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BFE 26: ORiordan vs Watanabe PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Hoop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trent Hoop will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trent Hoop!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoop lands with a shot to the body.
Griffin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoop's sensitive parts.
Griffin takes the fight into the clinch.
Griffin scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Griffin.
Griffin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Griffin lands an elbow just above Hoop 's eye.
Griffin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Griffin obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoop jumps guard but Griffin stands there with Hoop around his waist. Hoop gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hoop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Griffin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hoop on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Griffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Griffin is looking to take a break and control but Hoop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoop wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hoop looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin lands strikes from half guard.
Griffin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Griffin throwing shots but Hoop is blocking nicely.
Hoop on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Griffin wants to free his trapped foot but Hoop is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoop wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Griffin is looking to advance position but Hoop won't allow it.
Griffin lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Griffin seems content to control.
Griffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin controlling the pace.
Griffin passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin prevents Hoop from getting the reversal.
Griffin landing strikes from the mount and Hoop is in trouble!
Griffin looking to control but Hoop is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BOOM! Griffin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin trying to control but Hoop is having none of it.
Hoop tries to hold on but Griffin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Griffin with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Griffin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Griffin with the ground and pound from mount.
Hoop keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Griffin looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Griffin.
Griffin breaks from Hoop's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Hoop that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Griffin with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is landing with some decent strikes but Hoop is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hoop is rocked!
Griffin loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hoop scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Griffin land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Griffin stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Griffin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mariuz Taurosevicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liquid Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liquid Rage is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mariuz Taurosevicius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Liquid Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rage.
Taurosevicius misses with a wild combination.
Rage decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rage is thwarting Taurosevicius's attempts to control the position.
Rage takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Taurosevicius wants to improve his position but Rage is controlling well.
Taurosevicius moves into full guard.
Rage is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rage throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taurosevicius is adopting a defensive guard.
Rage trying to control but Taurosevicius is working from the bottom.
Rage postures up.
Rage is fighting to break Taurosevicius's control of his arms but Taurosevicius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rage sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taurosevicius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rage is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taurosevicius is working hard here to advance position.
Rage content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rage looking to pass the guard.
Rage gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice body kick from Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taurosevicius sizes up Rage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taurosevicius lands a front kick.
Rage looks gassed!
Rage shoots in but Taurosevicius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mariuz Taurosevicius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liquid Rage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taurosevicius explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mariuz Taurosevicius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taurosevicius moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taurosevicius throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Taurosevicius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius scores with a jab to the body.
Taurosevicius lands with a nice combination. Rage backs away looking to recover.
Taurosevicius bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Taurosevicius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Taurosevicius misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taurosevicius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage tries to clinch but Taurosevicius is having none of it.
Taurosevicius throws a one two combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius thuds a left hand into Rage's body.
Taurosevicius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rage.
Rage tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rage tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taurosevicius lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Taurosevicius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taurosevicius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taurosevicius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taurosevicius throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taurosevicius scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rage dodges the punch combination from Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Taurosevicius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariuz Taurosevicius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taurosevicius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taurosevicius counters with a left and a right that stings Rage.
Taurosevicius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taurosevicius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rage can do to turn this around?
Taurosevicius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taurosevicius punishes Rage's body with a nice straight punch.
Taurosevicius connects with a solid leg kick.
Rage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taurosevicius throws a head kick but Rage moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Taurosevicius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurosevicius jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taurosevicius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taurosevicius closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mariuz Taurosevicius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taurosevicius lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taurosevicius closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch lands to the side of Rage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taurosevicius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taurosevicius throws a series of punches but Rage avoids them all with ease.
Rage has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Taurosevicius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taurosevicius lands with a right hand.
Taurosevicius misses with a series of wild punches.
Rage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Taurosevicius throws a series of punches but Rage avoids them all with ease.
Rage avoids the head kick by Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius keeps the fight on the outside.
Rage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rage dives in and grabs Taurosevicius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taurosevicius pushes down on Rage's head and hops out.
Taurosevicius plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taurosevicius scores with a jab. Rage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taurosevicius scores with a one two! Rage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Taurosevicius works Rage's body with a nice hook.
Taurosevicius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taurosevicius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taurosevicius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mariuz Taurosevicius is winning the standup battle so far.
Taurosevicius throws a series of punches but Rage avoids them all with ease.
Taurosevicius misses with the combination.
Taurosevicius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rage has his takedown stuffed
and Taurosevicius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taurosevicius lands with a right hand.
Taurosevicius closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Taurosevicius scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taurosevicius pinned against the cage. Taurosevicius gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mariuz Taurosevicius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liquid Rage.
Taurosevicius connects with a high kick.
Rage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taurosevicius can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taurosevicius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taurosevicius throws a front kick that sends Rage stumbling back into the cage.
Taurosevicius throws a combination. Rage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Taurosevicius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rage misses with a takedown
and Taurosevicius counters with a nice body kick.
A combination from Taurosevicius does no damage.
Rage misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taurosevicius counters with a nice kick to the body.
Taurosevicius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rage's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Taurosevicius.
Rage walks into a straight right hand from Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius is looking to slow Rage down with leg kicks.
Taurosevicius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rage's sensitive parts.
