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Reach 57 - Tom vs. Leukakoukku PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jess Liaudin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Kristoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liaudin comes to the cage accompanied by Jump Around. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jess Liaudin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Kristoff!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristoff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liaudin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Liaudin trying to control but Kristoff is working from the bottom.
Kristoff wants to stand and escape but Liaudin is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liaudin throwing strikes from guard but Kristoff blocks nicely.
Liaudin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Liaudin is working Kristoff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Liaudin with a nice head shot there.
Liaudin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Liaudin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Liaudin 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.
Liaudin wants to control from the top but Kristoff keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liaudin thows a big elbow that misses.
Kristoff keeping moving, preventing Liaudin from controlling successfully.
Liaudin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kristoff can do anything to dispel that myth.
Liaudin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Liaudin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Liaudin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kristoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liaudin throwing strikes from guard but Kristoff blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liaudin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Liaudin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kristoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Liaudin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Liaudin stops Kristoff from standing up.
Liaudin lands a couple of digs.
Liaudin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristoff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Liaudin.
Liaudin has gone for a leg lock! Kristoff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Liaudin's guard.
Liaudin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kristoff should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Liaudin has tightened it up now! Kristoff should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jess Liaudin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Bocek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris McDonald has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morris McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Bocek!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bocek with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDonald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bocek's guard.
McDonald scoring with some ground and pound.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bocek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bocek's guard.
McDonald is thwarting Bocek's attempts to control the position.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bocek is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
McDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from McDonald.
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bocek on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bocek with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bocek is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald working Bocek over with strikes.
Bocek is rocked!
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Bocek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bocek gets back to full guard.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Bocek blocks nicely.
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bocek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
McDonald postures up in Bocek's guard and throws a big left but Bocek blocks it.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bocek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Bocek's legs - danger averted.
Bocek has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
Bocek looks gassed!
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Bocek's brow.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Bocek has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bocek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bocek is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald is working Bocek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDonald is in close to Bocek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bocek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
Bocek trying to control the position.
McDonald chips away with some ground and pound.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Bocek's brow.
Bocek is still in real trouble! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Bocek's brow.
Bocek working a defensive guard here.
McDonald distracts Bocek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDonald stands up over Bocek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bocek trying to control the position.
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald connects with a couple of short punches.
McDonald is working Bocek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Bocek is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris McDonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
McDonald sizes up Bocek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDonald gets a takedown into half guard.
Bocek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald lands with a punch from half guard.
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morris McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bocek is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
Bocek regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocek trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
Bocek seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bocek's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald winds up and cracks Bocek with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from McDonald.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald is working for a kimura but Bocek is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bocek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
Bocek is breathing heavily.
McDonald working over Bocek with some ground and pound. Bocek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald is working for a kimura but Bocek is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from McDonald.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Bocek dodges it nicely.
McDonald prevents Bocek from improving his position.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Bocek defends it.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bocek can do to turn this around?
McDonald lands strikes from half guard.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bocek has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bocek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bocek is trying to control but can't.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McDonald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bocek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bocek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
Bocek manages to get to full guard.
McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bocek looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bocek looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bocek!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris McDonald dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bocek shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDonald throws a combination. Bocek tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bocek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
Bocek with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Bocek darts in trying to clinch
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Bocek defending well.
McDonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bocek is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bocek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
McDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald lands strikes from half guard.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bocek has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bocek actively working from the bottom here.
Morris McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bocek for as long as he can get away with.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Morris McDonald just wasn't active enough.
Bocek tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morris McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bocek.
Bocek closes the distance looking to clinch
and McDonald counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Morris McDonald.
McDonald jabs at Bocek's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bocek wants to clinch but McDonald slips to the side
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bocek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mark Bocek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morris McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald 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... Morris McDonald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hater Hurter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Giles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giles has chosen Rest In Peace as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hater Hurter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Giles!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giles darts in and clinches Hurter up against the cage.
Giles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hurter is trying to force a seperation but Giles has the dominant position.
