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Monday Night Armageddon 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abuda Taruda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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140 lbs
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138 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abuda Taruda!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taruda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alkofer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alkofer misses with a straight left.
Taruda misses with a double jab
and Alkofer counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Alkofer.
Taruda misses with a combination
and Alkofer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alkofer lands with a good body shot.
Alkofer feints a jab promting Taruda to slip. Alkofer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taruda slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Abuda Taruda has been cut.
Alkofer scores with a sloppy right hand. Taruda should have avoided that one.
Alkofer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Taruda misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alkofer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taruda looks gassed!
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!
Alkofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taruda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alkofer can pounce on him.
Alkofer jabs at Taruda's body.
Alkofer lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taruda.
Alkofer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taruda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alkofer lands a jab-cross combination.
Dennis Alkofer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alkofer connects with a leg kick. Taruda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Abuda Taruda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alkofer lands with a shot to the body.
Taruda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alkofer scores with a punch to the head.
Alkofer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alkofer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Alkofer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alkofer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taruda. That did some damage!
Alkofer connects with a body shot.
Alkofer scores with a jab. Taruda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alkofer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alkofer, as that shot connected.
Alkofer thuds a left hand into Taruda's body.
Alkofer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alkofer lands with a nice body punch.
Alkofer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taruda backs up against the cage.
Jab, jab by Alkofer - just one landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alkofer, right into the meat.
Alkofer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alkofer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taruda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alkofer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taruda backs up against the cage.
Alkofer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Danga de danga de dang - Alkofer scores with a four punch combination!
Alkofer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taruda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alkofer lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from Alkofer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer scores with a sloppy right hand. Taruda should have avoided that one.
Alkofer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alkofer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alkofer lands a slapping body shot.
Taruda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taruda tries to move into range but Alkofer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taruda misses with a takedown
and Alkofer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alkofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taruda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alkofer. Alkofer obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Alkofer.
Taruda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alkofer lands a nice shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Alkofer.
Alkofer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taruda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alkofer. Alkofer obviously looking to wear him down.
Alkofer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alkofer throws a leg kick which misses Taruda's front leg but catches the back leg as Taruda tries to avoid it.
Taruda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alkofer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alkofer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alkofer, as that shot connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alkofer, right into the meat.
Alkofer scores with a three punch combo!
Alkofer lands a nice looking body shot.
Taruda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taruda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alkofer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dennis Alkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abuda Taruda.
Alkofer lands a jab to the head.
Alkofer scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Alkofer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abuda Taruda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taruda shoots and misses
and Alkofer counters with a nice uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Taruda might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alkofer has got the better of the exchanges.
Taruda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alkofer throws a right and a left that Taruda avoids nicely.
Taruda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alkofer counters with a leg kick.
Taruda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alkofer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taruda fails with the takedown
and Alkofer counters with a left to the body.
Alkofer lands a body shot.
Alkofer throws a series of strikes that have Taruda backpedaling.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alkofer. That's going to slow Taruda down.
Alkofer connects with a looping right hand.
Dennis Alkofer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alkofer.
Taruda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alkofer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taruda is breathing heavily.
Alkofer stuns Taruda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Alkofer.
Alkofer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taruda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alkofer misses with a double jab.
Alkofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Alkofer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alkofer.
Taruda drops his hands momentarily and Alkofer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alkofer looks to land a combination but Taruda avoids it well.
Alkofer misses with the combination.
Alkofer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alkofer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taruda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taruda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alkofer.
Taruda has his takedown stuffed
and Alkofer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dennis Alkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abuda Taruda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taruda on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alkofer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alkofer thuds a left hand into Taruda's body.
Taruda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alkofer counters with a leg kick.
Alkofer lands with a nice body punch.
Alkofer scores with a decent looking hook.
Alkofer connects with a crisp jab.
Alkofer misses with the combination.
Alkofer works Taruda's body with a nice hook.
Alkofer 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taruda tries to clinch but Alkofer is having none of it.
Taruda with a poor takedown
letting Alkofer counter with a right hand.
Alkofer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alkofer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alkofer is looking to slow Taruda down with leg kicks.
Alkofer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taruda's head backwards.
Taruda throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Alkofer counter with a right hand.
Alkofer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taruda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alkofer. Alkofer obviously looking to wear him down.
Taruda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taruda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alkofer.
Taruda falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alkofer connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer misses with the combination.
Taruda has his takedown stuffed
and Alkofer counters with a nice uppercut.
Taruda throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Alkofer counter with a right hand.
Dennis Alkofer is winning the standup battle so far.
Alkofer cracks a nice hook into Taruda's ribs.
Alkofer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taruda manages to avoid it.
Taruda takes one to the chin there.
Alkofer looks to land a combination. Taruda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alkofer throws an overhand right that lands on Taruda's shoulder, as Taruda tries to avoid the shot.
Taruda with a poor takedown
and Alkofer counters with a thumping low kick.
Taruda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alkofer.
Taruda with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alkofer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taruda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Alkofer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abuda Taruda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Alkofer.
Taruda looks to land a combination but Alkofer avoids it well.
Taruda with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Alkofer to counter with a crisp jab.
Alkofer scores with a nice head shot.
Alkofer lands a leg kick that knocks Taruda off balance momentarily.
Taruda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alkofer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Taruda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alkofer counters with an outside leg kick.
Alkofer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alkofer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taruda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alkofer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taruda's head backwards.
Alkofer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alkofer lands a jab to the head.