Taurosevicius lands with an overhand left.
Liquid Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taurosevicius scores with a nice head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Taurosevicius.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius throws a series of punches but Rage avoids them all with ease.
Taurosevicius is working the combinations to good effect here.
Taurosevicius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rage misses with a takedown
and Taurosevicius counters with a one-two to the body.
Taurosevicius throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rage misses with a double jab
enabling Taurosevicius to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taurosevicius counters with a left and a right that stings Rage.
Rage tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taurosevicius circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taurosevicius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariuz Taurosevicius dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Taurosevicius keeps Rage at a distance using the push kick.
Some wild striking there from Taurosevicius.
Rage takes one to the side of the head.
Rage has his takedown stuffed
and Taurosevicius counters with an inside leg kick.
Taurosevicius lands a head kick. Rage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taurosevicius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crunch! Taurosevicius slams his shin into Rage's torso.
Taurosevicius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taurosevicius misses with the combination.
Rage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taurosevicius connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taurosevicius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taurosevicius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taurosevicius keeps Rage at a distance using the push kick.
Taurosevicius scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Taurosevicius scores with a three punch combo!
Taurosevicius throws a shot to the body.
Taurosevicius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taurosevicius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius with a nice cross.
Taurosevicius scores with a one two! Rage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Taurosevicius misses with a wild combination.
Rage closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rage wants to pass the guard but Taurosevicius is defending well.
Taurosevicius is staying active underneath Rage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taurosevicius keeping control of the position.
Taurosevicius is pressing down on Rage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taurosevicius pulls Rage in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taurosevicius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rage.
Taurosevicius keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Rage tries to free his leg and advance position but Taurosevicius is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage wants to stand and escape but instead Taurosevicius has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Taurosevicius distracts Rage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taurosevicius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taurosevicius sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taurosevicius decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rage, up you get!
Rage has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Taurosevicius.
Rage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liquid Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mariuz Taurosevicius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liquid Rage.
Taurosevicius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage with a poor takedown
enabling Taurosevicius to counter with a crisp jab.
Rage takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Taurosevicius explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good exchange - Taurosevicius coming out on top.
Taurosevicius throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurosevicius cracks a nice hook into Rage's ribs.
Taurosevicius scores with a three punch combo!
Rage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taurosevicius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taurosevicius fakes the leg kick and cracks Rage in the body.
Taurosevicius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurosevicius fails to land with a series of punches.
Taurosevicius connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taurosevicius displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mariuz Taurosevicius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taurosevicius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mariuz Taurosevicius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taurosevicius, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariuz Taurosevicius!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Christiansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Kirshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lars Christiansen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lars Christiansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Kirshaw!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christiansen wants to clinch up but Kirshaw keeps it at a distance.
Christiansen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Christiansen throws a nice looking combination but Kirshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kirshaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Christiansen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kirshaw tries to avoid it but Christiansen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kirshaw to the ground. Kirshaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kirshaw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Christiansen fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Christiansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christiansen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Christiansen rushes Kirshaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kirshaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christiansen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Christiansen is breathing heavily.
Kirshaw lands a nice looking body kick.
Christiansen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirshaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kirshaw throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirshaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Kirshaw scores with a push kick.
Christiansen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kirshaw lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Lars Christiansen has been cut.
Lars Christiansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kirshaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kirshaw. That's going to slow Christiansen down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirshaw scores with a leg kick.
Kirshaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christiansen's hands.
Kirshaw lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kirshaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirshaw fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Christiansen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kirshaw is fending him off so far but Christiansen persists. Nope, Kirshaw circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Kirshaw does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirshaw moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christiansen is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Christiansen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kirshaw throws an overhand right that drops Christiansen like a sack of potatoes! Kirshaw dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Kirshaw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bizzy Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bizzy Bone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Billy Madison's chin.
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280 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Bizzy Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Madison!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison tries to land a front kick but Bone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Madison thumps Bone with a low kick.
Bone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Madison pinned against the cage. Madison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bizzy Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice jab there from Madison.
Madison gets caught flat footed, as Bone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bone prevents Madison from getting back to his feet.
Bone wants to control from the top but Madison keeps moving.
Madison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bone is controlling him.
Bone wants to control from the top but Madison keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Madison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Bizzy Bone has been cut.
Bone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Madison as he avoids it easily.
Bone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Madison to the mat! Madison manages to get full guard.
Madison is looking to stand up but Bone isn't so interested in that idea.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Madison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bone is controlling him.
Bone controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison wants to get back to his feet but Bone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Madison pushes Bone off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Madison rushes Bone and presses him up against the cage.
Madison has Bone pressed against the cage.
Bone goes for a takedown attempt but Madison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Madison jabs Bone right on the nose. Bone blinks but takes it well.
No luck for Bone with that takedown attempt.
Madison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bone.
Madison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bone, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bone wants a takedown but no success here.
Madison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Madison tries a knee to the head but Bone blocks it.
Bone wants a takedown but no success here.
Bone is breathing heavily.
Bone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Madison scores with a nice short uppercut.
Madison taking a breather.
Madison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Madison lands a right hand.
A short right from Madison on the inside.
Bone tries to score a body lock takedown but Madison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bone is trying to drag Madison to the mat but Madison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Madison.
