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SPFT 53: Arkley vs. Akiyama PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Higham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Li could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Keith Higham's chin.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Keith Higham!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li scores with a jab to the head.
Higham shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Higham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Li, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Li throws a head kick but Higham moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Li there.
Higham tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily
and Li counters with a good low kick that Higham was not able to check.
A head kick misses from Higham.
Higham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.
Ken Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Higham.
Higham closes the distance and clinches up with Li, looking for a takedown. Higham pushes Li against the cage but Li circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Li is fending him off so far but Higham persists. Nope, Li circles away and we're back to standing.
Li misses with a double jab.
Higham takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Higham fails with the takedown.
Higham gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higham moves away.
Nice body punch from Li.
Higham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Higham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Li throws a big shot that misses.
Higham tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Higham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Li avoids it really well and circles away.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Li looks to land a right hand but Higham moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li slaps away a takedown attempt from Higham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Higham avoids the head kick by Li.
Higham tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Li counters with a head kick that drops Higham to the mat! Higham scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Higham is rocked!
Higham tries to clinch
and Li counters with a leg kick.
Higham is still on wobbly legs! Can Li finish him?
Li cracks Higham with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Higham looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Li finish him?
Higham shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Higham tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily
letting Li counter with a right hand.
Higham drives through with a takedown into guard.
Higham seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Higham slips nicely into half guard.
Higham looks gassed!
Li is staying active underneath Higham, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is defending against the submission attempts here by Higham.
Li might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Higham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Li does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Higham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Li defending well though.
Li regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Higham.
Higham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Higham trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Higham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Higham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Higham wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Higham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Higham throws a big right hand that misses.
Li on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Li tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Higham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Higham prevents Li from getting back to his feet.
Higham postures up in Li's guard and throws a big left but Li blocks it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Higham drops back looking for a leg! Li is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Li manages to kick Higham off! Higham jumps back into Li's guard.
Higham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Li preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Higham passes Li's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Higham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Li won't allow Higham to pass to mount.
Li is trying to stand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Li trying to control here.
Higham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Li wants to improve his position but Higham is controlling well.
Higham is working for a submission of some sort.
Higham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Li doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Higham.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Higham is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Higham.
Higham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Higham prevents Li from standing back up.
Higham is working for a submission of some sort.
Higham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Higham is keen to just control but Li is a slippery customer.
Li tries to kick Higham off but Higham keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Higham is looking for a kimura but Li is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Higham to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Li dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Higham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Li sprawls well. Li wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Higham gets slowly back to his feet.
Li throws a series of punches but Higham moves out of range.
Li sizes up Higham with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Li misses its intended target.
Li slaps away a takedown attempt from Higham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Li throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Li lands a big head kick that sends Higham tumbling to the mat! Li takes a step backwards and waves Higham back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higham fails with a takedown attempt.
Ken Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Higham.
Higham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Higham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Li circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Li. That snapped Higham's head back.
Li tries to sprawl but Higham drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
Higham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Higham is looking for a kimura here.
Li blocking the ground and pound attempt from Higham.
Li kicks off Higham and gets to his feet.
Ken Li is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Higham moves out of range easily.
Higham shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Higham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Li throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Higham.
Higham fails with the takedown
and Li counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Higham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Higham pivots, looking for a leg kick but Li is out of range and Higham settles back down.
Li lands with a right hand.
Keith Higham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li lands with a straight right. Higham didn't see that one coming.
Li lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Higham at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li throws a head kick but Higham moves out of range.
Higham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Li sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body kick there by Li.
Li takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Higham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Higham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Li swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with a two punch combination.
Li throws the left hand but Higham avoids the punch easily.
Li looks to land a left hand but Higham moved out of range nicely.
Higham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Higham somewhat.
Higham misses with a low kick.
Li throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Li scores with a nice right hand.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Higham dives in and grabs Li's left leg, looking for a takedown. Li pushes down on Higham's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Li.
Higham drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Keith Higham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Higham postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Li is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Higham, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li lands a couple of elbows.
Higham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Li!
Higham looking to secure an arm triangle but Li defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Li blocking the ground and pound.
Higham landing punches.
Li is squirming around, avoiding Higham's attempts to control the action.
Higham working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Li looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Higham! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Keith Higham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glen Hu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Schwalle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schwalle has chosen Max Payne Theme. as his entrance music. Glen Hu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glen Hu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oliver Schwalle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hu gets a clinch.
Hu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schwalle is defending well.
Hu gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Schwalle tries to get to full guard but Hu has control of the leg.
Hu working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Schwalle's thigh. Schwalle counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Schwalle wants to sweep here but Hu controlling him for the moment.
Hu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schwalle pulls Hu in close to his closed guard and prevents Hu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schwalle keeping moving, preventing Hu from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwalle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hu!
Schwalle looking to finish with strikes here!
Schwalle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Schwalle misses with a head shot.
Hu wants to hold on but Schwalle pushes him away.
Schwalle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hu tries to hold on but Schwalle postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hu is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwalle throws some wild stikes that Hu manages to avoid easily.
Schwalle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hu wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schwalle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Schwalle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwalle looking to finish Hu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hu!
Hu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hu tries to lock up and control but Schwalle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hu tries to reverse the position but Schwalle maintains control.
Schwalle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Schwalle with shots to the head and body - Hu looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schwalle scoring with strikes but Hu is staying in there.
Schwalle tries to control but Hu wriggling away.
Schwalle lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hu tries to lock up and control but Schwalle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schwalle misses with a head shot.
Hu is squirming around, avoiding Schwalle's attempts to control the action.
Schwalle throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hu because Schwalle loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwalle landing shots from mount.
Schwalle sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Schwalle throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Schwalle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hu is looking to escape.
Hu tries to hold on but Schwalle pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schwalle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hu is looking to escape.
Hu tries to hold on but Schwalle postures up.
Schwalle lands a big elbow.
Schwalle landing shots from mount.
Schwalle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwalle landing strikes from the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
BOOM! Schwalle connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Schwalle wants to control the pace but Hu is squirming around nicely.
Schwalle working Hu over with strikes here.
Schwalle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hu is in a horrible position here. Schwalle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hu is rocked!
Schwalle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hu working to try and regain half guard.
Schwalle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hu is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Schwalle.
Schwalle working the ground and pound effectively.
Oh Hu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hu is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hu seems to have got his legs back now.
Hu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Schwalle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hu!
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!
Schwalle lands a big elbow.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schwalle landing strikes from the mount and Hu is in trouble!
Schwalle looking to control but Hu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schwalle throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Schwalle landing strikes from the mount and Hu is in trouble!
Schwalle looking to finish with strikes here!
Schwalle lands with some strikes.