Taruda has his takedown stuffed
and Alkofer counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer throws a body punch but Taruda moves out of range.
Alkofer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alkofer takes a swing at Taruda's ribcage but misses.
Alkofer is looking to slow Taruda down with leg kicks.
Alkofer cracks Taruda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alkofer digs a good body shot into Taruda's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alkofer.
Alkofer connects with a leg kick. Taruda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alkofer lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alkofer.
Alkofer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alkofer scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer misses with a left hand
and Taruda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taruda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alkofer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taruda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alkofer counters with a three punch combo that has Taruda backing up. Taruda nods at Alkofer to acknowledge the strikes.
Alkofer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alkofer cracks Taruda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Taruda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taruda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dennis Alkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abuda Taruda.
Alkofer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taruda on the side of the head.
Taruda misses with a takedown
and Alkofer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alkofer scores with a sloppy right hand. Taruda should have avoided that one.
Alkofer lands with a nice body punch.
Alkofer misses with a combination
and Taruda counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alkofer's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taruda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taruda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Taruda trying to control the position from guard on top but Alkofer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abuda Taruda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taruda gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alkofer throws a poor cross that misses
and Taruda counters with a series of strikes. Alkofer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alkofer misses with the combination.
Taruda with a poor takedown
and Alkofer counters with a straight right hand.
Alkofer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taruda's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alkofer.
Taruda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alkofer counters with a good low kick that Taruda was not able to check.
Taruda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alkofer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alkofer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taruda fails with the takedown
and Alkofer counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Dennis Alkofer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alkofer, 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 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Alkofer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Galindo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galindo has chosen Boss Life as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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26
209 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Galindo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galindo throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Galindo is looking to stand up but Morrison isn't so interested in that idea.
Galindo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morrison is aware though and is defending well.
Galindo is looking to stand up but Morrison isn't so interested in that idea.
Galindo looking for a sweep. Not yet Galindo, not yet.
Galindo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Galindo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morrison stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Galindo throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a nice double leg into side control. Galindo won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galindo pushes Morrison away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Morrison gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Morrison tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morrison has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galindo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morrison off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galindo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Galindo looks gassed!
Galindo is looking for the choke from the back position but Morrison is controlling his hands well.
Morrison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Morrison manages to reverse the position and now he's in Galindo's guard. Nice work there by Morrison.
Galindo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morrison looking to pass the guard.
Galindo working for a triangle but Morrison defends it easily.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Galindo keeps moving.
Galindo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galindo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morrison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Galindo's guard.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Galindo keeps moving.
Galindo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Galindo is tightening it up a little... Morrison has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Morrison reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Morrison taps out! nice BJJ there by Galindo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Justin Galindo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mano De Diablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norm Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Diablo comes to the cage accompanied by "Jars" by Chevelle. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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220 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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239 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mano De Diablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Norm Bates!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates moves to clinch but De Diablo breaks away
and De Diablo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bates wants a takedown but no success here.
Bates drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Diablo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
De Diablo lands a hook that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Bates blocking some punches.
De Diablo misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Diablo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bates is keeping busy.
De Diablo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Diablo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Diablo lands with a left to the head.
Bates is trying to drag De Diablo to the mat but De Diablo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mano De Diablo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norm Bates.
De Diablo prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Diablo.
Bates wants a takedown but no success here.
Bates throws a punch but it's blocked by De Diablo.
Bates jumps guard but De Diablo stands there with Bates around his waist. Bates gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Diablo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Diablo has Bates pressed against the cage, preventing Bates from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bates can't break the clinch.
De Diablo has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
De Diablo is trying to break the clinch but Bates is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, De Diablo regains guard.
De Diablo wants to stand but Bates is controlling the position.
De Diablo has his feet on Bates's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
De Diablo circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Diablo counters by clinching up.
Bates has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed De Diablo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
De Diablo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bates's arms.
De Diablo looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
De Diablo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bates missing with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Diablo wants to get back to his feet.
Bates working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bates wants to control but De Diablo is keeping busy.
De Diablo is trying to get back to his feet but Bates has full control of the position and if anything, De Diablo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bates punches the canvas rather than the man.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bates.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Diablo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bates lands with a hammerfist to the side of De Diablo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Diablo controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
De Diablo is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Bates off. It looks like it's working - Bates slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! De Diablo displaying calm under pressure there.
De Diablo is breathing heavily.
Bates moves to clinch but De Diablo breaks away
and De Diablo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. De Diablo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from De Diablo.
Bates has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Diablo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bates is working for takedown but De Diablo is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Diablo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bates misses the body punch
and De Diablo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mano De Diablo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates tries to clinch up
and De Diablo counters by clinching up.
Bates works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bates tries to free his leg and advance position but De Diablo is retaining full guard.
De Diablo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Diablo tries to get out of the position.
Bates working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Diablo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Diablo wants to stand up but Bates is controlling him.
Bates postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Diablo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bates postures up in De Diablo's guard and throws a big left but De Diablo blocks it.
Bates with a nice head shot there.
De Diablo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bates tries for a takedown but De Diablo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bates misses with a takedown attempt
and De Diablo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bates shoots in looking for a takedown but De Diablo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bates's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Diablo lunges at Bates with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bates's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Norm Bates will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bates missing with a left hand there. De Diablo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bates tries to clinch but fails miserably
and De Diablo moves into the clinch.
De Diablo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Diablo lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Diablo blocks an uppercut.
