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Fallen Champions XXV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kett Dela Calzada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Wilde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dela Calzada comes to the cage accompanied by Papercut. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kett Dela Calzada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kurt Wilde!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Calzada lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilde looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dela Calzada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dela Calzada lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Kurt Wilde has been cut.
Wilde tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dela Calzada works the jab nicely.
Wilde is rocked!
Dela Calzada is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Dela Calzada shuts the power down on Wilde. Lights out, game over! Dela Calzada is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kett Dela Calzada!
Kett Dela Calzada decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Turbo Taines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Won Woo Kwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwon has chosen History as his entrance music. Turbo Taines had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Turbo Taines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Won Woo Kwon!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taines misses with the combination.
Taines takes the fight into the clinch.
Taines pulls guard.
Kwon tries to free his leg and advance position but Taines is retaining full guard.
Kwon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kwon throwing strikes from guard but Taines blocks nicely.
Taines is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kwon defends well.
Kwon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taines keeping moving, preventing Kwon from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Taines manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Taines is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kwon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taines is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kwon is surviving well by controlling Taines's body position as best he can.
BOOM! Taines connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Taines looking to secure an arm triangle but Kwon defends it well.
Taines throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Kwon has his hands clasped together but Taines breaks the hold and Kwon is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Taines!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Turbo Taines!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gorilla Guerrilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Paulson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gorilla Guerrilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Paulson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Paulson as Guerrilla shoots in.
Paulson lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Gorilla Guerrilla has been cut.
Paulson rushes Guerrilla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Guerrilla throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paulson blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guerrilla backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guerrilla.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guerrilla crunches a lovely knee into Paulson's ribcage.
Paulson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guerrilla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paulson blocks a head kick by Guerrilla.
Paulson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guerrilla counters by clinching up.
Guerrilla lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Robert Paulson has been cut.
Guerrilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paulson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guerrilla counters by moving into the clinch.
Gorilla Guerrilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Paulson.
Guerrilla tries to land a knee to the head but Paulson blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulson breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paulson.
Paulson looks winded!
Guerrilla lands with a kick to the temple. Paulson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Paulson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Guerrilla there.
Guerrilla clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guerrilla with a knee to the head.
Guerrilla misses with a knee to the head.
Paulson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Guerrilla with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guerrilla is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paulson is defending well for now.
Paulson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guerrilla tries a knee to the head but Paulson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulson blocking some punches.
Guerrilla using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paulson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guerrilla breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Guerrilla.
Paulson shoots for a double leg takedown but Guerrilla sprawls well. He's pushed Paulson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paulson closes the distance and pushes Guerrilla back into the cage.
Guerrilla with a knee to the head.
Guerrilla with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guerrilla as Paulson tries to tie him up.
Guerrilla crunches a lovely knee into Paulson's ribcage.
Guerrilla using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paulson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paulson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paulson avoids the elbow strike from Guerrilla, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrilla missing with knees to the body.
Paulson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guerrilla manages to break the clinch.
Guerrilla tries to clinch there but Paulson circles away.
Guerrilla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paulson with a hook.
Paulson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guerrilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Robert Paulson's cut even more.
Guerrilla tries to clinch but Paulson moves out of range.
Guerrilla moves into the clinch.
Paulson blocks an uppercut.
Paulson crunches a lovely knee into Guerrilla's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulson is trying to break the clinch but Guerrilla has him pressed against the cage.
Paulson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Guerrilla pushes off an throws an elbow but Paulson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Guerrilla throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paulson blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerrilla is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guerrilla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paulson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guerrilla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paulson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Guerrilla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paulson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paulson decides to stand up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guerrilla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Paulson moves into the clinch.
Guerrilla misses with a knee strike.
Paulson breaks the clinch.
Guerrilla shoots for a double leg takedown but Paulson sprawls well. He's pushed Guerrilla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guerrilla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paulson.
Paulson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guerrilla sprawls well initially but Paulson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Guerrilla trying to control here.
Paulson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Guerrilla is defending against the submission attempts here by Paulson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paulson decides to stand up.
Paulson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guerrilla working a defensive guard but Paulson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Paulson stands up and beckons Guerrilla to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulson forces Guerrilla back against the cage and clinches.
