closes the distance looking to clinch
and Acker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dog.
Acker pushes Dog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Acker smiles and moves away.
Acker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Acker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dog's head.
Gerard Acker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dog, pushing him back against the cage.
Acker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Acker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Acker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gerard Acker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog closes the distance but Acker moves to the side
and Acker counters with a series of strikes. Dog will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dog back to the cage. Acker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dog has his takedown stuffed
and Acker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog misses with a takedown
and Acker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Acker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Acker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Acker has managed to clinch.
Acker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Acker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dog with a poor takedown
and Acker counters with a three punch combo that has Dog backing up. Dog nods at Acker to acknowledge the strikes.
Acker cracks a nice hook into Dog's ribs.
Dog is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Acker.
Dog has Acker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Acker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Acker tries to circle away but Dog has him pinned against the cage.
Acker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Acker is leaning against Dog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Acker works on Dog's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Acker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Acker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acker works Dog's body with a nice hook.
Acker instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog tries to pull guard but Acker holds him up against the cage and eventually Dog drops back down to his feet.
Gerard Acker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Dog.
Acker lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Acker.
A shot in the inside from Acker.
Acker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dog.
Acker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Acker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Acker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acker's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Acker duly obliges.
Acker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dog on the side of the head.
Acker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Acker has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acker lands a shoulder strike.
Dog goes for a takedown in the clinch but Acker prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Acker.
Acker is stalling here.
A short uppercut from Acker.
Acker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Acker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dog momentarily.
Acker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dog's head.
Gerard Acker is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acker's corner calls for a 1-2. Acker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Acker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Acker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Acker closes the distance and pushes Dog back into the cage.
Dog fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dog wants a takedown but no success here.
Dog tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Acker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gerard Acker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Dog.
A right hook to the body lands for Acker.
Acker lands a right hand.
Acker lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Acker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Acker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Acker.
Acker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog can do to turn this around?
Dog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Acker lands a hook that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog letting Acker take a breather here.
Acker wants to break free but Dog has control.
Acker lands a body shot.
Acker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog takes one to the side of the head.
Acker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Acker dips to his left and cracks Dog with an uppercut!
Acker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acker with a nice cross.
Acker takes the fight into the clinch.
Acker controlling the action here for a moment.
Acker breaks the clinch.
Acker rushes Dog and presses him up against the cage.
Acker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dog tries to score a body lock takedown but Acker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acker lands a body punch.
Acker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Acker.
Acker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Acker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Acker breaks the clinch.
Acker darts in and clinches Dog up against the cage.
Acker has had enough of the clinch but Dog keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Acker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Acker smiles and moves away.
Dog is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Acker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acker closes the distance and clinches.
Acker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dog.
Acker effectively controlling the action here.
The Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dog tries to pull guard but Acker won't allow it.
Dog misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard Acker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Acker 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 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Acker!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephen Cerrone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Cerrone!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cerrone to the mat! Cerrone manages to get full guard.
Cerrone wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cerrone has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jones is looking to defend but Cerrone has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jones! Cerrone pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jones taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stephen Cerrone!
Stephen Cerrone is the new middleweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willie Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shamrock's choice of entrance music: Smells Like Teen Spirit. Jason Shamrock has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Willie Stroker's chin.
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185 lbs
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willie Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Stroker circles away.
Stroker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stroker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shamrock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shamrock looking for a sweep. Not yet Shamrock, not yet.
Stroker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamrock is keeping the position for now.
Shamrock wants to stand and escape but Stroker is having none of it.
Stroker trying to move into half guard but instead Shamrock has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stroker working for a triangle but Shamrock defends it easily.
Shamrock looking to sit in guard and control but Stroker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Stroker from controlling successfully.
Stroker pushing down on Shamrock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shamrock is defending against the submission attempts here by Stroker.
Stroker is trying to control. Shamrock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stroker stalling away here and it's allowed Shamrock to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stroker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shamrock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stroker, into his guard.
Shamrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stroker is keeping the position for now.
Shamrock passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shamrock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shamrock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker is trying to get back to half guard.
Shamrock is trying to ground and pound but Stroker uses the momentary lack of control by Shamrock to regain half guard.
Shamrock stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shamrock closes the distance but Stroker moves to the side
and Stroker counters with a single leg into guard. Shamrock didn't expect that.
Stroker tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard.
Stroker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stroker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Stroker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shamrock can't keep his opponent in guard - Stroker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stroker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shamrock is just riding it out for now. Stroker eventually gives up the hold.
Stroker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Stroker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stroker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stroker landing with the ground and pound.
Stroker wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position.
Shamrock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stroker.
Stroker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stroker is trying to work for a kimura but Shamrock is defending well.
Stroker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stroker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shamrock has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shamrock is just riding it out for now. Stroker eventually gives up the hold.
Shamrock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stroker won't allow Shamrock to get back to his feet.
Stroker thows a big elbow that misses.
Stroker wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stroker prevents Shamrock from getting back to his feet.
Stroker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shamrock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stroker, into his guard.
Stroker looking for a guillotine here but Shamrock defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shamrock wants to get up but he can't break Stroker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock pushes down on Stroker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stroker is looking to improve his position.
Shamrock trying to pass the guard but Stroker defending well.
Shamrock thows a huge punch but Stroker dodges it nicely.
Willie Stroker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shamrock moves nicely into side control.
Shamrock tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shamrock has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Stroker is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shamrock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stroker, who protects the arm well.
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 Willie Stroker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Stroker keeps the fight on the outside.
Stroker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shamrock pushes Stroker off looking to stand but Stroker dives back in and keeps control.
Stroker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamrock defending well though.
Shamrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stroker seems to be looking for submissions.
Shamrock wants to improve his position but Stroker is controlling well.
Stroker is working for a submission of some sort.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep. Stroker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shamrock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stroker.
Shamrock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stroker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stroker passes Shamrock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stroker throws a strike but Shamrock avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shamrock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stroker's guard.
Shamrock forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamrock is working for a submission of some sort.
Shamrock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock moves into full mount! Stroker won't be happy about that!
Stroker wants to control but Shamrock is having none of it.
Stroker is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Shamrock stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Nice takedown defense from Stroker. No joy for Shamrock on that attempt.
Stroker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shamrock is looking to regain half guard here but Stroker keeps moving and retains side control.
Shamrock is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stroker off and has taken his back!
Willie Stroker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stroker trying to control the action but Shamrock just sinks the hooks in.
Well, with Shamrock on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Stroker is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Willie Stroker.
Well Stroker 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 30:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Willie Stroker!
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