Madison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
Madison misses with a punch on the inside.
Madison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Madison works on Bone's body with a couple of short punches.
Madison lands a shot to the body.
Bone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Madison prevents it.
Madison scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bone blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison gets underhooks to prevent Bone's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Madison.
Madison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Madison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Madison gets through Bone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Madison lands a hook that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
Bone tries to score a body lock takedown but Madison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Madison looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Madison is pressed up against the cage. Bone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Madison down to the mat. Madison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Madison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Madison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Madison keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Madison darts in and clinches Bone up against the cage.
Madison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bone's defenses.
Madison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madison is pressed up against the cage. Bone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Madison down to the mat. Madison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Madison misses with a head kick.
Bone shoots for a takedown but Madison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Madison connects with a nice looking jab.
Madison pushes Bone up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Madison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bizzy Bone's cut.
That's time! Bone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Madison throws a series of punches but Bone moves out of range.
Madison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Madison is fending him off so far but Bone persists. Nope, Madison circles away and we're back to standing.
Madison stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Madison as Bone shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bizzy Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madison has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Madison.
A short left from Madison.
Bone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Madison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Madison lands a nice uppercut.
Madison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bone is defending well for now.
Bone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Madison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Madison scores with a knee to the head.
Madison lands with a left to the head.
Madison is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Madison.
Stalling in the clinch from Madison.
Madison scores with a knee to the head.
Madison lands a right hand.
Madison taking a breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Madison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone being controlled against the cage.
Bone avoiding damage as Madison throws knees to the body.
Billy Madison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Madison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Madison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Madison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
Bone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Madison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Madison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bone is working for takedown but Madison is calmly controlling the position for now.
Madison lands a left hand.
Bone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stalling in the clinch from Madison.
Madison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Madison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Madison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Madison lands a shoulder strike.
Bone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Madison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bone blocks an elbow strike.
Bone wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Madison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Madison presses Bone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Madison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bizzy Bone's cut is getting worse.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Madison.
Madison digs a right hand into Bone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bone's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Madison.
Madison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Madison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Madison lands a nice uppercut.
Madison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madison leaning his opponent against the cage.
Madison lands a left hand.
Bone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Madison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Madison landing knees to the head.
Madison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
Madison throws a punch but it's blocked by Bone.
Bone takes a knee right on the jaw!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Madison throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bone.
Bone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Madison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Madison lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Madison scores with a shot to the side of Bone's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Madison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
Madison prevents the takedown attempt.
Bone is working for takedown but Madison is calmly controlling the position for now.
Madison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
Madison lands a left hand.
Madison pushes Bone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madison tries to stall but Bone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Madison stops a takedown attempt from Bone.
Madison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Madison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Madison swings wildly with an uppercut but Bone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madison tries a body shot but Bone blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Madison.
Madison lands an uppercut.
Bone has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Madison clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison is keeping busy.
Bone is really struggling to control Madison but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Madison is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Bone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Madison wants to get back to his feet.
Bone trying to mount his opponent but Madison defends it.
Madison tries to kick Bone off but Bone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Madison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bizzy Bone's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bone takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Madison clinches up against the cage.
Madison lands a shot to the body.
Madison lands a left hand.
Bone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Madison gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Madison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bone looking for a takedown.
Bone can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bizzy Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madison cracks Bone with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Madison - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Madison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bone blocks it with crossed arms.
Madison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
Madison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madison trying to stall but Bone improves his position.
Bone blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Madison.
Madison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Madison.
A short uppercut from Madison.
Madison gets through Bone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Madison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Madison connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bone's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Madison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
Madison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Madison prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Madison prevents it.
Madison lands a hook that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
Bone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Madison prevents it.
Madison has Bone pushed against the cage.
Bone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Madison is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Madison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Madison misses with a punch on the inside.
Madison tries to work over Bone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Madison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Madison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison is pressed up against the cage. Bone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Madison down to the mat. Madison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Madison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Madison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Madison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Madison thuds a left hand into Bone's body.
Madison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bone in his tracks.
Madison throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Madison. Madison obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Madison catches Bone right on the button with a cross.
Madison lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Madison thumps Bone with a low kick.
A left lands for Madison.
Madison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Madison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madison lands a nice looking body kick.
Madison throws a head kick that Bone semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Madison. Madison obviously looking to wear him down.
Bone scores a takedown into full mount!
Madison tries to buck Bone off but he can't manage it.
Bone lands a nice shot to the head.
Bone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Madison is squirming around, avoiding Bone's attempts to control the action.
Madison is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bizzy Bone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to control the pace but Madison is squirming around nicely.
Bone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bone looking to control but Madison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bone throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Madison is squirming around, avoiding Bone's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madison wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Madison bucks up and throws Bone to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Madison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Madison 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Madison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kelii Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kabouter Pinnemuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelii Hale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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139 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kelii Hale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kabouter Pinnemuts!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hale is looking to clinch.
Hale wants to clinch.
Pinnemuts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Pinnemuts.
Pinnemuts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Kabouter Pinnemuts has been cut.
Hale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pinnemuts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinnemuts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hale throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hale.
