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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Dddddd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggler has chosen kick my ass......rehab as his entrance music. Dirk Diggler will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joseph Dddddd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dddddd shoots in for a takedown but Diggler shows good takedown defense.
Diggler misses the shot to the body.
Dddddd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diggler is fending him off so far but Dddddd persists. Nope, Diggler circles away and we're back to standing.
Dddddd shoots in for a takedown but Diggler shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Dddddd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dddddd fails with the takedown.
Diggler wants to clinch up but Dddddd keeps it at a distance.
Dddddd gets a takedown into half guard.
Diggler is trying to get back to full guard.
Diggler tries to kick Dddddd off but Dddddd keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dddddd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diggler is just riding it out for now. Dddddd eventually gives up the hold.
Diggler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dddddd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dddddd 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.
Dddddd gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dddddd shoots in but no luck this time.
Diggler moves into range and clinches up with Dddddd.
Dddddd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diggler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diggler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler closes the distance and pushes Dddddd back into the cage.
Diggler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diggler manages to break the clinch.
Dddddd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dddddd shoots in but no luck this time.
Diggler lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggler tries to clinch there but Dddddd circles away.
Dddddd scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diggler pushes Dddddd off looking to stand but Dddddd dives back in and keeps control.
Dddddd maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Diggler could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dddddd has cracked it and Diggler is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dddddd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joseph Dddddd!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jatju Etji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Coming Home. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jatju Etji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a straight left.
Etji walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones stalks Etji and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Etji's face. Etji staggers backwards, shaken.
Etji shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Etji tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Etji shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Etji's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones scores with a jab.
Etji shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jatju Etji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a series of punches but Etji moves out of range.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Etji closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Etji gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Etji doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Etji slips the punch.
Jones digs a good hook to Etji's body.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Etji backs away looking to recover.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Etji on that attempt.
Etji fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones cracks Etji with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Etji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Etji shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Etji gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Etji on the side of the head.
Etji takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones slips under a jab from Etji.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice cross by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etji shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Etji's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Etji slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that Etji avoids nicely.
Jones lands a jab to Etji's midsection.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Etji momentarily.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Etji at a distance.
Etji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Etji was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Etji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Etji on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Etji ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Etji looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Etji tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Etji somewhat.
Jones digs a good hook to Etji's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that 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.
Etji looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Etji has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Etji there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Etji's hands.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Etji might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jones scores with a jab. Etji acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Etji in his tracks.
Etji throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Etji off to one side.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Etji doesn't seem phased though.
Etji takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Etji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Etji's head but Etji sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Etji tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jatju Etji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Etji shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Etji. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Etji throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jon Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Etji fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Etji with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Etji needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones cracks Etji with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones punishes Etji's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Etji closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Etji has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Etji there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Etji.
Etji takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a body punch but Etji moves out of range.
Jones connects with a right hand. Etji shakes it off.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones tests Etji's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones takes a swing at Etji's ribcage but misses.
Etji shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Etji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Etji on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones leaves Etji with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones lands a head shot.
Etji changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Etji manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Etji shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Etji takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Etji with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Etji walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a body punch but Etji moves out of range.
Jones digs a good body shot into Etji's ribs.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Jones dips to his left and cracks Etji with an uppercut!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Etji fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Etji with that takedown attempt.
Etji drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Etji prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Etji postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Etji, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones gets to his feet - Etji follows without any prompting.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Etji's head.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Etji on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jatju Etji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Etji tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Etji on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Etji slips the punch.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones tests Etji's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Etji fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Etji doesn't seem phased though.
Jones works Etji's body with a nice hook.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones lands a nice hook to Etji's body. Etji takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Etji shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Etji walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Etji stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Etji moves out of range of the strikes.
Etji ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Etji slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jon Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones with a nice cross.
Etji takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones thuds a left hand into Etji's body.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Etji is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Etji moves away.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jatju Etji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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... Jon Jones!