Paulson avoids a wild elbow strike from Guerrilla.
Guerrilla creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Paulson's defenses.
Guerrilla lands a body shot in the clinch.
Guerrilla tries a knee to the head but Paulson blocks it.
Guerrilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paulson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guerrilla sprawls well initially but Paulson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Paulson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paulson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Guerrilla is trying to stand back up but Paulson is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paulson lands a nice short elbow.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paulson trying to control the action but Guerrilla is working from the bottom.
Guerrilla trying to control here.
Paulson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Guerrilla to get to his feet.
Paulson shoots in for a takedown but Guerrilla shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guerrilla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Guerrilla with a knee to the head.
Paulson misses with a punch to the body.
Paulson presses Guerrilla against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Guerrilla is pressed up against the cage. Paulson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guerrilla down to the mat. Guerrilla avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Paulson prevents Guerrilla from improving his position.
Paulson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Paulson rushes Guerrilla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guerrilla.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paulson wants the takedown. Guerrilla is fighting it off but Paulson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Guerrilla's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulson wants to control from the top but Guerrilla keeps moving.
Paulson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Paulson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Guerrilla scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A combination from Guerrilla does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guerrilla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paulson shoots for a takedown but Guerrilla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guerrilla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paulson lands with a nice body punch.
Robert Paulson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulson avoids the head kick by Guerrilla.
Paulson has managed to clinch.
Paulson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paulson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guerrilla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paulson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown by Paulson or perhaps it was just good defense by Guerrilla which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrilla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Guerrilla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paulson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Guerrilla tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paulson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guerrilla slips a jab and a cross from Paulson.
Paulson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Guerrilla!
You can see the frustration on Guerrilla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robert Paulson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guerrilla takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrilla tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Paulson easily slips into full mount!
Guerrilla sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Paulson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guerrilla defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paulson lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrilla pushes Paulson off looking to stand but Paulson dives back in and keeps control.
Guerrilla is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paulson in particular looking to stall.
Guerrilla wants to get back to full guard.
Guerrilla is refusing to be controlled, as Paulson sits in half guard.
Paulson wants to work for an arm triangle but Guerrilla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paulson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrilla on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paulson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paulson is trying to work for a kimura but Guerrilla is defending well.
Guerrilla on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guerrilla tries to get out of the position.
Paulson is looking to advance position but Guerrilla won't allow it.
Guerrilla wants to improve his position but Paulson is controlling well.
Paulson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulson stops Guerrilla from getting back to his feet.
Paulson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guerrilla with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Paulson lands with a punch from half guard.
Paulson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Guerrilla has hold of Paulson's hands but Paulson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Paulson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Guerrilla is trying to stand.
Paulson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Paulson or perhaps it was just good defense by Guerrilla which made him look bad.
Gorilla Guerrilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Paulson.
Paulson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paulson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulson being controlled here momentarily.
Paulson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paulson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Guerrilla kicks Paulson off and gets to his feet.
Paulson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paulson misses with a two punch combination.
Guerrilla throws a jab when Paulson was well out of range.
Guerrilla tries to clinch up.
Guerrilla blocks a leg kick.
Paulson moves out of range of the body kick.
Guerrilla tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Paulson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guerrilla tries to clinch but Paulson is having none of it.
Guerrilla tries to clinch but Paulson is having none of it.
Paulson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Guerrilla misses its intended target.
Paulson misses the shot to the body.
Paulson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Guerrilla tries to clinch but Paulson moves away
and Paulson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Guerrilla!
Gorilla Guerrilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Guerrilla tries to bench press Paulson off him but Paulson keeps the position.
Guerrilla wants to control but Paulson postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Guerrilla is being controlled here.
Paulson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guerrilla knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guerrilla can't do much from the bottom here.
Guerrilla tries to strike but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerrilla is trying to control Paulson's posture but Paulson avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Paulson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paulson 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Robert Paulson!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Robert Paulson!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Robert Paulson!
Robert Paulson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Coholic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ask Midgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Coholic had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Coholic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ask Midgard!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coholic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Midgard's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Coholic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coholic stands up and waves to Midgard to follow him.