Schwalle drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hu! More shots from Schwalle and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Schwalle!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Oliver Schwalle made sure he mentioned Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hank Williams Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams Jr comes to the cage accompanied by invincible. Steiner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Agonoize - Baeng Baeng Goodbye. Max Steiner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Williams Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Steiner misses.
Steiner misses with the combination.
Steiner fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steiner quickly recovers to half guard.
Williams Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steiner defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams Jr throwing shots but Steiner is blocking nicely.
Williams Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steiner wants to sweep but Williams Jr has passed to side control!
Steiner is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Williams Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steiner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Williams Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Steiner is not content to let Williams Jr control the position.
Steiner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner defending against the ground and pound.
Williams Jr working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Steiner is defending well.
Steiner is letting Williams Jr control him for a moment.
Williams Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steiner keeps working.
Steiner manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Williams Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Williams Jr trying to control but Steiner is having none of it.
Williams Jr lands with some strikes.
Williams Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner is looking to improve his position but Williams Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Williams Jr unloads with some shots from mount but Steiner bucks and avoids them well.
Williams Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Williams Jr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Williams Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Steiner wants to hold on but Williams Jr pushes him away.
Williams Jr cracks Steiner with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Williams Jr wants to control the pace but Steiner is squirming around nicely.
Steiner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Steiner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Steiner blocking the ground and pound.
Steiner is in a horrible position here. Williams Jr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Williams Jr trying to control but Steiner is having none of it.
Steiner is looking to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Williams Jr drops a big elbow. That's hurt Steiner! More shots from Williams Jr and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Williams Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Hank Williams Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luther Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Fallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope comes to the cage accompanied by No Sunshine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Luther Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Fallon!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fallon throws out a leg kick but Pope moves out of range and Fallon only half commits.
Pope tries to clinch up.
Fallon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pope tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fallon is able to avoid easily.
Fallon moves out of range of the strikes.
Fallon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pope's head backwards.
Fallon punishes Pope's body with a nice straight punch.
Fallon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pope thuds a left hand into Fallon's body.
Pope motions for Fallon to come forward. Pope throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pope missing with a left hand there. Fallon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pope was well out of range. Poor timing from Fallon.
Pope throws a lazy right hand but Fallon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fallon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pope. Pope circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good shot there by Pope.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon scores with a kick to the body.
Pope misses with a hook. Fallon ducked under it nicely.
Pope scoring well with a low kick there.
Pope tries to bum rush Fallon with a series of wild strikes but Fallon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fallon is looking to slow Pope down with leg kicks.
Pope takes a swing at Fallon's ribcage but misses.
Pope loads up on a big right hand but Fallon slips the punch.
Fallon lands with a good body shot.
Fallon thumps Pope with a low kick.
Fallon ducks under a wild hook from Pope.
Fallon misses with a head kick.
Pope loads up on a big right hand but Fallon slips the punch.
Fallon swings for the body but Pope moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pope throws a big shot that misses.
Fallon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pope takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fallon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pope.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fallon needs to keep his hands up - Pope had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fallon.
Fallon misses with a looping right.
Fallon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pope takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fallon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope lands with a shot to the body.
Fallon thows a body shot but no joy.
Pope finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pope avoids a kick to the body.
Fallon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Pope blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Pope.
Pope throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Pope misses its intended target.
Fallon misses with a body kick.
Pope gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fallon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pope.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Fallon. Those never looked like landing.
Pope cracks a nice hook into Fallon's ribs.
Pope blocks a head kick by Fallon.
Fallon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pope lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pope throws a head kick but Fallon moves out of range.
Fallon tried to score with a low kick but Pope checks it.
Pope misses the shot to the body.
Fallon ducks under a wild hook from Pope.
Good exchange - Fallon coming out on top.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fallon moves away.
Fallon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pope misses with a looping right.
Pope looks to score with a jab to the body but Fallon is just out of range.
Pope waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fallon.
Pope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fallon.
Fallon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fallon throws a right hand that Pope ducks under and follows up with a left that Pope also avoids with ease.
Pope avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fallon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope lands a nice hook to Fallon's body. Fallon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fallon connects with a body shot that sends Pope's belly button to the back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fallon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallon manages to avoid it.
A cross from Fallon lands.
Fallon slips under a jab from Pope.
Fallon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope.
Pope misses the shot to the body.
Fallon tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Pope blocks the leg kick.
Pope misses with a few strikes there.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fallon.
Pope throws a big shot that misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pope defending well as Fallon loads up on a big left hand.
Fallon misses with a series of wild punches.
Fallon dodges the punch combination from Pope.
Pope checks a low kick from Fallon.
Fallon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Fallon.
Fallon misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Fallon.
Pope checks a low kick from Fallon.
Pope on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fallon. Fallon obviously looking to wear him down.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pope with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pope drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pope catches Fallon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fallon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pope had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fallon misses with a few strikes there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fallon.
Fallon misses with a body kick.
Pope sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fallon checks a low kick from Pope.
Fallon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fallon throws a jab when Pope was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fallon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pope.
Pope checks a leg kick nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pope lands with a kick to the temple. Fallon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fallon is rocked!
Pope throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fallon is still on wobbly legs! Can Pope finish him?
and Pope counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Fallon! He's just covering up as Pope starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Pope!
A determined Luther Pope didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Moneybags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Matthews will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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144 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Moneybags!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moneybags fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matthews on the side of the head.
Moneybags throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthews lands with a straight right. Moneybags didn't see that one coming.
Moneybags throws a right hand that misses
and Matthews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moneybags lands with a nice body kick.
A shot to the body from Moneybags misses
enabling Matthews to counter with a crisp jab.
Matthews slips under a jab from Moneybags.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Matthews crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Moneybags - the referee stops the clock and Matthews gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Moneybags. Matthews manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Moneybags throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matthews moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moneybags pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matthews is out of range and Moneybags settles back down.
Moneybags scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moneybags throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a double jab.
Moneybags takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Moneybags throws a shot to the body.
Moneybags moves out of range as Matthews strikes.
Moneybags slips a straight right by Matthews.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Moneybags throws a body kick the misses
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moneybags ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews swings for the body but Moneybags moves out of range.
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moneybags.
Matthews walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Moneybags misses with a left hand
and Matthews counters with a two punch combo.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Moneybags sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moneybags's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moneybags scores with a sloppy right hand. Matthews should have avoided that one.
Moneybags throws an off balance right hand
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthews slips a jab from Moneybags.
Matthews throws the left hand but Moneybags avoids the punch easily.
Matthews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moneybags is rocked!
It looks like John Moneybags has been cut.
Matthews has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moneybags.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Moneybags.
Matthews is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moneybags had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Moneybags misses with a body shot
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
Moneybags cracks Matthews with a right hand to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Matthews blocks the low kick.
Jab from Moneybags.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moneybags throws out the jab.
Matthews throws a hook but Moneybags blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthews sizes up Moneybags with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matthews scores with a jab to the head.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moneybags.
