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IoM 22: Perkele PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Lakeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martial Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law has chosen Go Hard as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Lakeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martial Law!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Law tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lakeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Law.
Lakeman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Law counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lakeman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Law pulls his head out easily.
Law sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Law seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lakeman is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Martial Law!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stewie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takahatsu Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahatsu Honda has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stewie Jones's chin.
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145 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stewie Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takahatsu Honda!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda misses with a double jab.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Honda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Honda just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Honda throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Honda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Honda sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Honda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Honda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Stewie Jones just wasn't active enough.
Honda looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Honda, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Honda against the cage but Honda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Honda tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Honda throws a head kick that misses.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Honda.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Honda holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewie Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda breaks from the clinch.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Honda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones wants to control but Honda is keeping him busy.
Jones is looking to stall here but Honda recovers full guard.
Jones trying to control but Honda is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honda wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Honda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Stewie Jones wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewie Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Honda tries a head kick but it misses.
Honda leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Honda moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Honda looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Honda misses with a kick to the body.
Honda throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones prevents Honda from breaking the clinch.
Honda wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones prevents Honda from breaking the clinch.
Jones is working for takedown but Honda is calmly controlling the position for now.
Honda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stewie Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Honda loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Honda misses with a kick to the body.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda pushes Jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Honda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Honda!
Jones pushes Honda off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones looks for a takedown but Honda sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewie Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Honda lands a jab to the head.
Honda throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Honda misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Honda.
A thudding body kick lands there by Honda!
Honda tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Honda misses with a straight right.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Honda connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Honda connects with an inside leg kick.
Honda jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Honda sprawls well. Honda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Honda misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Honda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Honda scores with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Honda, right into the meat.
Honda lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Honda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honda lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Honda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Honda takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Honda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Honda tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Honda looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Honda throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honda lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Honda misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Honda fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Honda is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takahatsu Honda 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!
Honda moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Honda misses the shot to the body.
Honda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones is rocked!
Honda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Honda seems to be stalking Jones here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Jones drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Takahatsu Honda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dixon Tudeep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tudeep comes into the arena with Survival of the Fitttest blaring out of the sound system. Liddell has chosen It's Dark and Hell Is Hot as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Chuck Liddell enters the cage!
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208 lbs
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207 lbs
10 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dixon Tudeep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tudeep takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Dixon Tudeep has been cut.
Liddell gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tudeep manages to work his way to half guard, despite Liddell's best efforts.
Liddell is trying to control. Tudeep wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Liddell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tudeep kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tudeep is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tudeep actively working from the bottom here.
Tudeep trying to control but Liddell postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tudeep is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Liddell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tudeep is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liddell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tudeep keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Liddell is looking to advance position but Tudeep won't allow it.
Tudeep is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tudeep moves into full guard.
Tudeep looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liddell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tudeep swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddell wants to control from the top but Tudeep keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chuck Liddell.
Tudeep scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tudeep seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Liddell is trying to get back to full guard.
Liddell trying to control from the bottom.
Tudeep is working for a kimura but Liddell is defending it quite comfortably.
Tudeep works his way into full mount!
Liddell can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tudeep with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Liddell can't escape the position.
Tudeep swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Liddell is now in Tudeep's guard. A big mistake from Tudeep there, giving up the dominant position!
Liddell trying to control but Tudeep is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tudeep is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Liddell trying to control but Tudeep is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chuck Liddell was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tudeep scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
Liddell tries to close the distance and clinch but Tudeep swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tudeep keeps the fight on the outside.
Tudeep misses with a kick to the body.
Tudeep clinches with his opponent.
Tudeep fails to pull guard.
Tudeep struggles to land a body shot inside as Liddell controls his hands.
Liddell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tudeep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tudeep rushes Liddell and presses him up against the cage.
Tudeep drops down looking for an ankle pick but Liddell pulls his leg out and moves away.
A big left from Tudeep misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chuck Liddell will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tudeep leaves Liddell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tudeep rushes Liddell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tudeep breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tudeep throws a head kick but Liddell moves out of range.
Liddell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tudeep, pushing him back against the cage.
Tudeep looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Liddell jumps guard but Tudeep stands there with Liddell around his waist. Liddell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tudeep goes for a takedown in the clinch but Liddell prevents it.
Tudeep is trying to break the clinch but Liddell has him pressed against the cage.