De Diablo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bates.
De Diablo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Diablo circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Diablo counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from De Diablo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bates as De Diablo tries to tie him up.
Bates tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bates tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Diablo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mano De Diablo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norm Bates.
Bates is breathing heavily.
De Diablo throws a head punch that misses.
De Diablo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bates is keeping busy.
Bates is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Diablo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bates lands a body punch.
Bates tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Diablo prevents the takedown attempt.
De Diablo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
De Diablo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Diablo taking a breather.
Bates misses with a punch on the inside.
Bates drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Diablo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Diablo wants to stall.
Bates tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bates has De Diablo pressed against the cage, preventing De Diablo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bates has De Diablo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Diablo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bates takes a shot to the head.
De Diablo has Bates pushed against the cage.
A short uppercut from De Diablo.
Bates tries to score a body lock takedown but De Diablo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Diablo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Diablo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
De Diablo lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Diablo stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
Bates goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Diablo prevents it.
Still in the clinch, De Diablo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bates drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Diablo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
De Diablo pushes Bates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from De Diablo - that landed with a thud.
De Diablo blocking some punches.
De Diablo tries to circle away but Bates has him pinned against the cage.
De Diablo lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Diablo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bates shoots in but De Diablo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Diablo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Diablo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bates misses with a punch on the inside.
De Diablo trying to control the position but instead, Bates has worked for underhooks and has pushed De Diablo into the cage.
De Diablo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates closes the distance but De Diablo moves to the side
and De Diablo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
De Diablo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bates.
Bates tries to pull guard but De Diablo holds him up against the cage and eventually Bates drops back down to his feet.
Bates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. De Diablo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bates being controlled against the cage.
Bates is working for takedown but De Diablo is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Diablo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bates throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Diablo's waist but De Diablo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bates off to one side.
Bates on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Diablo clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for De Diablo.
Mano De Diablo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Diablo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bates or not.
De Diablo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bates wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Diablo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Diablo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
De Diablo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Diablo is leaning against Bates and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Diablo lands a left hand.
De Diablo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Diablo gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Diablo has had enough of the clinch but Bates keeps him there for the moment.
Bates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. De Diablo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
De Diablo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Diablo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bates up against the cage.
De Diablo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Diablo darts in and clinches Bates up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Diablo is pressed up against the cage. Bates has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Diablo down to the mat. De Diablo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Norm Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Diablo closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, De Diablo scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Diablo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bates.
De Diablo is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mano De Diablo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bates with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Diablo moves into the clinch.
De Diablo blocks an elbow strike from Bates.
De Diablo lands a left hand.
De Diablo leaning against his opponent.
De Diablo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Diablo darts in and clinches Bates up against the cage.
De Diablo is pressed up against the cage. Bates has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Diablo down to the mat. De Diablo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bates swings widly with a right hand
and De Diablo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bates with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Diablo to score with a decent uppercut.
Bates tries to clinch up
and De Diablo counters by clinching up.
De Diablo lands with a light punch inside.
Bates tries for a takedown but De Diablo manages to get underhooks.
Mano De Diablo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norm Bates.
Bates has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Diablo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Diablo has Bates pushed against the cage.
De Diablo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Diablo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Diablo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for De Diablo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Diablo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Diablo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Diablo has Bates up against the cage in a clinch.
De Diablo breaks the clinch.
De Diablo scores with a jab to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bates.
De Diablo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bates's head backwards.
De Diablo cracks a nice hook into Bates's ribs.
De Diablo drives through and clinches with Bates against the cage.
A right hand to the body from De Diablo.
De Diablo has had enough of the clinch but Bates keeps him there for the moment.
De Diablo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Diablo lands with a right to the head.
De Diablo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Diablo lands with a right to the head.
De Diablo lands a nice uppercut.
De Diablo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates throws a punch but it's blocked by De Diablo.
Bates breaks from the clinch.
Bates tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling De Diablo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bates walks into a straight right hand from De Diablo.
De Diablo circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Diablo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bates is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Diablo is keeping busy.
De Diablo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bates misses with a punch on the inside.
De Diablo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Diablo lands a shoulder strike.
De Diablo manages to break the clinch.
Bates with a poor takedown
and Bates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Diablo rushes Bates and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Diablo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on De Diablo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from De Diablo.
De Diablo is trying to push Bates away but Bates has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bates goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Diablo prevents it.
De Diablo just leaning against Bates, taking a breather.
De Diablo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, De Diablo scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Diablo lands a right hand.
De Diablo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
De Diablo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Diablo prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Diablo pushes Bates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Diablo lands with a right to the head.
De Diablo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batess head.
De Diablo tries to circle away but Bates has him pinned against the cage.
Bates looking for a takedown.
De Diablo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Bates keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Diablo's efforts to push away.
A short right from De Diablo on the inside.
De Diablo pushes Bates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Diablo digs a right hand into Bates's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bates's gas tank.
De Diablo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Diablo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Diablo wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Diablo breaks from the clinch.
Bates gets tackled into the cage by De Diablo. De Diablo maintains the clinch.
Bates lands a takedown into guard.
Bates throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Diablo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Diablo wants to stand but Bates is controlling the position.
Bates throws a strike but De Diablo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bates not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Diablo tries to stand but Bates is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mano De Diablo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Diablo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mano De Diablo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zane Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Possible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Possible is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Like I Never Left. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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25
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zane Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Possible!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Possible gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Possible changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paul fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paul swings widly with a right hand
and Possible counters with a shoot takedown. Paul fights it but they end up in guard.