Matthews walks into a left hand.
Matthews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matthews lands a nice hook to Moneybags's body. Moneybags takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moneybags lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moneybags is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a hook.
Moneybags displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthews throws out the jab.
Moneybags connects with a jab.
John Moneybags seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moneybags throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews misses with a lunging right hand
and Moneybags counters with a nice uppercut.
Moneybags fails to land with a series of punches.
Matthews tests Moneybags's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matthews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moneybags throws an off balance right hand
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moneybags throws a sloppy body shot
and Matthews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Moneybags throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moneybags tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Moneybags.
Matthews works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matthews misses with the combination.
A jab from Moneybags misses.
Matthews might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matthews!
Oh Moneybags is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthews takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moneybags seems to have got his legs back now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with an uppercut
and Moneybags counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moneybags ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews staying out of range there.
Matthews defending well as Moneybags loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Moneybags does no damage.
Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moneybags moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moneybags smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moneybags throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
Moneybags looks to land a body kick but Matthews moved away.
Moneybags misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matthews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Moneybags catches Matthews right on the button with a cross.
Moneybags ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Matthews checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matthews works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Moneybags connects with a body shot.
Matthews takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moneybags misses the shot to the body.
Matthews slips under a jab from Moneybags.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moneybags looks for the body kick but Matthews saw that one coming.
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Matthews staying out of range there.
Moneybags throws a looping overhand right but Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
Moneybags lands with a cross.
Moneybags lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Moneybags misses.
Moneybags just misses with a punch to the body.
Moneybags moves away from the strike by Matthews.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moneybags throws a hook to the side of Matthews's head but Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthews is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Moneybags tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Moneybags.
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 John Moneybags will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Moneybags's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Moneybags misses with a lunging right hand
and Matthews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthews slips a straight right by Moneybags.
Matthews blocks a jab.
Moneybags misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moneybags jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Michael Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moneybags avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moneybags.
Matthews walks into a jab.
Moneybags takes one to the chin there.
Matthews dips to his left and cracks Moneybags with an uppercut!
Matthews cracks Moneybags with an open hand slap.
Moneybags looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews lands a lovely overhand right.
Matthews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moneybags misses with a hook.
Moneybags swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
John Moneybags is winning the standup battle so far.
Moneybags throws a looping overhand right but Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moneybags moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moneybags pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moneybags misses with a lunging right hand
and Matthews counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moneybags swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matthews counters with a three punch combo that has Moneybags backing up. Moneybags nods at Matthews to acknowledge the strikes.
Matthews moves out of range as Moneybags strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews thows a body shot but no joy.
Moneybags dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moneybags throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moneybags fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
Moneybags throws a hook to the side of Matthews's head but Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moneybags gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matthews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Moneybags misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moneybags stalks Matthews and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matthews's face. Matthews staggers backwards, shaken.
Moneybags misses the shot to the body.
Moneybags throws a looping overhand right but Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
Moneybags throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Moneybags throws a hook but Matthews blocks it.
Moneybags misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthews pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moneybags back to the cage. Matthews follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moneybags tries to score with a low kick but Matthews moves his leg out of the way.
Moneybags tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moneybags pushes Matthews away with a front kick.
Moneybags throws a body kick that misses.
Moneybags throws a lazy right hand but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moneybags bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moneybags takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Moneybags showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthews.
Moneybags is looking to score with low kicks.
Moneybags throws a chopping leg kick but Matthews manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Moneybags misses.
Moneybags connects with a crisp jab.
Matthews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moneybags ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Moneybags uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthews.
Matthews lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matthews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthews misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moneybags throws a solid leg kick but Matthews takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moneybags.
Moneybags swinging wildly here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Moneybags.
Moneybags with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matthews to score with a decent uppercut.
Moneybags with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matthews to score with a decent uppercut.
Moneybags throws a lazy right hand but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthews misses the target.
Matthews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matthews has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moneybags.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moneybags missing with a left hand there. Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matthews throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags slips under a jab.
Moneybags throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moneybags throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moneybags lands a right hook to the body.
Moneybags throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moneybags throws out the jab.
Moneybags just misses with a punch to the body.
Moneybags digs a good hook to Matthews's body.
Moneybags moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags misses with a straight left.
Moneybags throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Moneybags.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Moneybags.
Moneybags throws a hook but Matthews blocks it.
Moneybags misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moneybags waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthews.
Moneybags throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Matthews to counter with a crisp jab.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moneybags throws out the jab.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matthews's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matthews duly obliges.
John Moneybags's cut is getting worse.
A punch combination from Moneybags misses.
Moneybags looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moneybags throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moneybags looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moneybags is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matthews.
Moneybags lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moneybags swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.
Moneybags misses with a double jab
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Moneybags.
Well Moneybags 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for John Moneybags!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for John Moneybags!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for John Moneybags!
John Moneybags wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuoki Akamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Allanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akamara comes to the cage accompanied by Labrinth - Earthquake ft. Busta Rhymes . Allanson has chosen Know Your Enemy as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuoki Akamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 5, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Allanson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akamara.
Allanson moves into the clinch.
Akamara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Allanson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Akamara jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Allanson walks away with a smile on his face. Akamara gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Akamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allanson.
The fighters circling - Akamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akamara lands with a shot to the body.
Akamara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akamara throws a hook but Allanson blocks it.
Akamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akamara scores with a shot to the body.
Allanson misses with an uppercut. Akamara saw that one coming.
Akamara scores with a nice head shot.
Allanson clinches with his opponent.
Allanson crunches a lovely knee into Akamara's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allanson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Akamara lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Allanson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akamara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Allanson tries a knee to the head but Akamara blocks it.
Akamara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuoki Akamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allanson'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.
Allanson working Akamara over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allanson trying to control the position but instead, Akamara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Allanson into the cage.
Akamara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akamara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Allanson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Akamara tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Allanson smiles and moves away.
Allanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akamara.
Allanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Andy Allanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akamara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akamara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allanson is looking to clinch but Akamara is avoiding it.
The crowd cheers as Akamara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allanson doesn't seem phased though.
Allanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Akamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allanson blocks a jab.
Allanson avoids the body shot from Akamara.
Allanson missing with a left hand there. Akamara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Allanson lands a right hook to the body.
Allanson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Allanson is just out of range.
Akamara loads up on a big right hand but Allanson slips the punch.
Akamara looks to land a left hand but Allanson moved out of range nicely.
Allanson tries to clinch but Akamara is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allanson stuns Akamara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Allanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akamara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Allanson avoids it really well and circles away.
Akamara misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akamara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Allanson moves out of range as Akamara strikes.
Andy Allanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allanson moves away.
Allanson forces Akamara back against the cage and clinches.
Akamara jumps guard but Allanson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Akamara is trying to pull guard but Allanson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Akamara pulls guard.
