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EFC 146 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Madness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madness comes into a darkened arena with his song building. SHOWDOWN kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Madness!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madness misses with a body shot
and Brandao counters with a crisp right hand that drops Madness! Brandao lets Madness back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Madness is rocked!
It looks like James Madness has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madness tries to land a leg kick but Brandao saw it coming and moves away.
Madness is still on wobbly legs! Can Brandao finish him?
Brandao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Madness seems to have recovered his senses.
Madness gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Madness manages to pull guard.
Brandao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brandao wants to get up but he can't break Madness's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brandao wants to stand and escape but instead Madness has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Brandao wants to stand and escape but Madness is having none of it.
Brandao keeping moving, preventing Madness from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madness content to stall in guard here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. James Madness hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Madness throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James Madness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madness throws a poor cross that misses
and Brandao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Madness misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandao.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandao. That snapped Madness's head back.
Madness throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madness throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brandao slips under a jab.
Madness misses with a low kick.
Madness swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brandao counters with a nice right hand that sends Madness toppling to the canvas! Madness scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Brandao finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madness throws out a leg kick but Brandao moves out of range and Madness only half commits.
Madness closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brandao quickly recovers to half guard.
Madness is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brandao sees it coming and defends easily.
Brandao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Madness on the ground.
Brandao wants to get back to his feet.
Madness is working for a submission of some sort.
Madness is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madness can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brandao is looking to escape.
Brandao is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Madness controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Madness might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Madness thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madness throws some wild stikes that Brandao manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Madness controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandao is trying to stand up.
Madness landing shots from mount.
Madness looking to control and managing it successfully.
Madness thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandao is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Madness locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Brandao is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Madness!
During a confident post fight interview, James Madness thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Houses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Bermudez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Houses has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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32
135 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
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136 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Houses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Bermudez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houses shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bermudez pinned against the cage. Bermudez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bermudez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Houses stuffs the takedown.
Houses shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bermudez's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Houses is stalling in the full guard.
Bermudez is looking to stand up but Houses isn't so interested in that idea.
Bermudez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Houses will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Houses with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bermudez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Houses. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Houses stopping the sweep attempt from Bermudez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houses showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dave Houses just wasn't active enough.
Houses comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Houses.
Bermudez fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from Bermudez misses.
Bermudez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Houses as he avoids it easily.
Dave Houses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Bermudez.
Houses throws a leg kick which misses Bermudez's front leg but catches the back leg as Bermudez tries to avoid it.
Houses darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Houses wants to pass to mount but Bermudez is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houses seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houses moves into full mount! Bermudez won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Houses raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houses landing strikes from the mount.
Houses breaks from Bermudez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Houses is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bermudez is surviving well by controlling Houses's body position as best he can.
Houses looking to control but Bermudez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Houses is landing with some decent strikes but Bermudez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houses controlling from the full mount.
Bermudez is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Houses is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bermudez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bermudez is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bermudez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bermudez is still in real trouble! Can Houses finish him?
Houses lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Houses lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bermudez has given up his back here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Houses. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Houses landing with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bermudez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Houses's arms.
Houses 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.
Houses just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Houses working for a choke but Bermudez is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Houses dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bermudez tries to clinch but Houses moves out of range.
Houses fails to land the takedown.
Houses fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Houses prevents Bermudez from breaking the clinch.
Bermudez trying to control the position but instead, Houses has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bermudez into the cage.
Houses landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bermudez seems to have recovered his senses.
Houses is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bermudez can do to turn this around?
Houses manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Houses as Bermudez shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Bermudez as Houses shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Houses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houses lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Bermudez misses.
Houses throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermudez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Houses misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bermudez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bermudez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houses swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Houses shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bermudez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bermudez is letting Houses control him for a moment.
Bermudez is not content to let Houses control the position.
Houses is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bermudez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houses happy to just control the position for now.
Houses advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bermudez is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houses is working for a guillotine from mount but Bermudez frees his head quite easily.
Bermudez wants to control but Houses is having none of it.
Bermudez wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Houses has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Bermudez taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Houses!
Dave Houses gave a mention to Golden Supplements [O.R.G] in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tate Thai Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Moxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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194 lbs
17 - 13 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tate Thai Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Moxon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxon tried to score with a low kick but Thai Guy checks it.
Moxon swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai Guy.
Moxon misses with a double jab.
Thai Guy tries to clinch but Moxon moves out of range.
Thai Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moxon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thai Guy darts in and clinches Moxon up against the cage.
Thai Guy is pushing Moxon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thai Guy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thai Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Moxon on the inside.
Moxon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thai Guy lands an elbow just above Moxon 's eye.