Jon Jones opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ac Res (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simmons Zak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Simmons Zak enters the cage!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ac Res!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simmons Zak!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zak doesn't manage to clinch there - Res circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zak is defended easily by Res.
Zak misses with a low kick as Res jumps back.
Zak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Res.
Res closes the distance and pushes Zak back into the cage.
Res pulls guard effortlessly.
Res 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! Zak rolls with it to try and escape but Res cranks on the arm and Zak is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ac Res!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Dope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flair is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Slayer - Reign In Blood. This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Dope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ric Flair!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dope shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flair napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Flair's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flair tries to improve position but can't.
Flair manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dope's best efforts.
Flair moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dope in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flair is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dope is aware though and is defending well.
Dope is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flair utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dope is sitting in close to Flair's body. Flair has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dope is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dope is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Flair.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ric Flair!
After the big win, Ric Flair made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Malicious Intent Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathin Q (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Balboa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nathin Q's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathin Q!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Balboa. Q does a little dance to reset his feet.
Q scores with a takedown into Balboa's guard.
Balboa looking for a sweep. Not yet Balboa, not yet.
Q wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Q won't allow Balboa to get back to his feet.
Balboa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Q drops back, looking for a kneebar! Balboa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Balboa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Balboa!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Q sneaks back into half guard.
Q looking for submissions off his back.
Q is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Q works to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Q is on top in guard.
Balboa working a defensive guard here.
Q throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balboa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Q from controlling successfully.
Balboa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Q. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Balboa looking to control.
Q chips away with some ground and pound.
Q drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Q jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Q lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Balboa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Q.
Q 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.
Q wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Q sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Balboa controls Q momentarily but Q frees himself.
Balboa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Q controls the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Q won't allow Balboa to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Balboa connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa tries to bum rush Q with a series of wild strikes but Q uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balboa wants to clinch up but Q keeps it at a distance.
Balboa looks to land a right hand but Q moved out of range.
Balboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Q shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balboa sprawls well. Balboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Q gets slowly back to his feet.
Balboa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balboa throws a wild body kick that Q sees coming a mile off.
Q will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Q defending well as Balboa loads up on a big left hand.
Q tries for a takedown but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathin Q. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa throws a half hearted mid kick.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Balboa falls off balance throwing a combination
so Q counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Balboa working a defensive guard here.
Q postures up and lands a big shot to Balboa's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Q is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Q trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathin Q dominated that round.
That's time! Q's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Q decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Q wants to control but Balboa is keeping him busy.
Q seems to be working for a kimura but Balboa defends the submission attempt.
Q is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Balboa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Q is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Q is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balboa is just riding it out for now. Q eventually gives up the hold.
Q stalling away here and it's allowed Balboa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Q drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Q jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Q got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balboa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Q has managed to get both his arms back between Balboa's legs - danger averted.
Q postures up in Balboa's guard and throws a big left but Balboa blocks it.
Q throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balboa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Q wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Q 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.
Q preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Q sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Q is looking to work some ground and pound but Balboa has wrist control.
Q stopping the sweep attempt from Balboa.
Q drops back looking for a leg! Balboa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Balboa manages to kick Q off! Q jumps back into Balboa's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Q throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balboa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Q throwing strikes from guard but Balboa blocks nicely.
Q throws a strike but Balboa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Q manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Balboa trying desperately to get to his feet.
Q punching from mount but Balboa doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Q lands a big shot there that rocks Balboa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Q can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balboa is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Q landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Q moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Balboa has worked his arm free - good work by Balboa!
Q thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balboa is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathin Q dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Balboa missing with a left hand there. Q was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Balboa.
Balboa tries to clinch up but Q circles away and keeps his distance.
Q ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
Q closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Balboa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Q moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Q shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Balboa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Balboa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Q tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Q has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Q goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Balboa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Q but great work by Balboa.
Q is looking for a sweep.
Balboa trying to control the position but Q is working away.
Q sneaks back into half guard.
Balboa is thwarting Q's attempts to control the position.
Q looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Q looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Q is trying to maintain the position but Balboa is very close to passing his half guard.
