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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by White and Nerdy. Micheal Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Micheal Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Banks!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Banks is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banks is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson is not content to let Banks control the position.
Banks lands a few punches from side control.
Johnson wants to control but Banks postures up.
Johnson prevents Banks from improving position.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson is not content to let Banks control the position.
Banks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Banks asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Banks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Banks has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Banks landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
Banks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Banks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Banks controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
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!
Banks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson wants to control but Banks is having none of it.
Banks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
BOOM! Banks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks controlling from the full mount.
Johnson is in a horrible position here. Banks smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Banks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Banks might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Banks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banks putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Banks content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big strike lands for Banks! That's really hurt Johnson and he's turned his back - Banks keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Banks jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Banks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by Cliffs Of Dover By Eric Johnson. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Lashley!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott clinches with his opponent.
Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lashley fails with the takedown
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Scott tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lashley controls his leg.
Scott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lashley trying to control but Scott postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott passes to full mount!
Scott gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Scott closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lashley's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lashley looking to control.
Lashley looking for a sweep. Not yet Lashley, not yet.
Lashley is trying to keep Scott in close.
Scott gets to his feet. Lashley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley throws a head kick that misses.
Lashley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Scott to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lashley is proving hard to escape from.
Scott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lashley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lashley wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
Scott tries to stand but Lashley is controlling from the bottom.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Lashley.
Lashley wants to control but Scott passes easily into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lashley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lashley wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lashley wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lashley gets back to full guard.
Lashley trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Scott dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lashley fails with the takedown.
Scott tries to clinch but Lashley moves out of range.
Lashley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scott counters with a single leg into guard. Lashley didn't expect that.
Scott scoring with some ground and pound.
Scott throwing strikes from guard but Lashley blocks nicely.
Scott is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Scott is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley trying to control the position.
Scott would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Scott really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scott wants to stand and escape but instead Lashley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lashley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scott manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley dives in and grabs Scott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes down on Lashley's head and hops out.
Jason Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Lashley.
Lashley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scott pinned against the cage. Scott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lashley shoots in looking for a takedown but Scott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lashley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lashley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lashley off to one side.
Lashley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scott counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lashley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jason Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lashley fails to land the takedown.
Scott is looking to clinch but Lashley is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley shoots in and drives through. Scott sprawls well.
Lashley shoots and misses
and Scott holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Scott - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Scott breaks from the clinch.
Lashley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scott tries to avoid it but Lashley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scott to the ground. Scott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lashley looks for a takedown but Scott sprawls well.
Lashley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley misses with a takedown attempt
and Scott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lashley has a closed guard, preventing Scott from standing up.
Scott is in close to Lashley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scott stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott blocks a head kick by Lashley.
Scott instigates a clinch.
Lashley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Scott dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Scott wants to clinch up but Lashley keeps it at a distance.
A head kick from Scott lands but Lashley takes it in his stride.
Lashley shoots in looking for a takedown but Scott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lashley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lashley gets caught flat footed, as Scott shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Scott stands up from Lashley's guard - Scott perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lashley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Scott counters with a leg kick.
Lashley has his takedown stuffed
and Scott counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Scott.
Jason Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Lashley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lashley is working an open guard so Scott takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Scott.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lashley shoots and misses
and Scott counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scott.
Lashley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scott pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Scott holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robert Lashley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott gets the takedown into side control.
Scott tries to advance to mount but can't.
Scott is trying to get an arm triangle but Lashley is defending well.
Scott working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Scott wants to stand but Lashley has his arm trapped.
Lashley struggling a bit here.
Lashley manages to get back to half guard.
Lashley is looking to improve his position.
Scott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lashley.
Lashley looking for a sweep. Not yet Lashley, not yet.
Scott trying to control but Lashley is working from the bottom.
Lashley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lashley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lashley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lashley!
Lashley has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Scott!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scott 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Scott!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Washer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko has chosen The Republic Tigers as his entrance music. Alistair Emelianenko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Washer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alistair Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washer shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelianenko tries to sprawl out of it but Washer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Washer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko trying to control here.
Washer working Emelianenko over with strikes.
Washer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Emelianenko defend it? Washer steps over the head and cranks it - Emelianenko is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Washer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tim Washer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akau Leis (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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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akau Leis!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williamson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leis misses with a takedown attempt - Williamson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
George Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akau Leis.