Possible seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Paul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Possible gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paul trying to keep a closed guard but Possible is proving a slippery customer.
Possible must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Possible scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paul wants to sweep here but Possible controlling him for the moment.
Possible looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Possible trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paul is trying to keep Possible in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Possible was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Possible rushes Paul and presses him up against the cage.
Paul missing with knees to the body.
Paul gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Possible.
Possible breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Paul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paul clinches with his opponent.
Paul misses with a punch to the body.
Possible avoids a wild elbow strike from Paul.
Possible tries to land a knee to the head but Paul blocks with his arms.
Paul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Possible has him pressed against the cage.
Possible dodges an elbow strike from Paul.
A frustrated look appears on Paul's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paul tries to work over Possible's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Possible.
Possible blocking some punches.
Paul with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paul prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zane Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Possible.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul is trying to maintain a safe position but Possible gets an underhook and turns Paul into the cage.
Paul misses with some punches.
Paul working aggressively here.
Paul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Possible is defending well for now.
Possible takes a knee right on the jaw!
Possible using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Paul gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Possible.
Paul misses with some punches.
Possible drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paul creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Possible works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Possible advances position into side control!
Paul is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Possible stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul struggling a bit here.
Possible trying to control the action but Paul is working from the bottom.
Paul is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Possible's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Possible looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paul misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Paul missing with punches from the bottom.
Possible passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Paul!
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.
Paul throwing hammer fists to the chest of Possible. What's that going to do exactly?
Paul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Possible content just to control the position here.
Possible prevents Paul from getting the reversal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Possible sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Possible unloading with bombs!
Paul is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Possible dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Paul has Possible up against the cage in a clinch.
Paul being controlled against the cage.
Possible breaks from the clinch.
Paul throws a poor cross that misses
and Possible counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Possible takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Possible is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Possible is looking to take a break and control but Paul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paul trying to control from the bottom.
Paul wants to get back to full guard.
Possible lands with a punch from half guard.
Paul tries to get to full guard but Possible has control of the leg.
Possible wants to pass to mount but Paul is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul is trying to control but can't.
Paul tries to get to full guard but Possible has control of the leg.
Possible is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paul sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Possible slips a nice elbow through Paul's hands, connecting with Paul's forehead.
Possible looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paul taking some punishment here, with Possible in his half guard.
Possible seems to be working for a kimura but Paul defends the submission attempt.
Possible is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paul has managed to free his arm - good work.
Possible is breathing heavily.
Paul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Possible is working away from the top position though.
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.
Paul gets full guard.
Possible sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paul wants to sweep but no luck.
Possible drops back looking for a leg! Paul is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paul manages to kick Possible off! Possible jumps back into Paul's guard.
Paul thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Possible passes into half guard.
Paul regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul trying to control the position.
Paul wants to control the position but Possible says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Paul wants to control but Possible is keeping busy.
Possible wants to work for an arm triangle but Paul is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Possible is trying to control. Paul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Possible is looking for a kimura here.
Paul is looking for a sweep. Possible is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paul punching from the bottom.
Paul is in trouble now - Possible has advanced to mount!
Possible sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paul is desperately trying to improve his position but Possible has a good base and remains in mount.
Paul tries to hold on but Possible postures up.
Paul is bucking up trying to escape but Possible cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Paul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Possible raining down hammerfists from mount.
Paul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paul throwing hammer fists to the chest of Possible. What's that going to do exactly?
Paul tries to reverse the position but Possible maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Possible showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Paul throws an off balance right hand
and Possible counters with a stiff right hand.
Paul pushes Possible up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paul throws an elbow but misses.
Possible blocks an elbow strike from Paul.
Paul is fighting off a takedown attempt but Possible is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Paul to the mat. Paul regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Paul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paul trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Possible lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paul is looking to sweep but instead, Possible has passed into half guard.
Possible is working for a kimura but Paul is defending it quite comfortably.
Possible performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paul is trying to maintain the position but Possible is very close to passing his half guard.
Possible is taking a breather. Paul says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul wants to control but Possible is keeping busy.
Paul is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Possible moves into the clinch.
Possible tightens his grip and picks Paul up, before dumping him to the ground. Paul manages to land in guard.
Paul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Possible scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paul throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Possible sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paul wants to sweep here but Possible controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Possible postures up.
Possible is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Possible drops back looking for a leg! Paul is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paul manages to kick Possible off! Possible jumps back into Paul's guard.
Possible seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Paul keeping full guard, as Possible tries to pass.
Paul is trying to keep Possible in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Possible moves out of range as Paul strikes.
Paul misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Possible counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Paul's guard now.
Possible loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Possible stays in close to Paul's body and controls the position.
Possible stands up out of Paul's guard for a moment - Paul manages to land a nice upkick.
Paul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Possible trying to control the position from guard on top but Paul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tom Possible has got the better of the ground game so far.
Possible is pushing down on Paul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paul is fighting to maintain full guard but Possible has managed to sneak the leg through.
Possible is working for a submission of some sort.
Paul wants to get back to full guard but Possible has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Possible lands a nice forearm strike.
Paul is looking for a sweep.
Possible slows the pace down.
Paul taking punishment in the form of punches.
Paul striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Paul wants to control but Possible postures up.
