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SPFT 35: Kai vs. Koltun PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hammar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Hyun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You are a douche. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Hammar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chance Hyun!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Hyun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hyun.
Hammar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hyun swinging wildly here.
Hammar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Hammar with that takedown attempt.
Hammar tries to close the distance and clinch but Hyun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammar shoots in for a takedown but Hyun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hyun walks into a jab.
Hyun misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Hammar with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hammar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyun lands with a kick to the temple. Hammar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jack Hammar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyun takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hyun's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hyun duly obliges.
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!
Hyun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hyun defends it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hammar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hyun wants to get back to his feet.
Hyun is looking to regain half guard here but Hammar keeps moving and retains side control.
Hammar tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyun manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hyun tries to get to full guard but Hammar has control of the leg.
Hammar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hyun defends it well.
Hammar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hyun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammar pulls his head out easily.
Hammar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hammar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammar prevents Hyun from standing back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hyun trying to control here.
Hammar stops Hyun from getting back to his feet.
Hyun is looking for a sweep. Hammar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hammar prevents Hyun from standing back up.
Hyun makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammar closes the distance and clinches.
Hyun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hyun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hammar landing knees to the body.
Hammar throws an elbow that misses.
Hyun looking to throw knees to the head but Hammar is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hyun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammar has him pressed against the cage.
Hammar pushes off an throws an elbow but Hyun leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hyun working hard to break the clinch.
Hyun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hyun blocks an elbow strike.
Hyun is looking to break free of the clinch but Hammar has double underhooks.
Hyun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hyun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hyun clobbers Hammar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hammar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hyun counters with a two punch combo.
Hyun swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammar.
Hyun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hyun misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hyun has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hammar seems to be working for a kimura but Hyun defends the submission attempt.
Hammar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hammar is breathing heavily.
Hyun wants to get back to his feet.
Hyun kicks off Hammar and gets to his feet.
Hyun fails to land with a series of punches.
Hyun lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hyun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammar circles away quickly and effectively.
Hyun scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Horrible takedown by Hammar or perhaps it was just good defense by Hyun which made him look bad.
Hammar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hyun tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hammar is in Hyun's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Hammar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hyun lands a jab to Hammar's midsection.
Hammar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hyun looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hyun can't do much from the bottom here.
Hammar prevents Hyun from escaping the position.
Hammar is trying to get an arm triangle but Hyun is defending well.
Hyun is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hyun gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hyun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hammar is working away from the top position though.
Hyun is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hammar is staying active.
Hyun looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hyun wants to control but Hammar is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammar.
Hammar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hammar is looking for a kimura but Hyun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hammar to get the leverage.
Hammar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hyun defending well though.
Hammar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hyun doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hammar.
Hyun makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hyun.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyun is trying to control the position but Hammar postures up.
Hammar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hyun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hyun looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hyun looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hyun!
An elbow from Hyun crashes against the mat.
Hammar is looking for a sweep.
Hyun working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hammar is looking for a sweep.
Hyun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammar keeps working.
Hyun working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hammar, who protects the arm well.
Hyun lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hammar down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammar dodges the ground and pound from Hyun.
Hammar is looking for a sweep.
Hyun wants to control but Hammar is keeping him busy.
Hammar tries to improve position but can't.
Hyun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammar keeps working.
Hammar is looking to regain half guard here but Hyun keeps moving and retains side control.
Hyun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammar keeps working.
Hammar is trying to get back to half guard.
Hyun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hammar, who protects the arm well.
Hyun trying to control the action but Hammar is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyun throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hammar tries to improve position but can't.
Hammar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hyun off and has taken his back!
Hyun is trying to stand back up.
Hammar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hyun has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
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!
Hyun wants to control his opponent's hands but Hammar gets his hands free.
Hyun manages to escape to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammar moves into the clinch.
Hammar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hyun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chance Hyun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hammar scores with a takedown into Hyun's guard.
Hyun is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hyun has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hammar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hyun misses with a two punch combination.
Hammar shoots in looking for a takedown but Hyun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hammar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hammar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hammar lands in his opponent's guard.
Jack Hammar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hyun trying to strike off his back.
Hyun is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyun controls Hammar momentarily but Hammar frees himself.
Hammar wants to pass the guard but Hyun is keeping the position.
Hammar drops back looking for a leg! Hyun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hyun manages to kick Hammar off! Hammar jumps back into Hyun's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammar preventing the sweep.
Hyun wants to stand up but Hammar is controlling him.
Hammar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hyun is keeping the position for now.
Hammar 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.
Hyun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hyun working for a triangle but Hammar defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyun looking for a guillotine here but Hammar defends easily.
Hammar passes Hyun's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hammar maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hyun could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hammar has cracked it and Hyun is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hammar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Hammar!
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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 Matt Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Liaudin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jump Around. Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sirius kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jess Liaudin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to clinch
and Liaudin counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie wants to stand up but Liaudin is controlling him.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Liaudin from controlling successfully.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Liaudin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Liaudin has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Liaudin's guard.
Liaudin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie won't allow Liaudin to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Liaudin's head.
Liaudin has a closed guard, preventing Gracie from standing up.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Liaudin's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Liaudin is on top in guard.
Gracie throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Liaudin trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liaudin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liaudin throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Liaudin keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Liaudin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Liaudin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liaudin has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Liaudin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liaudin wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Liaudin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Gracie won't allow Liaudin to sweep him here.
Liaudin looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Liaudin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liaudin looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liaudin with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Gracie can't handle though.
Liaudin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie wants to stand but Liaudin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Liaudin keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Liaudin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jess Liaudin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie moves to clinch but Liaudin breaks away
and Liaudin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Liaudin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Liaudin is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Liaudin is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gracie still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gracie has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Liaudin regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liaudin is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Liaudin trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Liaudin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Liaudin is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Liaudin is working away.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Liaudin is in a horrible position here. Gracie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gracie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gracie landing punches.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Liaudin regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Liaudin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Liaudin trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie blocks the strikes from Liaudin.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Liaudin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Liaudin actively working from the bottom here.
Liaudin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Gracie is going to stand back up.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Liaudin dodges it nicely.
Liaudin tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Liaudin is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Liaudin wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Liaudin actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Liaudin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Liaudin tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Liaudin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liaudin looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Liaudin working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie gets to his feet - Liaudin follows without any prompting.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Liaudin which made him look bad.
Liaudin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jess Liaudin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liaudin.
Liaudin shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liaudin as he avoids it easily.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Liaudin sprawls well.
Liaudin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Liaudin prevents Gracie from getting back to his feet.