Leis shoots in looking for a takedown. Williamson tries to sprawl out of it but Leis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williamson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williamson leaves Leis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Leis or perhaps it was just good defense by Williamson which made him look bad.
Leis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leis tries for a takedown but Williamson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leis closes the distance and clinches up with Williamson, looking for a takedown. Leis pushes Williamson against the cage but Williamson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leis.
Leis feints and as Williamson raises his hands in defense, Leis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Leis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leis tries to free his leg and advance position but Williamson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williamson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williamson tries to get out of the position.
Leis drops back looking for a leg! Williamson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williamson manages to kick Leis off! Leis jumps back into Williamson's guard.
Leis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leis drops back looking for a leg! Williamson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williamson manages to kick Leis off! Leis jumps back into Williamson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williamson seems keen to control Leis's posture.
Williamson can't keep his opponent in guard - Leis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leis seems to be working for a kimura but Williamson defends the submission attempt.
Leis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leis is looking for a kimura but Williamson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leis to get the leverage.
Leis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leis prevents Williamson from improving his position.
Leis is looking for a kimura but Williamson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leis to get the leverage.
Leis is working for a kimura but Williamson is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leis is trying to work for a kimura but Williamson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akau Leis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williamson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leis shoots in looking for a takedown. Williamson tries to sprawl out of it but Leis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williamson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Williamson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leis.
George Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akau Leis.
Leis shoots in looking for a takedown. Williamson tries to sprawl out of it but Leis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williamson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akau Leis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leis walks into a stiff left hand from Williamson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leis.
Williamson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williamson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leis is defended easily by Williamson.
Leis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
George Williamson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leis is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Leis or perhaps it was just good defense by Williamson which made him look bad.
Leis has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Leis with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leis. That did some damage!
Leis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leis fails with the takedown.
Williamson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williamson counters with a good low kick that Leis was not able to check.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williamson. That's going to slow Leis down.
George Williamson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williamson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Williamson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williamson.
Williamson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williamson feints and then cracks Leis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leis down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williamson. That's going to slow Leis down.
Williamson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williamson leaves Leis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williamson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williamson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williamson!
Williamson thumps Leis with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williamson tries to bum rush Leis with a series of wild strikes but Leis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leis misses with a takedown attempt - Williamson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson looks to land a combination. Leis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Leis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williamson tries to avoid it but Leis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williamson to the ground. Williamson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williamson lands a jab.
Williamson lands a right hook to the body.
Leis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Williamson cracks Leis with a good jab.
Leis shoots in but Williamson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williamson with a nice cross.
Williamson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Williamson dominated that second round.
That's time! Williamson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Williamson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williamson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leis tries for a takedown but Williamson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williamson.
Williamson scores with a leg kick.
Williamson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williamson lands an overhand right.
Leis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leis looks for a takedown but Williamson sprawls well.
George Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akau Leis.
Williamson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williamson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williamson wants it to stay on the feet.
Williamson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leis.
Leis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leis 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.
Leis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williamson connects with an inside leg kick.
Leis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williamson. That's going to slow Leis down.
Williamson throws a leg kick which misses Leis's front leg but catches the back leg as Leis tries to avoid it.
Williamson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leis shoots in looking for a takedown. Williamson tries to sprawl out of it but Leis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williamson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Williamson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good leg kick by Williamson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leis.
Williamson scores with a shot to the body.
Leis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Williamson.
Williamson lands a leg kick that knocks Leis off balance momentarily.
Williamson cracks Leis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akau Leis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leis moves forwards but Williamson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leis.
Leis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williamson. Williamson obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Williamson.
Williamson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leis shoots in for a double leg but Williamson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williamson connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williamson.
Williamson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Williamson tenderised Leis's leg. Leis is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williamson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leis's head.
Leis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williamson.
Williamson stuffs the takedown attempt from Leis. Leis gets slowly back to his feet.
Williamson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leis's calf.
Leis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williamson can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leis with a poor takedown
and Williamson counters with a thumping low kick.
Leis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williamson.
Williamson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Williamson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williamson 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... George Williamson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Nappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph D Pistone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nappa comes to the cage accompanied by battery. Pistone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Clint Mansell - Requiem for a Dream (Remix) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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195 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
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dirk Nappa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joseph D Pistone!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pistone misses with a low kick.
Nappa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nappa thows a body shot but no joy.
Nappa looks to score with a jab to the body but Pistone is just out of range.
Nappa staying out of range there.
Nappa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nappa looks to land a right hand but Pistone moved out of range.
Pistone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pistone slips under a jab.
