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BFE 14: Berry vs Zane PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martiln Spelloyal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Moxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathan Moxon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Martiln Spelloyal's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martiln Spelloyal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Moxon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moxon dives in and grabs Spelloyal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spelloyal pushes down on Moxon's head and hops out.
Moxon misses with a body kick.
Moxon misses with a low kick as Spelloyal jumps back.
Moxon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spelloyal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moxon.
Jab, jab by Spelloyal - just one landing.
Moxon misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Spelloyal.
Spelloyal lands a head kick!
Spelloyal moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Spelloyal.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Spelloyal is working Moxon over against the cage.
Spelloyal is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moxon takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right handed body shot lands from Spelloyal.
Moxon looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Spelloyal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spelloyal scores with a shot to the side of Moxon's head.
Spelloyal lands a knee to the body.
Spelloyal lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spelloyal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spelloyal lands a body shot.
Spelloyal scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spelloyal obliges.
Spelloyal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Spelloyal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spelloyal lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Spelloyal as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Spelloyal unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spelloyal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spelloyal lands an elbow inside.
Spelloyal crunches a lovely knee into Moxon's ribcage.
Spelloyal is working Moxon over against the cage.
Spelloyal scores with a hook to the body.
Moxon takes an elbow to the forehead.
A bit of stalling here from Spelloyal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Moxon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spelloyal with a knee to the head.
Moxon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spelloyal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Spelloyal.
Spelloyal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spelloyal stalling in the clinch.
Spelloyal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spelloyal lands a hook that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Spelloyal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spelloyal scores with a shot to the side of Moxon's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moxon.
Spelloyal lands a nice shot to the body.
Spelloyal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spelloyal lands a hook that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
Spelloyal lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spelloyal digs a right hand underneath Moxon's ribcage. Moxon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spelloyal scores with a knee to the head.
Spelloyal digs a right hand underneath Moxon's ribcage. Moxon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spelloyal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spelloyal 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 Spelloyal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moxon takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Spelloyal.
Spelloyal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moxon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spelloyal lands a nice knee to the body.
Spelloyal lands a shoulder strike.
Moxon is trying to break the clinch but Spelloyal has him pressed against the cage.
Spelloyal works on Moxon's body with a couple of short punches.
Spelloyal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spelloyal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moxon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Spelloyal.
A short uppercut from Spelloyal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spelloyal putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moxon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moxon misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moxon.
Moxon wants to get back to striking at distance but Spelloyal won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Spelloyal.
Moxon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moxon wants to get back to striking at distance but Spelloyal won't allow it.
Spelloyal controlling the action here for a moment.
Spelloyal scores a nice knee to the body.
Spelloyal lands a nice knee to the body.
Spelloyal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moxons head.
Moxon is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spelloyal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spelloyal slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spelloyal gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Moxon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spelloyal digs a right hand into Moxon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moxon's gas tank.
Spelloyal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moxon gets through Spelloyal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martiln Spelloyal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Spelloyal moves away from the strike by Moxon.
Spelloyal throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Moxon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spelloyal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moxon's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moxon. Spelloyal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spelloyal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spelloyal has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moxon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spelloyal's brow.
Spelloyal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moxon up against the cage.
Spelloyal lands an elbow inside.
Spelloyal holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spelloyal lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moxon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spelloyal lands a really nice looking cross but Moxon seems unphased.
Moxon shoots in for a takedown but Spelloyal shows good takedown defense.
Moxon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spelloyal.
Spelloyal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spelloyal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moxon up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Spelloyal for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Spelloyal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moxon.
Spelloyal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A knee to the head by Spelloyal.
Spelloyal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spelloyal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moxon can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Spelloyal - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spelloyal crunches a lovely knee into Moxon's ribcage.
Spelloyal lands a nice elbow.
Spelloyal is leaning against Moxon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Spelloyal.
Moxon looking to slow down the pace here.
Spelloyal effectively controlling the action here.
Spelloyal lands an elbow just above Moxon 's eye.
Spelloyal landing knees to the head.
Moxon breaks from the clinch.
Spelloyal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Spelloyal. No joy for Moxon on that attempt.
Moxon misses with an uppercut. Spelloyal saw that one coming.
Spelloyal instigates a clinch.
Moxon is trying to break free.
Spelloyal lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Spelloyal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spelloyal lands a nice elbow.
Spelloyal landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moxon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spelloyal lands an elbow inside that Moxon shrugs off.
Spelloyal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Spelloyal.
Spelloyal is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spelloyal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Martiln Spelloyal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spelloyal cracks Moxon with a nice body shot.
Spelloyal lands a nice elbow.
Moxon wants to get back to striking at distance but Spelloyal won't allow it.
Spelloyal lands a good knee to the midsection. Moxon won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spelloyal.
Spelloyal presses Moxon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spelloyal is stalling here.
Moxon misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Spelloyal.
Moxon takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Spelloyal.