Balboa blocks the strikes from Q.
Q gets full guard.
Balboa wanted to stand there but Q had control of the position.
Q is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Balboa is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Q looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Q throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Balboa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Q to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Balboa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Q pulls down on the head and he's put Balboa to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nathin Q!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Takanawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Takanawa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takanawa leaves Dimagiba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dimagiba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takanawa's waist but Takanawa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dimagiba off to one side.
Takanawa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dimagiba at a distance.
Takanawa scores with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Takanawa.
Takanawa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dimagiba on the side of the head.
Dimagiba shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown but Takanawa shows good takedown defense.
Takanawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimagiba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dimagiba shoots and misses
and Takanawa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimagiba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dimagiba is breathing heavily.
Takanawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Dimagiba circles away.
Juan Dimagiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimagiba shoots in but Takanawa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dimagiba misses with a takedown attempt
and Takanawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takanawa scores with a punch to the head.
Dimagiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takanawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimagiba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Takanawa does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba tries to keep at a distance but Takanawa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takanawa taking a breather.
Dimagiba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takanawa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takanawa breaks from the clinch.
Takanawa drives through and clinches with Dimagiba against the cage.
Takanawa breaks the clinch.
Takanawa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Takanawa lands in his opponent's guard.
Takanawa throws a strike but Dimagiba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba stopping the sweep attempt from Takanawa.
Takanawa looking to control.
Dimagiba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takanawa controls Dimagiba momentarily but Dimagiba frees himself.
Takanawa wants to get back to his feet but Dimagiba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Takanawa working a defensive guard here.
Dimagiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Joe Takanawa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Takanawa lands the left hand.
Dimagiba feints and as Takanawa raises his hands in defense, Dimagiba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dimagiba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takanawa is on top in guard.
Dimagiba keeping moving, preventing Takanawa from controlling successfully.
Takanawa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dimagiba is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Takanawa, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takanawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dimagiba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takanawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dimagiba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanawa is trying to control the position but Dimagiba postures up.
Takanawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takanawa keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Dimagiba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dimagiba won't allow Takanawa to get back to his feet.
Takanawa is trying to control the position but Dimagiba postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dimagiba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimagiba scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takanawa controls Dimagiba momentarily but Dimagiba frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joe Takanawa.
Takanawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimagiba is just out of range.
Takanawa stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Takanawa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Takanawa jabs Dimagiba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takanawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dimagiba circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimagiba dives in and scores a takedown into Takanawa's guard.
Takanawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dimagiba throwing strikes from guard but Takanawa blocks nicely.
Takanawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Takanawa 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.
Takanawa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dimagiba is working Takanawa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Takanawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Takanawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Takanawa, not yet.
Dimagiba 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 one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dimagiba chips away with some ground and pound.
Dimagiba working some strikes from top position.
Dimagiba trying to control but Takanawa is working from the bottom.
Dimagiba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dimagiba trying to control but Takanawa is working from the bottom.
Dimagiba works over Takanawa with some ground and pound from guard.
Dimagiba lands a couple of digs.
Dimagiba trying to control but Takanawa is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takanawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dimagiba.
Takanawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takanawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takanawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dimagiba is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takanawa keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dimagiba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takanawa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Juan Dimagiba wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Takanawa cracks Dimagiba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dimagiba tries for a takedown but Takanawa circles away easily
and Takanawa counters with a straight right hand.
Joe Takanawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba shoots in for a double leg but Takanawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takanawa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takanawa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takanawa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dimagiba lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Takanawa!
Takanawa regains half guard.
Takanawa is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba trying to control the pace.
Dimagiba works his way into full mount!
Dimagiba is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimagiba lands a heavy elbow.
Dimagiba punishing his opponent with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takanawa wants to hold on but Dimagiba pushes him away.
Takanawa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dimagiba kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Dimagiba dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dimagiba blocks a head kick by Takanawa.