Pistone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nappa misses with a double jab.
Pistone misses the shot to the body.
Nappa misses with a hook.
Nappa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pistone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pistone ducks under a wild hook from Nappa.
Pistone forces Nappa back against the cage and clinches.
Pistone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pistone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nappa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pistone wants to control but Nappa is keeping him busy.
Pistone has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nappa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pistone.
Nice sprawl there from Nappa as Pistone shoots in.
Nappa looks to land a right hand but Pistone moved out of range.
Pistone looks to land a left hand but Nappa moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Nappa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nappa, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone dips to his left and cracks Nappa with an uppercut!
Nappa looks to throw the jab but Pistone is out of range.
Nappa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nappa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pistone as he avoids it easily.
Pistone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nappa at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pistone throws a head kick but Nappa moves out of range.
Nappa looks to score with a jab to the body but Pistone is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nappa.
Pistone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nappa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nappa misses with a looping left.
Pistone misses with a shot to the body
and Nappa counters with a right hand to the body.
Nappa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pistone.
Nappa throws a lazy right hand but Pistone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pistone misses with the combination.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pistone enables Nappa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pistone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pistone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nappa's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nappa wants to sweep but no luck.
Pistone wants to control from the top but Nappa keeps moving.
Pistone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nappa is keeping the position for now.
Nappa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pistone passes into half guard.
Nappa is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappa is controlling Pistone's trapped leg to prevent Pistone from advancing to side control.
Pistone is trying to work for a kimura but Nappa is defending well.
Pistone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nappa is trying to control but can't.
Pistone wants to pass the guard but Nappa is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pistone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nappa works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph D Pistone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice shot by Nappa.
Nice body punch from Pistone.
Nappa looks for a takedown but Pistone sprawls well.
Pistone shoots in looking for a takedown. Nappa tries to sprawl out of it but Pistone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nappa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pistone looks to score with a jab to the body but Nappa is just out of range.
Nappa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nappa takes a swing at Pistone's ribcage but misses.
Nappa misses with a looping right.
Pistone misses with a few strikes there.
Pistone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nappa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pistone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nappa.
Nappa misses with a hook.
Pistone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nappa misses with an uppercut. Pistone saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Pistone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappa misses with a hook.
Pistone is looking to score with low kicks.
Pistone swings for the body but Nappa moves out of range.
Nappa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pistone lands a right hook to the body.
Nappa misses with a hook. Pistone ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Nappa.
Nappa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pistone's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pistone keeping moving, preventing Nappa from controlling successfully.
Pistone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pistone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nappa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pistone is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nappa postures up in Pistone's guard and throws a big left but Pistone blocks it.
Joseph D Pistone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nappa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nappa postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pistone wants to sweep here but Nappa controlling him for the moment.
Pistone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joseph D Pistone was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pistone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nappa.
Pistone dodges the punch combination from Nappa.
Pistone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nappa eats them both and turns towards Pistone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappa fails to land with a series of punches.
Pistone avoids the body shot from Nappa.
Nappa misses the shot to the body.
Pistone with a nice cross.
Nappa thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Nappa misses.
Nappa is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pistone's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pistone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nappa but Nappa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dirk Nappa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph D Pistone.
Nappa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pistone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nappa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body punch from Pistone.
Nice straight punches there by Pistone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pistone.
A big left from Nappa misses.
Nappa throws a hook to the side of Pistone's head but Pistone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pistone. Nappa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nappa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pistone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pistone looks to land a left hand but Nappa moved out of range nicely.
Pistone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nappa rather than just go for the knockout.
Pistone misses with a hook. Nappa ducked under it nicely.
Nappa throws an overhand right that lands on Pistone's shoulder, as Pistone tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Pistone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nappa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pistone.
Nappa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pistone backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pistone slips under a jab from Nappa.
Dirk Nappa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pistone shoots for a double leg takedown but Nappa sprawls well. He's pushed Pistone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nappa throws a big shot that misses.
Pistone lands with a right hand.
Nappa misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nappa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pistone. Nappa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pistone dives in and grabs Nappa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nappa pushes down on Pistone's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph D Pistone 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pistone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dirk Nappa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nappa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pistone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pistone tries to land a front kick but Nappa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pistone scores with a nice strike.
Pistone looks to land a left hand but Nappa moved out of range nicely.
Pistone lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pistone. That's going to slow Nappa down.
Pistone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nappa throws a jab but it's blocked by Pistone.