Midgard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Coholic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Midgard's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coholic gets to his feet - Midgard follows without any prompting.
Midgard misses with a series of wild punches.
Midgard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coholic drives through with a takedown into Midgard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Coholic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coholic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Midgard misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Midgard.
Sloppy strikes from Midgard. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Midgard. Those never looked like landing.
Coholic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Midgard to the ground. Coholic is now in Midgard's guard.
Coholic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Coholic throws a big right hand that misses.
Coholic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Midgard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coholic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Midgard misses with the combination.
Coholic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Midgard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coholic is in Midgard's 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!
Coholic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Coholic gets to his feet. Midgard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coholic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Midgard's guard.
Coholic advances position into side control!
Coholic controls the position from side control.
Coholic trying to control the position but Midgard is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coholic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Midgard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Midgard wants to get back to his feet but Coholic drags him back down.
Coholic staying calm.
Coholic stands up and beckons Midgard to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Coholic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Midgard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooh!!! Midgard has knocked Coholic down with a huge combo! Midgard steps away and waves a wobbly Coholic back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Al Coholic has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Midgard lands a big right hand that sends Coholic crashing to the mat! Midgard stays standing though and waves Coholic back to his feet!
Coholic is rocked!
Coholic drives through with a takedown into Midgard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Oh Coholic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Midgard keeping moving, preventing Coholic from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coholic seems to have got his legs back now.
Coholic landing with the ground and pound.
Coholic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coholic content to stall in guard here.
Al Coholic has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Midgard throws a right hand that Coholic ducks under and follows up with a left that Coholic also avoids with ease.
Midgard throws a nice looking combination but Coholic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coholic.
Coholic is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Midgard moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ask Midgard!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Beaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Born (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beaver comes into the arena with mind of a maniac blaring out of the sound system. Born comes into a darkened arena with his song building. hopsin: I'm here kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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300 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matthew Beaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Born!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Born moves into the clinch successfully.
Beaver tries to score a body lock takedown but Born shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Born prevents a takedown attempt there.
Born has Beaver pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Born pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Beaver tumbling to the mat - Born dives into Beaver's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Born lands a couple of elbows.
Beaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Born working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beaver on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beaver tries to get out of the position.
Born content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Born stopping the sweep attempt from Beaver.
Beaver striking off his back.
Born wants to stand but Beaver is controlling his posture from full guard.
Born has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Born working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Born landing with the ground and pound.
Born landing with the ground and pound.
Born drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Born jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beaver throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Born is looking to stand up but Beaver won't let him.
Born advances position into side control!
Born is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beaver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Born wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beaver, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beaver is looking to regain half guard here but Born keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Born wants to stand but Beaver has his arm trapped.
Born throws a strike aimed at the side of Beaver's head but Beaver avoids it well.
Beaver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Born on the ground.
Born tries to stand but Beaver is controlling his head.
Beaver tries to improve position but can't.
Beaver gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Born seems to be looking for submissions.
Born landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beaver is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Born's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Born's back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Beaver softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Beaver scores with punches to the body.
Can Born hold on?! Beaver is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Beaver throwing damaging strikes from the back! Born could be in trouble here!
Beaver is landing with strikes. Born can't take much more of this.
Beaver is breathing heavily.
Beaver scores with punches to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Born just trying to survive but Beaver is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Beaver is punishing Born with some ground and pound.
Born is rocked!
It looks like Mike Born has been cut.
Beaver lands strikes from the back and Born isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Beaver!
An out of breath and clearly excited Matthew Beaver thanked Performance Enhancing Drugs for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Master Sifu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camber Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Sifu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Camber Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sifu, pushing him back against the cage.
Cartwright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sifu prevents it.
Cartwright misses with an elbow over the top.
Cartwright blocks the elbow strike.
Cartwright wants a takedown.
Cartwright misses with an elbow strike.
Sifu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sifu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cartwright blocks it with crossed arms.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sifu is defending well.
Master Sifu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camber Cartwright.
Sifu throws an elbow but it misses.
Sifu managing to block the knees to the body from Cartwright.
Sifu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cartwright's defenses.