Allanson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Akamara has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Allanson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Akamara.
Akamara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Allanson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akamara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Akamara wants to get back to full guard.
Akamara actively working from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Akamara is trying to get back to full guard.
Allanson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Akamara is in all sorts of trouble here.
Allanson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akamara is looking to escape.
Akamara regains half guard.
Akamara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akamara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akamara.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Allanson trying to control but Akamara is working from the bottom.
Akamara working for a triangle but Allanson defends it easily.
Allanson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Allanson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Akamara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akamara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Allanson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allanson moves into range and clinches up with Akamara.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Allanson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Akamara avoiding damage as Allanson throws knees to the body.
Allanson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Allanson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Allanson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Akamara lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Akamara tries to pull guard but Allanson holds him up against the cage and eventually Akamara drops back down to his feet.
Allanson tries a knee to the head but Akamara blocks it.
Allanson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Allanson.
Allanson crunches a lovely knee into Akamara's ribcage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Akamara tries to pull guard but Allanson holds him up against the cage and eventually Akamara drops back down to his feet.
Allanson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Akamara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allanson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Akamara is breathing heavily.
Allanson scores a nice knee to the body.
Allanson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Allanson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Allanson with a knee to the head.
Akamara is trying to pull guard but Allanson has him pressed against the cage.
Allanson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akamara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Allanson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Akamara tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Allanson smiles and moves away.
Allanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akamara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allanson instigates a clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Akamara jumps guard but Allanson stands there with Akamara around his waist. Akamara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Allanson landing knees to the body.
Allanson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Akamara tries to pull guard but Allanson holds him up against the cage and eventually Akamara drops back down to his feet.
Allanson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akamara is defending well for now.
Akamara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Akamara jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Allanson walks away with a smile on his face. Akamara gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Akamara throws a low kick, looking for Allanson's leg but Allanson calmly moves out of range.
Akamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akamara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Allanson just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Allanson avoids the body shot from Akamara.
Allanson clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Allanson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Allanson drives through and clinches with Akamara against the cage.
Akamara is trying to pull guard but Allanson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Akamara takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Allanson obliges.
Allanson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Akamara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Allanson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Andy Allanson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akamara takes a knee to the side of the body.
Allanson lands a good knee to the midsection. Akamara won't want to take too many of those.
Allanson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Allanson obliges.
Allanson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Allanson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Akamara lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Allanson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Allanson scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allanson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Allanson crunches a lovely knee into Akamara's ribcage.
Allanson landing knees to the head.
Akamara tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Allanson smiles and moves away.
Allanson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allanson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Allanson with a knee to the head.
Allanson landing knees to the head.
Akamara is rocked!
Allanson connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Akamara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allanson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Allanson working the clinch nicely. Akamara is working for position but Allanson cracks him with a big knee to the head! Akamara crumples up against the cage and Allanson lands two more shots before the ref can save Akamara! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Andy Allanson!
Andy Allanson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kalash Nikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Castile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikov's entrance music is Konala Cartelli - Jep Jep Joo ( feat. Solonen ) . A fine choice. Angel Castile has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kalash Nikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angel Castile!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikov wants to clinch up but Castile keeps it at a distance.
Nikov checks a low kick from Castile.
Castile misses with a straight left.
Nikov is looking to clinch but Castile is avoiding it.
Nikov tries to clinch there but Castile circles away.
Castile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nikov.
Nikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nikov tries to land a front kick but Castile steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Castile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Castile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castile thuds a left hand into Nikov's body.
Nikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Castile will feel that in the morning.
Castile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castile swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikov. Castile does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikov lands a head kick. Castile smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Castile misses with a head kick.
Nikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikov throws a head kick that misses.
Castile lands a leg kick that knocks Nikov off balance momentarily.
Castile walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nikov.
Nikov clinches up against the cage.
Nikov taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Nikov.
Nikov landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikov breaks the clinch.
Castile tries a low kick but Nikov avoids it.
Nikov closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castile working aggressively here.
Nikov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Castile looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nikov avoiding damage as Castile throws knees to the body.
Nikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Castile's efforts to push away.
Castile throws an elbow but it misses.
Castile misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nikov.
Nikov stalling.
Nikov looking to throw knees to the head but Castile is blocking nicely.
Nikov dodges an elbow strike from Castile.
Nikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Nikov scores with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikov.
Nikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castile lands an uppercut.
Nikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nikov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Nikov crunches a lovely knee into Castile's ribcage.
Nikov with a knee to the head.
It looks like Angel Castile has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Nikov.
Castile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikov misses with a body kick.
Kalash Nikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Castile throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nikov connects with a right hand. Castile shakes it off.
Nikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
An inside leg kick from Castile misses.
Castile has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nikov.
Castile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikov.
Castile takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Castile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Castile takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Castile tries to work over Nikov's front leg with a kick but Nikov checks it.
Nikov checks a low kick from Castile.
Castile attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nikov scores with a head kick. Castile tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nikov throws a front kick that sends Castile stumbling back into the cage.
Nikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castile.
Jab, jab by Nikov - just one landing.
Nikov throws a wild body kick that Castile sees coming a mile off.
Castile misses with a kick to the body.
Castile throws a head kick that misses.
Nikov tries to clinch up but Castile circles away and keeps his distance.
Nikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Castile.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nikov checks a leg kick.
Castile moves into range and clinches up with Nikov.
Nikov breaks the clinch.
Nikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Castile throws a leg kick
and Nikov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nikov avoiding damage as Castile throws knees to the body.
Castile pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Castile tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nikov avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikov is stalling here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nikov misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nikov has Castile pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A knee to the head by Nikov.
Castile wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castile.
Nikov avoiding damage as Castile throws knees to the body.
Nikov scores with a knee to the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nikov gets through Castile's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nikov lands a right hand.
Castile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nikov connects with the punch.
Nikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Nikov.
Nikov pushes Castile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Castile tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nikov avoids it.
Nikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Castile's face.
Nikov misses with a knee to the head.
Castile struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikov controls his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Castile tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nikov avoids it.
Nikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Castile tries a body shot but Nikov blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castile gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Castile is trying to force a seperation but Nikov has the dominant position.
Nikov stalling the fight.
Nikov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Nikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castile is defending well for now.
Castile is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Castile struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikov controls his hands.
Nikov effectively controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Castile is trying to break the clinch but Nikov is controlling him.
Nikov is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kalash Nikov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nikov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Castile.
Nikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nikov misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Nikov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Castile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Castile lands with a kick to the temple. Nikov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nikov throws the kick towards the body but Castile avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalash Nikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angel Castile's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Castile throws a head kick that misses
and Nikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Castile throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikov.
Nikov has closed the distance and engaged Castile in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Castile as Nikov tries to tie him up.
Castile takes a knee right on the jaw!