Spelloyal with a knee to the head.
Spelloyal tries to stall but Moxon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moxon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spelloyal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spelloyal'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.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Moxon is trying to break the clinch but Spelloyal is controlling him.
Spelloyal blocking some punches.
Moxon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spelloyal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spelloyal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moxon throws a head punch that misses.
Moxon throws an elbow but it misses.
Moxon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spelloyal taking a breather.
Moxon misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martiln Spelloyal dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Spelloyal blocks a head kick by Moxon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spelloyal.
Spelloyal moves away from the strike by Moxon.
Spelloyal has managed to clinch.
Spelloyal lands an elbow just above Moxon 's eye.
Spelloyal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moxon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spelloyal stalling the fight.
Spelloyal scores a nice knee to the body.
Spelloyal landing knees to the head.
Spelloyal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spelloyal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spelloyal.
Spelloyal lands a body shot.
Moxon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spelloyal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Spelloyal.
Spelloyal cracks Moxon with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Spelloyal.
Spelloyal working Moxon over with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spelloyal.
Spelloyal landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moxon looking to stall.
Spelloyal scores with a knee to the head.
Spelloyal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moxon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spelloyal clinches up against the cage.
Spelloyal works on Moxon's body with a couple of short punches.
Spelloyal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moxon's face.
Spelloyal is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moxon wants to break free but Spelloyal has control.
Moxon misses with the head strike.
Moxon avoiding damage as Spelloyal throws knees to the body.
Spelloyal throws an elbow that misses.
Moxon just leaning against Spelloyal, taking a breather.
Spelloyal cracks Moxon with a nice body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spelloyal as Moxon tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spelloyal just leaning against Moxon, taking a breather.
Spelloyal tries a knee to the head but Moxon blocks it.
Moxon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Spelloyal - that landed with a thud.
Moxon has a couple of punches blocked by Spelloyal.
A right handed body shot lands from Spelloyal.
Spelloyal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spelloyal lands an elbow that stopped Moxon in his tracks for a moment.
Spelloyal lands a shoulder strike.
Spelloyal lands an elbow inside that Moxon shrugs off.
Spelloyal cracks Moxon with a nice body shot.
Moxon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spelloyal has him pressed against the cage.
Moxon tries to break free but Spelloyal pushes him back against the cage.
Spelloyal misses with a knee strike.
Moxon misses with a punch to the body.
Moxon tries to break free but Spelloyal pushes him back against the cage.
Spelloyal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spelloyal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
Spelloyal pushes Moxon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moxon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxon is trying to force a seperation but Spelloyal has the dominant position.
Spelloyal putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moxon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moxon throws a head punch that misses.
Moxon is trying to break the clinch but Spelloyal has him pressed against the cage.
Spelloyal leaning against his opponent.
Moxon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moxon struggles to land a body shot inside as Spelloyal controls his hands.
Spelloyal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spelloyal lands a left hand.
Spelloyal is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moxon takes a knee to the side of the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spelloyal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spelloyal lands a knee to the body.
Jonathan Moxon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from Spelloyal as the two fighters clinch.
Moxon trying to control the position but instead, Spelloyal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moxon into the cage.
A knee to the head by Spelloyal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spelloyal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moxon breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Spelloyal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jonathan Moxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moxon throws a leg kick
and Spelloyal counters with a nice uppercut.
Moxon has his takedown stuffed
and Spelloyal counters with a series of strikes. Moxon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spelloyal!
Nice shot by Spelloyal.
Moxon misses with a double jab
and Spelloyal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spelloyal scores with a jab. Moxon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martiln Spelloyal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spelloyal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martiln Spelloyal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bob Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Wilson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rage Phillips!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Wilson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Phillips was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.
Wilson controlling from the top position.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Phillips is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wilson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Phillips controlling from the full mount.
Wilson tries to reverse the position but Phillips maintains control.
Wilson is trying to stand up.
Wilson tries to reverse the position but Phillips maintains control.
Wilson tries to hold on but Phillips pushes him away.
Wilson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet but Wilson is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips tries to control but Wilson wriggling away.
Phillips sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wilson is desperately trying to improve his position but Phillips has a good base and remains in mount.
Phillips tries to control but Wilson wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilson is squirming around, avoiding Phillips's attempts to control the action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rage Phillips just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phillips misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Wilson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Phillips fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phillips throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Phillips misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilson is taking a breather. Phillips 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wilson wants to free his trapped foot but Phillips is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bob Wilson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Rage Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Wilson persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phillips. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phillips. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Wilson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Phillips misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilson blocks a jab.
Phillips throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phillips misses with a looping right.
Rage Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Phillips.
Phillips keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phillips.
Phillips looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Phillips.
Bob Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phillips throws out the jab.
Rage Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phillips as he jumps to the side.
Phillips misses with a few strikes there.
Wilson shoots in and bounces Phillips off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Phillips is looking to stand up but Wilson isn't so interested in that idea.