Tudeep goes for a takedown attempt but Liddell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Liddell shoots in looking for a takedown. Tudeep tries to sprawl out of it but Liddell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tudeep manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dixon Tudeep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Liddell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudeep misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liddell tries to clinch up
and Tudeep counters with a leg kick.
Liddell works the jab nicely.
Liddell wants to clinch up but Tudeep keeps it at a distance.
Dixon Tudeep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tudeep scores with a one two! Liddell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Liddell is breathing heavily.
Tudeep scores with a hook to the body. Liddell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Liddell dodges the punch combination from Tudeep.
Tudeep lands a left and a right that send Liddell crashing to the mat, dazed. Tudeep thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Liddell is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tudeep dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Liddell has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dixon Tudeep!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Donghae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murtagh Hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawke has chosen Sleep Now In The Fire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Murtagh Hawke has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Donghae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murtagh Hawke!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donghae moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hawke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donghae scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donghae keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawke misses with a left hand
and Donghae counters with a left and a right that stings Hawke.
Donghae shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hawke eats them both and turns towards Donghae to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hawke tries for a takedown but Donghae sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donghae misses with a two punch combination.
Donghae moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Donghae misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donghae lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawke backs up against the cage.
Hawke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Donghae looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Donghae tries to bench press Hawke off him but Hawke keeps the position.
Hawke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donghae keeps working.
Hawke in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donghae is trying to improve his position.
Donghae is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hawke is controlling him well.
Hawke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Donghae some visible discomfort.
Donghae tries to escape but Hawke is in control.
Donghae regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawke throwing shots but Donghae is blocking nicely.
Donghae wants to control but Hawke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hawke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Donghae manages to get to full guard.
Hawke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donghae. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Donghae preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hawke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hawke landing some decent shots from guard.
Hawke wants to pass the guard but Donghae is keeping the position.
Donghae is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawke advances position into side control!
Donghae pushes Hawke away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hawke gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawke trying to control the position but Donghae is working away.
Hawke tries to advance to mount but can't.
Donghae tries to escape but Hawke is in control.
Donghae is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hawke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Donghae is trying to stand.
Hawke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Donghae with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hawke connects with a nice short shot to Donghae's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hawke trying to control the pace.
Hawke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donghae keeps working.
Hawke is looking to advance position but Donghae won't allow it.
Hawke prevents Donghae from standing back up.
Donghae avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawke.
Donghae tries to kick Hawke off but Hawke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Donghae keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lee Donghae will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Donghae lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hawke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donghae sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donghae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donghae lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Murtagh Hawke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donghae defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hawke.
Nice sprawl there from Donghae as Hawke shoots in.
Lee Donghae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murtagh Hawke.
Donghae throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hawke misses with a takedown
and Donghae counters with a series of strikes. Hawke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Donghae moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hawke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donghae but Donghae pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hawke walks into a straight right hand from Donghae.
Hawke tries to move into range but Donghae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hawke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Donghae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donghae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawke misses with a combination
and Donghae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawke is breathing heavily.
Donghae scores with a one two! Hawke had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Donghae both land. Nice combination.
Donghae scores with a three punch combo!
Hawke misses with a combination
and Donghae counters with a straight right hand.
Hawke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donghae circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Donghae.
Hawke shoots for a takedown but Donghae saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donghae scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Donghae keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donghae lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lee Donghae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lee Donghae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donghae scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hawke tries to clinch up.
Donghae scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hawke is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donghae comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donghae is working the combinations to good effect here.
Donghae works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donghae works the jab nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Donghae.
Hawke is still on wobbly legs! Can Donghae finish him?
Hawke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donghae checks a leg kick.
Hawke seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawke throws a lazy uppercut
and Donghae counters with a left and a right that stings Hawke.
Hawke moves in looking to clinch but Donghae pushes him off.
Hawke misses with a body shot
and Donghae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawke walks into a stiff left hand from Donghae.
Hawke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donghae's waist but Donghae gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hawke off to one side.
Donghae feints a jab promting Hawke to slip. Donghae then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hawke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Donghae.
Hawke doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Donghae counter with a right hand.
Donghae displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hawke scores with a takedown into Donghae's guard.
Donghae looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hawke is defending well. Donghae quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hawke has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Donghae celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Donghae!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Funky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor has chosen Dark Tranquillity - Therein as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
184 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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26
184 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Funky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Corey Taylor!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Funky. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor clinches.