Moxon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jonathan Moxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxon looks to land a right hand but Thai Guy moved out of range.
Thai Guy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moxon works the jab nicely.
Thai Guy avoids the head kick by Moxon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Moxon circles away.
The fighters circling - Moxon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moxon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thai Guy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thai Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moxon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thai Guy blocks a jab.
Moxon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thai Guy connects with a solid leg kick.
Thai Guy delivers a nice body kick.
Moxon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thai Guy as he avoids it easily.
Moxon throws a looping overhand right but Thai Guy ducks down to avoid it.
Moxon thows a body shot but no joy.
Thai Guy pushes Moxon up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxon struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai Guy controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Moxon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thai Guy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moxon jumps guard but Thai Guy stands there with Moxon around his waist. Moxon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tate Thai Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Moxon.
Thai Guy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai Guy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moxon is looking for a takedown.
Thai Guy blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai Guy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai Guy.
Moxon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thai Guy lands a nice elbow.
Thai Guy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moxon throws a punch but it's blocked by Thai Guy.
Moxon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thai Guy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thai Guy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moxon tries for a takedown but Thai Guy manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thai Guy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thai Guy lands an elbow that stopped Moxon in his tracks for a moment.
Thai Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thai Guy blocks an uppercut.
Thai Guy lands an elbow just above Moxon 's eye.
Thai Guy stalling.
Thai Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thai Guy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moxon misses with the head strike.
Thai Guy'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.
Moxon is trying to pull guard but Thai Guy has him pressed against the cage.
Thai Guy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Moxon tries to break free but Thai Guy pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moxon.
Thai Guy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thai Guy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tate Thai Guy.
Thai Guy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moxon keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moxon scoring well with a low kick there.
Tate Thai Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moxon. Thai Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Thai Guy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tate Thai Guy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice body kick there by Thai Guy.
Tate Thai Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moxon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thai Guy back to the cage. Moxon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thai Guy throws a front kick aimed at Moxon's knee but Moxon avoids it well.
Thai Guy is looking to clinch but Moxon is avoiding it.
Moxon swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai Guy.
Thai Guy avoids the body shot from Moxon.
Thai Guy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thai Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Moxon circles away.
Thai Guy moves in looking to clinch but Moxon pushes him off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thai Guy.
Moxon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thai Guy's waist but Thai Guy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moxon off to one side.
Thai Guy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thai Guy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Moxon circles away.
Moxon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thai Guy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thai Guy moves out of range of the body kick.
Moxon misses with the combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thai Guy.
Moxon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thai Guy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thai Guy.
Thai Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moxon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moxon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moxon is trying to stall.
Thai Guy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxon tries to pull guard but Thai Guy won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Thai Guy.
Moxon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moxon takes an elbow to the temple.
Thai Guy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Thai Guy.
Moxon misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Moxon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thai Guy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tate Thai Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Moxon.
Thai Guy lands an elbow inside.
Moxon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thai Guy has him pressed against the cage.
Moxon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thai Guy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moxon throws a punch but it's blocked by Thai Guy.
Thai Guy lands an elbow inside.
Thai Guy lands an elbow inside.
Moxon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thai Guy pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Moxon circles away.
Thai Guy drives through and clinches with Moxon against the cage.
Moxon throws an elbow but it misses.
Moxon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moxon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thai Guy after a bit of a struggle.
Thai Guy lands an elbow inside that Moxon shrugs off.
Moxon jumps guard but Thai Guy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Moxon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thai Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moxon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thai Guy moves in looking to clinch but Moxon pushes him off.
Thai Guy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thai Guy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moxon swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai Guy.
Thai Guy pushes Moxon up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thai Guy is trying to stall.
Moxon misses with a punch on the inside.
Moxon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thai Guy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moxon takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai Guy blocking some punches.
Thai Guy leaning his opponent against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thai Guy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thai Guy just leaning against Moxon, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tate Thai Guy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Moxon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moxon swings for the body but Thai Guy moves out of range.
Thai Guy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moxon.
Thai Guy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thai Guy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moxon throws a hook to the side of Thai Guy's head but Thai Guy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thai Guy wants to clinch up but Moxon keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Moxon does it's job there.
Moxon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thai Guy is able to avoid easily.
Moxon throws a jab but it's blocked by Thai Guy.
Thai Guy throws a head kick that misses.
Moxon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thai Guy as he jumps to the side.
Thai Guy tries to clinch up but Moxon circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Thai Guy lands but Moxon takes it in his stride.
Thai Guy tries to clinch up.
Moxon tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moxon. Thai Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moxon, as that shot connected.
Moxon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thai Guy.
Thai Guy tries to clinch up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thai Guy!