Hale unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinnemuts avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinnemuts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinnemuts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pinnemuts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hale blocking some punches.
Pinnemuts has had enough of the clinch but Hale keeps him there for the moment.
Hale lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pinnemuts.
Pinnemuts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hale is working Pinnemuts over against the cage.
Hale scores with a knee to the head.
Pinnemuts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hale tries a knee to the head but Pinnemuts blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pinnemuts as Hale tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale scores a nice knee to the body.
Hale lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pinnemuts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pinnemuts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pinnemuts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hale connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pinnemuts's face.
Hale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pinnemuts is trying to maintain a safe position but Hale gets an underhook and turns Pinnemuts into the cage.
Pinnemuts turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pinnemuts trying to control the action but Hale is working from the bottom.
Hale bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Pinnemuts moves into the clinch successfully.
Pinnemuts lands an uppercut.
Pinnemuts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pinnemuts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalling in the clinch from Hale.
Hale scores with a shot to the side of Pinnemuts's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pinnemuts as Hale tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinnemuts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hale has him pressed against the cage.
Hale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinnemuts is defending well for now.
Hale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pinnemuts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pinnemuts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hales head.
Hale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pinnemuts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hale trying to control the position but instead, Pinnemuts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hale into the cage.
Hale blocking some punches.
Pinnemuts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hale moves in looking to clinch but Pinnemuts pushes him off.
Hale moves in looking to clinch but Pinnemuts pushes him off.
Pinnemuts blocks a head kick by Hale.
Hale walks into a stiff left hand from Pinnemuts.
Pinnemuts misses with a series of wild punches.
Pinnemuts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pinnemuts lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinnemuts blocks a jab.
Hale has managed to clinch.
Hale missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Pinnemuts.
Hale is breathing heavily.
Pinnemuts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pinnemuts is looking to break free of the clinch but Hale has double underhooks.
Hale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pinnemuts lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pinnemuts tries to break free but Hale pushes him back against the cage.
Hale misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Hale.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hale.
Hale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hale throws a head punch that misses.
Pinnemuts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hale misses with a knee to the head.
Pinnemuts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pinnemuts tries to break the clinch but Hale is controlling the position.
Hale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hale looking to slow down the pace here.
Hale lands an elbow that stopped Pinnemuts in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pinnemuts.
Pinnemuts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hale lands an elbow just above Pinnemuts 's eye.
Pinnemuts managing to block the knees to the body from Hale.
Pinnemuts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinnemuts.
A nice left hand lands by Pinnemuts.
Hale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinnemuts avoids it.
Pinnemuts tries to break free but Hale pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pinnemuts tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hale working Pinnemuts over with knees to the body.
Hale slows down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Pinnemuts.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hale.
Hale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hale trying to land knees to the body.
Pinnemuts has Hale pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hale manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pinnemuts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pinnemuts's defenses.
Hale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinnemuts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pinnemuts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pinnemuts working aggressively here.
Hale tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinnemuts avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hale comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pinnemuts is trying to break free.
Hale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pinnemuts.
Hale is pressed up against the cage. Pinnemuts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hale down to the mat. Hale avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kelii Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kabouter Pinnemuts.
Pinnemuts digs a good hook to Hale's body.
Pinnemuts darts in and clinches Hale up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kabouter Pinnemuts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kabouter Pinnemuts's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pinnemuts circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pinnemuts counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pinnemuts tries to clinch there but Hale circles away.
Hale tries to clinch there but Pinnemuts circles away.
Pinnemuts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pinnemuts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pinnemuts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pinnemuts swats away the attempt to clinch by Hale.
Pinnemuts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hale wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kabouter Pinnemuts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale tries to clinch there but Pinnemuts circles away.
Hale displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pinnemuts lands with a hook. Hale tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hale wants to clinch up but Pinnemuts keeps it at a distance.
Pinnemuts moves into the clinch.
Hale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinnemuts is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinnemuts has had enough of the clinch but Hale keeps him there for the moment.
Pinnemuts is struggling to control the position.
Pinnemuts lands a shoulder strike.
Pinnemuts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pinnemuts backwards.
Pinnemuts lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pinnemuts as Hale tries to tie him up.
Maybe Hale would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Pinnemuts working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hale crunches a lovely knee into Pinnemuts's ribcage.
Pinnemuts is trying to break the clinch but Hale is controlling him.
Pinnemuts avoiding damage as Hale throws knees to the body.
Hale tries to stall but Pinnemuts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hale tries to throw a body punch but Pinnemuts avoids it by throwing Hale back against the cage.
Pinnemuts wants to break free but Hale has control.
Hale is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pinnemuts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hale has him pressed against the cage.
Pinnemuts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hale is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kelii Hale.
Hale has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pinnemuts moves into the clinch.
Hale comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hale stops a takedown attempt from Pinnemuts.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pinnemuts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hale has him pressed against the cage.
Hale tries to stall but Pinnemuts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pinnemuts scores with a shoulder strike.
Hale landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pinnemuts misses with the head strike.
Hale lands an elbow inside that Pinnemuts shrugs off.
Pinnemuts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hale or not.
Hale lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pinnemuts cracks Hale with a nice body shot.
Pinnemuts avoids a wild elbow strike from Hale.
Hale wants to stall.
Pinnemuts tries to circle away but Hale has him pinned against the cage.