Wilson trying to move into half guard but instead Phillips has managed to sweep!
Phillips won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Phillips wants to stand but Wilson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Phillips controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson pulls Phillips in close to prevent any damage.
Phillips tries to stand but Wilson is controlling from the bottom.
Rage Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson controls Phillips momentarily but Phillips frees himself.
Wilson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Wilson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Reddman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reddman comes to the cage accompanied by Empire State of Mind. Richard Simpson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Reddman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Simpson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reddman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simpson on the side of the head.
A jab from Reddman does it's job there.
Simpson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Reddman avoids nicely.
Reddman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A combination from Reddman does no damage.
Reddman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simpson has time to react.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reddman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reddman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reddman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Reddman moves into the clinch.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reddman is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.
Reddman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reddman has had enough of the clinch but Simpson keeps him there for the moment.
Reddman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simpson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reddman tries to bum rush Simpson with a series of wild strikes but Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reddman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpson looks gassed!
Simpson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reddman finds it's way round the side to connect with Simpson's head.
Simpson is rocked!
Reddman closes the distance and clinches.
Simpson is still on wobbly legs! Can Reddman finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
Reddman keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reddman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Simpson regains guard.
Simpson is working an open guard so Reddman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reddman darts in and clinches Simpson up against the cage.
Simpson seems to have recovered his senses.
Reddman breaks from the clinch.
Richard Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reddman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reddman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reddman drops Simpson with a huge uppercut! Simpson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Reddman is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Reddman!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Voitto Salama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vance Voltron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voltron has chosen Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Voitto Salama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vance Voltron!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voltron tries to clinch up.
Salama tries to bum rush Voltron with a series of wild strikes but Voltron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Voltron connects with a crisp jab.
Salama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salama throws a nice looking combination but Voltron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salama cracks Voltron with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Voltron swings for the body but Salama moves out of range.
Salama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Voltron misses with an uppercut.
Salama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Voltron has time to react.
Salama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Voltron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Voltron throws a leg kick which misses Salama's front leg but catches the back leg as Salama tries to avoid it.
Voitto Salama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Voltron circles away quickly and effectively.
Salama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Voltron throws out the jab.
Voltron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salama.
Voltron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voltron throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salama counters with a left and a right that stings Voltron.
Voltron closes the distance and clinches.
Voltron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salama's defenses.
Salama is looking to break free of the clinch but Voltron has double underhooks.
Voltron tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salama avoids it.
Salama can't find room to land a body shot as Voltron controls the action.
Voltron content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Voltron looking to stall.
Salama misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voltron lands a nice elbow.
Salama is trying to force a seperation but Voltron has the dominant position.
Salama tries to break free but Voltron pushes him back against the cage.
Salama tries to break the clinch but Voltron is controlling the position.
Voltron throws a knee to the head but misses.
Voltron controlling the action here for a moment.
Voltron landing knees to the head.
Voltron lands an elbow inside.
Voltron is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Salama is keeping busy.
Salama missing with knees to the body.
Salama misses with a body punch.
Voltron goes for a takedown attempt but Salama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Salama swinging wildly here.
Salama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Voltron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Voltron throws a nice looking combination but Salama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Voltron counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Voltron pushes Salama up against the cage in a clinch.
Voltron comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voltron is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Salama misses with a body punch.
Voltron keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salama's efforts to push away.
Salama working hard to break the clinch.
Salama wants to get back to striking at distance but Voltron won't allow it.
Voltron landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Voltron connects with a nasty looking knee right to Salama's face.
A right hand to the body from Salama.
Voltron looks gassed!
Salama tries to work over Voltron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voltron is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Salama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Salama.
Voltron tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Salama manages to break the clinch.
Salama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salama avoids the body shot from Voltron.
Voltron connects with a body shot.
Voltron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salama rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters circling - Voltron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salama throws a combination that misses
and Voltron counters with a series of strikes. Salama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Salama tries to bum rush Voltron with a series of wild strikes but Voltron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salama lands a with a good body shot.
Salama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Voltron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salama throws a nice looking combination but Voltron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salama misses with a low kick.
Voltron rushes Salama and presses him up against the cage.
Salama takes an elbow to the forehead.
Salama pushes Voltron back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Salama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salama works on Voltron's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salama.
Salama misses with a body punch.
Salama avoiding damage as Voltron throws knees to the body.
Salama digs a right hand underneath Voltron's ribcage. Voltron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Salama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voltron's elbow.
Salama wants to break free but Voltron has control.
Voltron keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salama's efforts to push away.
Salama tries to break the clinch but Voltron is controlling the position.
Voltron managing to block the knees to the body from Salama.
Voltron keeps control of Salama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Voltron missing with knees to the body.
Voltron landing knees to the head.
Voltron with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Salama lands a shot to the body.
Voltron misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salama.
Voltron blocks the elbow strike.
Voltron pushes off an throws an elbow but Salama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voltron trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Salama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Salama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voltron has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Salama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voltron has him pressed against the cage.