Giles tries to pull guard but Hurter holds him up against the cage and eventually Giles drops back down to his feet.
Giles scores with a shoulder strike.
Giles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hater Hurter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Giles.
Giles ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Giles no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Giles trying to keep a closed guard but Hurter is proving a slippery customer.
Giles wants to sweep here but Hurter controlling him for the moment.
Hurter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hurter wants to stand but Giles is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hurter wants to control from the top but Giles keeps moving.
Giles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hurter's guard.
Giles trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giles sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hurter's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giles slows the pace down in half guard.
Hurter is refusing to be controlled, as Giles sits in half guard.
Giles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hurter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Giles.
Giles is working for a kimura but Hurter is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giles trying to work for an americana but Hurter has managed to regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Giles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gilesis looking to pass into half guard but Hurter pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hurter is in guard.
Hurter is looking to work some ground and pound but Giles has wrist control.
Hurter stopping the sweep attempt from Giles.
Giles looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Giles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hurter has closed the distance and engaged Giles in a clinch.
Giles tries to pull guard but Hurter holds him up against the cage and eventually Giles drops back down to his feet.
Giles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hurter smiles and moves away.
Hurter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Giles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Giles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Giles shoots in and gets a takedown into Hurter's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giles trying to control but Hurter is working from the bottom.
Hurter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hurter keeping moving, preventing Giles from controlling successfully.
Hurter looking to control.
Giles looking to pass the guard.
Giles is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Giles shoots for a double leg takedown but Hurter sprawls well. He's pushed Giles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hater Hurter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Giles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hurter eats them both and turns towards Giles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Giles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hurter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Giles clinches up against the cage.
Hurter tries to break the clinch but Giles is controlling the position.
Giles pulls guard successfully.
Randy Giles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hurter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hurter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Giles wants to sweep here but Hurter controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Giles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hurter defends well.
Giles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Giles wants to hit a switch here but Hurter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Giles there!
Hurter throwing strikes here but Giles is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giles is working to get back to half guard.
Hurter thowing shots but they're missing.
Giles can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giles tries to lock up and control but Hurter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hurter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Giles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hurter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hurter darts in trying to clinch
and Giles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Giles tries to pull guard but Hurter holds him up against the cage and eventually Giles drops back down to his feet.
Giles manages to pull guard.
Hurter trying to control but Giles is working from the bottom.
Giles working a defensive guard here.
Giles looking for a sweep. Not yet Giles, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hurter's guard.
Giles trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giles content to stall in guard here.
Giles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hurter is keeping the position for now.
Giles drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hurter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hurter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hurter!
Hurter is looking to take a break and control but Giles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hater Hurter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurter wants to control for a moment but Giles uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hurter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Giles is looking to improve his position.
Hurter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Giles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Giles wants to improve his position but Hurter is controlling well.
Hurter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Giles on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Giles.
Hurter is looking to work some ground and pound but Giles has wrist control.
Giles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hurter defends well.
Giles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Giles is on top in guard.
Giles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilesis looking to pass into half guard but Hurter pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hurter is in guard.
Hurter passes into half guard.
Giles wants to improve his position but Hurter is controlling well.
Giles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hurter seems to be working for a kimura but Giles defends the submission attempt.
Giles won't allow Hurter to pass to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hurter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Giles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Giles 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... Randy Giles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mills comes to the cage accompanied by Jimmy gets hiiigh TANIGHT. Spartacus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Destroyer. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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221 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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207 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills throws a jab when Spartacus was well out of range.
Spartacus throws out a leg kick but Mills moves out of range and Spartacus only half commits.
Mills throws a solid leg kick but Spartacus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mills.
Mills misses with a looping left.
Mills throws the left hand but Spartacus avoids the punch easily.
Mills works the jab nicely.
Mills throws out a loose jab but Spartacus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mills smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spartacus 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.
Mills on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spartacus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spartacus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills tries to bum rush Spartacus with a series of wild strikes but Spartacus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spartacus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mills is able to avoid easily.
Mills misses with a looping left.
Mills catches Spartacus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jimmy Mills is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mills misses with a looping right.