Pistone throws a right hand that Nappa ducks under and follows up with a left that Nappa also avoids with ease.
Nappa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pistone on his heels. He'll look to pass Pistone's guard now, I'm sure.
Pistone controls Nappa momentarily but Nappa frees himself.
Pistone pulls Nappa in to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nappa thows a big elbow that misses.
Pistone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappa throws a big right hand that misses.
Nappa being controlled here momentarily.
Joseph D Pistone has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pistone ducks under a wild hook from Nappa.
Nappa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nappa tries to stand and escape but Pistone actually recovers to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nappa postures up and lands a big shot to Pistone's brow.
Nappa stopping the sweep attempt from Pistone.
Pistone trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pistone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pistone is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pistone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joseph D Pistone.
Pistone lands a really nice looking cross but Nappa seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pistone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Pistone misses.
A big left from Pistone misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappa moves out of range as Pistone strikes.
Pistone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nappa thuds a left hand into Pistone's body.
Pistone throws a looping overhand right but Nappa ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Nappa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pistone lands with a shot to the body.
Pistone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nappa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nappa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pistone. Pistone obviously looking to wear him down.
Pistone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nappa.
Nice defenses there by Pistone.
Nappa misses with a few strikes there.
Pistone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nappa doesn't seem bothered though.
Pistone takes a swing at Nappa's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Pistone finds it's way through Nappa's defenses.
Pistone moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Nappa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nappa misses with an uppercut. Pistone saw that one coming.
Pistone connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Nappa there.
Joseph D Pistone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nappa takes one on the button.
Nappa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pistone was well out of range. Poor timing from Nappa.
Joseph D Pistone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pistone jabs Nappa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pistone ducks under a wild hook from Nappa.
Pistone moves out of range of the strikes.
Nappa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pistone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nappa has time to react.
Nappa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pistone lands a nice looking body shot.
Nappa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nappa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pistone.
Nappa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pistone.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph D Pistone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pistone 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 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... Joseph D Pistone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfons Schnackselhuber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes into the arena with Whos In The House blaring out of the sound system. Gabriel Hernandez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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26
198 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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21
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alfons Schnackselhuber!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schnackselhuber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schnackselhuber throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schnackselhuber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schnackselhuber sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hernandez doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Schnackselhuber paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hernandez - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Hernandez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Layfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carwin comes to the cage accompanied by pantera walk. Mark Layfield is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Layfield!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layfield doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carwin counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Carwin. No joy for Layfield on that attempt.
Carwin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Layfield counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Carwin!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carwin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Layfield content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Layfield has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin really wants to buck Layfield off and get back to his feet.
Layfield controlling the pace for now.
Layfield's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mark Layfield wasn't active enough on the ground.
Layfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Carwin tries to sprawl out of it but Layfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carwin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shane Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Layfield.
Layfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carwin to the ground. Layfield is now in Carwin's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layfield advances position into side control!
Layfield is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
It looks like Layfield might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mark Layfield has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Layfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Carwin sprawls well. He's pushed Layfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Layfield fails with the takedown.
Layfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carwin is fending him off so far but Layfield persists. Nope, Carwin circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Layfield shoots in and drives through. Carwin sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Layfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horrible takedown by Layfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Carwin which made him look bad.
Carwin looks to land a combination but Layfield avoids it well.
Layfield shoots in for a takedown but Carwin shows good takedown defense.
Carwin tries to bum rush Layfield with a series of wild strikes but Layfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Layfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carwin.
Carwin slaps away a takedown attempt from Layfield, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shane Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Layfield.
Horrible takedown by Layfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Carwin which made him look bad.
Carwin throws a combination that misses
and Layfield counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Layfield passes the guard and advances to mount!
Carwin is squirming around, avoiding Layfield's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layfield controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mark Layfield hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Layfield shoots in for a double leg but Carwin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Layfield misses with a takedown
enabling Carwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Carwin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carwin enables Layfield to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carwin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Layfield sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carwin wants to get back to his feet but Layfield is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Layfield sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carwin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carwin tries to get out of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Layfield.
Sloppy strikes from Carwin. Those never looked like landing.
Layfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carwin tries to bum rush Layfield with a series of wild strikes but Layfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Layfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Layfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carwin as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Layfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carwin as he avoids it easily.
Layfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carwin but Carwin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Layfield 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carwin swinging wildly here.
Layfield takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carwin works over Layfield's head and body with a nice combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Layfield.