A slapping leg kick lands for Thai Guy.
Thai Guy stuffs the takedown.
Tate Thai Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Moxon.
Thai Guy misses with a kick to the body.
Moxon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thai Guys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxon throws a series of punches but Thai Guy moves out of range.
Thai Guy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moxon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Moxon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Moxon circles away.
Moxon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thai Guy.
Thai Guy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moxon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thai Guy scoring well with a low kick there.
Jonathan Moxon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moxon stalks Thai Guy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thai Guy's face. Thai Guy staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from Moxon misses.
Moxon tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Moxon.
Thai Guy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxon.
Thai Guy moves out of range as Moxon throws a body kick.
Moxon throws a jab when Thai Guy was well out of range.
Thai Guy avoids the head kick by Moxon.
Thai Guy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thai Guy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thai Guy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thai Guy connects with a leg kick. Moxon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moxon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moxon keeps the fight on the outside.
Thai Guy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moxon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thai Guy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai Guy misses with a body kick.
Thai Guy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thai Guy scores with a kick to the body.
Tate Thai Guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Thai Guy blocks the low kick.
Thai Guy gets a clinch.
Thai Guy is struggling to control the position.
Moxon pushes off an throws an elbow but Thai Guy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thai Guy is struggling to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tate Thai Guy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thai Guy lands an elbow inside that Moxon shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tate Thai Guy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thai Guy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tate Thai Guy!
Tate Thai Guy made sure to mention his sponsor, Brute in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Dowal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Bringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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179 lbs
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25
184 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Dowal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sven Bringer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bringer tries to keep at a distance but Dowal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dowal misses with a knee strike.
Dowal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bringer after a bit of a struggle.
Dowal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bringer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bringer goes for a takedown attempt but Dowal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dowal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No luck for Dowal with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Dowal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bringer looking to score a takedown here. Dowal is defending well but Bringer drives through and ends up in Dowal's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dowal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bringer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dowal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bringer is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dowal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bringer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dowal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bringer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bringer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dowal pushes Bringer off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dowal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bringer is not content to let Dowal control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dowal thows a huge punch but Bringer dodges it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dowal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dowal trying to mount his opponent but Bringer defends it.
Dowal stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Dowal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bringer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bringer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dowal checks it well.
Dowal with a poor takedown
and Bringer counters with a left and a right that stings Dowal.
Bringer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dowal as he jumps to the side.
Bringer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bringer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bringer stuffs the takedown.
Bringer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dowal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bringer with a nice head shot there.
Bringer scoring with some ground and pound.
Dowal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bringer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bringer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dowal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dowal keeping moving, preventing Bringer from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dowal working for a triangle but Bringer defends it easily.
Dowal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Dowal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dowal tries to clinch there but Bringer circles away.
Dowal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dowal leaves Bringer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Bringer. No joy for Dowal on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Bringer. Those never looked like landing.
Dowal shoots in and gets a takedown into Bringer's guard.
Dowal gets to his feet. Bringer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Steve Dowal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dowal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bringer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bringer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dowal but Dowal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dowal moves into range and clinches up with Bringer.
Dowal has hold of one of Bringer's legs. Bringer is fighting the takedown attempt but Dowal gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dowal trying to control the position from guard on top but Bringer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bringer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Steve Dowal wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dowal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bringer sprawls well. Bringer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dowal gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Dowal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dowal shoots in looking for a takedown but Bringer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dowal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dowal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bringer's waist but Bringer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dowal off to one side.
Dowal with a poor takedown
and Bringer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dowal tries to clinch but Bringer is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowal stuffs the takedown attempt from Bringer. Bringer gets slowly back to his feet.
Bringer shoots in and drives through. Dowal sprawls well.
Bringer fails with a takedown attempt.
Dowal misses with a head kick.
Dowal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bringer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dowal somewhat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dowal enables Bringer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dowal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dowal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bringer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bringer throwing strikes from guard but Dowal blocks nicely.
Dowal pushes Bringer off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dowal shoots in for a takedown but Bringer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Dowal dominated that second round.
That's time! Dowal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Bringer misses with a hook
and Dowal counters by moving into the clinch.
Dowal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bringer is trying to break the clinch but Dowal has him pressed against the cage.
Dowal wants a takedown but no success here.
Bringer is trying to pull guard but Dowal has him pressed against the cage.
Dowal tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dowal.
Bringer stops a takedown attempt from Dowal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Dowal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dowal blocking some punches.
Dowal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bringer scores with a shoulder strike.
Bringer wants a takedown but no success here.
Dowal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Dowal with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bringer looks to score with a jab to the body but Dowal is just out of range.
Bringer shoots in for a double leg but Dowal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dowal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dowal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dowal avoids the attempt from Bringer to control.