Spartacus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mills.
Spartacus connects with a crisp jab.
Spartacus jabs Mills right on the nose. Mills blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Mills. Those never looked like landing.
Spartacus scores with the left hand. Mills knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus throws a head kick that misses.
Spartacus throws a hook but Mills blocks it.
Mills uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spartacus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartacus throws a sloppy head kick and Mills moves out of range easily.
Spartacus connects with an inside leg kick.
Spartacus shoots in for a takedown but Mills shows good takedown defense.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mills.
Spartacus throws a head kick that misses.
Spartacus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spartacus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mr Spartacus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartacus misses with an uppercut
and Mills counters with a good low kick that Spartacus was not able to check.
Spartacus throws a head kick that Mills semi-blocks.
It looks like Jimmy Mills has been cut.
Spartacus tries to land a front kick but Mills steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mills misses the jab.
Spartacus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spartacus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spartacus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mills misses with a hook. Spartacus ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills avoids a kick to the body.
Mills cracks a nice hook into Spartacus's ribs.
Mills throws a big shot that misses.
Spartacus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mills.
Spartacus motions for Mills to come forward. Spartacus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spartacus cracks Mills with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartacus feints and then cracks Mills's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mills down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mills checks the leg kick.
Spartacus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mills to the mat! Mills manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Spartacus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Mills's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spartacus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spartacus throws a leg kick
and Mills counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spartacus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spartacus throws a body punch but Mills moves out of range.
Spartacus keeps Mills at a distance using the push kick.
Spartacus throws a leg kick but Mills sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mills checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spartacus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mills defends it nicely.
Spartacus tries to clinch
and Mills counters with an outside leg kick.
Spartacus moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spartacus, right into the meat.
Spartacus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mills's sensitive parts.
Spartacus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mills manages to avoid it.
Spartacus throws a push kick but Mills slaps the foot to one side.
Spartacus looks to throw the jab but Mills is out of range.
Spartacus looks to throw the jab but Mills is out of range.
Spartacus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mills doesn't seem bothered though.
Spartacus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartacus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mills throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spartacus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mills.
Spartacus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spartacus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spartacus thuds his shin into the meat of Mills's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mills checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mills takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartacus misses with a hook. Mills ducked under it nicely.
Spartacus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mills checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mr Spartacus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mills on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spartacus. Spartacus obviously looking to wear him down.
Mills swinging wildly here.
Spartacus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mills avoids the body shot from Spartacus.
Mills ducks under a wild hook from Spartacus.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spartacus, right into the meat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spartacus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus jabs Mills right on the nose. Mills blinks but takes it well.
That kick from Spartacus tenderised Mills's leg. Mills is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spartacus drives through and clinches with Mills against the cage.
Spartacus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mills throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spartacuss head.
Mills lands an uppercut.
Mills is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mills misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mills pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spartacus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Spartacus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Mills's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Spartacus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mills avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Spartacus tenderised Mills's leg. Mills is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spartacus slips a straight right by Mills.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spartacus.
Spartacus misses with a head kick.
Spartacus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartacus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills trying to control here.
Spartacus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spartacus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spartacus trying to control the action but Mills is working from the bottom.
Spartacus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Spartacus controlling the pace.
Spartacus works his way into full mount!
Mills tries to lock up and control but Spartacus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mills is looking to get to half guard.
Jimmy Mills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spartacus with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartacus raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartacus looking to ground and pound but Mills is blocking nicely.
The referee warns Mills that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Spartacus thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills tries to lock up and control but Spartacus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spartacus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mills's face.
Mills is looking to improve his position but Spartacus isn't that keen on the idea.
Mills holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Spartacus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Spartacus thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Spartacus there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Spartacus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mills is looking to escape.
Mills is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills avoids a series of strikes thrown by Spartacus.
Spartacus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Spartacus landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartacus landing strikes from the mount and Mills is in trouble!
Spartacus breaks from Mills's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mills takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mills is rocked!
Spartacus postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Mills bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Spartacus and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Spartacus!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luther Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mifsud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope comes to the cage accompanied by No Sunshine. Luther Pope could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Mifsud's chin.