Salama is looking to break free of the clinch but Voltron has double underhooks.
Voltron is working for takedown but Salama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Voitto Salama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vance Voltron.
Salama avoiding damage as Voltron throws knees to the body.
Salama pushes Voltron back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Salama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salama avoids the elbow strike from Voltron, against the cage.
Salama wants to break free but Voltron has control.
Salama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voltron has him pressed against the cage.
Salama trying to land knees to the body.
Salama is leaning against Voltron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Salama is leaning against Voltron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Voltron prevents Salama from breaking the clinch.
Salama can't find room to land a body shot as Voltron controls the action.
Salama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voltron has him pressed against the cage.
Voltron stalling in the clinch but Salama improves position.
Voltron looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Voltron has Salama pressed against the cage, preventing Salama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Salama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Salama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salama tries to break free but Voltron pushes him back against the cage.
Salama tries to circle away but Voltron has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Voitto Salama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Salama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Salama misses.
A combination from Salama does no damage.
Voltron clinches with his opponent.
Voltron landing knees to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Voltron takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Voltron lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Salama takes an elbow to the forehead.
Salama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Voltron lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Salama misses with a punch to the body.
Salama lands a body punch.
Voltron connects with a nasty looking knee right to Salama's face.
Salama tries to break free but Voltron pushes him back against the cage.
Salama is trying to break the clinch but Voltron has him pressed against the cage.
Voltron has Salama pressed against the cage.
Voltron lands a damaging elbow.
Voltron is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Voltron's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Salama blocks the elbow strike.
Salama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Salama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voltron has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salama avoids the elbow strike from Voltron, against the cage.
Voltron is breathing heavily.
Salama avoiding damage as Voltron throws knees to the body.
Salama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Salama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Voltron.
Salama manages to break the clinch.
Salama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Salama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Voltron.
Salama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Voltron circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Voltron. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Voltron.
Voltron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Voltron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salama misses with a double jab.
Salama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salama throws a series of punches but Voltron moves out of range.
Voltron has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Voltron moves into range and clinches up with Salama.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Voltron in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Voltron prevents a body shot from Salama.
Salama tries a body shot but Voltron blocks it.
Salama misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voltron just leaning against Salama, taking a breather.
Voltron receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Salama takes an elbow to the temple.
Salama is trying to break the clinch but Voltron is controlling him.
The referee calls for Voltron to work.
Voltron keeps control of Salama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Voltron tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salama avoids it.
Salama takes a knee to the side of the body.
Salama avoiding damage as Voltron throws knees to the body.
Salama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Voltron backwards.
Salama struggles to land a body shot inside as Voltron controls his hands.
Salama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salama can't break the clinch.
Voltron prevents Salama from breaking the clinch.
Salama misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Salama.
Salama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voltron pushes off an throws an elbow but Salama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Voltron misses with a knee strike.
Salama avoids the elbow strike from Voltron, against the cage.
Salama tries to throw a body punch but Voltron avoids it by throwing Salama back against the cage.
Salama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voltron has him pressed against the cage.
Salama working hard to break the clinch.
Voltron putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Salama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salama wants to get back to striking at distance but Voltron won't allow it.
Good body shot from Salama.
Voltron lands an elbow just above Salama 's eye.
Salama stops a takedown attempt from Voltron.
Salama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Voltron keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salama's efforts to push away.
Salama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Voltron dodges the punch combination from Salama.
Salama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salama misses with a wild combination.
Voltron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voltron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salama.
Voltron stuns Salama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Voltron throws a leg kick but Salama moved away.
Salama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Voltron circles away quickly and effectively.
A clash of legs there as Salama blocks the low kick.
Salama blocks a low kick nicely.
Salama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salama tried to score with a low kick but Voltron checks it.
Voltron will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Salama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Voltron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Voitto Salama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voltron rushes Salama and presses him up against the cage.
Voltron gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Voltron prevents a body shot from Salama.
Voltron taking a breather.
Voltron effectively controlling the action here.
Voltron comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Voltron gets control of Salama's arms and successfully pulls guard. Voltron will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Salama trying to control but Voltron is working from the bottom.
Salama being controlled here momentarily.
Salama throwing strikes from guard but Voltron blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vance Voltron will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Salama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salama throws a right hand that Voltron ducks under and follows up with a left that Voltron also avoids with ease.
Voltron rushes Salama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Voltron changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Salama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Salama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Voltron doesn't manage to clinch there - Salama circles away.
Salama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Voltron circles away quickly and effectively.
Salama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Voltron.
Voltron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voltron. Salama does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Voltron misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salama tries to bum rush Voltron with a series of wild strikes but Voltron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Voltron slips a jab and a cross from Salama.
Voltron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Voltron avoids a punch combination nicely.
Voltron moves into the clinch.
Voltron lands an elbow that stopped Salama in his tracks for a moment.