It looks like Camber Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright avoids a wild elbow strike from Sifu.
Sifu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cartwright avoids it.
Cartwright drags the fight down to the ground.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Sifu from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sifu rolls with it to try and escape but Cartwright cranks on the arm and Sifu is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Camber Cartwright!
As Camber Cartwright got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It is what it is, and one day I will rule the nest. Until then, 'Carry On My Wayward Son.''.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blas Kavcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson Henderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
133 lbs
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141 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benson Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blas Kavcic!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kavcic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Henderson's half guard.
Kavcic is keen to just control but Henderson is a slippery customer.
Henderson wants to control but Kavcic is keeping busy.
Kavcic wants to pass the guard but Henderson is defending well.
Henderson is trying to stand up here but Kavcic is controlling him well.
Kavcic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kavcic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kavcic is working for a kimura but Henderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Henderson is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavcic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Kavcic is trying to work for a kimura but Henderson is defending well.
Kavcic is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kavcic tries to pass to full mount but Henderson defends it.
Kavcic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavcic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kavcic.
Kavcic is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kavcic is trying to work for a kimura but Henderson is defending well.
Henderson won't allow Kavcic to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to stand up here but Kavcic is controlling him well.
Kavcic wants to work for an arm triangle but Henderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Henderson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kavcic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kavcic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kavcic tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henderson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kavcic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kavcic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benson Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blas Kavcic.
Henderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kavcic.
A left and a right from Henderson both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson swings for the body but Kavcic moves out of range.
Kavcic avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Kavcic misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
Kavcic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benson Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kavcic blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Henderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kavcic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kavcic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Henderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kavcic.
Kavcic shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Kavcic on that attempt.
Kavcic drives through with a takedown into Henderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Kavcic from controlling successfully.
Kavcic advances to half guard.
Henderson is not content to let Kavcic control the position.
Kavcic trying to mount his opponent but Henderson defends it.
Kavcic trying to control from half guard but Henderson is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kavcic maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Henderson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kavcic has cracked it and Henderson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kavcic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blas Kavcic!
A relieved looking Blas Kavcic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Cirus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kay Ector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cirus's entrance music is Lonely Boy - The Black Keys. A fine choice. Ector comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Game of Thrones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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168 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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20
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Cirus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kay Ector!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cirus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ector tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cirus is in Ector's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cirus throws a big right hand that misses.
Ector avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cirus postures up and lands a big shot to Ector's brow.
Cirus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cirus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cirus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cirus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ector is looking for a triangle but Cirus pushes his legs off easily.
Ector is trying to control the position but Cirus postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirus postures up in Ector's guard and throws a big left but Ector blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cirus landing some decent shots from guard.
Cirus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cirus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ector utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirus stands up over Ector, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ector looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cirus is one step ahead there.
Cirus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cirus 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.
Ector not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cirus cracks Ector with a solid left hand.
Cirus working some strikes from top position.
Cirus throws a big elbow that misses.
Cirus landing some decent shots from guard.
Ector preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ector is trying to keep Cirus in close.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirus working some strikes from top position.
Cirus connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cirus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cirus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ector has momentary wrist control but Cirus slips an elbow through the middle.
Ector is rocked!
Cirus works over Ector with some ground and pound from guard.
Ector is still in real trouble! Can Cirus finish him?
Cirus postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ector covers up, he's hurt! Cirus keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Cirus and the ref steps in to end the fight! Cirus can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Cirus!
Our winner, Tom Cirus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michak Ropuia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ropuia comes to the cage accompanied by Here comes the pain - Slayer. Master has chosen Master of Puppets as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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152 lbs
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150 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michak Ropuia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Malcolm Master!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ropuia looking to score a takedown here. Master is defending well but Ropuia drives through and ends up in Master's guard.
Master is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ropuia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Master pulls his head out easily.
Master is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Master is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Master is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ropuia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Master wants to control from the top but Ropuia keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Master pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ropuia is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Master accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ropuia has his foot on Master's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Master works his way back into a safe position though.
Ropuia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Master is one step ahead there.
Master wants to control from the top but Ropuia keeps moving.
Ropuia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ropuia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Master defends it easily.