Juan Dimagiba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dimagiba shoots in looking for a takedown. Takanawa tries to sprawl out of it but Dimagiba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takanawa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takanawa shoots for a takedown but Dimagiba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dimagiba.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimagiba misses with a takedown
and Takanawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dimagiba thinking.
Dimagiba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dimagiba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takanawa counters by clinching up.
Takanawa presses Dimagiba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dimagiba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takanawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanawa fails with the takedown.
Takanawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Takanawa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dimagiba's half guard.
Takanawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dimagiba is staying active underneath Takanawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takanawa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joe Takanawa.
Takanawa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba fails with the takedown.
Takanawa fails to land the takedown.
Dimagiba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dimagiba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown but Takanawa shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimagiba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takanawa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takanawa.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown but Takanawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takanawa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takanawa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanawa dips to his left and cracks Dimagiba with an uppercut!
Dimagiba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Takanawa lands a front kick.
Takanawa lands a body shot.
Takanawa has Dimagiba up against the cage in a clinch.
Dimagiba wants a takedown.
Takanawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimagibas head.
Takanawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takanawa trying to control the position but instead, Dimagiba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takanawa into the cage.
Dimagiba has Takanawa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takanawa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dimagiba is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takanawa.
Takanawa pushes Dimagiba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimagiba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takanawa works the jab nicely.
Takanawa lands with a right hand.
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!
A slapping body kick lands there for Takanawa.
Takanawa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dimagiba has his takedown stuffed
letting Takanawa counter with a right hand.
Takanawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takanawa throws out a powerful jab.
Dimagiba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takanawa.
Dimagiba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Takanawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Takanawa 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... Joe Takanawa!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mc Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daddy Waigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waigo has chosen She Sells Sanctuary as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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220 lbs
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Mc Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daddy Waigo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Mc Duke.
Mc Duke tried to score with a low kick but Waigo checks it.
Mc Duke misses with a low kick as Waigo jumps back.
Waigo misses with a double jab.
Waigo swings for the body but Mc Duke moves out of range.
Mc Duke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Daddy Waigo has been cut.
Waigo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mc Duke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mc Duke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Waigo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mc Duke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mc Duke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Waigo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Waigo misses the shot to the body.
Mc Duke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luke Mc Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waigo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luke Mc Duke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waigo misses the shot to the body.
Waigo throws a looping overhand right but Mc Duke ducks down to avoid it.
Waigo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Waigo misses with a jab to the body
and Mc Duke counters with a thumping low kick.
Waigo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Waigo avoids the head kick by Mc Duke.
Waigo's corner calls for a 1-2. Waigo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Waigo scores with a sloppy right hand. Mc Duke should have avoided that one.
Waigo moves out of range of the leg kick from Mc Duke.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Waigo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Duke dodges the punch combination from Waigo.
Mc Duke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Waigo.
Mc Duke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mc Duke throws a head kick but Waigo moves out of range.
Waigo misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Mc Duke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mc Duke throws out a leg kick but Waigo moves out of range and Mc Duke only half commits.
Waigo throws a body punch but Mc Duke moves out of range.
Waigo checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waigo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Waigo throws a body punch but Mc Duke moves out of range.
Waigo throws out a loose jab but Mc Duke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waigo blocks a head kick by Mc Duke.
Mc Duke lands a high kick!
Waigo shoots in looking for a takedown but Mc Duke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Waigo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Luke Mc Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daddy Waigo.
Mc Duke throws a nice head kick!
Mc Duke throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Waigo misses.
Waigo fails to land with a series of punches.
Waigo clobbers Mc Duke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waigo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mc Duke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Waigo throws a leg kick but Mc Duke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Waigo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mc Duke.
Mc Duke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waigo.
Waigo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mc Duke circles away quickly and effectively.
Mc Duke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!
Waigo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mc Duke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mc Duke looks to land a combination but Waigo avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Mc Duke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daddy Waigo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mc Duke throws a leg kick which misses Waigo's front leg but catches the back leg as Waigo tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Mc Duke.
Mc Duke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mc Duke throws a head kick that misses.
Mc Duke is looking to score with low kicks.
Waigo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Waigo fails with the takedown.