Voltron is working for takedown but Salama is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voltron using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Salama avoids a wild elbow strike from Voltron.
Salama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Voltron prevents a body shot from Salama.
Voltron missing with knees to the body.
Salama stops a takedown attempt from Voltron.
Voitto Salama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vance Voltron.
Salama has had enough of the clinch but Voltron keeps him there for the moment.
Voltron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salama manages to break the clinch.
Salama misses with the combination.
Salama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salama looks to land a combination. Voltron sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Voltron misses with a wild combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Salama!
Salama tries to bum rush Voltron with a series of wild strikes but Voltron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Salama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Voltron, right into the meat.
Salama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voltron throws a hook but Salama blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salama throws a combination that misses
and Voltron counters by moving into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Voltron tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Voltron prevents Salama from breaking the clinch.
Voltron lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Voltron'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.
Voltron tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salama avoids it.
Voitto Salama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salama trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Voltron obliges.
Salama is trying to force a seperation but Voltron has the dominant position.
Voltron prevents a body shot from Salama.
Salama gets underhooks to prevent Voltron's takedown attempt.
Salama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voltron has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Voltron throws an elbow but misses.
Salama manages to break the clinch.
Voltron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salama.
Voltron forces Salama back against the cage and clinches.
Voltron taking a breather.
Salama working hard to break the clinch.
Voltron lands a damaging elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salama tries to work over Voltron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Voltron or not.
Salama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salama tries to break free but Voltron pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Salama.
A frustrated look appears on Salama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salama is leaning against Voltron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salama misses with a combination
and Voltron moves into the clinch.
Salama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Voltron misses with a knee strike.
Salama can't break the clinch.
Salama breaks from the clinch.
Voltron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salama throws a right and a left that Voltron avoids nicely.
A combination from Salama does no damage.
Voltron misses the shot to the body.
Salama swinging wildly here.
Voltron swings for the body but Salama moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Voltron counters with a thumping low kick.
Voltron misses with a straight right.
Salama throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Salama misses.
Salama throws a series of punches but Voltron moves out of range.
Salama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voltron clinches with his opponent.
Salama working hard to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Voltron - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Voltron lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Voltron lands an elbow inside that Salama shrugs off.
Voltron misses with an elbow over the top.
Knees in the clinch landing for Voltron.
Salama has had enough of the clinch but Voltron keeps him there for the moment.
Salama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Voltron is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Salama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voltron throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salama blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vance Voltron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Voltron has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vance Voltron!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Van Halen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Hoop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Halen's entrance music is Here I Go Again. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Van Halen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trent Hoop!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Halen misses with a body kick.
Van Halen ducks under a wild hook from Hoop.
Van Halen tries for a takedown but Hoop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoop misses with a wild body shot.
Van Halen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoop on the side of the head.
Trent Hoop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoop throws a hook but Van Halen avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Hoop.
Van Halen feints and as Hoop raises his hands in defense, Van Halen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van Halen wants to pass the guard but Hoop is keeping the position.
Hoop looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoop, not yet.
Van Halen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Halen is fighting to break Hoop's control of his arms but Hoop is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Van Halen trying to control but Hoop is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Halen is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoop has wrist control.
Hoop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Van Halen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hoop did well to prevent Van Halen getting side control.
Van Halen is looking for a kimura but Hoop is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Halen to get the leverage.
Van Halen is just content to waste time from the top position. Hoop takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Van Halen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoop keeping full guard, as Van Halen tries to pass.
Van Halen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Halen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Van Halen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoop is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Halen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Halen throws and elbow that misses. Hoop uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van Halen's guard. Nice move by Hoop!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Halen is trying to control the position but Hoop postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Van Halen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Jon Van Halen has been cut.
Van Halen shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Van Halen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Halen looks for the body kick but Hoop saw that one coming.
Hoop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Halen moves away.
Van Halen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoop misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Van Halen blocks the low kick.
Van Halen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Van Halen wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoop is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Van Halen seems to be working for a kimura but Hoop defends the submission attempt.
Van Halen is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Halen with the ground and pound but Hoop uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Van Halen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Van Halen with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Jon Van Halen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Van Halen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoop. That snapped Van Halen's head back.
Hoop tries to score with a low kick but Van Halen moves his leg out of the way.
Hoop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Halen.
Van Halen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Halen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoop sprawls well. Hoop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Halen gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Halen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Halen circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Halen scores with a takedown into Hoop's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Halen throws and elbow that misses. Hoop uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van Halen's guard. Nice move by Hoop!
Van Halen keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Hoop looking to pass the guard.
Hoop throwing strikes from guard but Van Halen blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Halen trying to strike off his back.
Van Halen keeping full guard, as Hoop tries to pass.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Van Halen keeping moving, preventing Hoop from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Van Halen tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoop lands a jab-cross combination.
Van Halen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Halen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Van Halen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Hoop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoop is breathing heavily.
Hoop throws a series of punches but Van Halen avoids them all with ease.