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25
157 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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25
145 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luther Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Mifsud!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mifsud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Pope missing with a left hand there. Mifsud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pope throws a hook but Mifsud blocks it.
Pope lands an overhand right.
Pope misses with a looping right.
Mifsud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Mifsud does it's job there.
Pope chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mifsud can pounce on him.
Pope throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mifsud throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range.
Mifsud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mifsud throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range.
Mifsud tries to bum rush Pope with a series of wild strikes but Pope uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Pope.
Mifsud takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pope lands a really nice looking cross but Mifsud seems unphased.
Mifsud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mifsud scores with a nice body kick.
Luther Pope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pope lands a really nice looking cross but Mifsud seems unphased.
Pope keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Mifsud misses.
Mifsud 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.
Mifsud misses with the body kick
and Pope counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mifsud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pope.
Pope connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pope's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mifsud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pope scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mifsud is defended easily by Pope.
Pope misses with a looping right.
Mifsud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pope throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mifsud.
A low kick from Mifsud is predictable there
and Pope counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mifsud lands a front kick.
Pope is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mifsud throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope wants to clinch up but Mifsud keeps it at a distance.
Pope slips under a jab.
Mifsud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Pope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mifsud was well out of range. Poor timing from Pope.
Pope thows a body shot but no joy.
Mifsud tries to land a leg kick but Pope saw it coming and moves away.
Pope misses the shot to the body.
Pope throws the kick towards the body but Mifsud avoids it.
Pope misses with a few strikes there.
Mifsud misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pope.
Mifsud closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pope circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mifsud shoots in and drives through. Pope sprawls well.
Luther Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Mifsud.
Mifsud staying out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pope. Mifsud shrugs it off though.
Pope throws a leg kick but Mifsud checks it.
Pope 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.
Pope throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mifsud swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pope counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pope thows a body shot but no joy.
Pope thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mifsud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Pope dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mifsud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pope lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pope throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mifsud counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pope's knee momentarily.
Good work by Pope as he checks the leg kick.
Mifsud misses with a leg kick
and Pope counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mifsud's knee momentarily.
Mifsud motions for Pope to come forward. Mifsud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mifsud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pope throws a looping overhand right but Mifsud ducks down to avoid it.
Mifsud is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pope rather than just go for the knockout.
Mifsud blocks a head kick by Pope.
Mifsud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pope stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pope throws an overhand right that lands on Mifsud's shoulder, as Mifsud tries to avoid the shot.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and Mifsud counters with a good low kick that Pope was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope lands a body shot.
Pope connects with a solid leg kick.
Mifsud misses with a leg kick
and Pope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pope throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mifsud misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Pope.
Mifsud bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Mifsud goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pope has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mifsud but great work by Pope.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud is trying to improve his position.
Pope stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mifsud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mifsud throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range.
Pope motions for Mifsud to come forward. Pope throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pope throws a low kick but Mifsud avoids it.
Mifsud motions for Pope to come forward. Mifsud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mifsud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mifsud.
Mifsud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mifsud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mifsud misses with a low kick.
Mifsud shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pope's guard.
Mifsud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mifsud stays in close to Pope's body and controls the position.
Pope is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud advances to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mifsud looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pope with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mifsud has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pope keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mifsud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pope's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pope is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mifsud scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mifsud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mifsud throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pope is looking for a sweep. Mifsud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Mifsud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Mifsud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pope.
Pope with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pope. Mifsud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mifsud moves away from the strike by Pope.
Mifsud misses with a body kick.
Pope takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pope throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mifsud.
Mifsud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mifsud throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mifsud misses with a low kick as Pope jumps back.
Pope misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifsud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mifsud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pope misses with a wild combination.
Mifsud jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pope misses with a hook.
Mifsud connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mifsud slips a jab from Pope.
Mifsud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pope throws a hook to the side of Mifsud's head but Mifsud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope misses with a wild body shot.
Mifsud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mifsud moves out of range of the strikes.