Pinnemuts working hard to break the clinch.
Pinnemuts turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hale is trying to control Pinnemuts's posture but Pinnemuts avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Pinnemuts's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pinnemuts tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hale is trying to get back to half guard.
Hale is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pinnemuts asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pinnemuts jabs at Hale's body.
Hale tries to clinch
and Pinnemuts counters with a nice uppercut.
Hale takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hale clinches with his opponent.
Hale lands a knee to the head.
Hale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pinnemuts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pinnemuts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hale taking a breather.
Hale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinnemuts is defending well for now.
Hale dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pinnemuts lands a shot to the body.
Kelii Hale has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pinnemuts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pinnemuts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hale doesn't seem bothered though.
Pinnemuts throws a one two combo.
Pinnemuts clinches up with Hale and pushes him back against the cage.
Pinnemuts lands a shoulder strike.
Pinnemuts has a couple of punches blocked by Hale.
A frustrated look appears on Pinnemuts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pinnemuts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinnemuts wants to stall.
Hale misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabouter Pinnemuts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kabouter Pinnemuts's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hale tries to clinch but Pinnemuts moves out of range.
Pinnemuts with a hook.
Pinnemuts closes the distance and clinches.
Hale is looking to control Pinnemuts's arms but Pinnemuts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hale has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Pinnemuts.
Pinnemuts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinnemuts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Hale.
Hale digs a right hand into Pinnemuts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pinnemuts's gas tank.
Pinnemuts wants to break free but Hale has control.
Hale taking a breather.
Pinnemuts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinnemuts is defending well for now.
Pinnemuts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hale backwards.
Pinnemuts is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hale struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinnemuts controls his hands.
Pinnemuts avoiding damage as Hale throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hale misses with a knee to the head.
Pinnemuts working aggressively here.
Hale tries to land a knee to the head but Pinnemuts blocks with his arms.
Hale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pinnemuts is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pinnemuts avoiding damage as Hale throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinnemuts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinnemuts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pinnemuts misses with a punch on the inside.
Hale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pinnemuts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pinnemuts tries to circle away but Hale has him pinned against the cage.
A hook to the body from Pinnemuts.
Pinnemuts lands a right hand.
Pinnemuts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hale stalling in the clinch but Pinnemuts improves position.
Hale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hale lands a nice shot to the body.
Hale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Pinnemuts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pinnemuts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hale creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pinnemuts - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hale connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pinnemuts's face.
Hale letting Pinnemuts take a breather here.
Pinnemuts breaks from the clinch.
Pinnemuts jabs Hale right on the nose. Hale blinks but takes it well.
Hale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kelii Hale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale clinches but Pinnemuts breaks the clinch
and Pinnemuts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hale tries to clinch up
and Pinnemuts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinnemuts darts in and clinches Hale up against the cage.
Pinnemuts avoiding damage as Hale throws knees to the body.
Pinnemuts presses Hale against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pinnemuts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pinnemuts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hale misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Pinnemuts.
Pinnemuts lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Pinnemuts.
Pinnemuts lands a right hand.
Pinnemuts tries to circle away but Hale has him pinned against the cage.
Hale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pinnemuts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pinnemuts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinnemuts is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Pinnemuts - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinnemuts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hale throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinnemuts lands with a right to the head.
Pinnemuts can't break the clinch.
Pinnemuts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pinnemuts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinnemuts is trying to break the clinch but Hale has him pressed against the cage.
Pinnemuts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pinnemuts digs a good hook to Hale's body.
Hale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pinnemuts circles away quickly and effectively.
Pinnemuts pushes Hale up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pinnemuts leaning against his opponent.
Pinnemuts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pinnemuts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinnemuts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinnemuts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hale is looking to clinch.
Pinnemuts stuns Hale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hale looks to clinch
and Pinnemuts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinnemuts jabs at Hale's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale tries to clinch up.
Hale looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinnemuts is just out of range.
Pinnemuts drives through and clinches with Hale against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinnemuts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hale prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees to the body from Hale.
A body shot lands from Hale.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hale.
Pinnemuts swings wildly with an uppercut but Hale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hale landing knees to the body.
Pinnemuts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kabouter Pinnemuts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pinnemuts is working Hale over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hale fails to land.
Pinnemuts wants to get back to striking at distance but Hale won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pinnemuts.
A bit of stalling here from Hale.
Hale connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pinnemuts's face.
Pinnemuts holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pinnemuts is leaning against Hale and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pinnemuts lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kabouter Pinnemuts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pinnemuts has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kabouter Pinnemuts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alecander Fein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steamboat is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dragon Fire. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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24
185 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alecander Fein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Steamboat!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fein closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steamboat to the mat! Steamboat manages to get full guard.
Fein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steamboat is keeping the position for now.
Steamboat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fein wants to control from the top but Steamboat keeps moving.
Steamboat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fein defends it easily.
Fein trying to stand up but can't free himself from Steamboat's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fein looking to pass the guard.
Fein advances position into side control!
Fein has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Steamboat!
Steamboat is trying to escape the mount.
Fein has control of Steamboat's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Steamboat regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fein swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Steamboat is now in Fein's guard. A big mistake from Fein there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steamboat wants to pass the guard but Fein is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fein is trying to keep Steamboat in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fein looking for a guillotine here but Steamboat defends easily.