Dowal unloads with some shots from mount but Bringer bucks and avoids them well.
Dowal thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowal looking to ground and pound but Bringer is blocking nicely.
Dowal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bringer is squirming around, avoiding Dowal's attempts to control the action.
Dowal stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dowal shoots and misses
and Bringer counters with a shoot takedown. Dowal fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bringer looking to pass the guard.
Bringer with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bringer trying to control but Dowal is working from the bottom.
Bringer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dowal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bringer.
Bringer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dowal looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bringer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bringer prevents Dowal from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dowal has hold of Bringer's hands but Bringer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dowal is looking to improve his position.
Bringer stops Dowal from getting back to his feet.
Steve Dowal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bringer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dowal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bringer is looking to advance position but Dowal won't allow it.
Dowal tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bringer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dowal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bringer pulls his head out easily.
Bringer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sven Bringer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dowal gets full guard.
Dowal is looking to stand up but Bringer isn't so interested in that idea.
Bringer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bringer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bringer connects with a nice short shot to Dowal's temple.
Bringer lands strikes from half guard.
Bringer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steve Dowal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dowal has hold of Bringer's hands but Bringer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dowal is rocked!
Bringer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Dowal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dowal is trying to stand up here but Bringer is controlling him well.
Dowal is looking to improve his position.
Bringer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bringer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bringer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Bringer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dowal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Dowal!
After the big win, Steve Dowal made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks comes to the cage accompanied by Tom Sawyer. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 lbs
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137 lbs
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Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vinny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brooks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brooks throws a looping overhand right but Vegas ducks down to avoid it.
Vegas wants to clinch up but Brooks keeps it at a distance.
Vegas connects with a nice looking jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vegas, right into the meat.
Vegas lands a leg kick that knocks Brooks off balance momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vegas.
Brooks just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Brooks avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as Vegas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brooks doesn't seem phased though.
Brooks looks for a takedown but Vegas sprawls well.
Vegas misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas blocks a jab.
Brooks gets tackled into the cage by Vegas. Vegas maintains the clinch.
Brooks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vegas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brooks's defenses.
Vegas has Brooks pressed against the cage, preventing Brooks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brooks wants to get back to striking at distance but Vegas won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Vegas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brooks's defenses.
Vegas lands a nice uppercut.
Vegas prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Vegas lands a shot to the body.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vegas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
A body shot lands from Vegas.
A right handed body shot lands from Vegas.
Vegas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vegas.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vegas.
A body shot lands from Vegas.
Good body shot from Vegas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks is trying to break free.
Brooks is trying to pull guard but Vegas has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brooks fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas lands a left hand.
Vegas lands a knee to the body.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vegas avoids it.
Vegas keeps control of Brooks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brooks wants to get back to striking at distance but Vegas won't allow it.
Vegas digs a right hand into Brooks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brooks's gas tank.
Vegas has Brooks pressed against the cage, preventing Brooks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Vegas.
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Vegas connects with a solid leg kick.
Vegas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brooks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vegas scores with a hook to the body. Brooks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vegas moves into the clinch.
Vegas lands a nice uppercut.
Vegas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brooks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vegas walks away with a smile on his face. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vegas stalks Brooks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brooks's face. Brooks staggers backwards, shaken.
Brooks shoots for a takedown but Vegas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brooks takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Vegas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brooks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vegas digs a good hook to Brooks's body.
Brooks loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
Brooks gets tackled into the cage by Vegas. Vegas maintains the clinch.
Vegas is trying to stall.
Vegas crunches a lovely knee into Brooks's ribcage.
Vegas is leaning against Brooks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vegas lands an uppercut.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vegas lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch but Vegas keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Vegas.
Vegas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Vegas.
Brooks is working for takedown but Vegas is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas lands a nice knee to the body.
Vegas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vegas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Vegas.
Vegas works on Brooks's body with a couple of short punches.
Vegas lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Vegas as the two fighters clinch.
Vegas scores a nice knee to the body.
Vegas lands an elbow just above Brooks 's eye.
Vegas presses Brooks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
Brooks is looking for a takedown.
Vegas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brooks.
Vegas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Vegas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Vegas.
Vegas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Vegas.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vegas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Vegas 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.
Vegas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vegas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brooks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vegas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyler Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas lands with a shot to the body.
Vegas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brooks's calf.
Brooks throws a hook but Vegas avoids it easily.
Vegas takes the fight into the clinch.
Brooks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vegas has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brooks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vegas lands a body punch.
Vegas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vegas lands with a right to the head.
Vegas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brookss head.
Vegas lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vegas.
Vegas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
A hook to the body from Vegas.
Vegas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vegas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vegas looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Vegas.