Mifsud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mifsud throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Luther Pope is winning the standup battle so far.
Mifsud shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pope throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mifsud swings for the body but Pope moves out of range.
Mifsud misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mifsud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mifsud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope lands with a right hand.
Mifsud fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pope to the ground. Mifsud is now in Pope's guard.
Mifsud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mifsud throwing strikes from guard but Pope blocks nicely.
Mifsud sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mifsud throwing strikes but missing.
Pope keeping moving, preventing Mifsud from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mifsud tries to free his leg and advance position but Pope is retaining full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Michael Mifsud hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pope takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mifsud misses with a body kick.
Mifsud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pope feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mifsud's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Mifsud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mifsud has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Mifsud!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manjinder Dhaliwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manjinder Dhaliwal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amir Khan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhaliwal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dhaliwal throws a right hand that misses
and Khan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dhaliwal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khan but Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dhaliwal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khan defends it nicely.
A combination from Khan does no damage.
Khan digs a good body shot into Dhaliwal's ribs.
Dhaliwal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khan.
Khan misses with a straight left.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dhaliwal.
Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dhaliwal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dhaliwal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khan as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manjinder Dhaliwal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan lands a nice hook to Dhaliwal's body. Dhaliwal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manjinder Dhaliwal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan lands with an uppercut that bounces Dhaliwal off the cage and back into rage.
Dhaliwal misses with a straight right.
Khan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dhaliwal misses with a hook
and Khan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khan thuds a left hand into Dhaliwal's body.
Dhaliwal lands the left hand.
Khan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dhaliwal rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhaliwal throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan thuds his shin into the meat of Dhaliwal's side.
Dhaliwal looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Dhaliwal.
Dhaliwal misses with a low kick.
Khan throws a one two combo.
It looks like Manjinder Dhaliwal has been cut.
Dhaliwal is breathing heavily.
Dhaliwal looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Khan connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Khan.
Dhaliwal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dhaliwal throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhaliwal misses with a shot to the body
and Dhaliwal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dhaliwal is rocked!
Khan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Dhaliwal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Dhaliwal throws a low kick but Khan avoids it.
Khan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dhaliwal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dhaliwal seems to have got his legs back now.
Khan lands a body shot.
Dhaliwal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dhaliwal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dhaliwal. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice shot by Khan.
Dhaliwal looks up at the clock. Bad move! Khan lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dhaliwal. Khan pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amir Khan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Linderoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keller has chosen Crying like a Bitch - Godsmack as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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30
197 lbs
20 - 9 - 1 |
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27
189 lbs
16 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tobias Linderoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne Keller!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linderoth dips to his left and cracks Keller with an uppercut!
Keller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Linderoth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Linderoth connects with a solid leg kick.
Linderoth throws a leg kick
and Keller counters with a low kick, right behind Linderoth 's knee.
Linderoth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keller was well out of range. Poor timing from Linderoth.
Linderoth throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Keller.
Linderoth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Keller circles away.
Keller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linderoth.
Linderoth scores with a takedown into Keller's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Linderoth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linderoth advances position into side control!
Linderoth postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Keller is not content to let Linderoth control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linderoth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Linderoth with the ground and pound but Keller regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linderoth is keen to just control but Keller is a slippery customer.
Keller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Linderoth.
Linderoth frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Linderoth wants to take his opponent's back but Keller doesn't allow it.
Linderoth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Linderoth controlling the pace for now.
Linderoth looking to control but Keller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Linderoth there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Linderoth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Keller wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Linderoth.
Linderoth punishing his opponent with strikes.
Linderoth wants to control the pace but Keller is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller tries to hold on but Linderoth pushes him away.
Keller avoids a series of strikes thrown by Linderoth.
Keller is squirming around, avoiding Linderoth's attempts to control the action.
Linderoth raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linderoth wants to control the pace but Keller is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Linderoth is really struggling to control Keller but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Keller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Linderoth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Linderoth lands a right hook to the body.
Linderoth scores with a nice right hand.
Linderoth throws the left hand but Keller avoids the punch easily.