Fein is breathing heavily.
Steamboat looking to pass the guard.
Steamboat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fein's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steamboat tries for a takedown but Fein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fein shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steamboat napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fein works to advance to full mount. Steamboat defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fein avoids the attempt from Steamboat to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fein working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Steamboat is trying to escape the mount.
Steamboat manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steamboat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alecander Fein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Fein misses.
Fein throws a jab but it's blocked by Steamboat.
Fein tries to close the distance and clinch but Steamboat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fein is squirming around, avoiding Steamboat's attempts to control the action.
Steamboat avoids the attempt from Fein to control.
Fein is trying desperately to improve position.
Steamboat trying to control but Fein is having none of it.
Fein is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat wants to control the pace but Fein is squirming around nicely.
Steamboat looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fein is looking to improve his position but Steamboat isn't that keen on the idea.
Fein gets back to half guard.
Steamboat uses his free foot to push down on Fein's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fein.
Steamboat goes for an armbar but Fein turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fein advances position into side control!
Fein decides to stand back up.
Nice sprawl there from Fein as Steamboat shoots in.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Steamboat shoots in for a double leg but Fein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left and a right from Fein both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Ricky Steamboat has been cut.
Fein looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steamboat is just riding it out for now. Fein eventually gives up the hold.
Fein is trying to work for a kimura but Steamboat is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fein is keen to just control but Steamboat is a slippery customer.
Fein wants to work for an arm triangle but Steamboat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fein seems to be working for a kimura but Steamboat defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steamboat actively working from the bottom here.
Fein takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steamboat has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Fein escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Fein!
Fein thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alecander Fein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Steamboat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steamboat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steamboat swivels and escapes.
Fein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steamboat was well out of range. Poor timing from Fein.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steamboat connects with a single shot there.
Steamboat pushes Fein away with a front kick.
Steamboat tries to close the distance and clinch but Fein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fein misses with a hook.
Steamboat lands a glancing blow to the side of Fein's head.
Steamboat looks for a takedown but Fein sprawls well.
Steamboat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fein circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steamboat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steamboat tries for a takedown but Fein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alecander Fein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steamboat.
Steamboat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fein did well to prevent Steamboat getting side control.
Fein wants to control but Steamboat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fein wants to get back to full guard.
Alecander Fein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fein is trying to maintain the position but Steamboat is very close to passing his half guard.
Steamboat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fein has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steamboat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fein tries to get to full guard but Steamboat has control of the leg.
Steamboat is taking a breather. Fein says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steamboat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fein throws a shot to the body.
Ricky Steamboat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Steamboat.
Fein wants to clinch.
Fein gets caught flat footed, as Steamboat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Steamboat tries to free his leg and advance position but Fein is retaining full guard.
Steamboat postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steamboat, into his guard.
Steamboat being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat can't keep his opponent in guard - Fein advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fein is looking for a kimura here.
Fein is taking a breather. Steamboat says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fein is working for a submission of some sort.
Fein is trying to control the action in half guard but Steamboat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fein is working for a submission of some sort.
Alecander Fein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steamboat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fein pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Steamboat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alecander Fein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by King Without A Crown by Matisyahu. Penn has chosen Everything in it's right place as his entrance music. Samuel Daniels is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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326 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samuel Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Penn !
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Daniels.
It looks like James Penn has been cut.
Good body shot from Daniels.
Penn looks gassed!
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Daniels has Penn pressed against the cage.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Daniels won't allow it.
Daniels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Penn takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up James Penn 's cut even more.
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!
Daniels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
James Penn 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Penn 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samuel Daniels!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Bongwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Wray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bongwater might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Peter Tosh - Speech about Herb. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bud Bongwater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Wray!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Bongwater.
Wray misses with a head kick.
Bongwater takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Bud Bongwater has been cut.
Wray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bongwater.
A left lands for Bongwater.
Bongwater fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wray sprawls well initially but Bongwater persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bongwater lands a nice short elbow.
Bongwater is nestled in close to Wray, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bongwater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bongwater pulls his head out easily.
Bongwater passes to full mount!
Bongwater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bongwater landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bongwater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wray tries to reverse the position but Bongwater maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongwater scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wray?
Bongwater controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wray is looking to improve his position but Bongwater isn't that keen on the idea.
Bongwater controlling from mount.
Bongwater scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wray?
Bongwater is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wray is trying desperately to improve position.
Wray is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bongwater controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wray is working to get back to half guard.
Bongwater with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wray is working to get back to half guard.
Bongwater putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wray regains half guard.
Wray manages to get to full guard.
Bongwater is working Wray over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bongwater wants to control from the top but Wray keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater won't allow Wray to sweep him here.
Bongwater controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bongwater postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bongwater is stalling in the full guard.
Bongwater trying to control the position from guard on top but Wray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wray is looking for a triangle but Bongwater pushes his legs off easily.
Wray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bongwater can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wray looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bongwater content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bongwater connects with a couple of short punches.
Bongwater chips away with some ground and pound.
Bongwater with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bongwater postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bongwater scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bongwater scoring with some ground and pound.