Liaudin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Liaudin from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Liaudin isn't so interested in that idea.
Jess Liaudin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Liaudin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jess Liaudin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Jess Liaudin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Liaudin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jess Liaudin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liaudin slips under a jab.
Liaudin swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Gracie moves to clinch but Liaudin breaks away
and Liaudin counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Liaudin trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Liaudin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liaudin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Liaudin is stalling in the full guard.
Liaudin is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matt Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liaudin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liaudin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Liaudin is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Liaudin.
Liaudin seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Liaudin is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liaudin is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Liaudin to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jess Liaudin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liaudin, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jess Liaudin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kalash Nikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haiki Masatupo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikov comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks- Uncommon Valor (A Vietnam Story). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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158 lbs
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World class MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kalash Nikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haiki Masatupo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masatupo lands with a short shot to the head.
Masatupo lands an uppercut.
Nikov slowing the pace effectively.
Nikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Masatupo avoids the damage to the body.
Nikov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masatupo has him pressed against the cage.
Masatupo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Masatupo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nikov's efforts to push away.
Nikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nikov slows down the pace here.
Masatupo misses with a punch on the inside.
Masatupo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Masatupo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Masatupo misses with the head strike.
Masatupo working aggressively here.
Masatupo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Masatupo lands a shoulder strike.
Nikov breaks the clinch.
Nikov stuffs the takedown.
Nikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masatupo throws a sloppy head kick and Nikov moves out of range easily.
Masatupo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nikov!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nikov is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov tries to lock up and control but Masatupo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nikov tries to reverse the position but Masatupo maintains control.
Masatupo wants to finish this one by submission but Nikov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Masatupo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikov is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masatupo looking to secure an arm triangle but Nikov defends it well.
Nikov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Masatupo prevents Nikov from getting the reversal.
Masatupo controlling from mount.
Masatupo looking for a guillotine from mount but Nikov is having none of it.
Nikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Masatupo dominating with strikes here.
Masatupo moves to the back.
Nikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Masatupo working for a guillotine from mount but Nikov is in no mood to give up.
Masatupo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Masatupo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nikov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nikov shrugs it off.
Masatupo looking to control but Nikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Masatupo has a good base and remains in mount.
Masatupo with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikov tries to lock up and control but Masatupo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Masatupo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nikov to take his back!
Nikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Nikov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nikov trying to get back to his feet but Masatupo is in full control for now.
Nikov just trying to survive but Masatupo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikov breaks Masatupo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Masatupo wants to sweep here but Nikov controlling him for the moment.
Nikov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Haiki Masatupo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A lazy left from Masatupo finds it's target.
Nikov has managed to clinch.
Nikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masatupo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nikov as Masatupo tries to tie him up.
Nikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masatupo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nikov missing with knees to the body.
Nikov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Masatupo avoids the damage to the body.
Nikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masatupo blocks it with crossed arms.
Nikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masatupo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masatupo trying to land knees to the body.
Nikov trying to stall but Masatupo improves his position.
Nikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masatupo throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikov.
Masatupo working aggressively here.
Nikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nikov misses with a knee strike.
Masatupo misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masatupo as Nikov tries to tie him up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Masatupo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nikov connects with a knee to the head.
Masatupo looking to throw knees to the head but Nikov is blocking nicely.
Nikov misses with some punches.
Masatupo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nikov up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Masatupo.
Masatupo can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov slowing the pace effectively.
Nikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masatupo is trying to push Nikov away but Nikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nikov lands a knee to the head.
Masatupo tries a knee to the head but Nikov blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masatupo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikov backwards.
Nikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masatupo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masatupo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masatupo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Masatupo won't want to take too many of those.
Masatupo tries to stall but Nikov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nikov blocks an uppercut.
Masatupo looking to stall.
Nikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masatupo is rocked!
Nikov connects with a knee to the head.
Masatupo is still on wobbly legs! Can Nikov finish him?
Nikov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Masatupo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nikov is unloading with more strikes now! Masatupo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalash Nikov!
A determined Kalash Nikov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mahandry Andriamboavonjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiki Ghosn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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177 lbs
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24
183 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tiki Ghosn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Andriamboavonjy misses.
Ghosn lands a slapping body shot.
Andriamboavonjy throws a jab when Ghosn was well out of range.
Ghosn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ghosn thows a body shot but no joy.
Ghosn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andriamboavonjy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghosn is just out of range.
Ghosn works the jab nicely.
Andriamboavonjy blocks a head kick by Ghosn.
Ghosn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andriamboavonjy thows a body shot but no joy.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ghosn needs to keep his hands up - Andriamboavonjy had a free shot at his head there.
Andriamboavonjy misses the shot to the body.
Andriamboavonjy moves forwards but Ghosn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghosn misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Andriamboavonjy misses.
Ghosn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andriamboavonjy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ghosn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andriamboavonjy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andriamboavonjy is looking to wear down Ghosn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ghosn slips a jab and a cross from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy checks the leg kick.
Andriamboavonjy throws a hook to the side of Ghosn's head but Ghosn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andriamboavonjy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghosn looks to land a combination. Andriamboavonjy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghosn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andriamboavonjy manages to avoid it.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a looping right.
A combination from Andriamboavonjy does no damage.
Tiki Ghosn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghosn motions for Andriamboavonjy to come forward. Ghosn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghosn misses with a wild body shot.
Ghosn slips a jab from Andriamboavonjy.
Ghosn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy connects with a body shot that sends Ghosn's belly button to the back.
Andriamboavonjy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ghosn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andriamboavonjy circles away quickly and effectively.
Ghosn throws a leg kick but Andriamboavonjy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Andriamboavonjy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghosn manages to avoid it.
Ghosn lands a head shot.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghosn feints and then cracks Andriamboavonjy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andriamboavonjy down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andriamboavonjy is defended easily by Ghosn.
Andriamboavonjy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ghosn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ghosn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andriamboavonjy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Ghosn. That snapped Andriamboavonjy's head back.
Andriamboavonjy checks a leg kick nicely.
Ghosn scores with a decent looking hook.
Andriamboavonjy loads up on a big right hand but Ghosn slips the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Ghosn as Andriamboavonjy shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahandry Andriamboavonjy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andriamboavonjy dives in and scores a takedown into Ghosn's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ghosn wants to stand but Andriamboavonjy is controlling the position.
Andriamboavonjy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghosn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Ghosn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andriamboavonjy tries to free his leg and advance position but Ghosn is retaining full guard.
Andriamboavonjy throws a big elbow that misses.
Ghosn has momentary wrist control but Andriamboavonjy slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghosn pushes Andriamboavonjy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ghosn takes a swing at Andriamboavonjy's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghosn connects with a solid leg kick.