Taylor has clasped his hands together around Funky's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Taylor in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Taylor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taylor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taylor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taylor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Funky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Taylor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taylor tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to get an arm triangle but Funky is defending well.
Taylor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Funky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Taylor throws a strike aimed at the side of Funky's head but Funky avoids it well.
Funky tries to improve position but can't.
Taylor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Funky, who protects the arm well.
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.
Taylor looks up at the clock and then as Funky takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taylor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Taylor throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Funky is looking to reverse the position.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taylor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taylor is chipping away with strikes.
Taylor tries for a kimura but Funky is defending well.
Taylor working the ground and pound.
Taylor in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to move to mount but Funky blocks the move with his legs.
Taylor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Funky is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funky holding on.
Taylor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taylor 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.
The strikes coming from Taylor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor throwing strikes but Funky manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Taylor is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Funky asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Funky is putting a hurting on Taylor here, landing some big shots from side control.
Taylor tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Funky lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Funky goes for an armbar but Taylor turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Taylor 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.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taylor showed some decent athleticism there.
Taylor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Funky's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taylor connects with a nice short shot to Funky's temple.
Taylor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Funky wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy.
Taylor is looking for a kimura but Funky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taylor to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is nestled in close to Funky, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Taylor thows a huge punch but Funky dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor is keen to just control but Funky is a slippery customer.
Funky is looking to escape.
Taylor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Taylor jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Funky is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Funky and Taylor has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Taylor is putting a hurting on Funky here, landing some big shots from side control.
Taylor scoring with punches from side control.
Taylor goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Funky rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Taylor's guard! Nice work there by Funky!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Funky is controlling him.
Taylor is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Corey Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Funky trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Funky shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor moves into the clinch.
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a head kick that Funky semi-blocks.
Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Funky to the mat! Funky manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taylor throws a strike but Funky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Funky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taylor is wriggling around but Funky manages to pass to half guard.
Funky drops an elbow to the side of Taylor's head.
Funky is nestled in close to Taylor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor taking some punishment here, with Funky in his half guard.
Taylor tries to kick Funky off but Funky keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Funky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor is looking to escape.
Taylor won't allow Funky to pass to mount.
Funky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Taylor kicks off Funky and gets to his feet.
Funky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Funky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taylor clinches up against the cage.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Funky shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Funky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Funky regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Taylor fails with the takedown.
Taylor fails with the takedown
and Funky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taylor's guard.
Funky prevents Taylor from getting back to his feet.
Funky is in close to Taylor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Funky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Funky trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor pushes Funky off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor clinches up with Funky and pushes him back against the cage.
Taylor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Funky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ben Funky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Taylor.
Funky looking for a takedown.
Taylor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Taylor has his feet on Funky's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Taylor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taylor clinches up against the cage.
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corey Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor clinches up against the cage.
Taylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taylor breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funky.
Funky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Funky lands in his opponent's guard.
Taylor wants to stand and escape but Funky is having none of it.
Funky tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Taylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Funky trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Funky with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funky thows a big elbow that misses.
Taylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Funky trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor wants to stand up but Funky is controlling him.
Funky wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Taylor wants to stand but Funky is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Funky stands and throws Taylor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Funky content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Funky working the body and head with strikes.
Taylor is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face as Funky controls the position.
Taylor is still in real trouble! Can Funky finish him?
Funky seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taylor for as long as he can get away with.
Ben Funky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corey Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Funky working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Funky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taylor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Taylor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RIck Brandford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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20
194 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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21
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pablo Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, RIck Brandford!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales lands with an overhand left.
A right-left combo lands from Morales.
Brandford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandford dodges the punch combination from Morales.
Brandford dodges the punch combination from Morales.
Brandford fakes the leg kick and cracks Morales in the body.
Morales misses with a double jab.
Morales scores with a shot to the body.
Brandford shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Brandford is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Morales can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brandford in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Brandford avoids the attempt from Morales to control.
Brandford lands a nice shot to the head.
Brandford raining down shots from the mount!
Brandford avoids the attempt from Morales to control.
Morales is trying to escape the mount.
Brandford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morales. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee warns Morales that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandford is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brandford cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brandford landing strikes from the mount and Morales is in trouble!
Brandford lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Morales hang on?