Master trying to control the position from guard on top but Ropuia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ropuia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Master trying to control the position from guard on top but Ropuia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Master keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ropuia's head.
Master got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ropuia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Master has managed to get both his arms back between Ropuia's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Master trying to control but Ropuia is working from the bottom.
Master connects with a couple of short punches.
Master trying to control but Ropuia is working from the bottom.
Master stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ropuia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ropuia working for a triangle but Master defends it easily.
Master avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Master throws a big right hand that misses.
Ropuia is looking to stand up but Master isn't so interested in that idea.
Master trying to control but Ropuia is working from the bottom.
Ropuia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ropuia working for a triangle but Master defends it easily.
Master decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ropuia, up you get!
Ropuia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Master's guard.
Master wants to get back to his feet but Ropuia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Master is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Master is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Master is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ropuia defends well.
Ropuia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Master is looking for a triangle but Ropuia pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Master is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ropuia passes Master's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ropuia trying to advance position but Master counters by regaining guard.
Ropuia passes Master's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Master is holding on to half guard well.
Ropuia is working for a kimura but Master is defending it quite comfortably.
Ropuia is thwarting Master's attempts to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Master wants to get back to full guard.
Master looking for submissions off his back.
Master looking for submissions off his back.
Ropuia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Master looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Master wants to get back to full guard.
Master makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Master.
Ropuia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Master looks winded!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ropuia wants to pass the guard but Master is keeping the position.
Master is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ropuia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ropuia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ropuia drops back looking for a leg! Master is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Master manages to kick Ropuia off! Ropuia jumps back into Master's guard.
Master is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ropuia defends well.
Ropuia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ropuia wants to get up but he can't break Master's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ropuia tries to free his leg and advance position but Master is retaining full guard.
Master is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ropuia has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Master is proving hard to escape from.
Ropuia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ropuia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Master striking off his back but it's not causing Ropuia any problems.
Master trying to strike off his back.
Ropuia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ropuia won't allow Master to sweep him here.
Master is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ropuia is aware though and is defending well.
Ropuia drops back looking for a leg! Master is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Master manages to kick Ropuia off! Ropuia jumps back into Master's guard.
Master tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Master tries to strike from the bottom.
Ropuia slips nicely into half guard.
Master is looking to improve his position.
Master is defending against the submission attempts here by Ropuia.
Master flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ropuia is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Master is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ropuia pulls his head out easily.
Ropuia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Master defends it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ropuia seems to be working for a kimura but Master defends the submission attempt.
Master is trying to control but can't.
Ropuia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Master trying to hold on to Ropuia's head to control him but Ropuia postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Master gets full guard.
Ropuia wants to get up but he can't break Master's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Master 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Michak Ropuia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Master looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ropuia!
Master staying calm.
Malcolm Master has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ropuia wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ropuia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Master's best efforts.
Master trying to control from half guard but Ropuia is working away.
Ropuia tries to roll over but Master keeps him under control.
Master wants to control but Ropuia is keeping him busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ropuia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Master winds up and cracks Ropuia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master trying to control from half guard but Ropuia is working away.
Ropuia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ropuia.
Master wants to control from the top but Ropuia keeps moving.
Ropuia looking for a guillotine here but Master defends easily.
Master preventing the sweep.
Ropuia keeping moving, preventing Master from controlling successfully.
Master is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ropuia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Master slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master lands a couple of elbows.
Ropuia has momentary wrist control but Master slips an elbow through the middle.
Ropuia keeping moving, preventing Master from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ropuia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Master is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ropuia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Master doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Master manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Master stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ropuia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ropuia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master throwing strikes from guard but Ropuia blocks nicely.
Ropuia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Master can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Master connects with a couple of short punches.
Master's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ropuia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Master gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ropuia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Master landing with the ground and pound.
Master scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ropuia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Master doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Master manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ropuia wants to stand but Master is controlling the position.
Master got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ropuia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Master has managed to get both his arms back between Ropuia's legs - danger averted.
Master prevents Ropuia from getting back to his feet.
Master slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Malcolm Master wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ropuia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Master.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Master closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ropuia circles away.
Ropuia scores with a takedown into Master's guard.