Ghosn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andriamboavonjy punishes Ghosn's body with a nice straight punch.
Andriamboavonjy throws a series of punches but Ghosn avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiki Ghosn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ghosn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andriamboavonjy.
Tiki Ghosn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andriamboavonjy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghosn.
Ghosn connects with a body shot that sends Andriamboavonjy's belly button to the back.
Andriamboavonjy just misses with a punch to the body.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghosn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andriamboavonjy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghosn connects with a crisp jab.
Andriamboavonjy shoots in but no luck this time.
Andriamboavonjy swings for the body but Ghosn moves out of range.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a double jab
and Ghosn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ghosn connects with a body shot that sends Andriamboavonjy's belly button to the back.
Andriamboavonjy misses with an uppercut.
Andriamboavonjy just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghosn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy digs a good hook to Ghosn's body.
Ghosn throws out a leg kick but Andriamboavonjy moves out of range and Ghosn only half commits.
Andriamboavonjy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghosn manages to avoid it.
Ghosn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andriamboavonjy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andriamboavonjy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghosn was well out of range. Poor timing from Andriamboavonjy.
Ghosn lands with a cross.
Ghosn stuffs the takedown.
Ghosn scores with a decent looking hook.
Ghosn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andriamboavonjy is out of range and Ghosn settles back down.
Ghosn is looking to slow Andriamboavonjy down with leg kicks.
Ghosn misses with a low kick.
Ghosn scores with a jab.
Andriamboavonjy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahandry Andriamboavonjy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghosn lands with a hook. Andriamboavonjy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghosn punishes Andriamboavonjy's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghosn is just out of range.
Andriamboavonjy throws a combination that misses
and Ghosn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andriamboavonjy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ghosn circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andriamboavonjy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghosn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andriamboavonjy.
That kick from Ghosn tenderised Andriamboavonjy's leg. Andriamboavonjy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andriamboavonjy swings widly with a right hand
and Ghosn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ghosn.
Ghosn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghosn lands a body shot.
Ghosn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andriamboavonjy was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghosn.
Ghosn throws the left hand but Andriamboavonjy avoids the punch easily.
Ghosn thows a body shot but no joy.
Andriamboavonjy shoots in looking for a takedown but Ghosn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andriamboavonjy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andriamboavonjy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a shot to the body
and Ghosn counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Ghosn.
Andriamboavonjy lands a jab.
Andriamboavonjy shoots in looking for a takedown. Ghosn tries to sprawl out of it but Andriamboavonjy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ghosn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andriamboavonjy looks to land a combination but Ghosn avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ghosn on the side of the head.
Andriamboavonjy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andriamboavonjy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andriamboavonjy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghosn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ghosn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andriamboavonjy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ghosn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andriamboavonjy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghosn can pounce on him.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghosn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghosn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Andriamboavonjy throws a jab but it's blocked by Ghosn.
Ghosn misses with a hook. Andriamboavonjy ducked under it nicely.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a body punch
and Ghosn counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiki Ghosn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Andriamboavonjy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ghosn pinned against the cage. Ghosn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a series of wild punches.
Ghosn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andriamboavonjy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ghosn scrambles back to his feet.
Ghosn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andriamboavonjy throws a body punch but Ghosn moves out of range.
Ghosn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andriamboavonjy.
Ghosn tries to land a leg kick but Andriamboavonjy saw it coming and moves away.
Andriamboavonjy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghosn cracks Andriamboavonjy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ghosn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andriamboavonjy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ghosn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andriamboavonjy is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy shoots in but Ghosn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andriamboavonjy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ghosn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Andriamboavonjy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andriamboavonjy scores with a hook to the body. Ghosn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andriamboavonjy throws an off balance right hand
and Ghosn comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Andriamboavonjy stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Ghosn is on him like rabid pit bull! Andriamboavonjy slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiki Ghosn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Benjamin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Sans Pression - Numéro 1. On his way into the cage it seems that Thomas Benjamin Jr has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Thomas Benjamin Jr seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 lbs
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184 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
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Benjamin Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Robertson tenderised Benjamin Jr's leg. Benjamin Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benjamin Jr misses with a leg kick.
Benjamin Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Robertson.
Robertson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Robertson checks a leg kick.
Benjamin Jr motions for Robertson to come forward. Benjamin Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robertson throws a front kick that sends Benjamin Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Robertson throws a hook but Benjamin Jr avoids it easily.
Benjamin Jr misses the shot to the body.
Robertson wants to slow Benjamin Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Benjamin Jr looks to land a body kick but Robertson moved away.
Good work by Robertson as he checks the leg kick.
Robertson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson moves out of range as Benjamin Jr throws a body kick.
Robertson misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Benjamin Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benjamin Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Robertson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robertson misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Benjamin Jr - that will leave a mark!
Benjamin Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benjamin Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Thomas Benjamin Jr has been cut.
Robertson misses with a wild body shot.
Robertson lands with a shot to the body.
Benjamin Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benjamin Jr checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr slips under a jab from Robertson.
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!
Benjamin Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benjamin Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
Good leg kick by Robertson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Robertson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benjamin Jr defending well as Robertson loads up on a big left hand.
Benjamin Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr misses with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr slips a jab from Robertson.
Benjamin Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Robertson stops Benjamin Jr from passing to mount.
Robertson tries to buck Benjamin Jr off but Benjamin Jr is having none of it.
Benjamin Jr slows the pace down.
Benjamin Jr wants to take a breather but Robertson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Benjamin Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thomas Benjamin Jr.
A big left from Robertson misses.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr throws a leg kick but Robertson moved away.
Nice straight punches there by Robertson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robertson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr staying out of range there.
Robertson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benjamin Jr staying out of range there.
Benjamin Jr blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robertson. That's going to slow Benjamin Jr down.
Benjamin Jr tries to work over Robertson's front leg with a kick but Robertson checks it.
A shot to the body from Robertson misses
and Benjamin Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benjamin Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robertson.
A slow jab from Robertson misses its intended target.
Benjamin Jr wants to land a leg kick but Robertson is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Benjamin Jr misses.
Benjamin Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Robertson is out of range and Benjamin Jr settles back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robertson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin Jr wants to land a leg kick but Robertson is out of range.
Benjamin Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robertson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Robertson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Benjamin Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Robertson misses with a low kick as Benjamin Jr jumps back.
Brian Robertson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benjamin Jr misses with a low kick.
Robertson 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.
Benjamin Jr thows a body kick. Robertson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Benjamin Jr misses with a low kick.
Benjamin Jr throws a leg kick
and Robertson counters with a two punch combo.
Robertson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robertson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brian Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robertson.