Vegas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on Vegas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vegas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vegas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brooks's face.
Brooks is trying to break free.
Vinny Vegas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vegas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brooks's efforts to push away.
Nice elbow from Vegas.
Vegas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brooks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
Brooks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vegas lands a knee to the body.
Vegas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Vegas presses Brooks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brooks is trying to break the clinch but Vegas has him pressed against the cage.
Vegas lands a good knee to the midsection. Brooks won't want to take too many of those.
Vegas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vegas pushes Brooks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vegas works on Brooks's body with a couple of short punches.
Vegas lands a damaging elbow.
Vegas stalling.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike.
Brooks wants to get back to striking at distance but Vegas won't allow it.
Vegas is working Brooks over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vegas.
A short uppercut from Vegas.
A short uppercut from Vegas.
Vegas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas digs a right hand underneath Brooks's ribcage. Brooks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vegas connects with a knee to the head.
Brooks is rocked!
Brooks is trying to pull guard but Vegas has him pressed against the cage.
Oh Brooks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vegas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brooks seems to have got his legs back now.
Vegas crunches a lovely knee into Brooks's ribcage.
Vegas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vegas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brooks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vegas crunches a lovely knee into Brooks's ribcage.
A nice left hand lands by Vegas.
A right hand to the body from Vegas.
Vegas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brooks.
Vegas lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Vegas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Vegas.
Vegas presses Brooks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vegas obliges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vegas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vegas lands a knee to the body.
Vegas lands a shot to the body.
Vegas prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Vegas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vegas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vegas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vegas works on Brooks's body with a couple of short punches.
Vegas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vegas digs a right hand into Brooks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brooks's gas tank.
Vegas digs a right hand into Brooks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brooks's gas tank.
Vegas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brooks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vegas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Vegas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vegas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vegas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brooks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Vegas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vegas doesn't manage to clinch there - Brooks circles away.
Vegas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brooks rather than just go for the knockout.
Brooks throws a chopping leg kick but Vegas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Vegas.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
Vegas closes the distance and pushes Brooks back into the cage.
Vegas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vegas lands a nice shot to the body.
Vegas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vegas lands an elbow just above Brooks 's eye.
Vegas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vegas lands a good knee to the midsection. Brooks won't want to take too many of those.
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Brooks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brooks takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vegas leaning against his opponent.
Vegas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vegas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vegas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brooks.
Vegas keeps control of Brooks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Vegas has Brooks pressed against the cage, preventing Brooks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brooks missing with knees to the body.
Vegas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vegas lands with a left to the head.
Vegas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brooks or not.
Brooks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brooks is trying to force a seperation but Vegas has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Vegas.
Vegas lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Vegas.
A frustrated look appears on Brooks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Brooks throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Vegas.
Knees to the body from Vegas.
Vegas cracks Brooks with a nice body shot.
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Vegas pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Vegas.
Vegas gets through Brooks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brooks is trying to break the clinch but Vegas has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks can't break the clinch.
Vegas lands a right hand.
Brooks tries to break free but Vegas pushes him back against the cage.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but Vegas blocks with his arms.
Vegas pushes Brooks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vegas is leaning against Brooks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vegas lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vegas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Vegas.
Vegas lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vegas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vegas obliges.
Vegas lands an uppercut.
Vegas lands a body punch.
Vegas lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Vegas.
Vegas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
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!
Vegas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brooks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vegas lands an elbow that stopped Brooks in his tracks for a moment.
Vegas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vegas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tyler Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinny Vegas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vegas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brooks.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vegas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vegas presses Brooks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vegas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vegas cracks Brooks with a nice body shot.
Vegas landing knees to the head.
Vegas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brooks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Vegas on the inside.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
Vegas lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vegas creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Brooks! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Vegas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Vegas!
Vinny Vegas very nearly forgot to thank Legion of Pain Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuisamoa Alailefaleula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tuisamoa Alailefaleula !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alailefaleula backs up against the cage.
Alailefaleula tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Alailefaleula clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Alailefaleula wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Brown lands a left hand.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Alailefaleula shrugs off.
It looks like Tuisamoa Alailefaleula has been cut.
Alailefaleula is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alailefaleula letting Brown take a breather here.
Brown has Alailefaleula pressed against the cage, preventing Alailefaleula from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alailefaleula 's efforts to push away.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alailefaleula misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alailefaleula tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown slips under a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brown. Alailefaleula shrugs it off though.
Brown tries to bum rush Alailefaleula with a series of wild strikes but Alailefaleula uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alailefaleula swinging wildly here.
Jab by Brown.
Alailefaleula looks to clinch
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Alailefaleula tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alailefaleula won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
Brown is trying to control the position but Alailefaleula postures up.