Ropuia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Master lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ropuia!
Ropuia is looking to get to half guard.
Master tries to control but Ropuia wriggling away.
Ropuia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ropuia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Master is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ropuia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Master.
Master trying to control from half guard but Ropuia is working away.
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!
Master is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ropuia actively working from the bottom here.
Ropuia manages to get to full guard.
Ropuia has his foot on Master's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Master works his way back into a safe position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ropuia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ropuia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Master is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ropuia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Master defends it easily.
Ropuia is looking for a triangle but Master pushes his legs off easily.
Master is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Master stands up over Ropuia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Master trying to control the position from guard on top but Ropuia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ropuia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Master is aware though and is defending well.
Ropuia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Master defends well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Master decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ropuia, up you get!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Master.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ropuia wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ropuia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Master trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ropuia tries to reverse the position but Master maintains control.
Ropuia sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Master wants to control but Ropuia is keeping him busy.
Master decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Master fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michak Ropuia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Master.
Ropuia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Master's guard.
Ropuia pushes down on Master's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ropuia prevents Master from improving his position.
Ropuia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Master trying to control here.
Master 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.
Ropuia is working for a kimura but Master is defending it quite comfortably.
Master is looking to improve his position.
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 Michak Ropuia.
Well Ropuia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Michak Ropuia!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Malcolm Master!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Michak Ropuia!
Michak Ropuia wins by split decision!
A victorious Michak Ropuia 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelby Toe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Toe's choice of entrance music: Here Comes the Boom!. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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221 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Rodrigo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shelby Toe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toe dives in and scores a takedown into Rodrigo's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Toe throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodrigo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Toe trying to control but Rodrigo is working from the bottom.
Toe postures up in Rodrigo's guard and throws a big left but Rodrigo blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toe trying to control but Rodrigo is working from the bottom.
Rodrigo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rodrigo is wriggling around but Toe manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Toe trying to mount his opponent but Rodrigo defends it.
Toe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Toe wants to free his trapped foot but Rodrigo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toe is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodrigo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Toe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodrigo has hold of Toe's hands but Toe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rodrigo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Toe.
Toe seems to be looking for submissions.
Toe content to control rather than advance.
Toe wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodrigo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo is trying to control but can't.
Rodrigo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Toe wants to pass to mount but Rodrigo is defending the position.
Toe is keen to just control but Rodrigo is a slippery customer.
Toe with the ground and pound but Rodrigo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Toe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Toe connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toe wants to pass the guard but Rodrigo is keeping the position.
Toe trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toe looking to sit in guard and control but Rodrigo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo throws a strike but Toe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Toe throws a strike but Rodrigo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rodrigo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Toe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodrigo looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo landing some decent shots from guard.
Toe looking for a sweep. Not yet Toe, not yet.
Rodrigo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodrigo cracks Toe with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigo wants to get up but he can't break Toe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rodrigo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Toe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Toe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodrigo's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Toe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodrigo's head.
Toe stops Rodrigo from standing up.
Rodrigo has momentary wrist control but Toe slips an elbow through the middle.
Toe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Toe wants to control from the top but Rodrigo keeps moving.
Toe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodrigo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Toe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodrigo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Toe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Toe postures up in Rodrigo's guard and throws a big left but Rodrigo blocks it.
Rodrigo keeping full guard, as Toe tries to pass.
Toe wants to control from the top but Rodrigo keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Toe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigo avoids it really well and circles away.
Toe tries for a takedown but Rodrigo circles away easily
and Rodrigo counters with a shoot takedown. Toe fights it but they end up in guard.
Rodrigo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo throwing strikes but missing.
Rodrigo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodrigo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodrigo throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodrigo postures up and lands a big shot to Toe's brow.
Rodrigo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodrigo is looking to work some ground and pound but Toe has wrist control.
Rodrigo throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Toe holds on and takes a little breather.
Toe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelby Toe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Toe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toe.
Toe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodrigo sprawls well. Rodrigo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Toe gets slowly back to his feet.
Toe misses with a body shot.
Toe shoots in for a double leg but Rodrigo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodrigo stuffs the takedown.
Jose Rodrigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Toe.