Robertson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but Benjamin Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robertson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circling - Robertson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benjamin Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benjamin Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Benjamin Jr.
Robertson misses the shot to the body.
Robertson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benjamin Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Benjamin Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robertson.
Benjamin Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benjamin Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertson throws out the jab.
Benjamin Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Robertson.
Robertson shoots in looking for a takedown. Benjamin Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Robertson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benjamin Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas Benjamin Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Robertson.
Benjamin Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robertson checks the leg kick.
Robertson misses with an uppercut. Benjamin Jr saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Benjamin Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr tried to score with a low kick but Robertson checks it.
Benjamin Jr throws a low kick but Robertson moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benjamin Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robertson throws the left hand but Benjamin Jr avoids the punch easily.
Robertson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot lands for Robertson.
Benjamin Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Robertson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benjamin Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robertson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benjamin Jr cracks the inside of Robertson's front leg.
Benjamin Jr wants to land a leg kick but Robertson is out of range.
Robertson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benjamin Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benjamin Jr pushes Robertson away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benjamin Jr moves away.
Robertson looks to land a right hand but Benjamin Jr moved out of range.
A low kick from Robertson is predictable there
and Benjamin Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benjamin Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robertson misses with a hook
and Benjamin Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Benjamin Jr cracks Robertson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benjamin Jr, right into the meat.
Benjamin Jr lands a jab.
Robertson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr scores with a hook to the body. Robertson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robertson misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benjamin Jr, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin Jr slips a straight right by Robertson.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benjamin Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Robertson with a nice cross.
Benjamin Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robertson.
Robertson checks a leg kick.
Robertson fails to land with a series of punches.
Benjamin Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Robertson's guard.
Benjamin Jr trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thomas Benjamin Jr wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Robertson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Benjamin Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Benjamin Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Benjamin Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Robertson throws a right hand that misses
and Robertson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benjamin Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benjamin Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Benjamin Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benjamin Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robertson has a takedown stuffed.
Robertson misses with an uppercut.
Benjamin Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benjamin Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Robertson counters with a straight right hand.
Benjamin Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Benjamin Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Robertson misses the target.
Benjamin Jr misses with a body kick.
Robertson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benjamin Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benjamin Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benjamin Jr clobbers Robertson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Robertson throws a body punch but Benjamin Jr moves out of range.
Robertson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benjamin Jr.
Robertson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robertson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benjamin Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Robertson looks for a takedown but Benjamin Jr sprawls well.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benjamin Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robertson. Robertson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That kick from Benjamin Jr tenderised Robertson's leg. Robertson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benjamin Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Robertson off balance momentarily.
Robertson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benjamin Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benjamin Jr manages to avoid it.
Benjamin Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Benjamin Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Benjamin Jr. Robertson shrugs it off though.
Benjamin Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Robertson.
Benjamin Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robertson misses with a hook
and Benjamin Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robertson thinking.
Robertson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Robertson misses with a hook
and Benjamin Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Robertson throws a jab when Benjamin Jr was well out of range.
Benjamin Jr tries for a takedown but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robertson throws a leg kick but Benjamin Jr moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr walks into a left hand.
Robertson misses with a body shot
and Benjamin Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Robertson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benjamin Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robertson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benjamin Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robertson misses with a hook. Benjamin Jr ducked under it nicely.
Benjamin Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robertson throws a jab when Benjamin Jr was well out of range.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Benjamin Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benjamin Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Robertson misses.
Benjamin Jr shoots for a takedown but Robertson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Benjamin Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Benjamin Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thomas Benjamin Jr wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Benjamin Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Robertson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benjamin Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Robertson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benjamin Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Benjamin Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Benjamin Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benjamin Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Benjamin Jr!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Benjamin Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Guapo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randolph Turpin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Guapo!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guapo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turpin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turpin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Guapo tries to clinch up
and Turpin counters with a nice leg kick.
Turpin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guapo's calf.
Turpin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turpin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turpin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turpin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turpin lands with a good body shot.
Guapo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turpin 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 Guapo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guapo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A punch combination from Guapo misses.
Guapo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turpin.
Turpin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guapo manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Turpin misses the target.
Turpin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guapo.
Turpin 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turpin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guapo ducks under a wild hook from Turpin.
Turpin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guapo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guapo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guapo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Guapo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Guapo feints and then cracks Turpin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turpin down.
Turpin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guapo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guapo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turpin is looking to wear down Guapo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turpin just misses with a punch to the body.
Turpin wants to land a leg kick but Guapo is out of range.
Guapo motions for Turpin to come forward. Guapo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guapo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turpin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turpin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Turpin. Those never looked like landing.
Turpin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turpin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turpin throws an overhand right that lands on Guapo's shoulder, as Guapo tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Guapo is able to avoid easily.
Guapo tries to bum rush Turpin with a series of wild strikes but Turpin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guapo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turpin circles away quickly and effectively.
Turpin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guapo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turpin.
Turpin misses with a two punch combination.
Guapo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Turpin.
A slow jab from Guapo misses its intended target.
Turpin looks to land a right hand but Guapo moved out of range.
Turpin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guapo was well out of range. Poor timing from Turpin.
Turpin throws a leg kick but Guapo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turpin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guapo moves away.
Guapo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turpin's hands.
Guapo scores with a head kick. Turpin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Guapo tries to score with a low kick but Turpin moves his leg out of the way.
Guapo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turpin checks it well.
Guapo misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guapo lands with a hook. Turpin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turpin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Turpin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turpin.
Guapo throws a sloppy head kick and Turpin moves out of range easily.
Randolph Turpin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guapo tries to work over Turpin's front leg with a kick but Turpin checks it.
Guapo lands a head kick!
Turpin scores with a nice right hand.
Guapo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guapo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guapo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Turpin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guapo. Guapo obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Turpin is predictable there
and Guapo counters with a thumping low kick.
Guapo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turpin.
Turpin motions for Guapo to come forward. Turpin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guapo tries to clinch there but Turpin circles away.
Guapo defending well as Turpin loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin misses with a head kick.
Turpin misses with a looping left.
Turpin throws a low kick but Guapo moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turpin, as that shot connected.
Turpin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guapo moves out of range of the strikes.
Turpin lands a jab.
Guapo looks to land a right hand but Turpin moved out of range.
Turpin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Guapos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab lands there for Turpin.
Turpin lands with a shot to the body.
Guapo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turpin is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turpin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turpin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters circling a little - Guapo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Guapo defending well as Turpin loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Randolph Turpin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Turpin misses with a double jab.
Turpin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Turpin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turpin. Guapo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Turpin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Guapo - the referee stops the clock and Turpin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Guapo. Turpin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Guapo scoring well with a low kick there.
Turpin throws a low kick but Guapo moves out of range easily.
Turpin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Guapo clinches.