Castile lands an uppercut.
Nikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalash Nikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalash Nikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Castile throws a chopping leg kick but Nikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Castile misses with a low kick as Nikov jumps back.
Nikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castile swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nikov tries to clinch up but Castile circles away and keeps his distance.
Castile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Castile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nikov looks to land a body kick but Castile moved away.
Castile misses with a head kick.
Castile tries to score with a low kick but Nikov moves his leg out of the way.
Nikov has managed to clinch.
Nikov pushes Castile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikov avoiding damage.
Nikov scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Castile should have avoided that one.
Nikov closes the distance and pushes Castile back into the cage.
Castile throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Nikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castile takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikov lands with a kick to the temple. Castile shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That kick from Nikov tenderised Castile's leg. Castile is trying to keep his angry face on.
Castile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikov misses with a body kick.
Nikov digs a good body shot into Castile's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Nikov.
Nikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Castile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castile throws out a leg kick but Nikov moves out of range and Castile only half commits.
Nikov keeps Castile at a distance using the push kick.
Nikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nikov throws a sloppy head kick and Castile moves out of range easily.
Castile throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castile looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikov throws a sloppy head kick and Castile moves out of range easily.
Nikov lands with a straight right. Castile didn't see that one coming.
Castile moves out of range of the body kick from Nikov.
A slow jab from Castile misses its intended target.
Castile wants to clinch up but Nikov keeps it at a distance.
Castile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nikov.
Castile throws a body kick that misses.
Nikov clinches.
Castile has had enough of the clinch but Nikov keeps him there for the moment.
Nikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castile blocks it with crossed arms.
Nikov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Castile manages to break the clinch.
Castile is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikov blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick from Nikov.
Nikov misses with a head kick.
Nikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castile blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castile is trying to break the clinch but Nikov has him pressed against the cage.
Castile dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castile.
Nikov trying to land knees to the body.
Castile takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Nikov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nikov landing knees to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Castile won't want to take too many of those.
Castile lands a nice elbow.
Castile takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Nikov scores with a knee to the head.
Nikov breaks from the clinch.
Nikov misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Castile misses.
Castile walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nikov tries to clinch but Castile is having none of it.
Nikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nikov clinches with his opponent.
Castile is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Castile tries to land knees in the clinch but Nikov avoids the damage to the body.
Nikov avoiding damage.
Nikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castile can do to turn this around?
Castile looking to throw knees to the head but Nikov is blocking nicely.
Castile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castile throws a sloppy head kick and Nikov moves out of range easily.
Castile connects with a body shot that sends Nikov's belly button to the back.
Castile takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Castile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nikov tries to clinch up but Castile circles away and keeps his distance.
A clash of legs there as Nikov blocks the low kick.
Nikov has managed to clinch.
Nikov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nikov leaning against his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nikov avoiding damage.
Castile is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Nikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castile has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Castile avoids the damage to the body.
Castile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castile tries a head kick but it misses.
Castile pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Castile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Nikov. Beautiful body shot.
Castile connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikov momentarily.
Castile sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castile swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Castile misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Castile misses.
Nikov keeps Castile at a distance using the push kick.
Nikov tries to clinch up but Castile circles away and keeps his distance.
Castile takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nikov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Castile there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kalash Nikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castile moves in looking to clinch but Nikov pushes him off.
Nikov thows a body kick. Castile tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Nikov blocks the low kick.
Castile chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Castile wants to slow Nikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Nikov throws a push kick but Castile slaps the foot to one side.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Castile tries to land a leg kick but Nikov saw it coming and moves away.
Nikov throws a head kick that half lands.
Nikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castile.
Castile is looking to chop away at Nikov's legs.
Nikov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Castile takes a step back to recover.
Castile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castile fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Castile tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nikov. Castile shrugs it off though.
Nikov scores with a nice body kick.
Angel Castile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalash Nikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nikov 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Kalash Nikov!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Kalash Nikov!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Kalash Nikov!
Kalash Nikov wins by unanimous decision!
Kalash Nikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley McCollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aodhan o hAodha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCollins comes to the cage accompanied by The Go Getter. o hAodha has chosen Cursum Perficio by Enya as his entrance music. Riley McCollins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aodhan o hAodha's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley McCollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aodhan o hAodha!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCollins blocks a head kick by o hAodha.
McCollins stuffs the takedown attempt from o hAodha. o hAodha gets slowly back to his feet.
o hAodha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCollins throws a sloppy head kick
and o hAodha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
o hAodha throws a looping overhand right but McCollins ducks down to avoid it.
McCollins fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from McCollins.
o hAodha looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as o hAodha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
o hAodha throws a strike but McCollins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McCollins wants to get up but he can't break o hAodha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
o hAodha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCollins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
o hAodha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCollins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCollins wants to stand but o hAodha is controlling his posture from full guard.
o hAodha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCollins wants to stand but o hAodha has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCollins preventing the sweep.
o hAodha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
o hAodha has his foot on McCollins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCollins works his way back into a safe position though.
o hAodha has his foot on McCollins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCollins works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
o hAodha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCollins wanted to stand there but o hAodha had control of the position.
o hAodha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCollins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
o hAodha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCollins preventing the sweep.
McCollins trying to control the position from guard on top but o hAodha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCollins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
o hAodha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCollins won't allow o hAodha to sweep him here.
o hAodha looking for a guillotine here but McCollins defends easily.
o hAodha has his foot on McCollins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCollins works his way back into a safe position though.
o hAodha working for a triangle but McCollins defends it easily.
o hAodha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCollins wants to control from the top but o hAodha keeps moving.
o hAodha looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCollins is one step ahead there.
o hAodha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCollins wants to control from the top but o hAodha keeps moving.
o hAodha has his foot on McCollins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCollins works his way back into a safe position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha working for a triangle but McCollins defends it easily.
McCollins gets to his feet. o hAodha looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McCollins looks to land a combination but o hAodha avoids it well.
McCollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
o hAodha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
o hAodha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horrible takedown by o hAodha or perhaps it was just good defense by McCollins which made him look bad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by o hAodha. That's going to slow McCollins down.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCollins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Riley McCollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aodhan o hAodha.
McCollins cracks o hAodha with an open hand slap.
McCollins checks the leg kick.
McCollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
o hAodha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCollins stalks o hAodha and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into o hAodha's face. o hAodha staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Aodhan o hAodha has been cut.
o hAodha throws a series of punches but McCollins moves out of range.
McCollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Riley McCollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
o hAodha looks gassed!
McCollins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
o hAodha misses with a hook.
McCollins throws a nice looking combination but o hAodha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
o hAodha misses the jab.
McCollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCollins fails to land with a series of punches.
McCollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCollins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
o hAodha shoots in looking for a takedown but McCollins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing o hAodha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCollins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
o hAodha throws a lazy right hand but McCollins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCollins misses with a two punch combination.
o hAodha checks the leg kick.
o hAodha changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCollins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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o hAodha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCollins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCollins is trying to buck o hAodha off.
McCollins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McCollins tries to get to full guard but o hAodha has control of the leg.
o hAodha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCollins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but o hAodha scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aodhan o hAodha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aodhan o hAodha's cut.
That's time! McCollins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McCollins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McCollins connects with an inside leg kick.
o hAodha takes a swing at McCollins's ribcage but misses.
McCollins misses with a series of wild punches.
McCollins scores with a one two! o hAodha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
o hAodha scores with a takedown into McCollins's guard.
o hAodha drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCollins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCollins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCollins!
o hAodha is trying to improve his position.
o hAodha is breathing heavily.
McCollins content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but o hAodha keeps working.
McCollins is really struggling to control o hAodha but he's trying to hold on to the position.
o hAodha is looking to reverse the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
o hAodha is trying to work for a sweep but McCollins has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McCollins avoids the attempt from o hAodha to control.
McCollins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but o hAodha manages to avoid the submission attempt.
o hAodha can't do much from the bottom here.
o hAodha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
o hAodha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha is trying to get back to full guard.
o hAodha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCollins pulls his head out easily.
o hAodha is trying to get back to full guard.
o hAodha wants to control but McCollins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCollins wants to stand up but o hAodha has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCollins pulls his head out easily.
McCollins decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
o hAodha throws a shot from downtown. McCollins moves away and avoids it.
o hAodha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCollins.
o hAodha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
o hAodha has a takedown stuffed.
McCollins misses with a two punch combination.
McCollins looks to land a combination but o hAodha avoids it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCollins moves out of range of the strikes.
o hAodha blocks a head kick by McCollins.
o hAodha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCollins blocks a jab.
o hAodha looks to land a body kick but McCollins moved away.
McCollins is looking to slow o hAodha down with leg kicks.
o hAodha tries a head kick but it misses.
McCollins is looking to clinch but o hAodha is avoiding it.
McCollins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
o hAodha takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCollins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCollins looking to slow down the pace here.
McCollins lands a hook that snaps the head of o hAodha backwards.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCollins keeps control of o hAodha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCollins gets through o hAodha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCollins swings wildly with an uppercut but o hAodha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCollins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but o hAodha blocks it with crossed arms.
McCollins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
o hAodha is trying to pull guard but McCollins has him pressed against the cage.
McCollins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCollins lands a knee to the body.
McCollins gets through o hAodha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on o hAodha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCollins presses o hAodha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCollins connects with a nasty looking knee right to o hAodha's face.
McCollins scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCollins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees to the body from McCollins.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCollins digs a right hand underneath o hAodha's ribcage. o hAodha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCollins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCollins digs a right hand into o hAodha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on o hAodha's gas tank.
McCollins scores with a shoulder strike.
McCollins stalls.
McCollins tries to land a knee to the head but o hAodha blocks with his arms.
o hAodha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
o hAodha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
o hAodha swings wildly with an uppercut but McCollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCollins dodges an elbow strike from o hAodha.
McCollins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but o hAodha blocks it with crossed arms.
McCollins digs a right hand into o hAodha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on o hAodha's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCollins.
McCollins working o hAodha over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCollins connects with a knee to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCollins.
Knees to the body from McCollins.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCollins.
McCollins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCollins lands a shoulder strike.
McCollins lands a left hand.
McCollins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCollins with a knee to the head.
Aodhan o hAodha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
o hAodha is rocked!
o hAodha tries for a takedown but McCollins manages to get underhooks.
o hAodha is still on wobbly legs! Can McCollins finish him?
Riley McCollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aodhan o hAodha.
A knee to the head by McCollins.
McCollins lands a shot to the body.
McCollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCollins tries to bum rush o hAodha with a series of wild strikes but o hAodha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riley McCollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCollins tries to bum rush o hAodha with a series of wild strikes but o hAodha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
o hAodha tries to bum rush McCollins with a series of wild strikes but McCollins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
o hAodha seems to have recovered his senses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha throws a head kick but McCollins moves out of range.
McCollins misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick lands from McCollins.
McCollins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on o hAodha. That did some damage!
McCollins throws a right and a left that o hAodha avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from McCollins.
o hAodha thows a left - swing and a miss!
o hAodha swings widly with a right hand
enabling McCollins to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCollins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent o hAodha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCollins lands with an overhand left.
McCollins clinches up with o hAodha and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley McCollins showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Riley McCollins!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Riley McCollins!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Riley McCollins!
Riley McCollins wins by unanimous decision!
Riley McCollins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks comes to the cage accompanied by Tom Sawyer. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brooks swivels and escapes.
Brooks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Tyler Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brooks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brooks rushes Roberts and presses him up against the cage.
Roberts has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brooks clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Brooks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brooks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brooks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roberts is pressing down on Brooks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brooks is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts seems to be looking for submissions.
Roberts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brooks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roberts.
Roberts prevents Brooks from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Brooks dodges it nicely.
Brooks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brooks can't keep his opponent in guard - Roberts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Brooks dodges it nicely.
Roberts trying to control from half guard but Brooks is working away.
Brooks tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is trying to control the action in half guard but Brooks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Roberts there.
Roberts seems to be working for a kimura but Brooks defends the submission attempt.
Brooks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts is trying to work for a kimura but Brooks is defending well.
Roberts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brooks defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is trying to control but can't.
Roberts wants to work for an arm triangle but Brooks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Roberts is working for a submission of some sort.
Roberts trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking for a kimura here.
Roberts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roberts is trying to control. Brooks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roberts wants to work for an arm triangle but Brooks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brooks is refusing to be controlled, as Roberts sits in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control from Brooks's half guard. Brooks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Brooks trying to control the position.
Roberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brooks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roberts trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Roberts passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brooks sneaks back into half guard.
Roberts is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roberts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brooks defends it well.
Roberts trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roberts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brooks defending well though.
Roberts is working for a kimura but Brooks is defending it quite comfortably.
Roberts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brooks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Roberts dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Brooks pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts has Brooks pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Roberts pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brooks tumbling to the mat - Roberts dives into Brooks's guard.
Roberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Brooks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roberts advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roberts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brooks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roberts controlling from the top position.
Jake Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Brooks being controlled here, momentarily.
Roberts trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brooks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brooks dives on top into guard.
Brooks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Roberts manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Roberts trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to hold on but Roberts postures up.
Roberts is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Brooks has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Brooks!
Brooks slips nicely into half guard.
Roberts taking some punishment here, with Brooks in his half guard.
Brooks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roberts punching from the bottom.
Roberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooks pulls his head out easily.
Roberts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brooks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brooks passes Roberts's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brooks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brooks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brooks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brooks is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brooks lands a nice short elbow.
