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Hilowars No2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy OHoulahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews has chosen Bleed It Out as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
2 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Paddy OHoulahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Vincent Matthews!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OHoulahan wants to clinch up but Matthews keeps it at a distance.
OHoulahan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matthews moves into range and clinches up with OHoulahan.
Matthews connects with a nasty looking knee right to OHoulahan's face.
It looks like Paddy OHoulahan has been cut.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matthews stalling against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OHoulahan tries to pull guard but Matthews holds him up against the ropes and eventually OHoulahan drops back down to his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by OHoulahan as Matthews tries to tie him up.
Matthews unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matthews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OHoulahan.
OHoulahan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matthews just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
OHoulahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OHoulahan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matthews just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy OHoulahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OHoulahan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matthews walks away with a smile on his face. OHoulahan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OHoulahan darts in and clinches Matthews up against the ropes.
Matthews crunches a lovely knee into OHoulahan's ribcage.
OHoulahan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews looking to throw knees to the head but OHoulahan is blocking nicely.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews closes this distance looking for a takedown but OHoulahan circles away.
Matthews changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OHoulahan tries to avoid it but Matthews manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OHoulahan to the ground. OHoulahan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OHoulahan misses with a takedown attempt - Matthews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matthews clinches up with OHoulahan and pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but OHoulahan is keeping busy.
Matthews missing with knees to the body.
Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OHoulahan is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
Matthews missing with knees to the body.
OHoulahan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OHoulahan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OHoulahan has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
OHoulahan drags the fight down to the ground.
OHoulahan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to clinch.
Matthews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OHoulahan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Matthews wants to hold on but OHoulahan pushes him away.
OHoulahan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
OHoulahan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Matthews wants to hold on but OHoulahan pushes him away.
OHoulahan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Matthews regains half guard.
Matthews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
OHoulahan wants to stand but Matthews has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
OHoulahan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matthews with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
OHoulahan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matthews sees it coming and defends easily.
Matthews tries to roll over but OHoulahan keeps him under control.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OHoulahan.
Matthews tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matthews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OHoulahan wants to clinch up but Matthews keeps it at a distance.
OHoulahan scores with a three punch combo!
Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and OHoulahan moves out of range easily.
OHoulahan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four 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.
OHoulahan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OHoulahan moves into the clinch.
OHoulahan lands an elbow inside that Matthews shrugs off.
OHoulahan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Matthews wants to get up but he can't break OHoulahan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Matthews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OHoulahan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nice cross by Matthews.
OHoulahan has managed to clinch.
Matthews tries to stall but OHoulahan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matthews tries to score a body lock takedown but OHoulahan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
OHoulahan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OHoulahan darts in trying to clinch
and Matthews counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matthews.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Matthews trying to control but OHoulahan is working from the bottom.
OHoulahan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matthews manages to get himself to full guard.
Matthews looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OHoulahan postures up.
OHoulahan postures up and lands a big shot to Matthews's brow.
OHoulahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OHoulahan is really struggling to control Matthews but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Matthews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OHoulahan defends well.
Matthews looking for submissions from the bottom but instead OHoulahan passes into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matthews is trying to stand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
OHoulahan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OHoulahan is keen to just control but Matthews is a slippery customer.
OHoulahan trying to control from Matthews's half guard. Matthews has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
OHoulahan wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Matthews not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Matthews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
OHoulahan throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
OHoulahan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OHoulahan moves into range and clinches up with Matthews.
Matthews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OHoulahan avoids it.
Matthews tries to score a body lock takedown but OHoulahan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matthews throws a knee to the head but misses.
OHoulahan wants a takedown but no success here.
Matthews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OHoulahan.
OHoulahan tries to score a body lock takedown but Matthews shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matthews is trying to break the clinch but OHoulahan has him pressed against the ropes.
Matthews can't break the clinch.
Matthews trying to land knees to the body.
OHoulahan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's eight 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.
OHoulahan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matthews.
Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by OHoulahan.
Matthews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and OHoulahan counters by clinching up.
Matthews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
OHoulahan is trying to break the clinch but Matthews has him pressed against the ropes.
OHoulahan drags the fight down to the ground.
OHoulahan looking for subs off his back but Matthews has passed one foot through into half guard.
OHoulahan is trying to stand up here but Matthews is controlling him well.
Well, if Matthews is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
OHoulahan looks like he's trying to stand up.
OHoulahan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matthews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OHoulahan.
OHoulahan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OHoulahan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
OHoulahan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matthews pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy OHoulahan's cut.
That's time! OHoulahan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
OHoulahan gets the takedown into side control.
Matthews struggling a bit here.
OHoulahan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
OHoulahan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
OHoulahan rushes Matthews and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OHoulahan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike from OHoulahan.
Matthews jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OHoulahan walks away with a smile on his face. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OHoulahan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Matthews napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Matthews is trying to control OHoulahan's posture but OHoulahan avoids it.
Matthews tries to improve position but can't.
Matthews is trying to control OHoulahan's posture but OHoulahan avoids it.