Turpin is trying to break the clinch but Guapo is controlling him.
Guapo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turpin is defending well for now.
Guapo breaks from the clinch.
Turpin checks a low kick from Guapo.
Turpin misses with a left hand
and Guapo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Turpin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Guapo.
Turpin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turpin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guapo wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guapo thows a leg kick but Turpin checks it
and Turpin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Turpin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randolph Turpin is winning the standup battle so far.
Guapo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Turpin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guapo.
Turpin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Guapo.
Guapo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turpin loads up on a big right hand but Guapo slips the punch.
Turpin blocks a head kick by Guapo.
Guapo throws a head kick that half lands.
Turpin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guapo.
Guapo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Guapo rushes Turpin and presses him up against the cage.
Guapo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guapo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turpin.
A good leg kick by Guapo.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Guapo. That's going to slow Turpin down.
A head kick misses from Guapo.
Guapo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turpin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Guapo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A clash of legs there as Guapo blocks the low kick.
Turpin throws a chopping leg kick but Guapo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Guapo throws a front kick aimed at Turpin's knee but Turpin avoids it well.
Guapo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Guapo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Guapo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Guapo blocks a head kick by Turpin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters circling - Turpin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guapo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turpin on the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Guapo checks a leg kick.
Guapo defending well as Turpin loads up on a big left hand.
Guapo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin thuds his right hand into Guapo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turpin lands with a cross.
Guapo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Guapo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guapo takes one to the side of the head.
Turpin tries to work over Guapo's front leg with a kick but Guapo checks it.
Turpin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turpin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Guapo. That snapped Turpin's head back.
Turpin throws a leg kick
and Guapo counters with a thumping low kick.
Guapo tries to bum rush Turpin with a series of wild strikes but Turpin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turpin misses with a leg kick.
Guapo scoring well with a low kick there.
Guapo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turpin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guapo manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin swats away the attempt to clinch by Guapo.
Guapo throws a sloppy head kick and Turpin moves out of range easily.
Turpin throws a shot from downtown. Guapo moves away and avoids it.
Guapo is looking to chop away at Turpin's legs.
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!
Guapo moves out of range as Turpin throws a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turpin, as that shot connected.
Guapo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turpin's sensitive parts.
Guapo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Guapo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turpin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guapo.
Turpin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turpin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guapo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turpin blocks a head kick by Guapo.
Turpin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Guapo is out of range and Turpin settles back down.
Turpin throws a leg kick but Guapo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Guapo throws a leg kick but Turpin sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Guapo 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. This is the final round!
Guapo tries a head kick but it misses.
Turpin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guapo. Guapo obviously looking to wear him down.
Guapo scoring well with a low kick there.
Turpin misses with a wild body shot.
Turpin throws a hook to the side of Guapo's head but Guapo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guapo throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Turpin.
A punch lands to the side of Guapo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turpin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guapo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turpin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guapo was well out of range. Poor timing from Turpin.
Guapo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guapo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No joy there for Turpin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turpin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guapo.
A leg kick checked by Turpin.
Turpin misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turpin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guapo.
Turpin throws a nice looking combination but Guapo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turpin missing with a left hand there. Guapo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turpin looks to land a right hand but Guapo moved out of range.
Guapo slips under a jab.
Turpin jabs Guapo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Guapo lands a leg kick that knocks Turpin off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Guapo.
Turpin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guapo.
Turpin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Guapo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turpin looks to land a body kick but Guapo moved away.
Guapo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turpin.
Guapo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Guapo lands with a cross.
Guapo misses with a low kick as Turpin jumps back.
Turpin misses with a left hand
and Guapo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin scores with a nice strike.
Turpin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guapo cracks Turpin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guapo, right into the meat.
Turpin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turpin. That's going to slow Guapo down.
A big left from Guapo misses.
Turpin is looking to score with low kicks.
Guapo blocks a head kick by Turpin.
Guapo thuds his shin into the meat of Turpin's side.
A big right from Guapo misses.
Guapo moves in looking to clinch but Turpin pushes him off.
Guapo gets a clinch.
Guapo lands an elbow just above Turpin 's eye.
Guapo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guapo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turpin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guapo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turpin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guapo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turpin checks it well.
Guapo lands a jab.
Turpin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turpin throws a looping overhand right but Guapo ducks down to avoid it.
Turpin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Guapo under the eye.
Turpin just misses with a punch to the body.
Turpin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turpin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turpin lands a jab to the nose.
Turpin tries a low kick but Guapo avoids it.
Guapo is looking to slow Turpin down with leg kicks.
Turpin misses with a hook to the body
and Guapo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Turpin really felt that one!
Turpin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Guapo will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Guapo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Guapo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turpin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guapo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Guapo looks to land a body kick but Turpin moved away.
Turpin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turpin throws a looping overhand right but Guapo ducks down to avoid it.
Guapo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turpin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Turpin misses.
Guapo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turpin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Guapo throws a solid leg kick but Turpin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guapo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guapo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Guapo.
Turpin lands a glancing blow to the side of Guapo's head.
Guapo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Guapo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guapo 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Guapo!
El Guapo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Icaro Asas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Pytong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pytong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by La Bamba. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
198 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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22
192 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Icaro Asas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Artur Pytong!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asas staying out of range there.
Pytong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asas scores with a sloppy right hand. Pytong should have avoided that one.
Asas misses with a straight left.
Pytong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pytong showed some decent athleticism there.
Pytong wants to free his trapped foot but Asas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pytong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pytong wants to take a breather but Asas is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asas is trying to stand.
Pytong is working for a submission of some sort.
Asas tries to kick Pytong off but Pytong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pytong is pressing down on Asas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Asas is holding on for now.
Pytong working Asas over with strikes.
Pytong wants to control but Asas is keeping him busy.
Pytong is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pytong is stalling here. Asas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pytong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Asas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pytong can't do much from the bottom here.
Asas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Asas closes the distance and clinches.
Asas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asas breaks the clinch.
Pytong misses with a few strikes there.
Asas jabs Pytong right on the nose. Pytong blinks but takes it well.
Pytong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Asas defends it nicely.
Asas thows a body shot but no joy.
Pytong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Asas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pytong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Asas wants to get back to his feet but Pytong drags him back down.
Pytong trying to control the action but Asas is working from the bottom.
Pytong prevents Asas from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Pytong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pytong misses with the combination.
Pytong throws a lazy right hand but Asas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asas missing with a left hand there. Pytong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pytong punishes Asas's body with a nice straight punch.
Pytong misses with a double jab
and Pytong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asas lands with a straight right. Pytong didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pytong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pytong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asas.
Pytong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asas.