Zane Paul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Possible thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Possible is looking to take a break and control but Paul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Possible comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Possible 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... Tom Possible!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ano Aukanaii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eulle Slapajo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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198 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ano Aukanaii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eulle Slapajo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slapajo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aukanaii.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aukanaii is defended easily by Slapajo.
Aukanaii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Slapajo misses.
Aukanaii misses with a body punch
and Slapajo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aukanaii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slapajo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slapajo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aukanaii misses with a double jab
and Slapajo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aukanaii misses with a body shot
and Slapajo counters with a straight right hand.
Aukanaii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ano Aukanaii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Aukanaii.
Slapajo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slapajo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eulle Slapajo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aukanaii tries for a takedown but Slapajo circles away easily
enabling Slapajo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ano Aukanaii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Aukanaii misses
and Slapajo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aukanaii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Slapajo counters with a nice body shot.
Aukanaii shoots in and drives through. Slapajo sprawls well.
Aukanaii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slapajo but Slapajo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aukanaii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slapajo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aukanaii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slapajo, as that shot connected.
Aukanaii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slapajo counters with a right hand to the body.
Slapajo blocks a head kick by Aukanaii.
Aukanaii misses with a takedown attempt
and Slapajo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aukanaii thinking.
Aukanaii is breathing heavily.
Aukanaii fails with a takedown attempt.
Aukanaii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aukanaii misses with a double jab
and Slapajo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Slapajo counters with a right hand to the body.
Aukanaii moves out of range as Slapajo strikes.
Aukanaii lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Slapajo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aukanaii is looking to wear down Slapajo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aukanaii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slapajo counters with a nice body shot.
Aukanaii misses with a body punch
and Slapajo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aukanaii fails with a takedown attempt.
Slapajo throws the left hand but Aukanaii avoids the punch easily.
Aukanaii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii misses with a takedown
and Slapajo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aukanaii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slapajo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Aukanaii. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Slapajo misses with an uppercut
and Aukanaii makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Slapajo really felt that one!
Slapajo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aukanaiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice jab there from Slapajo.
Aukanaii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Slapajo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aukanaii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Slapajo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aukanaii misses the body punch
and Slapajo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aukanaii shoots for a double leg takedown but Slapajo sprawls well. He's pushed Aukanaii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aukanaii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slapajo as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eulle Slapajo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aukanaii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Slapajo counters with a nice uppercut.
Aukanaii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slapajo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Slapajo. That snapped Aukanaii's head back.
The fighters circling - Slapajo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aukanaii is defended easily by Slapajo.
Aukanaii misses with a jab to the body
and Slapajo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slapajo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aukanaii manages to avoid it.
Aukanaii misses the body punch
letting Slapajo counter with a right hand.
Aukanaii misses with a head kick.
Aukanaii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slapajo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slapajo needs to keep his hands up - Aukanaii had a free shot at his head there.
Aukanaii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slapajo counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slapajo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aukanaii misses with a body punch
and Slapajo counters with a stiff right hand.
Aukanaii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slapajo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aukanaii throws a sloppy body shot
and Slapajo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slapajo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aukanaii. Aukanaii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aukanaii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aukanaii misses with a body punch
and Slapajo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aukanaii with a poor takedown
and Slapajo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slapajo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aukanaii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Slapajo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ano Aukanaii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aukanaii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Slapajo counters with a left to the body.
Slapajo lands an overhand right.
Aukanaii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slapajo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eulle Slapajo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Slapajo as Aukanaii shoots in.
Aukanaii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slapajo.
Aukanaii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aukanaii throws a head kick that misses
enabling Slapajo to counter with a crisp jab.
Aukanaii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slapajo defends it nicely.
Slapajo lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii misses with a jab to the body
and Slapajo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aukanaii misses with a body shot
and Aukanaii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slapajo missing with a left hand there. Aukanaii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slapajo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aukanaii moves away.
Aukanaii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slapajo checks a leg kick.
Aukanaii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Slapajo counters with a straight right hand.
Slapajo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aukanaii misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Slapajo to counter with a crisp jab.
Aukanaii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii misses with a takedown attempt - Slapajo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aukanaii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slapajo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slapajo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slapajo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slapajo jabs Aukanaii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slapajo misses with a hook
and Aukanaii counters with a left and a right that stings Slapajo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slapajo scores with a punch to the head.
Aukanaii decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slapajo is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eulle Slapajo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Aukanaii shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Aukanaii in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Slapajo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Aukanaii dominating with strikes here.
Aukanaii dominating with strikes here.
Aukanaii scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Aukanaii lands with some strikes.
Slapajo is rocked!
Slapajo takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Aukanaii's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ano Aukanaii!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaz Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Fritz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayabusa comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm - Darude. Fritz has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Tom Fritz struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Tom Fritz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaz Hayabusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Fritz!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayabusa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fritz quickly recovers to half guard.
Fritz tries to get to full guard but Hayabusa has control of the leg.
Fritz gets full guard.
Hayabusa wants to pass the guard but Fritz is keeping the position.
Hayabusa wants to stand but Fritz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fritz looking to control.
Hayabusa wants to control from the top but Fritz keeps moving.
Hayabusa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fritz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fritz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kaz Hayabusa.
Fritz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fritz showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fritz wants to take a breather but Hayabusa is having none of it.
Hayabusa manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hayabusa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fritz defends well.
Hayabusa is looking for a triangle but Fritz pushes his legs off easily.
Hayabusa is breathing heavily.
Hayabusa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fritz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hayabusa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fritz wants to control from the top but Hayabusa keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fritz pushes down on Hayabusa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hayabusa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Fritz.