Brooks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brooks.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roberts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brooks is working away from the top position though.
Roberts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but Roberts defending well.
Brooks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brooks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roberts misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Brooks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brooks is working for a kimura but Roberts is defending it quite comfortably.
Brooks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brooks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roberts sees it coming and defends easily.
Roberts is pressing down on Brooks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roberts 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.
Brooks throwing strikes but missing.
Brooks throws an elbow that misses. Roberts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brooks's guard. Nice move by Roberts!
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brooks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberts has gone for a leg lock! Brooks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Roberts's guard.
Brooks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brooks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyler Brooks.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Jake Roberts!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Jake Roberts!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Jake Roberts!
Jake Roberts wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Jake Roberts started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Arkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Akiyama's choice of entrance music: Akiyama Theme Song (This Is My Life - Edward Maya). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Arkley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arkley connects with a nice looking jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arkley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akiyama.
Akiyama trying to land knees to the body.
Akiyama lands an elbow just above Arkley 's eye.
It looks like James Arkley has been cut.
Akiyama missing with knees to the body.
Arkley lands a nice knee to the body.
Akiyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arkley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akiyama.
Arkley works on Akiyama's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Arkley digs a right hand into Akiyama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akiyama's gas tank.
Akiyama lands a right hand.
Knees to the body from Arkley.
Akiyama looks gassed!
Arkley avoiding damage as Akiyama throws knees to the body.
Arkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Akiyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arkley.
Akiyama prevents Arkley from breaking the clinch.
Akiyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkley has had enough of the clinch but Akiyama keeps him there for the moment.
Akiyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Akiyama digs a right hand into Arkley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arkley's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Arkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arkley is looking to break free of the clinch but Akiyama has double underhooks.
Arkley blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arkley up against the cage.
Arkley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akiyama has him pressed against the cage.
Arkley tries to throw a body punch but Akiyama avoids it by throwing Arkley back against the cage.
Akiyama trying to land knees to the body.
Akiyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Arkley landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akiyama is struggling to control the position.
Arkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Arkley has had enough of the clinch but Akiyama keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Akiyama takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Akiyama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Arkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arkley misses with a knee strike.
Arkley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akiyama stalls.
Arkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akiyama's elbow.
Akiyama tries to work over Arkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arkley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Akiyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama can't find room to land a body shot as Arkley controls the action.
Arkley tries to land knees in the clinch but Akiyama avoids the damage to the body.
Akiyama working aggressively here.
Arkley blocks the elbow strike.
Arkley tries to work over Akiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama lands an elbow that stopped Arkley in his tracks for a moment.
Arkley tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Arkley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arkley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akiyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arkley.
Akiyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Arkley has had enough of the clinch but Akiyama keeps him there for the moment.
Arkley slowing the pace effectively.
Akiyama trying to land knees to the body.
Arkley lands a nice uppercut.
Arkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arkley scores with a hook to the body.
Akiyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arkley.
Arkley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Arkley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenji Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akiyama is looking to land body kicks.
Akiyama thows a body shot but no joy.
Arkley swings for the body but Akiyama moves out of range.
Akiyama blocks the body kick.
Akiyama misses with a straight right.
Arkley lands a right hook to the body.
Akiyama moves out of range of the body kick.
Arkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama lands a leg kick that knocks Arkley off balance momentarily.
Arkley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akiyama looks to land a body kick but Arkley moved away.
Arkley thows a body shot but no joy.
Arkley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arkley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akiyama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akiyama throws out a loose jab but Arkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akiyama throws a big shot that misses.
Akiyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Arkley.
Akiyama digs a good body shot into Arkley's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arkley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arkley misses with a looping left.
Akiyama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arkley.
Arkley thows a body shot but no joy.
Akiyama throws a front kick that sends Arkley stumbling back into the cage.
Arkley moves out of range of the body kick from Akiyama.
Akiyama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arkley throws a leg kick but Akiyama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akiyama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arkley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akiyama scrambles back to his feet.
Akiyama throws a nice head kick!
Akiyama throws a hook but Arkley avoids it easily.
Akiyama throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Akiyama throws a sloppy head kick and Arkley moves out of range easily.
Arkley misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama throws a shot to the body.
Arkley throws a body punch but Akiyama moves out of range.
Arkley tries to land a front kick but Akiyama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arkley blocks a head kick by Akiyama.
Arkley checks a leg kick.
Akiyama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arkley throws a sloppy head kick and Akiyama moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Arkley.
Arkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akiyama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arkley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Akiyama - the referee stops the clock and Arkley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Akiyama. Arkley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Akiyama loads up on a big right hand but Arkley slips the punch.
Akiyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama pushes Arkley away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arkley wants to slow Akiyama down by chopping away at his legs.
Arkley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Akiyama throws out a leg kick but Arkley moves out of range and Akiyama only half commits.
Arkley's corner calls for a 1-2. Arkley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akiyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akiyama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Akiyama scores with a kick to the midsection.
Akiyama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Akiyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arkley.
Arkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Akiyama is just out of range.
Arkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it.
Arkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akiyama.
Arkley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arkley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akiyama.
Akiyama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akiyama is looking to land body kicks.
Arkley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akiyama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Akiyama misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akiyama.
Akiyama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akiyama dodges the punch combination from Arkley.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akiyama thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Arkley misses.
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 James Arkley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Arkley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Akiyama lands with a nice body kick.
Kenji Akiyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akiyama misses with a hook.
Arkley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akiyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Arkley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Akiyama 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.
Arkley takes a swing at Akiyama's ribcage but misses.
Arkley tries to score with a low kick but Akiyama moves his leg out of the way.
Akiyama throws a push kick but Arkley slaps the foot to one side.
Akiyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arkley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Akiyama throws a body punch but Arkley moves out of range.
Akiyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Arkley is just out of range.
Akiyama throws a head kick that misses.
Akiyama avoids the head kick by Arkley.
Arkley checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arkley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkley throws the left hand but Akiyama avoids the punch easily.
Akiyama scores with a nice strike.
Akiyama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akiyama is breathing heavily.
Arkley misses with a body kick.
Akiyama walks into a stiff left hand from Arkley.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arkley.
Akiyama throws a body kick that misses.
Arkley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akiyama misses with a straight left.
Arkley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arkley misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Arkley misses the shot to the body.
Arkley throws a leg kick but Akiyama moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkley avoids a kick to the body.
Arkley checks a leg kick nicely.
Akiyama takes a swing at Arkley's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Arkley.
Akiyama misses with a looping left.
Akiyama throws a leg kick which misses Arkley's front leg but catches the back leg as Arkley tries to avoid it.
Akiyama walks into a jab.
Arkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arkley misses with a hook. Akiyama ducked under it nicely.
Arkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akiyama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arkley. That did some damage!
Akiyama throws a body punch but Arkley moves out of range.