Asas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Asas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Icaro Asas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asas's corner calls for a 1-2. Asas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Asas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pytong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pytong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pytong somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pytong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Asas misses.
Pytong works Asas's body with a nice hook.
Pytong throws a body punch but Asas moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Asas slips a straight right by Pytong.
Asas throws a solid leg kick but Pytong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pytong fails with a takedown attempt.
Icaro Asas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Pytong.
Asas misses the shot to the body.
Asas stuffs the takedown.
Asas cracks Pytong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Asas does no damage.
Pytong blocks a head kick by Asas.
Asas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pytong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asas moves out of range of the strikes.
Pytong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pytong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pytong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Icaro Asas dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Asas connects with an inside leg kick.
Asas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pytong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asas as he avoids it easily.
Asas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pytong is able to avoid easily.
Pytong throws a hook to the side of Asas's head but Asas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asas feints a jab promting Pytong to slip. Asas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pytong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pytong is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pytong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pytong slips a straight right by Asas.
Asas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Asas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Pytong.
Some wild striking there from Asas.
Icaro Asas is winning the standup battle so far.
Pytong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pytong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pytong shoots in for a double leg but Asas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Icaro Asas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Pytong.
Asas misses with a body punch
and Pytong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Asas misses with a double jab
and Pytong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asas thinking.
Asas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pytong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pytong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pytong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asas stuffs the takedown.
Asas misses with a series of wild punches.
Pytong takes one to the side of the head.
Asas blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pytong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Asas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pytong misses with the combination.
Asas throws a jab but it's blocked by Pytong.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pytong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Pytong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pytong 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Pytong!
An out of breath Artur Pytong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wes Ekwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grimly Fiendish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekwall comes into the arena with Linkin Park--One Step Closer blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
145 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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24
146 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wes Ekwall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grimly Fiendish!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekwall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekwall gets caught napping as Fiendish dives in and scores a takedown. Ekwall manages to retain guard.
Fiendish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekwall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekwall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fiendish is pushing down on Ekwall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ekwall is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiendish has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiendish is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fiendish sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ekwall defending well though.
Fiendish not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ekwall gets full guard.
Fiendish connects with a couple of short punches.
Fiendish with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ekwall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekwall is looking for a triangle but Fiendish pushes his legs off easily.
Fiendish throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiendish drops back looking for a leg! Ekwall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ekwall manages to kick Fiendish off! Fiendish jumps back into Ekwall's guard.
Fiendish gets to his feet. Ekwall looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ekwall dodges the punch combination from Fiendish.
Ekwall tries to clinch up.
Fiendish is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ekwall's half guard.
Fiendish is thwarting Ekwall's attempts to control the position.
Fiendish stops Ekwall from getting back to his feet.
Ekwall trying to hold on to Fiendish's head to control him but Fiendish postures up.
Ekwall looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekwall is refusing to be controlled, as Fiendish sits in half guard.
Ekwall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiendish is working away from the top position though.
Fiendish not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fiendish throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ekwall wants to improve his position but Fiendish is controlling well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekwall looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Fiendish there.
Ekwall is looking for a sweep. Fiendish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ekwall wants to control but Fiendish is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ekwall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fiendish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiendish trying to control from half guard but Ekwall is working away.
Fiendish seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fiendish trying to control from half guard but Ekwall is working away.
Fiendish seems to be working for a kimura but Ekwall defends the submission attempt.
Fiendish scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fiendish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekwall keeps working.
Ekwall is defending against the submission attempts here by Fiendish.
Ekwall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiendish is working away from the top position though.
Ekwall makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiendish shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekwall is refusing to be controlled, as Fiendish sits in half guard.
Fiendish missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fiendish scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ekwall is looking for a sweep. Fiendish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiendish is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ekwall defends it well.
Fiendish has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ekwall is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fiendish is keen to just control but Ekwall is a slippery customer.
Ekwall won't allow Fiendish to pass to mount.
Ekwall is trying to maintain the position but Fiendish is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grimly Fiendish dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fiendish.
Ekwall tries to buck Fiendish off but Fiendish is having none of it.
Fiendish working the head and body with strikes.
Fiendish controls the position from side control.
Ekwall is looking to regain half guard here but Fiendish keeps moving and retains side control.
Ekwall wants to control but Fiendish postures up.
Fiendish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekwall keeps working.
Fiendish is trying to get an arm triangle but Ekwall is defending well.
Ekwall is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekwall wants to control but Fiendish postures up.
Ekwall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fiendish is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ekwall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ekwall manages to get back to half guard.
Ekwall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fiendish is just content to waste time from the top position. Ekwall takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ekwall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ekwall 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.
Fiendish scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ekwall wants to stand up but Fiendish is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiendish postures up in Ekwall's guard and throws a big left but Ekwall blocks it.
Ekwall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiendish trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekwall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiendish is in close to Ekwall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ekwall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiendish working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ekwall trying to control the position.
Fiendish pushes down on Ekwall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fiendish missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ekwall looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fiendish prevents Ekwall from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fiendish connects with a nice short shot to Ekwall's temple.
Fiendish trying to control from Ekwall's half guard. Ekwall has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fiendish 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.
Fiendish 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.
Ekwall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fiendish is in close to Ekwall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ekwall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ekwall wants to stand up but Fiendish is controlling him.
Fiendish postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiendish trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekwall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekwall wants to sweep here but Fiendish controlling him for the moment.
Ekwall keeping moving, preventing Fiendish from controlling successfully.
Fiendish postures up and lands a big shot to Ekwall's brow.
Fiendish trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ekwall's guard.
Fiendish lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekwall manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fiendish is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fiendish is in a horrible position here. Ekwall smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grimly Fiendish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fiendish changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ekwall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ekwall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fiendish's best efforts.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fiendish connects with a nice short shot to Ekwall's temple.
Fiendish is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ekwall defends it well.
Fiendish sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ekwall defending well though.
Ekwall trying to control here.
Ekwall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ekwall.
Ekwall is trying to control the position but Fiendish postures up.
Grimly Fiendish has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiendish throwing strikes from guard but Ekwall blocks nicely.
Ekwall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fiendish wants to pass the guard but Ekwall is keeping the position.
Ekwall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ekwall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fiendish is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wes Ekwall wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ekwall enables Fiendish to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ekwall manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fiendish trying to control but Ekwall is working from the bottom.
Ekwall wants to get back to his feet but Fiendish is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ekwall trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ekwall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiendish is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiendish stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fiendish is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ekwall's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekwall trying to control here.
Fiendish is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fiendish missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fiendish is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ekwall is looking to improve his position.
Fiendish looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekwall manages to get to full guard.