Van Halen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoop throws a jab when Van Halen was well out of range.
Van Halen is looking to clinch but Hoop is avoiding it.
Van Halen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Halen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jon Van Halen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Halen closes the distance and clinches.
Van Halen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoop backwards.
Van Halen working aggressively here.
Hoop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Halen can't get the takedown.
Van Halen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Van Halen with that takedown attempt.
Hoop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Halen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Halen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Halen scores with a nice strike.
Hoop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Halen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van Halen.
Van Halen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Halen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Halen gets to his feet - Hoop follows without any prompting.
Trent Hoop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Halen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Halen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Halen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Halen thuds a left hand into Hoop's body.
Van Halen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Halen decides to stand back up. Van Halen steps back and let's Hoop get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoop dodges the punch combination from Van Halen.
Hoop takes a swing at Van Halen's ribcage but misses.
Van Halen gets a takedown into half guard.
Van Halen wants to take a breather but Hoop is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Halen seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Van Halen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Van Halen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Van Halen blocks a jab.
Trent Hoop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Halen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Van Halen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoop does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Halen looking for a submission but Hoop manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Van Halen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hoop looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hoop looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hoop!
You can see the frustration on Van Halen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoop controls the position.
Van Halen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hoop.
Van Halen struggling a bit here.
Van Halen is looking for a sweep.
Van Halen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hoop's best efforts.
Van Halen is staying active underneath Hoop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Halen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoop.
Van Halen is staying active underneath Hoop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoop blocks the strikes from Van Halen.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hoop misses with a low kick.
A big right from Hoop misses.
Van Halen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Halen somewhat.
Van Halen scores with a three punch combo!
Trent Hoop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Halen closes the distance and clinches.
Van Halen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Halen is trying to break free.
Van Halen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoop just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Van Halen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Halen dives in and grabs Hoop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoop pushes down on Van Halen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Van Halen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoop swings for the body but Van Halen moves out of range.
Van Halen lands with a shot to the body.
Hoop swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Halen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Halen stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Halen shoots in for a takedown but Hoop shows good takedown defense.
Hoop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Halen moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Halen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoop tries to avoid it but Van Halen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoop to the ground. Hoop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoop lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Halen off the cage and back into rage.
Van Halen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoop connects with a body shot.
Van Halen shoots in for a takedown but Hoop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Halen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoop.
Van Halen tests Hoop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Halen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoop sprawls well initially but Van Halen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Van Halen misses with a head shot. Hoop uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hoop is working an open guard so Van Halen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jon Van Halen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Van Halen.
Van Halen taking a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Van Halen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Halen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Van Halen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aumakua Mano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Mano has chosen I'm Angry by Surf Nazis Must Die as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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189 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Dux Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aumakua Mano!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mano lands with an overhand left.
Dux Jr tries to clinch up.
Mano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mano looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dux Jr!
Mano jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dux Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dux Jr is pushing Mano's head away, looking to escape. Mano manages to hold on to the position though.
Dux Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mano's best efforts.
Mano scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mano controlling the pace.
Mano stalling away here and it's allowed Dux Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dux Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dux Jr is trying to keep Mano in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mano trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dux Jr's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux Jr keeping full guard, as Mano tries to pass.
Mano trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux Jr throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dux Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dux Jr wants to clinch up but Mano keeps it at a distance.
Mano looks to score with a jab to the body but Dux Jr is just out of range.
Dux Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mano but Mano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mano thows a body shot but no joy.
Dux Jr shoots in and bounces Mano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux Jr is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux Jr wants to pass the guard but Mano is keeping the position.
Mano lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dux Jr!
Mano trying to control but Dux Jr is having none of it.
Mano lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux Jr tries to hold on but Mano postures up.
Mano lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mano is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dux Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mano is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dux Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mano looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mano with a couple of short strikes.
Dux Jr can't escape the position.
Mano looking to control but Dux Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mano lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dux Jr hang on?
BOOM! Mano connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dux Jr is breathing heavily.
Mano lands a big shot there that rocks Dux Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dux Jr wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
A nice elbow there by Mano.
Mano unloading with bombs!
Mano with good strikes from the mount here!
Dux Jr is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Dux Jr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aumakua Mano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dux Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mano misses with a wild combination.
Mano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dux Jr is fending him off so far but Mano persists. Nope, Dux Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Mano or perhaps it was just good defense by Dux Jr which made him look bad.
Dux Jr darts in and clinches Mano up against the cage.
Mano gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dux Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Mano sits in half guard.
Mano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dux Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Dux Jr has hold of Mano's hands but Mano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mano wants to pass to mount but Dux Jr is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mano is breathing heavily.
Dux Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dux Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mano tries to pass to full mount but Dux Jr defends it.
Mano thows a huge punch but Dux Jr dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Mano or perhaps it was just good defense by Dux Jr which made him look bad.
Frank Dux Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aumakua Mano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dux Jr tries to clinch up.