Linderoth misses with a few strikes there.
Keller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Linderoth.
Linderoth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Linderoth trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.
Linderoth tries to free his leg and advance position but Keller is retaining full guard.
Tobias Linderoth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Linderoth throwing strikes from guard but Keller blocks nicely.
Keller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller being controlled here, momentarily.
Linderoth trying to move into half guard but instead Keller has managed to sweep!
Linderoth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keller manages to get himself to full guard.
Keller wants to stand up but Linderoth is controlling him.
Linderoth wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.
Linderoth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Keller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Linderoth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linderoth looking to pass the guard.
Keller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Linderoth cracks Keller with a solid left hand.
Keller keeping moving, preventing Linderoth from controlling successfully.
Linderoth postures up in Keller's guard and throws a big left but Keller blocks it.
Keller keeping moving, preventing Linderoth from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Tobias Linderoth wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Linderoth connects with a nice looking jab.
Dwayne Keller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Linderoth misses with a takedown attempt - Keller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keller throws a looping overhand right but Linderoth ducks down to avoid it.
Keller throws a series of punches but Linderoth avoids them all with ease.
Keller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Linderoth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller lands an overhand right.
Keller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Linderoth's head.
Linderoth throws an overhand right that lands on Keller's shoulder, as Keller tries to avoid the shot.
Linderoth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linderoth. Keller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Linderoth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Linderoth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Linderoth.
Keller misses with an uppercut.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linderoth throws a low kick, looking for Keller's leg but Keller calmly moves out of range.
Linderoth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Keller!
Keller working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Linderoth dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Keller moves away from the strike by Linderoth.
Keller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Linderoth.
Linderoth moves away from the strike by Keller.
Linderoth just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Linderoth there.
Linderoth ducks under a wild hook from Keller.
Keller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Linderoth to score with a decent uppercut.
Tobias Linderoth is winning the standup battle so far.
Keller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linderoth.
Keller looks to throw the jab but Linderoth is out of range.
Keller throws a lazy uppercut
and Linderoth counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Linderoth looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linderoth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keller is just riding it out for now. Linderoth eventually gives up the hold.
Keller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Linderoth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Linderoth is thwarting Keller's attempts to control the position.
Linderoth seems to be looking for submissions.
Linderoth trying to mount his opponent but Keller defends it.
Keller taking some punishment here, with Linderoth in his half guard.
Linderoth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keller is just riding it out for now. Linderoth eventually gives up the hold.
Linderoth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linderoth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nice strikes from Linderoth there.
Linderoth seems to be looking for submissions.
Keller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Linderoth.
Linderoth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Linderoth is trying to work for a kimura but Keller is defending well.
Tobias Linderoth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linderoth is trying to control the action in half guard but Keller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Keller is looking to escape.
Keller is refusing to be controlled, as Linderoth sits in half guard.
Linderoth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Linderoth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Linderoth 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... Tobias Linderoth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zagan Yehudiah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diaz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I'd Love to Knock the Hell Out of You. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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24
164 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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24
165 lbs
13 - 3 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dylan Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Zagan Yehudiah!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yehudiah clinches up against the cage.
Yehudiah comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Dylan Diaz has been cut.
Yehudiah is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Yehudiah misses with an elbow strike.
Yehudiah prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Yehudiah avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Yehudiah is looking to control Diaz's arms but Diaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yehudiah has his back to the cage.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Yehudiah lands a damaging elbow.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yehudiah takes a shot to the head.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz tries to work over Yehudiah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yehudiah misses with an elbow strike.
Yehudiah throws an elbow that misses.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Yehudiah's head.
Yehudiah creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Yehudiah is looking to control Diaz's arms but Diaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yehudiah has his back to the cage.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Yehudiah creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Diaz.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yehudiah just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Yehudiah controls his hands.
Yehudiah can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Yehudiah throws an elbow but it misses.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yehudiah just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Yehudiah misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yehudiah blocking some punches.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yehudiah looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Yehudiah controls his hands.
Yehudiah looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Yehudiah is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Yehudiah backwards.