Ekwall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ekwall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fiendish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekwall is keeping the position for now.
Fiendish trying to control but Ekwall is working from the bottom.
Ekwall has an active guard here but Fiendish has managed to pass into half guard.
Fiendish is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wes Ekwall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimly Fiendish is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiendish is thwarting Ekwall's attempts to control the position.
Fiendish is taking a breather. Ekwall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ekwall trying to control from the bottom.
Fiendish performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Let's hope that Fiendish has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fiendish fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fiendish scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimly Fiendish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fiendish 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grimly Fiendish!
Grimly Fiendish managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, into his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cajun Xander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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177 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cajun Xander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Davis!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xander is looking to land body kicks.
Xander misses with a wild body shot.
Davis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xander can pounce on him.
Xander drops his hands momentarily and Davis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xander cracks a nice hook into Davis's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Xander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xander throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xander moves away.
Xander misses with a straight left.
Xander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Xander throws a big shot that misses.
Xander misses with a hook
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xander is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xander fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Davis is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xander.
Davis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xander momentarily.
Xander missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis moves out of range as Xander throws a body kick.
Xander looks to land a body kick but Davis moved away.
A head kick misses from Xander.
Davis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xander wants to slow Davis down by chopping away at his legs.
Xander connects with a body shot that sends Davis's belly button to the back.
Xander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davis counters by moving into the clinch.
Xander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xander tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Xander lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xander working aggressively here.
Davis can't get the takedown.
Davis can't break the clinch.
Xander misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Davis.
Xander is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Davis's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Xander throws a head punch that misses.
Xander pushes Davis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xander lands a hook that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Xander misses with the head strike.
Davis decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Xander trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xander trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis controls Xander momentarily but Xander frees himself.
Xander wants to stand but Davis is controlling his posture from full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Cajun Xander wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Davis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Davis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xander keeps Davis at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from Xander.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xander.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xander with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xander lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Davis in his tracks.
Xander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xander throws a leg kick but Davis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Xander.
Xander looks to clinch
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
Xander keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cajun Xander dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Xander throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xander slips under a jab.
Xander clinches.
Davis jumps into guard, dragging Xander to the mat.
Xander might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Xander wants to stand but Davis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Xander stands up out of Davis's guard for a moment - Davis manages to land a nice upkick.
Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis is trying to control the position but Xander postures up.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Xander from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xander won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davis throwing short punches from the bottom.
Xander is stalling in the full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Xander here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Davis controls Xander momentarily but Xander frees himself.
Xander not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cajun Xander has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Davis fails with the takedown.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xander.
Davis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Xander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab lands there for Xander.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xander. That's going to slow Davis down.
Xander misses with a straight right.
Davis scores with a hook.
Xander misses the shot to the body.
Davis lands a body shot.
Cajun Xander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xander throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xander moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Xander misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Xander.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xander.
Xander leaves Davis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Davis swings for the body but Xander moves out of range.
Xander misses with a series of wild punches.
Xander scores with a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Xander.
Davis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Cajun Xander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Xander scores with a punch to the head.
Xander moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Xander.
Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xander scores with a sloppy right hand. Davis should have avoided that one.
A big right from Davis misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis lands a really nice looking cross but Xander seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xander looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
A jab from Xander does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cajun Xander 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Davis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xander. Xander obviously looking to wear him down.
Xander misses with a hook
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xander throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xander as he avoids it easily.
Xander digs a good hook to Davis's body.
Xander misses with a body shot.
Xander misses the body punch
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis misses with a looping left.
Davis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xander misses with a wild body shot.
Davis with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis drives through with a takedown into Xander's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Davis preventing the sweep.
Davis postures up and lands a big shot to Xander's brow.
Davis wants to control from the top but Xander keeps moving.
Xander is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Davis won't allow Xander to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis throwing strikes from guard but Xander blocks nicely.
We're going to have a standup here because Cajun Xander wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis lands an overhand right.
Cajun Xander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis moves forwards but Xander connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Xander walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Davis moves in looking to clinch but Xander pushes him off.
Xander throws a low kick, looking for Davis's leg but Davis calmly moves out of range.
Davis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xander.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xander misses with a body kick.
Xander swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xander tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Xander throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cajun Xander is winning the standup battle so far.
Xander tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tony Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Xander throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick from Xander misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis stalks Xander and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Xander's face. Xander staggers backwards, shaken.
Xander misses with a body shot.
Xander looks to land a body kick but Davis moved away.
Xander works Davis's body with a nice hook.
Xander connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xander is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xander fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Davis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xander lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xander throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Davis.
I think Xander has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cajun Xander!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toshihiro Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Koltun (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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157 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toshihiro Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Konrad Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kai lands with a good body shot.
Koltun tries to keep at a distance but Kai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kai presses Koltun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Koltun has Kai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kai lands with a short shot to the head.
Koltun misses with the head strike.
Kai lands a hook that snaps the head of Koltun backwards.
Koltun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Koltun has Kai pushed against the cage.
Kai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Koltun is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kai to the mat. Kai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Kai keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koltun throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun trying to move into half guard but instead Kai has managed to sweep!
Kai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Koltun.
Koltun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kai. Kai obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Koltun misses.
The crowd cheers as Kai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koltun doesn't seem phased though.
Toshihiro Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koltun looks to land a body kick but Kai moved away.
Koltun avoids the body shot from Kai.
Koltun throws a hook but Kai avoids it easily.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai moves out of range as Koltun throws a body kick.
Koltun takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koltun throws a leg kick but Kai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koltun closes the distance and clinches.
Kai misses with the head strike.
Koltun stalling in the clinch but Kai improves position.
Koltun misses with a body punch.
Koltun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Koltun controls his hands.
Koltun tries to stall but Kai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Koltun digs a right hand underneath Kai's ribcage. Kai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koltun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Toshihiro Kai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konrad Koltun.
Koltun has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai blocks an uppercut.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koltun's elbow.
Kai stops a takedown attempt from Koltun.
Kai digs a right hand underneath Koltun's ribcage. Koltun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koltun stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Koltun controls the action.
Kai misses with a body punch.
Kai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kai misses with a body punch.
Koltun missing with knees to the body.
Kai misses with a body punch.
Koltun takes a shot to the head.
Koltun blocks an uppercut.
Kai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koltun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kai pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai keeps the fight on the outside.
Koltun just misses with a punch to the body.
Koltun loads up on a big right hand but Kai slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koltun dodges the punch combination from Kai.
Koltun tries to clinch there but Kai circles away.
Kai tries to bum rush Koltun with a series of wild strikes but Koltun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Kai scores with a jab to the head.