Morales is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brandford postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Morales in real trouble here! The ref calls for Morales to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RIck Brandford!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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222 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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24
218 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kirk Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rodney Mack!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy throws a jab when Mack was well out of range.
Mack tries to score with a low kick but Murphy moves his leg out of the way.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mack thumps Murphy with a low kick.
Kirk Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Mack lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Kirk Murphy has been cut.
Mack gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mack.
Mack lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Mack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mack lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mack is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Mack pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mack pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mack is pressed up against the cage. Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mack down to the mat. Mack avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Mack.
Mack misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Mack lands a jab.
Mack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy misses with a body shot
and Mack counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy is rocked!
Kirk Murphy's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy defending well as Mack loads up on a big left hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mack fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mack swinging wildly here.
Mack is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Murphy throws and elbow that misses. Mack uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murphy's guard. Nice move by Mack!
Mack preventing the sweep.
Mack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murphy looking for subs off his back but Mack has passed one foot through into half guard.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Mack is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Murphy tries to roll over but Mack keeps him under control.
Murphy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to roll over but Mack keeps him under control.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
Mack wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Mack has control of the leg.
Murphy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murphy is not content to let Mack control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mack prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Mack is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy has hold of Mack's hands but Mack slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mack prevents Murphy from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Mack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kirk Murphy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from Mack does no damage.
Mack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mack.
Mack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
A clash of legs there as Murphy blocks the low kick.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Mack didn't see that one coming.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Mack wants to clinch.
Murphy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Mack.
Murphy moves forwards but Mack connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rodney Mack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mack's head.
It looks like Rodney Mack has been cut.
Mack has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mack connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murphy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mack lands a big head kick that sends Murphy tumbling to the mat! Mack takes a step backwards and waves Murphy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mack scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mack keeps Murphy at a distance using the push kick.
Murphy gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Murphy tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Mack is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Murphy buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Murphy!! Murphy is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Mack throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Mack!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ecif Irhcaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irhcaz comes into the arena with Reptile Theme by Skrillex blaring out of the sound system. Stryker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Die Motherfucker Die. Charles Stryker has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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23
185 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ecif Irhcaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Stryker!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stryker throws out a leg kick but Irhcaz moves out of range and Stryker only half commits.
Stryker is looking to clinch but Irhcaz is avoiding it.
Stryker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Irhcaz misses with a leg kick
and Stryker counters with a solid body kick.
Irhcaz misses with a low kick as Stryker jumps back.
Irhcaz misses with a body shot.
Irhcaz connects with a leg kick. Stryker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Irhcaz throws a hook but Stryker blocks it.
Irhcaz scores with a hook to the body. Stryker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Irhcaz misses with a wild body shot.
Irhcaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Irhcaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Irhcaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Stryker counter with a right hand.
Stryker moves out of range of the leg kick from Irhcaz.
Stryker slips under a jab.
Stryker clinches with his opponent.
Irhcaz pushes Stryker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stryker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stryker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irhcaz prevents a body shot from Stryker.
Stryker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Irhcaz.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stryker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Irhcaz's brow.
Irhcaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stryker backwards.
Stryker is pushing Irhcaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stryker throws a punch but it's blocked by Irhcaz.
Stryker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stryker lands a right hand.
Irhcaz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Irhcaz.
Irhcaz is pushing Stryker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A hook to the body from Irhcaz.
Stryker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stryker throws an elbow but it misses.
Irhcaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stryker.
Irhcaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker tries a body shot but Irhcaz blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Irhcaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irhcaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irhcaz misses with a hook
and Stryker counters with a stiff right hand.
Irhcaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Stryker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ecif Irhcaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stryker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Irhcaz scores with a leg kick.
Stryker misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Irhcaz.
Irhcaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Irhcaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Stryker's guard.
Irhcaz stopping the sweep attempt from Stryker.
Irhcaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Irhcaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Irhcaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stryker is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ecif Irhcaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Irhcaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stryker is trying to defend but Irhcaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stryker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Irhcaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stryker keeps working.
Irhcaz is looking to advance position but Stryker won't allow it.
Stryker wants to get back to his feet.
Irhcaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irhcaz is keen to just control but Stryker is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irhcaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stryker's head.
Irhcaz looks to land a strike but Stryker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Irhcaz throwing strikes but missing.
Irhcaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Irhcaz looking to sit in guard and control but Stryker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stryker preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Irhcaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stryker is looking to work some ground and pound but Irhcaz has wrist control.