Fritz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fritz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hayabusa defending well though.
Fritz throwing shots but Hayabusa is blocking nicely.
Hayabusa wants to get back to full guard.
Fritz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fritz looking to finish Hayabusa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hayabusa!
Fritz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fritz looking for a guillotine from mount but Hayabusa is having none of it.
The referee warns Hayabusa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hayabusa is trying to escape the mount.
Fritz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hayabusa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hayabusa!
Hayabusa drops back looking for a leg! Fritz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fritz manages to kick Hayabusa off! Hayabusa jumps back into Fritz's guard.
Fritz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hayabusa defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fritz keeping full guard, as Hayabusa tries to pass.
Fritz has his foot on Hayabusa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hayabusa works his way back into a safe position though.
Hayabusa passes Fritz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fritz wants to control but Hayabusa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fritz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hayabusa stands up from Fritz's guard - Hayabusa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fritz as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Fritz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hayabusa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hayabusa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fritz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fritz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hayabusa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fritz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hayabusa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fritz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You can see the frustration on Fritz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa decides to stand back up. Hayabusa steps back and let's Fritz get back to his feet.
Fritz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hayabusa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hayabusa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hayabusa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fritz is controlling him.
Fritz drops back looking for a leg! Hayabusa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hayabusa manages to kick Fritz off! Fritz jumps back into Hayabusa's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayabusa controls Fritz momentarily but Fritz frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fritz is in close to Hayabusa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fritz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaz Hayabusa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hayabusa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hayabusa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fritz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hayabusa trying to keep a closed guard but Fritz is proving a slippery customer.
Fritz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hayabusa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fritz stands and throws Hayabusa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fritz cracks Hayabusa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fritz is trying to get an arm triangle but Hayabusa is defending well.
Hayabusa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hayabusa looking for submissions off his back.
Fritz is trying to control. Hayabusa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hayabusa is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hayabusa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hayabusa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fritz is one step ahead there.
Fritz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fritz postures up.
Hayabusa looking for a triangle here. Fritz is fighting it but it looks tight! Hayabusa pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fritz is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kaz Hayabusa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeranimo Milner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Tard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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167 lbs
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160 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jeranimo Milner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Bas Tard!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Milner has time to react.
A big left from Tard misses.
Milner throws a jab when Tard was well out of range.
Milner works the jab nicely.
Milner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Milner.
Tard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Milner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Tard.
Milner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Milner back to the cage. Tard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Milner.
Milner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Milner.
Milner tests Tard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Milner connects with a nice looking jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tard blocks a jab.
Milner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tard moves away.
Milner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Milner looks to land a combination but Tard avoids it well.
A nice combination there by Tard.
Milner misses with a straight left.
Tard moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milner tests Tard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Milner avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Milner misses its intended target.
Tard throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Milner stumbling backwards into the cage! Milner bounces back off the cage towards Tard, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Tard lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Tard celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bas Tard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammad Lowal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lowal is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by KING KING KING. Hansen is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mohammad Lowal!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen gets caught napping as Lowal dives in and scores a takedown. Hansen manages to retain guard.
Hansen is breathing heavily.
Lowal trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lowal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lowal trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Lowal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mohammad Lowal has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hansen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowal lands a jab to the head.
Lowal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lowal just misses with a punch to the body.
Lowal swings for the body but Hansen moves out of range.
Hansen ducks under a wild hook from Lowal.
Hansen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lowal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lowal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lowal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lowal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowal passes into half guard.
Lowal drops an elbow to the side of Hansen's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hansen!
Lowal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poor strikes thrown by Lowal there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Lowal there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lowal looking to finish with strikes here!
Lowal is working for a guillotine from mount but Hansen frees his head quite easily.
Lowal scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hansen?
Lowal punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowal looking to finish Hansen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hansen!
Lowal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowal punching from mount but Hansen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lowal punching from mount but Hansen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lowal content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lowal looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad Lowal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lowal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hansen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lowal trying to control the position but Hansen is working away.
Hansen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lowal.
Lowal throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mohammad Lowal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lowal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hansen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lowal trying to control the position but Hansen is working away.
Hansen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hansen tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowal is working to tighten is grip on Hansen's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hansen has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lowal is really squeezing tight and eventually Hansen passes out! Lowal breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mohammad Lowal!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elmer Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blitzkrieg Friedhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montgomery's entrance music is Sunshine Highway. A fine choice. Friedhelm is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Du Hast" by Rammstein. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elmer Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Blitzkrieg Friedhelm!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedhelm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montgomery counters with a left to the body.
Friedhelm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montgomery counters with a nice low kick that buckles Friedhelm's knee momentarily.
Montgomery defending well as Friedhelm loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery scores with a head kick. Friedhelm tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Blitzkrieg Friedhelm has been cut.
Montgomery misses with a double jab.
Friedhelm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montgomery counters with a right hand to the body.
Montgomery lands a high kick!
Friedhelm misses with a lunging right hand
and Montgomery counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Friedhelm looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friedhelm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montgomery counters with a right hand to the body.
Montgomery throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Montgomery.
Montgomery stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Friedhelm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Friedhelm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montgomery counters with a right hand to the body.
Montgomery fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Friedhelm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Montgomery scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Montgomery scores with a head kick. Friedhelm tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Montgomery buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Montgomery throws a nice looking combination but Friedhelm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Friedhelm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Montgomery lands with a kick to the temple. Friedhelm shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Montgomery lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Montgomery throws a shot to the body.