Mano misses with a straight left.
Dux Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Mano throws a hook but Dux Jr blocks it.
Dux Jr slips a jab and a cross from Mano.
Dux Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mano.
Mano scores a takedown into full mount!
Mano with the ground and pound from mount.
Dux Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Mano looking to finish Dux Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dux Jr!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mano looking to finish Dux Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dux Jr!
Dux Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Mano swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dux Jr is now in Mano's guard. A big mistake from Mano there, giving up the dominant position!
Mano 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.
Dux Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mano wants to sweep but no luck.
Mano wants to stand but Dux Jr is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mano looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dux Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mano tries to roll over but Dux Jr keeps him under control.
Aumakua Mano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mano is not content to let Dux Jr control the position.
Mano is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mano misses with a two punch combination.
Dux Jr scores with a one two! Mano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Frank Dux Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mano closes the distance and clinches.
Mano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dux Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aumakua Mano 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dux Jr clinches but Mano breaks the clinch
and Mano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mano.
Dux Jr is working for takedown but Mano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dux Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Mano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mano presses Dux Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dux Jr up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mano - that landed with a thud.
Mano lands a body punch.
Mano has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dux Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mano loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Dux Jr hold on?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mano lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Mano biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mano is landing with strikes from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mano is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Mano gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Dux Jr rolls, trying to escape but Mano keeps control of the position.
Mano is looking to control Dux Jr but Dux Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mano lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dux Jr is taking damage to the body and head.
Mano scores with punches from the back.
Mano working for a choke but Dux Jr is defending well.
Mano gets his hands free as Dux Jr looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mano tries to get the hooks in deep but Dux Jr pushed the leg off.
Dux Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Mano gets his hands free.
Dux Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Mano has full control of the position and if anything, Dux Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mano is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mano gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mano gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mano apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Mano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mano misses with a two punch combination.
Mano scores with a body shot.
Mano misses with a jab to the body
so Dux Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dux Jr's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Dux Jr tries to get to full guard but Mano has control of the leg.
Mano is trying to control. Dux Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mano is controlling the pace.
Mano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mano tries to pass to full mount but Dux Jr defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dux Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Mano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mano checks a leg kick.
Aumakua Mano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Mano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mano throws a lazy right hand but Dux Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mano swings for the body but Dux Jr moves out of range.
Mano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dux Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Mano gets the takedown into side control.
Dux Jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dux Jr gets back to half guard.
Aumakua Mano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dux Jr has one foot on Mano's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Frank Dux Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dux Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mano moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aumakua Mano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aumakua Mano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Rae Tater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Rae Tater could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bob Thunder's chin.
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286 lbs
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252 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Rae Tater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Thunder!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tater looks to land a combination but Thunder avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Tater as Thunder shoots in.
Tater connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tater throws a right hand that Thunder ducks under and follows up with a left that Thunder also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Tater as Thunder shoots in.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tater but Tater pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Billy Rae Tater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Thunder.
Tater defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thunder.
Thunder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tater avoids it really well and circles away.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tater misses with a double jab.
Thunder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice cross by Tater.
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!
Tater ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thunder looks gassed!
Tater cracks Thunder with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thunder looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tater finish him?
Thunder is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Tater.
Tater cracks Thunder with a hook to the temple - Thunder is on wobbly legs here! Tater swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Thunder falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tater wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Rae Tater!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benoit Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone has chosen One Step Closer by Linkin Park as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Big right hand |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benoit Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damon Stone!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Stone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone lands with a cross.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Stone throws a chopping leg kick but Kong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kong misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Stone misses.
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stone throws a sloppy body shot
and Kong counters with a right hand to the body.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Kong throws a hook but Stone blocks it.
Kong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
Stone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stone tries to move into range but Kong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Benoit Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kong blocks a leg kick.
Stone fails to land the takedown.
Stone misses the body punch
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stone's head.
Stone drops his hands momentarily and Kong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kong avoids the head kick by Stone.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kong.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Kong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kong looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Kong misses.
Kong looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Stone misses.
Stone is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A big right from Kong misses.
Stone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kong pinned against the cage. Kong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benoit Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Stone.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Kong looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
Kong defending well as Stone loads up on a big left hand.
Kong throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
Stone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Damon Stone has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Stone or perhaps it was just good defense by Kong which made him look bad.
Kong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kong misses with a combination
and Stone counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kong's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stone postures up.
Stone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kong holds on and takes a little breather.
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kong is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benoit Kong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damon Stone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
Benoit Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kong.
A punch combination from Kong misses.
Stone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kong moves out of range as Stone strikes.
Kong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone blocks a jab.
Kong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kong there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Benoit Kong has been cut.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Kong slips a jab from Stone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown. Kong tries to sprawl out of it but Stone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kong.
Kong avoids the body shot from Stone.
Kong throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
Kong scores with a punch to the head.
Kong stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Kong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kong misses with an uppercut.
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Stone misses.
Stone throws a combination that misses
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stone backs up against the cage.