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz pushes Yehudiah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yehudiah tries to stall but Diaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yehudiah's elbow.
Diaz gets through Yehudiah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yehudiah is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diaz digs a right hand underneath Yehudiah's ribcage. Yehudiah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Yehudiah controls his hands.
Diaz digs a right hand into Yehudiah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yehudiah's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Diaz digs a right hand into Yehudiah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yehudiah's gas tank.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz cracks Yehudiah with a nice body shot.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yehudiah is rocked!
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yehudiah backwards.
Yehudiah is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz works on Yehudiah's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Diaz misses with some punches.
A short right from Diaz.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yehudiah backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz pushes Yehudiah against the cage. Diaz is working some dirty boxing. Diaz pushes off with a quick right hook! Yehudiah goes down! Yehudiah tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Diaz moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Diaz!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fist Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caiden Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter comes to the cage accompanied by Warrior's Pride. Cross has chosen Knockout as his entrance music. Caiden Cross has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
220 lbs
17 - 6 - 1 |
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213 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Fist Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caiden Cross!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cross tries to clinch but Fighter moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Fighter.
Cross gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fighter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter clobbers Cross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fighter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fighter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fighter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Fighter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fighter tries to clinch there but Cross circles away.
Cross tries to clinch but Fighter is having none of it.
Cross has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Cross misses the target.
Fighter tests Cross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fighter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Fighter pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Cross.
Cross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fighter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Cross wants to clinch.
Cross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter tries a head kick but it misses.
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fighter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter wants to clinch.
Fighter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cross has Fighter pressed against the cage.
Fighter digs a right hand underneath Cross's ribcage. Cross let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cross looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter tries to throw a body punch but Cross avoids it by throwing Fighter back against the cage.
Fighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Fighter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross.
Cross looking to throw knees to the head but Fighter is blocking nicely.
Fighter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cross looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Fighter.
Cross is looking to control Fighter's arms but Fighter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cross has his back to the cage.
Fighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter lands an uppercut.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fighter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fighter tries a body shot but Cross blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Fighter.
Fighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fighter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fighter.
Fighter lands a nice uppercut.
Fighter lands a right hand.
A short right from Fighter.
Fighter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fighter.
Fighter gets through Cross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fighter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fighter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike.
Fighter avoiding damage as Cross throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter lands a nice uppercut.
Fighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Fighter.
Fighter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cross or not.
Fighter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fighter lands with a left to the head.
Fighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cross tries to land a knee to the head but Fighter blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fighter.
Fighter pushes Cross back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fighter.
Fighter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cross or not.
A short uppercut from Fighter.
Fighter digs a right hand underneath Cross's ribcage. Cross let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fighter gets through Cross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fighter digs a right hand underneath Cross's ribcage. Cross let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Fighter.
Fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Cross controls his hands.
Fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Cross controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fist Fighter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fighter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cross throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter gets a clinch.
Fighter lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Fighter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
A hook to the body from Fighter.
Fighter lands an uppercut.
Fighter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Fist Fighter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fighter lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter lands with a short shot to the head.
Cross takes a shot to the head.
Fighter lands with a short shot to the head.
Fighter scores with a shot to the side of Cross's head.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Fighter lands a nice uppercut.
Cross is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Fighter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cross is still on wobbly legs! Can Fighter finish him?
Fighter lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Cross senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fist Fighter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nai Khanom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Leukakoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khanom Tom comes to the cage accompanied by Round 5. Leukakoukku comes into a darkened arena with his song building. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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13 - 2 - 0 |
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30
177 lbs
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World class MT
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nai Khanom Tom !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kari Leukakoukku!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom lands with a nice body punch.
Khanom Tom looks for the body kick but Leukakoukku saw that one coming.
Khanom Tom scores with a head kick.
Khanom Tom scores with a spinning back kick!
Leukakoukku looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khanom Tom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leukakoukku's head backwards.
Leukakoukku is rocked!
Leukakoukku glances at the clock... BAM! Khanom Tom nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Leukakoukku crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Leukakoukku is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nai Khanom Tom !
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