Friedhelm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Montgomery is looking to wear down Friedhelm with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good standup being displayed there by Montgomery as he connects with a hook.
Montgomery cracks Friedhelm with a good jab.
That has opened up Blitzkrieg Friedhelm's cut even more.
Montgomery lands a front kick.
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!
Friedhelm takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice shot by Montgomery.
Montgomery lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Montgomery jabs Friedhelm right on the nose. Friedhelm blinks but takes it well.
Friedhelm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Montgomery is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Friedhelm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Montgomery counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Friedhelm thinking.
Friedhelm takes one to the chin there.
Friedhelm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Montgomery.
Montgomery cracks a nice hook into Friedhelm's ribs.
Montgomery fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Montgomery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Friedhelm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Montgomery jabs Friedhelm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blitzkrieg Friedhelm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery throws a leg kick which misses Friedhelm's front leg but catches the back leg as Friedhelm tries to avoid it.
Friedhelm takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Montgomery lands with a nice body punch.
Friedhelm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Montgomery scores with a jab to the body.
Montgomery thuds a left hand into Friedhelm's body.
Montgomery throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Friedhelm.
Montgomery is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Montgomery throws a leg kick which misses Friedhelm's front leg but catches the back leg as Friedhelm tries to avoid it.
Montgomery throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Friedhelm's head.
The cut above Blitzkrieg Friedhelm's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That kick from Montgomery tenderised Friedhelm's leg. Friedhelm is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montgomery thuds his shin into the meat of Friedhelm's side.
Montgomery feints and then cracks Friedhelm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Friedhelm down.
Montgomery cracks Friedhelm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Friedhelm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Montgomery clobbers Friedhelm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Montgomery throws a nice head kick!
Montgomery plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Friedhelm misses with a combination
and Montgomery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montgomery connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Montgomery lands with a hook. Friedhelm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Montgomery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Friedhelm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Friedhelm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montgomery makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Friedhelm really felt that one!
Montgomery connects with a high kick.
Friedhelm misses with a right hand
and Montgomery counters with a head kick.
Montgomery throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Friedhelm. That did some damage!
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!
Montgomery's corner calls for a 1-2. Montgomery obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Friedhelm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Friedhelm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montgomery counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Montgomery scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Montgomery is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montgomery.
A chopping leg kick lands by Montgomery.
Good shot there by Montgomery.
Montgomery lands a jab-cross combination.
Friedhelm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montgomery counters with a nice body shot.
Montgomery connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot by Montgomery.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Friedhelm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montgomery counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Friedhelm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Montgomery darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Friedhelm misses with a combination
and Montgomery counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmer Montgomery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blitzkrieg Friedhelm's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Friedhelm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Montgomery to counter with a crisp jab.
Montgomery connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Friedhelm's hands.
Montgomery scores with a leg kick.
Montgomery jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Elmer Montgomery is winning the standup battle so far.
Montgomery lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Montgomery bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Friedhelm's head.
Friedhelm throws a lazy uppercut
and Montgomery counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Friedhelm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montgomery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montgomery looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Montgomery moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Montgomery.
Friedhelm throws a combination that misses
and Montgomery counters with a body kick.
Montgomery throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blitzkrieg Friedhelm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montgomery lands a high kick!
Montgomery is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right-left combo lands from Montgomery.
Friedhelm misses with a double jab
and Montgomery counters with a head kick. That will keep Friedhelm thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot by Montgomery.
A solid body kick from Montgomery.
A decent looking cross lands there for Montgomery.
The crowd cheers as Montgomery lands an impressive looking overhand right. Friedhelm doesn't seem phased though.
Friedhelm is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Montgomery looks to land a combination. Friedhelm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Montgomery lands a lovely overhand right.
Friedhelm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montgomery makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Friedhelm might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Montgomery has got the better of the exchanges.
Montgomery lands with a hook. Friedhelm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut there from Montgomery.
Friedhelm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Montgomery counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick from Montgomery lands but Friedhelm takes it in his stride.
Friedhelm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Montgomery counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Friedhelm thinking.
Montgomery lands a head kick. Friedhelm smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery connects with a body shot.
Montgomery lands a really nice looking cross but Friedhelm seems unphased.
Friedhelm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Friedhelm misses with a combination
and Montgomery counters with a big head kick but Friedhelm shrugs it off.
Montgomery is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Montgomery lands a lovely overhand right.
Good leg kick by Montgomery there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery feints and then cracks Friedhelm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Friedhelm down.
Friedhelm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Montgomery lands with a good body shot.
Montgomery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Friedhelm can do to turn this around?
Friedhelm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Montgomery's jab looks to have found its range, popping Friedhelm under the eye.
Montgomery lands a high kick!
Montgomery thuds his right hand into Friedhelm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Montgomery's corner calls for a 1-2. Montgomery obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm takes one to the chin there.
Friedhelm's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Montgomery connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Friedhelm scrambles back to his feet.
Friedhelm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montgomery counters with a stiff right hand.
Friedhelm misses with a double jab
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Montgomery counters with a nice uppercut.
Friedhelm takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Montgomery lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Montgomery!
Friedhelm misses with a lunging right hand
and Montgomery counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Friedhelm drops his hands momentarily and Montgomery takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Friedhelm misses with a double jab
and Montgomery counters with a two punch combo.