Alailefaleula trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alailefaleula 's guard.
Brown won't allow Alailefaleula to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tuisamoa Alailefaleula wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Alailefaleula throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alailefaleula throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by Brown.
Brown lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alailefaleula shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alailefaleula 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown cracks Alailefaleula with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alailefaleula takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Alailefaleula . Alailefaleula maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alailefaleula wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alailefaleula misses with a knee strike.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Alailefaleula darts in trying to clinch
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Alailefaleula backing up. Alailefaleula nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
Brown throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alailefaleula throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown works over Alailefaleula 's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown throws a right hand that Alailefaleula ducks under and follows up with a left that Alailefaleula also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tuisamoa Alailefaleula 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alailefaleula tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alailefaleula back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alailefaleula misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alailefaleula if he has to take too many more of those.
Alailefaleula misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alailefaleula tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown stalks Alailefaleula and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alailefaleula 's face. Alailefaleula staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown scores with a one two! Alailefaleula had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alailefaleula back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Horrible takedown by Alailefaleula or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
Brown jabs at Alailefaleula 's body.
Brown throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Alailefaleula .
Craig Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alailefaleula .
Nice body kick from Brown.
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!
Alailefaleula tries to move into range but Brown moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alailefaleula is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brown's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown connects with a high kick.
Brown shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alailefaleula eats them both and turns towards Brown to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tuisamoa Alailefaleula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with a kick to the temple. Alailefaleula shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alailefaleula on the side of the head.
Alailefaleula fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuisamoa Alailefaleula . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Alailefaleula seems unphased.
Brown scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alailefaleula will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown throws a combination. Alailefaleula tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brown lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brown walks into a jab.
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alailefaleula shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Alailefaleula walks into a jab.
A nice combination there by Brown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alailefaleula . Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Brown.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alailefaleula closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Alailefaleula tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brown is able to avoid easily.
Some wild striking there from Alailefaleula .
Alailefaleula shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Alailefaleula 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brown shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alailefaleula eats them both and turns towards Brown to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alailefaleula is looking to clinch.
Alailefaleula throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Alailefaleula is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Alailefaleula looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Alailefaleula persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown works Alailefaleula 's body with a nice hook.
Craig Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alailefaleula eats them both and turns towards Brown to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
Brown lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tuisamoa Alailefaleula 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alailefaleula shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Alailefaleula shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alailefaleula fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brown. Alailefaleula shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throws a series of punches but Alailefaleula moves out of range.
Alailefaleula tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alailefaleula changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Alailefaleula manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuisamoa Alailefaleula . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Brown lands a jab-cross combination.
Tuisamoa Alailefaleula 's cut is getting worse.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown cracks Alailefaleula with a good jab.
Brown is working the combinations to good effect here.
Horrible takedown by Alailefaleula or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
Brown shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alailefaleula eats them both and turns towards Brown to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Alailefaleula is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Alailefaleula shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alailefaleula won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is controlling Alailefaleula 's posture.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alailefaleula postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Craig Brown wasn't active enough on the ground.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alailefaleula .
Tuisamoa Alailefaleula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alailefaleula bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
Danga de danga de dang - Brown scores with a four punch combination!
Alailefaleula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brown moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat.
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alailefaleula 's sensitive parts.
Brown thuds a left hand into Alailefaleula 's body.
Brown misses with the combination.
No joy there for Alailefaleula , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Alailefaleula .
A nice combination there by Brown.
Craig Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alailefaleula is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula fails with the takedown.
Brown thumps Alailefaleula with a low kick.
Tuisamoa Alailefaleula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alailefaleula wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown lands a jab-cross combination.
Brown displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown lands a two punch combo.
Alailefaleula tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alailefaleula wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Alailefaleula , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Brown!
A victorious Craig Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Kilimanjaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and M C Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilimanjaro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, David Guetta - She Wolf (Falling To Pieces) ft. Sia . Hammer has chosen M.C. Hammer: U Cant Touch This as his entrance music. 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Kilimanjaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, M C Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown by Kilimanjaro or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
Kilimanjaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer wants to land a leg kick but Kilimanjaro is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kilimanjaro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kilimanjaro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kilimanjaro lands in his opponent's guard.
Kilimanjaro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kilimanjaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kilimanjaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kilimanjaro 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.
Kilimanjaro postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Kilimanjaro stays in close to Hammer's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilimanjaro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kilimanjaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilimanjaro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro is trying to work for a kimura but Hammer is defending well.
Hammer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Kilimanjaro wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kilimanjaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hector Kilimanjaro has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kilimanjaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilimanjaro scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilimanjaro. That's going to slow Hammer down.