Kai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koltun swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koltun is defended easily by Kai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toshihiro Kai will probably get the nod.
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.
Koltun 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.
Kai misses with a combination
and Koltun counters with a straight right hand.
Kai throws out a powerful jab.
Kai lands a glancing blow to the side of Koltun's head.
Kai lands with a straight right. Koltun didn't see that one coming.
Koltun fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kai checks it well.
Koltun ducks right into an uppercut from Kai.
Koltun misses with a looping right.
Koltun throws the kick towards the body but Kai avoids it.
Kai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koltun. Kai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai misses with a hook.
Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
Kai thuds a left hand into Koltun's body.
Nice shot lands for Kai.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koltun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun misses with the combination.
Koltun missing with a left hand there. Kai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koltun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kai walks into a straight right hand from Koltun.
Kai is looking to clinch but Koltun is avoiding it.
Kai misses with a wild combination.
Koltun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koltun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koltun is looking to clinch but Kai is avoiding it.
Kai drives through and clinches with Koltun against the cage.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koltun is leaning against Kai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koltun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai tries a body shot but Koltun blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun throws a head punch that misses.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Koltun.
Koltun wants to stall.
Koltun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koltun's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kai lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun working aggressively here.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koltun's elbow.
Koltun misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Koltun lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kai or not.
Koltun misses with a body punch.
Koltun misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koltun.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun blocking some punches.
Kai lands with a left to the head.
Kai misses with a body punch.
Koltun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toshihiro Kai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Koltun has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
Kai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koltun is looking to control Kai's arms but Kai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koltun has his back to the cage.
Kai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koltun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Koltun fails to land.
Kai tries to work over Koltun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koltun wants to stall.
The referee calls for Koltun to work.
Koltun blocks a body shot from Kai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koltun has Kai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koltun wants to take the fight to the mat but Kai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Koltun controls his hands.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai misses with some punches.
Kai tries to work over Koltun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koltun can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
Koltun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koltun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kais head.
Kai lands with a left to the head.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Kai on the inside.
Kai blocks a body shot from Koltun.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Koltun blocks a body shot from Kai.
A right hook to the body lands for Koltun.
Kai scores with a shot to the side of Koltun's head.
Kai works on Koltun's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Toshihiro Kai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Koltun moves out of range as Kai strikes.
Koltun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Kai.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koltun.
Koltun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Koltun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kai cracks Koltun with a nice body shot.
Kai lands a nice shot to the body.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai works on Koltun's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kai tries to clinch but Koltun is having none of it.
Koltun with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kai to score with a decent uppercut.
Koltun misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Koltun misses.
Koltun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
Kai scores with a sloppy right hand. Koltun should have avoided that one.
Kai throws a sloppy head kick and Koltun moves out of range easily.
Kai lands a two punch combo.
A left lands for Kai.
Toshihiro Kai is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kai, as that shot connected.
Kai 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.
Kai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Koltun swinging wildly here.
Kai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Koltun manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koltun slips under a jab.
Koltun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koltun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kai throws a leg kick but Koltun sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai moves in looking to clinch but Koltun pushes him off.
Koltun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koltun misses the shot to the body.
Koltun sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Horrible takedown by Koltun or perhaps it was just good defense by Kai which made him look bad.
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!
Kai tries to land a front kick but Koltun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koltun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Kai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koltun's head.
Koltun misses with a straight right.
Koltun lands with a hook. Kai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toshihiro Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kai misses with a body shot.
Koltun displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kai clinches up with Koltun and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai blocks the elbow strike.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai misses with a body punch.
Kai lands with a light punch inside.
Kai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koltun backwards.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koltun's elbow.
Koltun scores with a shot to the side of Kai's head.
Koltun blocks a body shot from Kai.
Koltun misses with the head strike.
Kai is pressed up against the cage. Koltun has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kai down to the mat. Kai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Toshihiro Kai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konrad Koltun.
Koltun scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kai is looking to land body kicks.
Kai scores with a sloppy right hand. Koltun should have avoided that one.
Koltun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koltun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koltun shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koltun scores a takedown into full mount!
Kai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Koltun wants to pass to mount but Kai is defending the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koltun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshihiro Kai clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai is looking to clinch but Koltun is avoiding it.
Kai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koltun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koltun needs to keep his hands up - Kai had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Kai misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koltun moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
A nice combination there by Kai.
Koltun tries to clinch up.
Koltun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kai doesn't seem bothered though.
Kai scores with a push kick.
Kai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Koltun backs up against the cage.
Koltun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koltun throws a front kick aimed at Kai's knee but Kai avoids it well.
Kai throws a leg kick but Koltun sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koltun misses with a shot to the body
letting Kai counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kai misses with a looping right.
Kai swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Koltun takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Koltun lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kai at a distance.
Koltun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kai scores with a leg kick.
Kai jabs Koltun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kai punishes Koltun's body with a nice straight punch.
Kai tests Koltun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kai swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Kai has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koltun or not.
Koltun lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kai blocks a body shot from Koltun.
Kai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Koltun controls his hands.
Kai lands a shot to the body.
Koltun digs a right hand underneath Kai's ribcage. Kai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Koltun.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koltun is working Kai over against the cage.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Koltun controls the action.
Kai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kai misses with some punches.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Koltun.
A short uppercut from Kai.
Koltun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Koltun controls his hands.
Kai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koltun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai misses with some punches.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Koltun controls the action.
Koltun tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Koltun back against the cage.
Koltun has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kai is trying to keep an underhook but Koltun manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Koltun wants to pass to mount but Kai is defending the position.
Kai wants to get back to his feet.
Koltun looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai wants to get back to his feet.
Koltun tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Koltun is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koltun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshihiro Kai had his way with Konrad Koltun in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koltun counters with a left to the body.
Koltun drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koltun trying to control but Kai is working from the bottom.
Koltun stopping the sweep attempt from Kai.
Koltun postures up in Kai's guard and throws a big left but Kai blocks it.
Kai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltunis looking to pass into half guard but Kai pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kai is in guard.
Koltun lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kai!
Koltun working Kai over with strikes here.
Kai taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Koltun connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Konrad Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Koltun.
Toshihiro Kai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Kai is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Koltun looking to ground and pound but Kai is blocking nicely.
Koltun looking to ground and pound but Kai is blocking nicely.
Koltun thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kai blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Koltun thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Koltun trying to control but Kai is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Koltun there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kai squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun breaks from Kai's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Koltun can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kai is looking to escape.
Konrad Koltun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koltun looking to finish with strikes here!
Koltun looking to finish with strikes here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kai reaches up and holds on to Koltun to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kai 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshihiro Kai!
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