Friedhelm throws a right hand that misses
and Montgomery counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montgomery cracks the inside of Friedhelm's front leg.
Montgomery scores with a hook to the body. Friedhelm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Montgomery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery lands a jab to the head.
Friedhelm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Montgomery counters with a low kick, right behind Friedhelm 's knee.
A good leg kick by Montgomery.
Friedhelm takes one to the chin there.
Montgomery misses with a wild combination.
Montgomery lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Friedhelm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Montgomery.
Friedhelm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Montgomery counters with a thumping low kick.
Montgomery scores with a jab. Friedhelm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montgomery digs a good hook to Friedhelm's body.
Montgomery lands a jab to Friedhelm's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery scores with a head kick. Friedhelm tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Friedhelm misses with a double jab
and Montgomery counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmer Montgomery dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blitzkrieg Friedhelm's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Montgomery fails to land with a series of punches.
Montgomery lands with a slapping head kick.
Friedhelm tries to bum rush Montgomery with a series of wild strikes but Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Friedhelm misses with a combination
and Montgomery counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montgomery throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Montgomery.
Friedhelm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montgomery counters with a thumping low kick.
Montgomery with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Montgomery explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Friedhelm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Montgomery counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Montgomery.
Montgomery scores with a hook.
Friedhelm has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Montgomery.
Friedhelm swings widly with a right hand
and Friedhelm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friedhelm has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Montgomery.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Montgomery plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Montgomery throws a head kick that Friedhelm semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery lands a right hook to the body.
Montgomery scores with a punch to the head.
Montgomery with a nice cross.
Montgomery lands with a kick to the temple. Friedhelm shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Montgomery lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Montgomery.
Friedhelm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Montgomery counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montgomery cracks Friedhelm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Friedhelm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Montgomery.
Montgomery paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Montgomery cracks the inside of Friedhelm's front leg.
Jab from Montgomery.
Montgomery thumps Friedhelm with a low kick.
Friedhelm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montgomery counters with a solid body kick.
Montgomery throws a good cross that connects.
Montgomery scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Friedhelm doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery lands with a nice body punch.
Montgomery throws a quick inside leg kick.
Montgomery throws a leg kick which misses Friedhelm's front leg but catches the back leg as Friedhelm tries to avoid it.
Montgomery lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Montgomery.
Montgomery stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery connects with a single shot there.
Friedhelm throws an off balance right hand
and Montgomery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch lands to the side of Friedhelm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Montgomery lands a lovely overhand right.
Friedhelm misses with a straight right.
Montgomery looks to land a combination. Friedhelm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jab from Montgomery.
Friedhelm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Montgomery counters with a straight right hand.
Montgomery throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Friedhelm.
Friedhelm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Montgomery counters with a leg kick.
Montgomery with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Montgomery throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Friedhelm's head.
Montgomery throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Montgomery scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Friedhelm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Friedhelm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Montgomery throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Montgomery lands a jab-cross combination.
Montgomery wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Montgomery throws a nice looking combination but Friedhelm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Friedhelm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montgomery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Friedhelm misses with a combination
and Montgomery counters with an outside leg kick.
Montgomery with a jab.
Nice body punch from Montgomery.
Montgomery scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm scores with a hook.
Montgomery is working the combinations to good effect here.
Friedhelm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Montgomery can pounce on him.
Friedhelm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Friedhelm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montgomery counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Friedhelm walks into a left hand.
Montgomery's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Montgomery duly obliges.
Friedhelm takes one on the button.
Montgomery lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedhelm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Montgomery counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Friedhelm thinking.
Montgomery jabs Friedhelm right on the nose. Friedhelm blinks but takes it well.
Friedhelm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Montgomery.
A head kick from Montgomery lands but Friedhelm takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montgomery scores with a jab to the body.
Friedhelm misses with a combination
and Montgomery counters with a head kick. That will keep Friedhelm thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Blitzkrieg Friedhelm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elmer Montgomery is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montgomery lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elmer Montgomery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Montgomery 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... Elmer Montgomery!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Shuai jiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuai jiao comes to the cage accompanied by Everything in its right place- Radio Head. Bobby Irons has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Shuai jiao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Irons!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shuai jiao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Irons misses with a body punch
and Shuai jiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Irons swings widly with a right hand
and Shuai jiao counters with an outside leg kick.
Irons takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Irons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao throws a leg kick which misses Irons's front leg but catches the back leg as Irons tries to avoid it.
Shuai jiao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shuai jiao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shuai jiao misses with a head kick.
Shuai jiao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Shuai jiao as he connects with a hook.
Shuai jiao scores with a head kick. Irons tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shuai jiao connects with a solid leg kick.
Irons looks gassed!
Irons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shuai jiao is looking to slow Irons down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shuai jiao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Irons's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shuai jiao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shuai jiao, right into the meat.
Shuai jiao scores with a leg kick.
Shuai jiao throws a head kick that Irons semi-blocks.
It looks like Bobby Irons has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irons misses with a double jab
and Shuai jiao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shuai jiao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Irons's sensitive parts.
Shuai jiao scores with a jab. Irons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shuai jiao connects with a high kick.
Shuai jiao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shuai jiao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Irons is rocked!
Shuai jiao cracks Irons with a left hook right on the temple and Irons goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Shuai jiao lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Irons is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Master Shuai jiao!
Master Shuai jiao retains his light heavyweight title!
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