Irhcaz pulls Stryker in close to prevent any damage.
Stryker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Irhcaz keeping moving, preventing Stryker from controlling successfully.
Stryker stopping the sweep attempt from Irhcaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker wants to control from the top but Irhcaz keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Irhcaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stryker's head backwards.
Irhcaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stryker wants to clinch up but Irhcaz keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stryker.
Stryker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irhcaz.
Irhcaz lands a leg kick that knocks Stryker off balance momentarily.
Stryker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Irhcaz.
Stryker wants to clinch.
Irhcaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stryker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ecif Irhcaz dominated that second 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.
Irhcaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stryker wants to clinch up but Irhcaz keeps it at a distance.
Irhcaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irhcaz clinches up against the cage.
Irhcaz lands a body shot.
Irhcaz taking a breather.
Stryker looking to stall.
Irhcaz is working Stryker over against the cage.
Irhcaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Irhcaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stryker cracks Irhcaz with a nice body shot.
Irhcaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stryker.
Irhcaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strykers head.
Stryker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irhcaz pushes Stryker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irhcaz lands a shot to the body.
Irhcaz stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Irhcaz - that landed with a thud.
Stryker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irhcaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stryker.
Irhcaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stryker tries to stall but Irhcaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Irhcaz.
Stryker tries a body shot but Irhcaz blocks it.
Irhcaz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Irhcaz.
A hook to the body from Irhcaz.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Irhcaz.
Irhcaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees to the body from Irhcaz.
Stalling in the clinch from Irhcaz.
Irhcaz lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Irhcaz to work.
Irhcaz lands an elbow that stopped Stryker in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irhcaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stryker or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stryker.
Irhcaz is struggling to control the position.
Irhcaz lands a nice uppercut.
Irhcaz leaning against his opponent.
Irhcaz gets through Stryker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stryker throws an elbow but it misses.
Irhcaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stryker lands a left hand.
Stryker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irhcaz backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Irhcaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Irhcaz has Stryker pushed against the cage.
Irhcaz prevents a body shot from Stryker.
Stryker stalling in the clinch but Irhcaz improves position.
A short right from Irhcaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irhcaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irhcaz blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stryker.
Stryker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Irhcaz prevents a body shot from Stryker.
Irhcaz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Irhcaz lands a good knee to the midsection. Stryker won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irhcaz.
Stryker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Irhcaz is working Stryker over against the cage.
Stryker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irhcaz's elbow.
Stryker takes an elbow to the temple.
Irhcaz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irhcaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stryker is keeping busy.
Stryker presses Irhcaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Irhcaz lands a body punch.
Stryker can't find room to land a body shot as Irhcaz controls the action.
Stryker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Irhcaz blocking some punches.
Stryker tries to stall but Irhcaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Irhcaz pushes Stryker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irhcaz presses Stryker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Irhcaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stryker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stryker is trying to stall.
Irhcaz lands a shot to the body.
Irhcaz avoiding damage as Stryker throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ecif Irhcaz clearly takes that round.
That's time! Irhcaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Irhcaz keeps Stryker at a distance using the push kick.
Irhcaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stryker is fending him off so far but Irhcaz persists. Nope, Stryker circles away and we're back to standing.
Stryker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irhcaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Irhcaz.
Irhcaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Irhcaz throws a lazy right hand but Stryker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irhcaz connects with a right hand. Stryker shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irhcaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stryker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown by Irhcaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Stryker which made him look bad.
Irhcaz pushes Stryker up against the cage in a clinch.
Stryker misses with a body punch.
Stryker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irhcaz scores with a knee to the head.
Irhcaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Irhcaz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stryker blocks it with crossed arms.
Stryker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch on the inside from Stryker fails to land.
Irhcaz crunches a lovely knee into Stryker's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Stryker fails to land.
Stryker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Irhcaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stryker or not.
A short left from Irhcaz.
Stryker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irhcaz misses with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Irhcaz.
Irhcaz prevents a body shot from Stryker.
Irhcaz lands a body punch.
Irhcaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stryker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stryker lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Irhcaz.
Stryker swings wildly with an uppercut but Irhcaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stryker tries to work over Irhcaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irhcaz presses Stryker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irhcaz breaks the clinch.
Irhcaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Stryker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irhcaz throws out the jab.
Irhcaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Irhcaz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Irhcaz counters with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Irhcaz tenderised Stryker's leg. Stryker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Irhcaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Irhcaz. That's going to slow Stryker down.