Arkley punishes Akiyama's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama tries to clinch there but Arkley circles away.
A punch combination from Arkley misses.
Arkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akiyama moves out of range of the body kick from Arkley.
Arkley missing with a left hand there. Akiyama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arkley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Akiyama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arkley. Arkley obviously looking to wear him down.
Akiyama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arkley.
Akiyama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arkley.
Akiyama throws a leg kick but Arkley checks it.
Akiyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arkley.
Arkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akiyama.
Arkley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akiyama throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama takes a swing at Arkley's ribcage but misses.
Arkley scores with a sloppy right hand. Akiyama should have avoided that one.
Arkley pushes Akiyama away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akiyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arkley manages to avoid it.
Arkley feints and then cracks Akiyama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akiyama down.
Arkley connects with an inside leg kick.
Arkley misses with a wild body shot.
Akiyama moves out of range as Arkley throws a body kick.
Jab, jab by Arkley - just one landing.
Arkley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akiyama is out of range.
Akiyama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arkley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akiyama.
Arkley connects with a looping right hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arkley moves forwards but Akiyama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akiyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama blocks the body kick.
Arkley is looking to wear down Akiyama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Arkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akiyama lands a front kick.
Akiyama lands with a shot to the body.
Arkley throws a body punch but Akiyama moves out of range.
Akiyama looks to land a body kick but Arkley moved away.
Arkley looks to land a right hand but Akiyama moved out of range.
Akiyama misses with a body kick.
Akiyama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arkley's sensitive parts.
Arkley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akiyama lands a high kick!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arkley moves out of range as Akiyama throws a body kick.
Arkley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akiyama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akiyama throws out a leg kick but Arkley moves out of range and Akiyama only half commits.
Arkley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arkley lands a glancing blow to the side of Akiyama's head.
Akiyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arkley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akiyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside.
Akiyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arkley can't find room to land a body shot as Akiyama controls the action.
Akiyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arkley is keeping busy.
Arkley misses with some punches.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arkley managing to block the knees to the body from Akiyama.
Akiyama prevents Arkley from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akiyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arkley prevents a body shot from Akiyama.
Akiyama pushes Arkley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arkley avoids it.
Akiyama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akiyama using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akiyama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akiyama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arkley tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama tries a body shot but Arkley blocks it.
Nice elbow from Akiyama.
Arkley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Akiyama lands a hook that snaps the head of Arkley backwards.
Akiyama is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Akiyama avoiding damage.
Akiyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Akiyama.
Nice elbow from Akiyama.
Arkley blocks the elbow strike.
Arkley takes an elbow to the temple.
Arkley is working Akiyama over against the cage.
Akiyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Akiyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arkley is defending well for now.
Akiyama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Akiyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arkley tries to circle away but Akiyama has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Akiyama.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akiyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arkley is keeping busy.
Arkley avoiding damage as Akiyama throws knees to the body.
Akiyama misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Akiyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Arkley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Akiyama pushes Arkley away with a front kick.
Arkley lands with a shot to the body.
Arkley checks a leg kick.
Arkley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akiyama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Arkley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Akiyama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akiyama is looking to slow Arkley down with leg kicks.
Akiyama works Arkley's body with a nice hook.
Arkley dodges the punch combination from Akiyama.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Arkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akiyama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arkley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Akiyama misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama misses with a body shot
and Arkley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akiyama slips a jab from Arkley.
Both fighters circling a little - Akiyama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Arkley throws a low kick but Akiyama moves out of range easily.
Arkley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akiyama moves out of range as Arkley throws a body kick.
Akiyama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arkley misses with a body kick.
Akiyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arkley manages to avoid it.
Akiyama is looking to slow Arkley down with leg kicks.
Akiyama misses with a head kick.
Akiyama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arkley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arkley digs a good body shot into Akiyama's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a head kick that misses.
Arkley thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
Akiyama scores with a body shot.
Arkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akiyama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akiyama avoids the head kick by Arkley.
Akiyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arkley throws a sloppy head kick and Akiyama moves out of range easily.
Akiyama moves in looking to clinch but Arkley pushes him off.
Akiyama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkley lands with a nice body kick.
Akiyama scores with a sloppy right hand. Arkley should have avoided that one.
Akiyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akiyama wants to land a leg kick but Arkley is out of range.
Akiyama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akiyama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arkley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akiyama is looking to slow Arkley down with leg kicks.
Akiyama misses with a straight right.
Arkley keeps Akiyama at a distance using the push kick.
Akiyama tests Arkley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arkley throws a low kick but Akiyama avoids it.
Akiyama rushes Arkley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arkley is looking to control Akiyama's arms but Akiyama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arkley has his back to the cage.
Arkley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akiyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akiyama lands a left hand.
Akiyama stalling.
Arkley lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Arkley.
Arkley misses with a body punch.
Arkley misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arkley is defending well for now.
Akiyama misses with a punch to the body.
Arkley stalling in the clinch.
Akiyama tries to work over Arkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama gets through Arkley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama stalling the fight.
Arkley blocks a body shot from Akiyama.
Akiyama missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Akiyama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arkley tries to work over Akiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama lands with a left to the head.
Arkley misses with a body punch.
Arkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arkley breaks the clinch.
Arkley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akiyama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akiyama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akiyama sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Arkley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arkley lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akiyama.
Arkley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akiyama takes one to the side of the head.
Akiyama throws a head kick but Arkley moves out of range.
Arkley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arkley dips to his left and cracks Akiyama with an uppercut!
Arkley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arkley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arkley moves out of range as Akiyama throws a body kick.
Akiyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arkley.
A solid body kick from Akiyama.
Arkley fails to land with a series of punches.
Akiyama misses with a low kick.
Akiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akiyama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arkley tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Arkley.
Arkley thows a body shot but no joy.
Akiyama loads up on a big right hand but Arkley slips the punch.
Arkley swings for the body but Akiyama moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Arkley.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama scoring well with a low kick there.
Arkley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Akiyama slips a jab from Arkley.
Arkley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akiyama counters with a body kick.
Arkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akiyama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akiyama.
Akiyama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akiyama checks a leg kick.
Akiyama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arkley thows a body shot but no joy.
Akiyama lands with a hook. Arkley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akiyama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Akiyama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akiyama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akiyama sizes up Arkley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akiyama scores with a kick to the body.
Akiyama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akiyama digs a good body shot into Arkley's ribs.
Arkley gets tackled into the cage by Akiyama. Akiyama maintains the clinch.
Akiyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Arkley avoids the damage to the body.
Akiyama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Akiyama.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arkley takes an elbow to the temple.
Akiyama trying to land knees to the body.
Akiyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arkley backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Akiyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akiyama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Kenji Akiyama!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Kenji Akiyama!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Kenji Akiyama!
Kenji Akiyama wins by unanimous decision!
Kenji Akiyama is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Kenji Akiyama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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