Mc Duke misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Mc Duke.
Waigo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mc Duke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waigo swings widly with a right hand
and Mc Duke counters with a head kick.
Mc Duke looks to land a body kick but Waigo moved away.
Waigo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Waigo fails with a takedown attempt.
Mc Duke lands a head kick. Waigo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Waigo misses with a body shot.
Mc Duke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Waigo is able to avoid easily.
Waigo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luke Mc Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daddy Waigo.
Waigo blocks a head kick by Mc Duke.
Luke Mc Duke is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Duke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mc Duke feints and then cracks Waigo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Waigo down.
Waigo looks to land a right hand but Mc Duke moved out of range.
Waigo looks to land a combination but Mc Duke avoids it well.
Mc Duke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Waigo misses with a combination
and Mc Duke counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waigo clinches up with Mc Duke and pushes him back against the cage.
Waigo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mc Duke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daddy Waigo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mc Duke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waigo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Waigo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mc Duke is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Waigo.
Waigo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mc Duke.
Waigo misses with a body shot.
Mc Duke slips a jab and a cross from Waigo.
Mc Duke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Waigo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mc Duke napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Waigo is breathing heavily.
Mc Duke is trying to buck Waigo off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waigo misses with the ground and pound.
Mc Duke avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Waigo.
Mc Duke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Waigo.
Mc Duke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Waigo on the ground.
Waigo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waigo misses with the ground and pound.
Waigo throws a strike aimed at the side of Mc Duke's head but Mc Duke avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Mc Duke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daddy Waigo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Mc Duke throws a nice head kick!
Mc Duke scores with a head kick. Waigo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mc Duke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Waigo is out of range.
Mc Duke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Waigo 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.
Waigo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mc Duke.
Mc Duke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mc Duke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Waigo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mc Duke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mc Duke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waigo misses with the combination.
Mc Duke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mc Duke leaves Waigo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mc Duke slips a jab from Waigo.
Mc Duke connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mc Duke.
Waigo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mc Duke defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waigo takes a swing at Mc Duke's ribcage but misses.
Waigo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Waigo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mc Duke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Waigo.
Mc Duke moves away from the strike by Waigo.
Waigo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mc Duke was well out of range. Poor timing from Waigo.
Mc Duke throws a sloppy head kick and Waigo moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waigo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Waigo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mc Duke throws a sloppy head kick and Waigo moves out of range easily.
Waigo blocks a head kick by Mc Duke.
Mc Duke tries to score with a low kick but Waigo moves his leg out of the way.
Mc Duke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mc Duke throws a head kick that misses.
Mc Duke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Waigo.
Mc Duke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Waigo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mc Duke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Duke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mc Duke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Waigo as he checks the leg kick.
Mc Duke is looking to score with low kicks.
Waigo blocks a head kick by Mc Duke.
Mc Duke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Waigo lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Waigo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mc Duke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Daddy Waigo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some bone on bone action there as Waigo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Mc Duke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mc Duke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Mc Duke!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldous Huxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by Saw. Huxley has chosen Heatbeats as his entrance music. Aldous Huxley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Georges St Pierre's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aldous Huxley!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huxley throws a leg kick
and St Pierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huxley pivots, looking for a leg kick but St Pierre is out of range and Huxley settles back down.
Huxley takes the fight into the clinch.
Huxley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huxley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Pierre's elbow.
Huxley taking a breather.
St Pierre is trying to maintain a safe position but Huxley gets an underhook and turns St Pierre into the cage.
Huxley throws a knee to the head but misses.
St Pierre prevents a body shot from Huxley.
Huxley scores a nice knee to the body.
Huxley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Huxley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St Pierre avoids it.
St Pierre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Huxley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Pierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Huxley missing with knees to the body.
Huxley tries a knee to the head but St Pierre blocks it.
Huxley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
St Pierre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
St Pierre trying to stall but Huxley improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Huxley just misses with a elbow thrown towards St Pierre's brow.
St Pierre throws a head punch that misses.
Huxley is looking to control St Pierre's arms but St Pierre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Huxley has his back to the cage.