Kong connects with a nice looking jab.
Kong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone working Kong over with strikes.
Stone trying to mount his opponent but Kong defends it.
Stone looks to land a strike but Kong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong has his hands on Stone's head, controlling the position.
Stone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kong looking for a sweep. Not yet Kong, not yet.
Stone throws a big right hand that misses.
Kong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stoneis looking to pass into half guard but Kong pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kong is in guard.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kong postures up and lands a big shot to Stone's brow.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
Kong preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kong but Kong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benoit Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Stone.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone throws a hook to the side of Kong's head but Kong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stone scores with a jab to the body.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone misses with a straight left.
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kong.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Benoit Kong will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kong lands a lovely overhand right.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
Stone throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
Stone avoids the body shot from Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Stone misses the target.
Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stone.
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Kong ducks down to avoid it.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong misses the jab.
Kong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kong.
Kong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stone misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Kong.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stone misses with a hook to the body
and Kong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stone misses with a double jab
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Stone.
Stone misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kong wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - Kong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kong scores with a three punch combo!
Stone fails with the takedown.
Benoit Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Stone.
Kong misses with a straight right.
Stone throws a combination that misses
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown. Kong tries to sprawl out of it but Stone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kong lands a nice looking body shot.
Damon Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong stuns Stone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kong catches Stone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Kong scores with a nice head shot.
A punch combination from Kong misses.
Kong throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
Kong throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benoit Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benoit Kong!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iokua Mikala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wandell Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin has chosen The Original Techno Viking as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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23
245 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Cardio machine |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Iokua Mikala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wandell Griffin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mikala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Griffin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Griffin duly obliges.
It looks like Iokua Mikala has been cut.
Mikala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Griffin checks it well.
Mikala scores a takedown into full mount!
Griffin tries to hold on but Mikala postures up.
Mikala is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Griffin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Griffin prevents Mikala from taking his back.
Mikala wants to control but Griffin has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Griffin won't allow Mikala to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mikala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikala drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Griffin dives on top into guard.
Mikala is looking for a triangle but Griffin pushes his legs off easily.
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
Mikala 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.
Mikala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mikala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mikala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Griffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Mikala keeps moving.
Griffin won't allow Mikala to sweep him here.
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mikala is keeping the position for now.
Mikala has an active guard here but Griffin has managed to pass into half guard.
Mikala is looking for a sweep. Griffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mikala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikala looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mikala blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Griffin lands with a straight right. Mikala didn't see that one coming.
Mikala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mikala shoots in but no luck this time.
Griffin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mikala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mikala is breathing heavily.
Mikala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Griffin digs a good hook to Mikala's body.
Griffin cracks Mikala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mikala misses with a hook.
A low kick from Mikala misses
and Griffin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mikala's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wandell Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikala throws the kick towards the body but Griffin avoids it.
Griffin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griffin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mikala backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikala avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Iokua Mikala's cut is getting worse.
Mikala seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Griffin shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Mikala is backing up but Griffin catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Mikala covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Griffin Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wandell Griffin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Zane (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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144 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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148 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Berry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Zane!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zane scores with a decent looking hook.
Zane closes the distance and clinches up with Berry, looking for a takedown. Zane pushes Berry against the cage but Berry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Berry staying out of range there.
Zane walks into a left hand.
Zane misses with a wild body shot.
Zane misses with an uppercut. Berry saw that one coming.
Zane throws a series of punches but Berry moves out of range.
Berry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Berry blocks the leg kick.
Zane moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zane lands a right hook to the body.
Berry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zane circles away quickly and effectively.
Zane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Berry counters with a nice leg kick.
Zane tries a low kick but Berry avoids it.
Zane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berry scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Berry misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry misses with a double jab
and Zane counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Berry's guard now.
Zane won't allow Berry to sweep him here.
Zane postures up in Berry's guard and throws a big left but Berry blocks it.
Zane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Berry pulls Zane in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zane is not content to let Berry control the position.
Berry tries to stand and escape but Zane is controlling the position.
Berry stands up out of the half guard.
Berry misses the shot to the body.
Berry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Some wild striking there from Zane.
Berry lands a jab to the nose.
Berry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zane looks to score with a jab to the body but Berry is just out of range.
Berry lands a jab-cross combination.
Berry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Berry, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Zane is predictable there
and Berry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Berry throws a nice looking combination but Zane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Berry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Berry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zane throws a series of punches but Berry moves out of range.
Zane fails to land the takedown.
Berry checks a leg kick.
Mark Berry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Berry avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Justin Zane has been cut.
Zane is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry scores with a body shot.
Berry punishes Zane's body with a nice straight punch.
Zane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berry lands with an uppercut that bounces Zane off the cage and back into rage.
Zane misses with a combination
and Berry counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Berry lands with a big left! Zane is wobbled badly! Berry comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Zane to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mark Berry!
Mark Berry retains his bantamweight title!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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