Shane Carwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Layfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carwin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Layfield is rocked!
Carwin catches Layfield with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Layfield forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane Carwin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Layne Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imma Armoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Layne Fields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Imma Armoff!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armoff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fields's waist but Fields gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Armoff off to one side.
Fields closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Armoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fields knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Armoff on the ground.
Fields tries to advance position but instead Armoff slips a leg back in to half guard.
Fields thows a huge punch but Armoff dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fields controlling the pace.
Fields looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields working over Armoff with some ground and pound. Armoff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Armoff is looking for a sweep. Fields is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fields stalling.
Armoff tries to get to full guard but Fields has control of the leg.
Fields missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fields missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Armoff wants to get back to full guard.
Armoff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Armoff.
Fields trying to control the position from guard on top but Armoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armoff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fields manages to get himself to full guard.
Fields wants to sweep here but Armoff controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armoff looking to pass the guard.
Fields on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fields tries to get out of the position.
Fields tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armoff drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fields looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fields looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fields!
Armoff dodges the ground and pound from Fields.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armoff gets back to half guard.
Fields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armoff keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fields stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layne Fields dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Armoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fields defends it nicely.
Fields is looking to clinch.
Armoff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Armoff with that takedown attempt.
Layne Fields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imma Armoff.
Fields tries to clinch up.
Armoff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Armoff closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fields quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armoff is looking for a kimura but Fields is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Armoff to get the leverage.
Fields wants to improve his position but Armoff is controlling well.
Armoff wants to work for an arm triangle but Fields is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Armoff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armoff wants to free his trapped foot but Fields is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fields is looking for a sweep. Armoff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fields slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields pulls Armoff in close to prevent any damage.
Fields keeping full guard, as Armoff tries to pass.
Armoff drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fields dives on top into guard.
Fields will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fields trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Armoff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armoff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Armoff is looking to advance position but Fields won't allow it.
Armoff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Armoff trying to mount his opponent but Fields defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imma Armoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fields lands a front kick.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Armoff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armoff.
Armoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Fields fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Armoff, pushing him back against the cage.
Fields stops a takedown attempt from Armoff.
Layne Fields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imma Armoff.
Fields lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Imma Armoff has been cut.
Armoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields stalling the fight.
Fields gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fields looking to sit in guard and control but Armoff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fields wants to hit a switch here but Armoff passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fields there!
Layne Fields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fields is looking to improve his position but Armoff isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fields defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Armoff.
Fields is wriggling around trying to escape.
Armoff goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fields is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armoff is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fields rolls with it to try and escape but Armoff cranks on the arm and Fields is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Imma Armoff!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Theron Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tillakaratne Dilshan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison comes to the cage accompanied by Thieves by Ministry. Dilshan has chosen Dilshan as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Theron Morrison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tillakaratne Dilshan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilshan misses the jab.
Morrison throws a right hand that Dilshan ducks under and follows up with a left that Dilshan also avoids with ease.
Dilshan looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
Dilshan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dilshan throws a head kick but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Morrison lands a glancing blow to the side of Dilshan's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilshan.
Morrison lands with a nice body punch.
Morrison jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morrison misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilshan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dilshan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Dilshan.
Dilshan throws a leg kick
and Morrison counters with a nice body shot.
Morrison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dilshan counters with a solid body kick.
Dilshan misses with a low kick.
Morrison throws a series of punches but Dilshan avoids them all with ease.
Dilshan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilshan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morrison.
Morrison scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Morrison tries to score with a low kick but Dilshan moves his leg out of the way.
Dilshan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dilshan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dilshan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilshan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Morrison throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Tillakaratne Dilshan has been cut.
Dilshan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilshan.
Morrison looks to land a combination. Dilshan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Morrison lands with a hook. Dilshan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
A low kick from Dilshan is predictable there
and Morrison counters with a nice body shot.
Dilshan is looking to chop away at Morrison's legs.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilshan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilshan walks into a left hand.
Dilshan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilshan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morrison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Morrison.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilshan moves away.
Dilshan motions for Morrison to come forward. Dilshan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dilshan thows a body shot but no joy.
Morrison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theron Morrison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tillakaratne Dilshan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morrison swings for the body but Dilshan moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Dilshan.
Dilshan misses with a leg kick
and Morrison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morrison 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.
Morrison lands an overhand right.