Toe shoots in and gets a takedown into Rodrigo's guard.
Toe has gone for a leg lock! Rodrigo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Toe's guard.
Shelby Toe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodrigo throwing strikes from guard but Toe blocks nicely.
Rodrigo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo with a nice head shot there.
Toe looking to control.
Rodrigo is looking to work some ground and pound but Toe has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigo is looking to work some ground and pound but Toe has wrist control.
Rodrigo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rodrigo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Toe's head.
Toe keeping moving, preventing Rodrigo from controlling successfully.
Rodrigo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodrigo preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo throws a strike but Toe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Toe throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigo is trying to control the position but Toe postures up.
Toe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Toe throws an elbow that misses. Rodrigo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Toe's guard. Nice move by Rodrigo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toe looking to control.
Rodrigo throwing strikes from guard but Toe blocks nicely.
Toe keeping moving, preventing Rodrigo from controlling successfully.
Rodrigo throws a strike but Toe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Toe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigo is keeping the position for now.
Toe stands up over Rodrigo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodrigo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toe.
Rodrigo 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.
Toe looking to sit in guard and control but Rodrigo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Toe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodrigo throws a strike but Toe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Toe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo keeping moving, preventing Toe from controlling successfully.
Rodrigo working a defensive guard here.
Rodrigo keeping moving, preventing Toe from controlling successfully.
Toe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toe throws a big right hand that misses.
Toe wants to control from the top but Rodrigo keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shelby Toe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Toe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodrigo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodrigo holds on and takes a little breather.
Rodrigo wants to sweep but no luck.
Toe looking to pass the guard.
Toe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Toe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigo is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rodrigo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toe wants to pass the guard but Rodrigo is keeping the position.
Toe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Toe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodrigo's head.
Toe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Toe is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigo has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toe forces his way into half guard.
Rodrigo wants to improve his position but Toe is controlling well.
Toe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodrigo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Toe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toe in particular looking to stall.
Toe wants to take a breather but Rodrigo is having none of it.
Rodrigo is in trouble now - Toe has advanced to mount!
Toe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toe throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelby Toe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No joy there for Toe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodrigo tries to clinch up but Toe circles away and keeps his distance.
Toe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rodrigo's guard.
Rodrigo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toe.
Toe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigo is keeping the position for now.
Toe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toe wants to pass the guard but Rodrigo is keeping the position.
Toe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Toe trying to control but Rodrigo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Toe passes Rodrigo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodrigo defending well though.
Toe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Toe is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodrigo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Toe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodrigo's head.
Toe wants to take a breather but Rodrigo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo won't allow Toe to pass to mount.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rodrigo is defending against the submission attempts here by Toe.
Toe tries to pass to full mount but Rodrigo defends it.
Rodrigo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toe.
Rodrigo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toe.
Toe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Toe stalling.
Toe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Toe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodrigo!
Rodrigo is bucking up trying to escape but Toe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toe throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Toe with a couple of short strikes.
Rodrigo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Toe landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodrigo is looking to escape.
Toe lands a nice shot to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Toe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rodrigo's face.
Rodrigo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Toe tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rodrigo manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Rodrigo, under a barage of strikes from Toe.
Rodrigo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toe.
Toe thows a huge punch but Rodrigo dodges it nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Toe is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigo is defending well.
Toe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rodrigo to regain full guard.
Toe is pushing down on Rodrigo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodrigo is fighting to maintain full guard but Toe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodrigo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Toe.
Toe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Toe throws a big right hand that misses.
Toe trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Toe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shelby Toe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo wants to get back to his feet but Toe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Toe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toe trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shelby Toe wasn't active enough on the ground.
Toe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rodrigo's guard.
Rodrigo managing to control the position.
Rodrigo wants to get back to his feet but Toe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Toe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rodrigo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toe.
Rodrigo working a defensive guard here.
Toe trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Toe is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigo has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toe trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shelby Toe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Shelby Toe!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Shelby Toe!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Shelby Toe!
Shelby Toe wins by unanimous decision!
Shelby Toe is the new light heavyweight champion!
Shelby Toe very nearly forgot to thank Pirates Powder 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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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
44% |
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