OHoulahan scoring with punches from side control.
Matthews sneaks back into half guard.
Matthews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OHoulahan pulls his head out easily.
Matthews has his hands clasped together around OHoulahan's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews trying to hold on to OHoulahan's head to control him but OHoulahan postures up.
OHoulahan wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.
OHoulahan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OHoulahan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matthews throws a left and a right that both miss
and OHoulahan counters with a two punch combo.
OHoulahan shoots in looking for a takedown. Matthews tries to sprawl out of it but OHoulahan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Matthews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan swinging wildly here.
Matthews throws a body punch but OHoulahan moves out of range.
OHoulahan shoots in and drives through. Matthews sprawls well.
Matthews looks to land a right hand but OHoulahan moved out of range.
OHoulahan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than OHoulahan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
OHoulahan lands a nice shot to the head.
OHoulahan lands with some strikes.
OHoulahan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Matthews is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by OHoulahan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan with the ground and pound from mount.
OHoulahan scoring with strikes but Matthews is staying in there.
OHoulahan lands a nice shot to the head.
OHoulahan with a couple of short strikes.
OHoulahan has hold of Matthews's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Matthews manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
OHoulahan with good strikes from the mount here!
Matthews swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
OHoulahan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
OHoulahan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matthews is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
OHoulahan working the ground and pound effectively.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan with the ground and pound from mount.
Matthews tries to lock up and control but OHoulahan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
OHoulahan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Matthews is on top in guard.
Matthews preventing the sweep.
Matthews trying to control but OHoulahan is working from the bottom.
Matthews won't allow OHoulahan to get back to his feet.
Matthews stands up from OHoulahan's guard - Matthews perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but OHoulahan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OHoulahan lands a lovely overhand right.
OHoulahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews darts in trying to clinch
and OHoulahan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matthews's guard.
OHoulahan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matthews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. OHoulahan is aware though and is defending well.
OHoulahan lands a couple of digs.
OHoulahan advances position into side control!
OHoulahan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan working the head with strikes.
OHoulahan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matthews, who protects the arm well.
OHoulahan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working.
Matthews gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
OHoulahan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
OHoulahan with good strikes from the mount here!
Matthews slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
OHoulahan winds up and cracks Matthews with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
OHoulahan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OHoulahan.
Matthews trying to hold on to OHoulahan's head to control him but OHoulahan postures up.
Matthews is looking for a sweep. OHoulahan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OHoulahan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matthews's head.
OHoulahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paddy OHoulahan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matthews throws a low kick, looking for OHoulahan's leg but OHoulahan calmly moves out of range.
OHoulahan closes the distance and clinches.
Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OHoulahan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OHoulahan is trying to drag Matthews to the mat but Matthews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy OHoulahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the ropes, OHoulahan throws an elbow but misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan avoiding damage as Matthews throws knees to the body.
OHoulahan stops a takedown attempt from Matthews.
OHoulahan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matthews working OHoulahan over with knees to the body.
OHoulahan is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
OHoulahan has Matthews pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Matthews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matthews misses with a knee strike.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OHoulahan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matthews counters with a takedown into side control.
OHoulahan struggling a bit here.
OHoulahan tries to escape but Matthews is in control.
OHoulahan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OHoulahan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy OHoulahan showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Vincent Matthews!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Paddy OHoulahan!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Funke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreas comes to the ring accompanied by MrCriminal-Dreams. The crowd seem to be enjoying Funke's choice of entrance music: never gonna stop. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Andreas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cody Funke!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funke throws a series of punches but Andreas avoids them all with ease.
Daniel Andreas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Andreas.
Funke lands with a hook. Andreas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andreas tries for a takedown but Funke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Funke scores with a hook to the body. Andreas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andreas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Funke counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Funke. No joy for Andreas on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Andreas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funke dips to his left and cracks Andreas with an uppercut!
Funke misses with a series of wild punches.
Andreas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funke.
Andreas fails with the takedown
and Funke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Funke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Funke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Funke stands and steps away. Andreas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Andreas is breathing heavily.
Funke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Funke.
A right-left combo lands from Funke.
Horrible takedown by Andreas or perhaps it was just good defense by Funke which made him look bad.
Funke misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Funke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Andreas backs up against the ropes.
Funke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Funke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Funke shoots in and bounces Andreas off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Funke wants to pass the guard but Andreas is keeping the position.
Funke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Funke controlling from the top position.
Funke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funke throwing strikes from guard but Andreas blocks nicely.
Funke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andreas wants to stand but Funke is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Andreas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Funke counters with a series of strikes. Andreas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Good standup being displayed there by Funke as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Funke.
Funke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Funke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Funke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Funke looks to land a combination but Andreas avoids it well.
Nice shot lands for Funke.
Funke scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Funke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Funke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Funke!
Funke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Funke connects with a nice short shot to Andreas's temple.
Andreas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Andreas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Funke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Funke wants to pass to mount but Andreas is defending the position.
Funke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Andreas wants to control but Funke is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Funke pulls his head out easily.