Kilimanjaro lands a nice shot that snaps Hammer's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Kilimanjaro dominated that round.
That's time! Kilimanjaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Kilimanjaro.
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Kilimanjaro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kilimanjaro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hammer counters with a nice body shot.
Kilimanjaro fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Kilimanjaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilimanjaro dives in and grabs Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes down on Kilimanjaro's head and hops out.
Kilimanjaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Hammer.
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilimanjaro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hammer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kilimanjaro back to the cage. Hammer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
An inside leg kick from Kilimanjaro misses.
A low kick from Kilimanjaro misses
and Hammer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kilimanjaro takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Hammer.
Kilimanjaro stalling in the clinch but Hammer improves position.
Hammer misses with a knee strike.
Hammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilimanjaro controls his hands.
Hammer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kilimanjaro backwards.
Hammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilimanjaro has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hammer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kilimanjaro is looking for a choke. Hammer gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Hammer manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Kilimanjaro has a closed guard, preventing Hammer from standing up.
Kilimanjaro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hammer!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hammer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hammer!
Kilimanjaro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kilimanjaro pulls Hammer in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kilimanjaro looking to control but Hammer passes into half guard.
Kilimanjaro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilimanjaro wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but M C Hammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kilimanjaro misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kilimanjaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hammer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kilimanjaro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hammer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kilimanjaro working the ground and pound.
Kilimanjaro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hammer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kilimanjaro's guard! Nice work there by Hammer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro looking to control.
Hammer stopping the sweep attempt from Kilimanjaro.
Hammer is fighting to break Kilimanjaro's control of his arms but Kilimanjaro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammer controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kilimanjaro controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.
Hammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hammer thows a body shot but no joy.
Hammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
M C Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilimanjaro misses with a left hand
and Hammer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kilimanjaro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilimanjaro throws a low kick but Hammer avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kilimanjaro.
Hammer blocks a leg kick.
Kilimanjaro shoots and misses
and Hammer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kilimanjaro tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Kilimanjaro lands a leg kick that knocks Hammer off balance momentarily.
Hammer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kilimanjaro rather than just go for the knockout.
Kilimanjaro blocks the body kick.
Hammer lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Hector Kilimanjaro has been cut.
Kilimanjaro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Kilimanjaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kilimanjaro fails to pull guard.
Kilimanjaro jumps guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer won't allow Kilimanjaro to sweep him here.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kilimanjaro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilimanjaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilimanjaro looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilimanjaro, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilimanjaro has control of Hammer's left arm, preventing Hammer from doing any damage.
Kilimanjaro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Hector Kilimanjaro.
I think Kilimanjaro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Kilimanjaro!
Hector Kilimanjaro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Domingo comes into the arena with Smoke Serpent "Jui-Jitsu" blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Domingo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Domingo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Valentine throws the kick towards the body but Domingo avoids it.
Domingo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valentine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Domingo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!
Domingo checks a leg kick nicely.
Valentine misses with a hook
and Domingo counters with a body kick.
Valentine slips under a jab from Domingo.
Domingo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valentine tries to avoid it but Domingo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valentine to the ground. Valentine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valentine looks to throw a body kick
and Domingo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Domingo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Domingo from controlling successfully.
Valentine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Domingo trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Domingo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valentine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valentine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valentine managing to control the position.
Domingo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Domingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Valentine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Domingo.
Valentine throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine with a jab.
Valentine lands an overhand right.
Valentine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alexander Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Valentine there.
Domingo tries for a takedown but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Domingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine misses with a lunging right hand
and Domingo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Domingo moved out of range.
Domingo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Domingo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentine.
Valentine throws a head kick that Domingo semi-blocks.
Valentine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valentine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Domingo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valentine is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine stopping the sweep attempt from Domingo.
Valentine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Domingo is keeping the position.
Valentine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Domingo manages to get back to half guard.
Valentine wants to pass to mount but Domingo is defending the position.
Valentine wants to work for an arm triangle but Domingo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domingo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valentine is working away from the top position though.
Domingo 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Valentine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Domingo avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Valentine throws a body kick that misses.
Alexander Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Domingo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valentine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valentine throws a lazy right hand but Domingo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Valentine looks to land a body kick but Domingo moved away.
Domingo blocks a low kick nicely.
Valentine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Domingo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Valentine.
Valentine lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentine misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo avoids a kick to the body.
Valentine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Domingo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valentine. Valentine obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valentine.
Domingo takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine is looking to land body kicks.
Alexander Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Valentine as he connects with a hook.
Domingo swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Domingo misses.
Domingo avoids a kick to the body.