Dilshan scores with the left hand. Morrison knows he should have avoided that one.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilshan is just out of range.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Dilshan slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilshan throws a body kick that misses.
Morrison misses with the combination.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilshan throws a sloppy head kick
and Morrison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dilshan misses with a kick to the body.
Morrison works over Dilshan's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilshan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morrison takes a swing at Dilshan's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morrison, as that shot connected.
Morrison throws a body punch but Dilshan moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Morrison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilshan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilshan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilshan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilshan misses with a body kick.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilshan.
Theron Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrison jabs at Dilshan's body.
Dilshan thows a body shot but no joy.
Tillakaratne Dilshan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilshan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Dilshan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison misses with a two punch combination.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Morrison connects with a body shot.
Morrison connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Dilshan.
Dilshan walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theron Morrison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tillakaratne Dilshan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dilshan is looking to land body kicks.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Dilshan misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Morrison blocks the leg kick.
Dilshan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilshan misses with a low kick.
Dilshan throws a front kick that sends Morrison stumbling back into the cage.
Dilshan lands a leg kick that knocks Morrison off balance momentarily.
Morrison throws out a leg kick but Dilshan moves out of range and Morrison only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilshan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morrison. That did some damage!
Dilshan scores with the left hand. Morrison knows he should have avoided that one.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Dilshan misses its intended target.
Dilshan throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Dilshan throws out a powerful jab.
Dilshan tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilshan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilshan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison throws a body punch but Dilshan moves out of range.
Dilshan staying out of range there.
Dilshan ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Good standup being displayed there by Morrison as he connects with a hook.
Morrison blocks a jab.
Morrison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilshan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilshan blocks a jab.
Dilshan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilshan misses the target.
Morrison blocks the body kick.
Dilshan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Morrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dilshans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morrison connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilshan.
Morrison wants to land a leg kick but Dilshan is out of range.
Dilshan ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Dilshan misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Dilshan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilshan. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dilshan. That did some damage!
Dilshan throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tillakaratne Dilshan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tillakaratne Dilshan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dilshan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilshan tries to land a front kick but Morrison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dilshan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dilshan motions for Morrison to come forward. Dilshan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dilshan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Morrison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Morrison avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Morrison - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison stuns Dilshan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morrison does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Morrison lands a nice hook to Dilshan's body. Dilshan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morrison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morrison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dilshan slips a straight right by Morrison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilshan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Dilshan.
Dilshan misses the shot to the body.
Morrison punishes Dilshan's body with a nice straight punch.
Morrison throws a good cross that connects.
Dilshan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dilshan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morrison if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison connects with a high kick.
Dilshan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilshan looks for the body kick but Morrison saw that one coming.
Morrison lunges at Dilshan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dilshan's hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Morrison. Dilshan shrugs it off though.
Dilshan cracks Morrison with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Dilshan blocks a head kick by Morrison.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Morrison dodges the punch combination from Dilshan.
Dilshan tries to score with a low kick but Morrison moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilshan moves away from the strike by Morrison.
Dilshan tries to land a body kick
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theron Morrison had his way with Tillakaratne Dilshan in that round.
The cut man is working on Tillakaratne Dilshan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dilshan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Morrison tries to move into range but Dilshan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilshan.
Dilshan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison cracks Dilshan with an open hand slap.
Dilshan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morrison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dilshan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morrison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilshan tries to bum rush Morrison with a series of wild strikes but Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morrison misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Dilshan.
Dilshan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Morrison.
Dilshan scores with a jab.
Dilshan throws a sloppy head kick and Morrison moves out of range easily.
Tillakaratne Dilshan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilshan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison misses with an uppercut
and Dilshan counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilshan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
A good leg kick by Morrison.
Dilshan is looking to land body kicks.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Dilshan's head but Dilshan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morrison misses with a low kick as Dilshan jumps back.
Morrison connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dilshan tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Morrison digs a good body shot into Dilshan's ribs.
Dilshan throws a sloppy body shot
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morrison throws a head kick that half lands.
Morrison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dilshan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison digs a good body shot into Dilshan's ribs.
Dilshan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morrison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dilshan scrambles back to his feet.
Morrison throws out a powerful jab.
Morrison connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison misses with a left hand
and Dilshan counters with a leg kick.
Morrison throws a hook but Dilshan avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilshan throws a leg kick
and Morrison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morrison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theron Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morrison 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theron Morrison!