St Pierre can't break the clinch.
Huxley leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by St Pierre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huxley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Georges St Pierre has been cut.
Huxley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
St Pierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Huxley.
St Pierre avoiding damage as Huxley throws knees to the body.
St Pierre prevents a body shot from Huxley.
St Pierre tries to circle away but Huxley has him pinned against the cage.
St Pierre avoiding damage as Huxley throws knees to the body.
Huxley scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Huxley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St Pierre is defending well for now.
St Pierre blocks an elbow strike from Huxley.
St Pierre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
St Pierre can't break the clinch.
Huxley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Huxley.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huxley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but St Pierre is out of range.
Huxley doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pierre circles away.
Aldous Huxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huxley tries to work over St Pierre's front leg with a kick but St Pierre checks it.
Huxley slaps away a takedown attempt from St Pierre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huxley. St Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huxley throws a head kick but St Pierre moves out of range.
St Pierre fails with the takedown.
Huxley with a hook.
St Pierre tries to clinch up but Huxley circles away and keeps his distance.
Huxley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Pierre manages to avoid it.
Huxley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre lands a right hook to the body.
Huxley tries to clinch up.
Huxley tries a low kick but St Pierre avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Huxley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and St Pierre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from St Pierre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from St Pierre misses.
Huxley tries to clinch but St Pierre moves out of range.
Huxley throws a leg kick but St Pierre checks it.
Good work by St Pierre as he checks the leg kick.
Huxley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huxley throws a low kick but St Pierre moves out of range easily.
St Pierre defending well as Huxley loads up on a big left hand.
St Pierre takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huxley throws an elbow but it misses.
Huxley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldous Huxley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georges St Pierre's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Huxley tried to score with a low kick but St Pierre checks it.
Huxley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good work by St Pierre as he checks the leg kick.
Huxley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St Pierre.
St Pierre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huxley at a distance.
Aldous Huxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Huxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Huxley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
St Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Huxley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in St Pierre's guard. Nice move by Huxley!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Huxley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with St Pierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huxley with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St Pierre is on top in guard.
Huxley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Pierre.
Huxley trying to control the position.
St Pierre scoring with punches to the head and body.
St Pierre scoring with punches to the head and body.
St Pierre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Huxley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Huxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huxley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St Pierre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
St Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
St Pierre 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre works over Huxley with some ground and pound from guard.
Huxley controlling St Pierre's posture.
St Pierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Huxley keeps moving.
St Pierre lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
St Pierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
St Pierre looking to sit in guard and control but Huxley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Huxley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Pierre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Huxley advances position into side control!
St Pierre sneaks back into half guard.
St Pierre keeping hold of Huxley's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Huxley throws a strike but St Pierre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Huxley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges St Pierre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Georges St Pierre's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Huxley thumps St Pierre with a low kick.
Huxley throws a series of punches but St Pierre moves out of range.
Huxley throws a chopping leg kick but St Pierre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Huxley.
Huxley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. St Pierre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Huxley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
St Pierre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
St Pierre tries to break free but Huxley pushes him back against the cage.
Huxley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Pierre blocks it with crossed arms.
Huxley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Huxley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St Pierre is defending well for now.
Huxley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aldous Huxley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Huxley missing with knees to the body.
Huxley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Pierre working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxley tries a knee to the head but St Pierre blocks it.
Huxley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Pierre.
St Pierre blocking some punches.
Huxley works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
St Pierre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huxley backwards.
Huxley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Huxley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St Pierre lands with a left to the head.
Huxley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St Pierre is defending well for now.
St Pierre avoiding damage as Huxley throws knees to the body.
Huxley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Huxley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huxley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huxley has St Pierre pressed against the cage, preventing St Pierre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Huxley just misses with a elbow thrown towards St Pierre's brow.
St Pierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St Pierre avoiding damage as Huxley throws knees to the body.
St Pierre takes a knee to the side of the body.
Huxley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huxley misses with some punches.
St Pierre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Huxley is trying to break free.
Huxley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through St Pierre's defenses.
St Pierre avoiding damage as Huxley throws knees to the body.