Charles Stryker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irhcaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Irhcaz lunges at Stryker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stryker's hand.
Irhcaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irhcaz lands a head kick!
Stryker with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ecif Irhcaz had his way with Charles Stryker in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Irhcaz throws out a powerful jab.
Stryker throws a sloppy head kick
and Irhcaz counters with a shoot takedown. Stryker fights it but they end up in guard.
Irhcaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stryker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Irhcaz slips nicely into half guard.
Irhcaz is taking a breather. Stryker 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.
Stryker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irhcaz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Irhcaz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Irhcaz cracks Stryker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Irhcaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Irhcaz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stryker hang on?
Charles Stryker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irhcaz content just to control the position here.
Irhcaz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Irhcaz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Irhcaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irhcaz with shots to the head and body - Stryker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stryker is rocked!
Irhcaz lands a big elbow - Stryker is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Stryker is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ecif Irhcaz!
Ecif Irhcaz retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aengus O'Donnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rabesandratana Randreanaivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O\'Donnell's entrance music is Dropkick Murphys - Worker's Song. A fine choice. Randreanaivo has chosen Insane Clown Posse - Another Love Song as his entrance music. Rabesandratana Randreanaivo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aengus O'Donnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rabesandratana Randreanaivo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O'Donnell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Randreanaivo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches O'Donnell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randreanaivo decides to stand back up.
Randreanaivo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O'Donnell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Randreanaivo decides to stand back up.
Randreanaivo looks to throw the jab but O'Donnell is out of range.
Randreanaivo clinches.
Randreanaivo wants the takedown. O'Donnell is fighting it off but Randreanaivo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in O'Donnell's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'Donnell has a closed guard, preventing Randreanaivo from standing up.
Randreanaivo drops back looking for a leg! O'Donnell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and O'Donnell manages to kick Randreanaivo off! Randreanaivo jumps back into O'Donnell's guard.
O'Donnell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O'Donnell keeping moving, preventing Randreanaivo from controlling successfully.
O'Donnell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randreanaivo defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randreanaivo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O'Donnell keeping full guard, as Randreanaivo tries to pass.
O'Donnell looking for a guillotine here but Randreanaivo defends easily.
O'Donnell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Randreanaivo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
O'Donnell keeping moving, preventing Randreanaivo from controlling successfully.
O'Donnell keeping full guard, as Randreanaivo tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Randreanaivo trying to control the position from guard on top but O'Donnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O'Donnell trying to control the position.
Randreanaivo gets to his feet - O'Donnell follows without any prompting.
O'Donnell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Randreanaivo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O'Donnell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O'Donnell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O'Donnell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Randreanaivo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Randreanaivo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Randreanaivo controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O'Donnell keeping full guard, as Randreanaivo tries to pass.
Randreanaivo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Randreanaivo wants to control from the top but O'Donnell keeps moving.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Randreanaivo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
O'Donnell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Randreanaivo in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. O'Donnell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
O'Donnell has his foot on Randreanaivo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Randreanaivo works his way back into a safe position though.
O'Donnell working for a triangle but Randreanaivo defends it easily.
Randreanaivo postures up.
Randreanaivo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randreanaivo wants to stand but O'Donnell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
O'Donnell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Randreanaivo is now in half guard.
O'Donnell regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Randreanaivo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O'Donnell.
Randreanaivo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Randreanaivo gets to his feet. O'Donnell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
O'Donnell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Randreanaivo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in O'Donnell's guard.
O'Donnell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Randreanaivo stands and steps away. O'Donnell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Randreanaivo misses with a series of wild punches.
Randreanaivo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. O'Donnell is trying to defend but Randreanaivo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randreanaivo trying to control from half guard but O'Donnell is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randreanaivo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
O'Donnell wants to control but Randreanaivo is keeping busy.
O'Donnell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Randreanaivo controlling the action here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rabesandratana Randreanaivo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Randreanaivo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O'Donnell wants to get back to full guard.
O'Donnell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O'Donnell.
Randreanaivo wants to get up but he can't break O'Donnell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
O'Donnell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O'Donnell looking for a guillotine here but Randreanaivo defends easily.
O'Donnell looking for a sweep. Not yet O'Donnell, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O'Donnell has his feet on Randreanaivo's thighs here. He's pushed Randreanaivo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Randreanaivo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aengus O'Donnell!
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