Theron Morrison retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr STEEL PENN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Holl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). STEEL PENN kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Everything in it's right place. Matt Holl has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mr STEEL PENN's chin.
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr STEEL PENN!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Holl!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matt Holl slips under a jab.
Matt Holl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
STEEL PENN dips to his left and cracks Matt Holl with an uppercut!
Matt Holl throws a sloppy body shot
and STEEL PENN counters with a stiff right hand.
Matt Holl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matt Holl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Matt Holl misses.
A telegraphed right hand from STEEL PENN misses the target.
A big left from Matt Holl misses.
Matt Holl throws a jab but it's blocked by STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matt Holl.
Matt Holl thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matt Holl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but STEEL PENN circles away quickly and effectively.
Matt Holl throws an overhand right that lands on STEEL PENN's shoulder, as STEEL PENN tries to avoid the shot.
STEEL PENN bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matt Holl throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent STEEL PENN stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matt Holl throws a body punch but STEEL PENN moves out of range.
Matt Holl misses with a few strikes there.
Matt Holl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matt Holl on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matt Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
STEEL PENN bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
STEEL PENN misses with a jab to the body
and STEEL PENN takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matt Holl walks into a jab.
Matt Holl bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of STEEL PENN's head.
STEEL PENN uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matt Holl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matt Holl throws a right hand that misses
and STEEL PENN counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matt Holl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract STEEL PENN.
Matt Holl swings for the body but STEEL PENN moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matt Holl. STEEL PENN does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matt Holl throws a looping overhand right but STEEL PENN ducks down to avoid it.
STEEL PENN keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Mr STEEL PENN will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
STEEL PENN throws a looping overhand right but Matt Holl ducks down to avoid it.
STEEL PENN bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matt Holl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
STEEL PENN misses with an uppercut.
Matt Holl lands a nice shot that snaps STEEL PENN's head back.
STEEL PENN uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matt Holl.
STEEL PENN takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matt Holl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
STEEL PENN misses with a looping right.
Matt Holl misses with a body punch
and STEEL PENN counters with a stiff right hand.
STEEL PENN tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matt Holl was well out of range. Poor timing from STEEL PENN.
A jab from Matt Holl misses.
Matt Holl misses with a telegraphed body shot
and STEEL PENN connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matt Holl swings widly with a right hand
and Matt Holl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matt Holl throws a hook to the side of STEEL PENN's head but STEEL PENN sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matt Holl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mr STEEL PENN is winning the standup battle so far.
Matt Holl misses with a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Matt Holl in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
STEEL PENN misses with an uppercut.
Matt Holl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from STEEL PENN.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
STEEL PENN lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matt Holl circles away quickly and effectively.
Matt Holl misses with a body shot.
Matt Holl lands with a nice body punch.
Matt Holl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
STEEL PENN missing with a left hand there. Matt Holl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matt Holl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but STEEL PENN moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matt Holl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from STEEL PENN misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by STEEL PENN.
Matt Holl takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left lands for Matt Holl.
Matt Holl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Holl will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Matt Holl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from STEEL PENN.
Matt Holl misses the shot to the body.
Matt Holl throws a hook but STEEL PENN blocks it.
STEEL PENN ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matt Holl swinging wildly here.
STEEL PENN loads up on a big right hand but Matt Holl slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
STEEL PENN throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matt Holl thows a body shot but no joy.
STEEL PENN rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matt Holl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matt Holl is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down STEEL PENN rather than just go for the knockout.
Matt Holl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matt Holl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but STEEL PENN manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for STEEL PENN. That snapped Matt Holl's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matt Holl cracks STEEL PENN with a right hand to the side of the head.
STEEL PENN with a nice cross.
STEEL PENN thows a left - swing and a miss!
STEEL PENN uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matt Holl.
Matt Holl throws a hook but STEEL PENN avoids it easily.
STEEL PENN takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
STEEL PENN throws a lazy right hand but Matt Holl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matt Holl misses the shot to the body.
STEEL PENN displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matt Holl throws out the jab.
STEEL PENN keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matt Holl.
Matt Holl misses the shot to the body.
Matt Holl takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
STEEL PENN keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matt Holl.
Matt Holl walks into a straight right hand from STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matt Holl thows a left - swing and a miss!
STEEL PENN just misses with a punch to the body.
STEEL PENN misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matt Holl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr STEEL PENN showed his dominance in that final round.
Well STEEL PENN has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr STEEL PENN!
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