Bongwater cracks Wray with a solid left hand.
Wray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bongwater has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bongwater scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bongwater lands a couple of digs.
Wray escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bongwater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bongwater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Bongwater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bud Bongwater's cut.
That's time! Bongwater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bongwater gets the takedown into side control.
Wray tries to buck Bongwater off but Bongwater is having none of it.
Bongwater in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bongwater lands some shots froms side control.
Wray manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bongwater working the head and body with strikes.
Bongwater wants to control but Wray is keeping him busy.
Wray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wray.
Wray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bongwater's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bongwater wants to control from the top but Wray keeps moving.
Bud Bongwater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wray looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bongwater has picked Wray up and slammed him! Wray can't keep hold of the triangle and Bongwater manages to pass to side control!
Wray is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongwater lands an elbow.
Bongwater in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bongwater trying to control the position but Wray is working away.
Bongwater gets to mount! Wray was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bongwater fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wray is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bongwater controlling the position easily from mount.
Bongwater working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bongwater lands with some strikes.
Wray is looking to get to half guard.
Bongwater fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wray is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bongwater landing punches.
Wray is rocked!
Bongwater is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wray is still in real trouble! Can Bongwater finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bongwater breaks from Wray's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wray 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.
Wray is looking for a sweep. Bongwater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bongwater trying to control from half guard but Wray is working away.
Wray seems to have recovered his senses.
Wray is looking to improve his position.
Bongwater seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Bongwater there.
Bongwater slows the pace down in half guard.
Bongwater working over Wray with some ground and pound. Wray looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wray actively working from the bottom here.
Bongwater keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bongwater scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bongwater content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Bongwater.
Bongwater is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wray!
Wray is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wray regains half guard.
Wray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bongwater pulls his head out easily.
Bongwater lands with a punch from half guard.
Wray looking for submissions off his back.
Bongwater is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wray is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bongwater scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bongwater scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bongwater trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Bongwater dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bud Bongwater's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bongwater looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bongwater sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wray manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bongwater tries to reverse the position but Wray maintains control.
Wray wants to take Bongwater's back but he can't do it this time.
Wray goes for an armbar but Bongwater turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bongwater.
Wray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongwater not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bongwater distracts Wray with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bongwater postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bongwater looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bongwater with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bongwater looking to pass the guard.
Wray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bongwater manages to get himself to full guard.
Wray has gone for a leg lock! Bongwater slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wray's guard.
Wray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bongwater is one step ahead there.
Wray looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bongwater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wray working for submissions but it's allowed Bongwater to get to half guard.
Bongwater is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wray!
Wray in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bongwater lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bongwater raining down shots from the mount!
Bongwater with the ground and pound from mount.
Wray tries to reverse the position but Bongwater maintains control.
Bongwater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bongwater landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bongwater prevents Wray from getting the reversal.
Bongwater landing shots from mount.
Bongwater postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wray looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Bongwater connects with a bit shot that sees Wray covering up! More strikes from Bongwater and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bongwater is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bud Bongwater!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rey Polamalu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Eastman (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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158 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rey Polamalu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyrone Eastman!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eastman forces Polamalu back against the cage and clinches.
Polamalu takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Rey Polamalu has been cut.
A short uppercut from Eastman.
Eastman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Polamalu backwards.
Polamalu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eastman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eastman lands a body punch.
Come on Eastman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Eastman as the two fighters clinch.
Eastman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Eastman.
Polamalu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Polamalu fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Polamalu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polamalu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eastman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eastman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Eastman.
Polamalu is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eastman breaks the clinch.
Eastman lands a big uppercut and Polamalu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Polamalu looks OK. Eastman waves Polamalu back to his feet!
Polamalu is rocked!
Polamalu is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Eastman doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Polamalu crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Polamalu's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrone Eastman!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean ORiordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuo Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watanabe has chosen Metallica - All Nightmare Long as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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21
265 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean ORiordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Katsuo Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe misses with a wild body shot.
Watanabe misses with a body shot.
Watanabe thows a left - swing and a miss!
ORiordan tries to clinch there but Watanabe circles away.
ORiordan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watanabe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ORiordan forces Watanabe back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ORiordan.
ORiordan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watanabes head.
ORiordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Watanabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
ORiordan prevents the takedown attempt.
ORiordan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Katsuo Watanabe has been cut.
ORiordan stalling the fight.
A short left from ORiordan.
Watanabe jumps guard but ORiordan stands there with Watanabe around his waist. Watanabe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
ORiordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Watanabe.
ORiordan digs a right hand underneath Watanabe's ribcage. Watanabe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Watanabe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but ORiordan has him pressed against the cage.
ORiordan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
ORiordan is pressed up against the cage. Watanabe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag ORiordan down to the mat. ORiordan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sean ORiordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsuo Watanabe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
ORiordan has managed to clinch.
Watanabe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as ORiordan walks away with a smile on his face. Watanabe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Watanabe shoots for a double leg takedown but ORiordan sprawls well. He's pushed Watanabe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
ORiordan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watanabe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ORiordan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
ORiordan works on Watanabe's body with a couple of short punches.
Watanabe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but ORiordan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Watanabe looks gassed!
Watanabe is trying to break the clinch but ORiordan is controlling him.
ORiordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Watanabe up against the cage.
ORiordan digs a right hand underneath Watanabe's ribcage. Watanabe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
ORiordan lands a body punch.
Watanabe drops down looking for an ankle pick but ORiordan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Watanabe keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watanabe throws a body punch but ORiordan moves out of range.
Sean ORiordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ORiordan tries to clinch but Watanabe moves out of range.
ORiordan doesn't manage to clinch there - Watanabe circles away.
ORiordan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watanabe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sean ORiordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ORiordan tries to clinch but Watanabe moves out of range.
ORiordan has taken the fight to the clinch.
ORiordan digs a right hand into Watanabe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watanabe's gas tank.
ORiordan lands an uppercut.
ORiordan lands an uppercut.
ORiordan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watanabe or not.
A short right from ORiordan.
ORiordan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watanabe or not.
ORiordan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan lands a left hand.
ORiordan digs a right hand into Watanabe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watanabe's gas tank.
ORiordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from ORiordan.
Watanabe takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from ORiordan.
ORiordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
ORiordan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from ORiordan.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from ORiordan.
ORiordan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
ORiordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Watanabe up against the cage.
ORiordan digs a right hand into Watanabe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watanabe's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for ORiordan.
A right hook to the body lands for ORiordan.
ORiordan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watanabe backwards.
ORiordan scores with a hook to the body.
ORiordan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
ORiordan stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from ORiordan.
A short left from ORiordan.
ORiordan lands a body shot.
ORiordan lands a nice uppercut.
Watanabe tries to break the clinch but ORiordan is controlling the position.
ORiordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That has opened up Katsuo Watanabe's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watanabe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
ORiordan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from ORiordan.
ORiordan gets through Watanabe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean ORiordan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katsuo Watanabe's cut.
That's time! ORiordan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Watanabe keeps the fight on the outside.
ORiordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
ORiordan misses the shot to the body.
Watanabe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
ORiordan scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Watanabe misses the target.
Watanabe ducks under a wild hook from ORiordan.
ORiordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watanabe can do to turn this around?
Watanabe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Watanabe showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watanabe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed ORiordan's head.
Watanabe is breathing heavily.
Watanabe is trying to control the action in half guard but ORiordan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
ORiordan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watanabe on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe stops ORiordan from getting back to his feet.
Watanabe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
ORiordan is controlling Watanabe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Watanabe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watanabe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Watanabe is looking for a kimura here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
ORiordan tries to clinch but Watanabe is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
ORiordan swinging wildly here.
ORiordan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watanabe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ORiordan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watanabe counters with a nice double leg into side control. ORiordan won't be happy with that.
Watanabe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but ORiordan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
ORiordan prevents Watanabe from improving position.
Watanabe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe working the ground and pound but ORiordan is defending the strikes.
Watanabe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Watanabe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but ORiordan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Watanabe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Watanabe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ORiordan closes the distance but Watanabe moves to the side
and Watanabe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fight stays on the outside here - ORiordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ORiordan is looking to clinch.
Watanabe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for ORiordan!
Watanabe landing strikes from the mount and ORiordan is in trouble!
ORiordan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Watanabe tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Watanabe thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuo Watanabe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Katsuo Watanabe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watanabe.
ORiordan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watanabe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ORiordan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watanabe.
Watanabe throws out a loose jab but ORiordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
ORiordan moves in looking to clinch but Watanabe pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - ORiordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ORiordan tries to clinch but Watanabe is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ORiordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Watanabe counters with a takedown into side control.
Watanabe lands an elbow.
Watanabe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but ORiordan is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but ORiordan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
ORiordan regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watanabe is stalling here. ORiordan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Watanabe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and ORiordan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
ORiordan working away.
Watanabe tries to buck ORiordan off but ORiordan is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
ORiordan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Watanabe to his feet.
ORiordan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ORiordan is looking to clinch but Watanabe is avoiding it.
ORiordan wants to clinch
and Watanabe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
ORiordan tries to close the distance and clinch but Watanabe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
ORiordan clinches with his opponent.
ORiordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
ORiordan lands with a left to the head.
Watanabe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. ORiordan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Watanabe.
Still in the clinch, ORiordan scores with a nice short uppercut.
ORiordan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watanabe backwards.
Watanabe prevents a body shot from ORiordan.
ORiordan lands with a left to the head.
ORiordan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
ORiordan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watanabe's efforts to push away.
ORiordan is leaning against Watanabe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
ORiordan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watanabe backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from ORiordan.
ORiordan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
ORiordan breaks from the clinch.
ORiordan wants to clinch
and Watanabe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps ORiordan thinking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watanabe is defended easily by ORiordan.
Sean ORiordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsuo Watanabe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ORiordan wants to clinch up but Watanabe keeps it at a distance.
Watanabe takes a swing at ORiordan's ribcage but misses.
Watanabe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
ORiordan has closed the distance and engaged Watanabe in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from ORiordan.
The cut above Katsuo Watanabe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Watanabe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. ORiordan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
ORiordan is working Watanabe over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from ORiordan.
Sean ORiordan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by ORiordan.
ORiordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watanabe backwards.
ORiordan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean ORiordan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think ORiordan 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean ORiordan!
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