Huxley working aggressively here.
Huxley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre avoids a wild elbow strike from Huxley.
St Pierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huxley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huxley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Pierre throws out a loose jab but Huxley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as St Pierre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A leg kick checked by St Pierre.
Huxley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
St Pierre defending well as Huxley loads up on a big left hand.
Huxley is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
St Pierre takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aldous Huxley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St Pierre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
St Pierre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Huxleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Huxley wants to clinch but St Pierre slips to the side
and St Pierre counters with a shoot takedown. Huxley fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huxley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Huxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Huxley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in St Pierre's guard. Nice move by Huxley!
Huxley being controlled here momentarily.
Huxley postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Huxley from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldous Huxley really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georges St Pierre's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Huxley throws a leg kick but St Pierre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Huxley misses with a low kick.
Huxley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but St Pierre is out of range.
St Pierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Huxley misses the jab.
St Pierre checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Huxley. Beautiful body shot.
Huxley thuds his shin into the meat of St Pierre's side.
Huxley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
St Pierre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Huxley.
Huxley tried to score with a low kick but St Pierre checks it.
St Pierre is looking to clinch.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huxley but Huxley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
St Pierre blocks a low kick nicely.
Huxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Pierre tries to clinch but Huxley moves out of range.
Nice shot by St Pierre.
St Pierre checks a leg kick nicely.
Huxley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
St Pierre avoids the head kick by Huxley.
Huxley tries a low kick but St Pierre avoids it.
Huxley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as St Pierre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
St Pierre dives in and scores a takedown into Huxley's guard.
St Pierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Georges St Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huxley 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.
St Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huxley trying to control the position.
St Pierre is in close to Huxley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
St Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pierre controlling from the top position.
St Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huxley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huxley looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Pierre is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Huxley keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
St Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Huxley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Huxley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
St Pierre is in close to Huxley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre scoring with punches to the head and body.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Huxley keeps moving.
St Pierre won't allow Huxley to sweep him here.
St Pierre connects with a couple of short punches.
St Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
St Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Pierre is stalling in the full guard.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Huxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huxley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in St Pierre's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges St Pierre had his way with Aldous Huxley in that round.
The cut man is working on Georges St Pierre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Huxley misses with a low kick.
Huxley lands a jab to St Pierre's midsection.
St Pierre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St Pierre is looking to clinch but Huxley is avoiding it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as St Pierre checks a leg kick.
St Pierre thuds a left hand into Huxley's body.
A clash of legs there as St Pierre blocks the low kick.
St Pierre avoids a kick to the body.
Huxley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Huxley looks to land a body kick but St Pierre moved away.
St Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
St Pierre checks a low kick from Huxley.
St Pierre throws a looping overhand right but Huxley ducks down to avoid it.
Huxley throws an off balance right hand
and St Pierre counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St Pierre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
St Pierre throwing strikes but Huxley manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
St Pierre manages to get back to half guard.
Huxley is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
St Pierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huxley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huxley's back!
St Pierre scores with punches to the body.
St Pierre lands shots from the back.
St Pierre is controlling the position but Huxley somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
St Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
St Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
St Pierre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Pierre lands with a punch from half guard.
St Pierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Huxley is just riding it out for now. St Pierre eventually gives up the hold.
St Pierre content to control rather than advance.
St Pierre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Huxley is trying to maintain the position but St Pierre is very close to passing his half guard.
St Pierre is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
St Pierre tries to clinch up but Huxley circles away and keeps his distance.
Huxley misses with a leg kick
enabling St Pierre to counter with a crisp jab.
St Pierre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Huxley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten St Pierre somewhat.
Huxley looks to land a combination but St Pierre avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huxley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huxley slaps away a takedown attempt from St Pierre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huxley wants to clinch up but St Pierre keeps it at a distance.
Huxley misses with a kick to the body.
Huxley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huxley throws a leg kick that is checked
and St Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huxley keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huxley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St Pierre.
St Pierre is looking to clinch.
Huxley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges St Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think St Pierre 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges St Pierre!
Georges St Pierre is the new welterweight champion!
Georges St Pierre decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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