Valentine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Valentine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valentine circles away.
A swing and a miss from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a body kick.
Domingo scores with a hook to the body. Valentine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Domingo moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine misses the jab.
Valentine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Valentine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Domingo throws a wild body kick that Valentine sees coming a mile off.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but Domingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine throws a wild body kick that Domingo sees coming a mile off.
Valentine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Valentine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Domingo with that takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Valentine finds it's target.
Valentine misses with a hook
and Domingo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Valentine throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine misses with a hook
and Domingo counters with a thumping low kick.
Valentine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Domingo is looking to wear down Valentine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Domingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentine throws out the jab.
Domingo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Domingo ducks right into an uppercut from Valentine.
Valentine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Valentine looks to land a left hand but Domingo moved out of range nicely.
Domingo shoots in and bounces Valentine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine keeping full guard, as Domingo tries to pass.
Domingo throwing strikes from guard but Valentine blocks nicely.
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
Valentine managing to control the position.
Valentine has momentary wrist control but Domingo slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valentine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Domingo is aware though and is defending well.
Valentine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Valentine misses with a straight left.
Domingo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valentine is looking to slow Domingo down with leg kicks.
Domingo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valentine scores with a nice body kick.
Valentine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Domingo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Domingo.
Domingo looks to land a body kick but Valentine moved away.
Valentine connects with a right hand. Domingo shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine lands with a cross.
Domingo slips a straight right by Valentine.
Valentine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Domingo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine connects with a body shot that sends Domingo's belly button to the back.
Domingo lands a jab to the nose.
Valentine throws a solid leg kick but Domingo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Valentine.
Domingo staying out of range there.
Valentine checks a low kick from Domingo.
Domingo shoots in and drives through. Valentine sprawls well.
Domingo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valentine swings widly with a right hand
and Domingo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valentine thinking.
A lazy body kick from Valentine
and Domingo counters with a low kick, right behind Valentine 's knee.
Domingo moves out of range of the body kick from Valentine.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Domingo shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Domingo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Valentine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine takes a swing at Domingo's ribcage but misses.
Valentine misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Domingo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valentine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Valentine - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Domingo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Domingo.
Domingo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Domingo tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Domingo is working hard here to advance position.
Domingo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Domingo is one step ahead there.
Valentine looking to control.
Domingo landing some decent shots from guard.
Valentine wants to sweep but no luck.
Lance Domingo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Domingo stays in close to Valentine's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Valentine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Domingo's guard.
Domingo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valentine preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
Domingo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Valentine really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Valentine looks to throw the jab but Domingo is out of range.
Domingo feints and as Valentine raises his hands in defense, Domingo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Domingo wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Domingo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Domingo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Valentine is trying to control the position but Domingo postures up.
Valentine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Valentine misses with a head shot. Domingo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Valentine trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Domingo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Domingo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Domingo won't allow Valentine to sweep him here.
Domingo connects with a couple of short punches.
Domingo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valentine 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.
Domingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
Domingo throws a strike but Valentine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Valentine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Domingo's guard.
Valentine trying to pass the guard but Domingo defending well.
Domingo moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine slips nicely into half guard.
Domingo tries to get to full guard but Valentine has control of the leg.
Domingo trying to control here.
Domingo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Domingo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Domingo is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo is adopting a defensive guard.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Domingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Domingo had his way with Alexander Valentine in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Valentine looks to throw a body kick
and Domingo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Domingo looking to pass the guard.
Valentine has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Domingo 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 Valentine.
Valentine is trying to control Domingo's posture but Domingo avoids it.
Valentine taking punishment in the form of punches.
Domingo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Domingo lands some shots froms side control.
Valentine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Domingo's best efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Domingo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Domingo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine is refusing to be controlled, as Domingo sits in half guard.
Domingo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valentine defending well though.
Domingo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Domingo works his way into full mount!
Valentine is working to get back to half guard.
Domingo avoids the attempt from Valentine to control.
Domingo with the ground and pound from mount.
Valentine takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Domingo looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Valentine is looking to improve his position but Domingo isn't that keen on the idea.
Domingo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Valentine hang on?
Valentine is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Domingo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Valentine bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Domingo is retaining full guard.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Domingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine is looking to work some ground and pound but Domingo has wrist control.
Valentine preventing the sweep.
Alexander Valentine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine trying to control but Domingo is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Valentine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Domingo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alexander Valentine has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Domingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valentine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valentine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Domingo.
Lance Domingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Domingo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Domingo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valentine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Valentine! Alexander Valentine retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Alexander Valentine gave a big smile as he said 'In a career full of ups and downs, this win , hopefully, is the start of something amazing! '.
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