Funke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Funke wants to pass to mount but Andreas is defending the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Andreas misses with a combination
and Funke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Andreas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funke is looking to advance position but Andreas won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Funke connects with a nice short shot to Andreas's temple.
Andreas wants to control but Funke is keeping busy.
Funke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andreas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Funke passes to side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Funke trying to control the action but Andreas is working from the bottom.
Andreas wants to control but Funke postures up.
Funke advances nicely into full mount.
Funke lands a heavy elbow.
Funke looking to control but Andreas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Funke content just to control the position here.
Andreas wants to hold on but Funke pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's six 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.
Andreas is bucking up trying to escape but Funke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Funke has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Andreas's face.
Andreas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funke cracks Andreas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Funke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Andreas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Funke connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Andreas wants to hold on but Funke pushes him away.
Funke with good strikes from the mount here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Funke in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Andreas is bucking up trying to escape but Funke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Funke landing strikes, looking to finish!
Funke lands a big shot there that rocks Andreas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Funke content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Andreas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Funke landing strikes, looking to finish!
Funke looking to control but Andreas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Funke avoids the attempt from Andreas to control.
Funke wants to control the pace but Andreas is squirming around nicely.
Funke looking to finish Andreas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Andreas!
Andreas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funke landing strikes, looking to finish!
Funke scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Andreas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Funke lands a nice shot to the head.
Funke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Andreas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Funke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Andreas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Funke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Funke punishing his opponent with strikes.
Funke with shots to the head and body - Andreas looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funke raining down shots from the mount!
Funke lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Funke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Funke scores with a punch to the head.
Funke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Funke connects with a nice short shot to Andreas's temple.
Andreas is trying to maintain the position but Funke is very close to passing his half guard.
Funke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andreas trying to control here.
Andreas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Funke wants to pass the guard but Andreas is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funke looking to sit in guard and control but Andreas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Funke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Funke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andreas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Funke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andreas postures up in Funke's guard and throws a big left but Funke blocks it.
Andreas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Funke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andreas is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Funke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Andreas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Funke is trying to move to mount but Andreas reverses beautifully and ends up in Funke's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreas won't allow Funke to get back to his feet.
Andreas with a nice head shot there.
Andreas throwing strikes but missing.
Funke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andreas is controlling him.
Andreas thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Andreas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Funke.
Andreas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Funke.
Andreas with a poor takedown
so Funke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Funke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Funke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andreas looking to control.
Funke wants to control from the top but Andreas keeps moving.
Funke passes Andreas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Andreas is staying active underneath Funke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andreas missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funke is looking to stall here but Andreas recovers full guard.
Andreas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andreas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andreas keeping full guard, as Funke tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Funke trying to control but Andreas is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Andreas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Funke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Funke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Funke throws a right hand that Andreas ducks under and follows up with a left that Andreas also avoids with ease.
Daniel Andreas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Funke lands with a nice combination. Andreas backs away looking to recover.
Andreas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Funke.
Some wild striking there from Funke.
Funke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Funke throws a one two combo.
Andreas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Funke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Funke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andreas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andreas misses with a double jab
and Funke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Funke is looking to slow Andreas down with leg kicks.
Funke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Funke is working the combinations to good effect here.
Funke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Funke tries to land a front kick but Andreas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Funke throws a combination that misses
and Andreas counters with a one-two to the body.
Andreas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Funke counters with a left and a right that stings Andreas.
Funke's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Funke duly obliges.
Funke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Andreas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Funke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andreas won't be happy with that.
Andreas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Funke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Funke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andreas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Funke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Funke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andreas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Andreas controlling the position for now.
Andreas wants to improve his position but Funke is controlling well.
Funke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andreas keeps working.
Andreas wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andreas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Funke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Funke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Andreas is looking to improve his position.
Funke thows a huge punch but Andreas dodges it nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Andreas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Funke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Andreas wants to improve his position but Funke is controlling well.
Funke stops Andreas from getting back to his feet.
Cody Funke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Funke throws out a powerful jab.
Andreas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Funke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Funke scores with a four punch combination!
Funke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Funke shoots in and bounces Andreas off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Andreas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andreas wants to get back to his feet but Funke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Andreas wants to sweep here but Funke controlling him for the moment.
Daniel Andreas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funke trying to control but Andreas is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Funke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Funke 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Cody Funke!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Cody Funke!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Cody Funke!
Cody Funke wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Peepers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hubert Gumphrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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195 lbs
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189 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Peepers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hubert Gumphrey!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gumphrey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Peepers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Peepers looking to pass the guard.
Gumphrey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Peepers has passed into side control.
Gumphrey is looking to reverse the position.
Gumphrey can't do much from the bottom here.
Peepers wants to control but Gumphrey is keeping him busy.
Peepers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Peepers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Peepers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Peepers working away.
Peepers lands a nice forearm strike.
Peepers working away.
Gumphrey defending against the ground and pound.
Peepers slows the pace down.
Peepers cracks Gumphrey with a big elbow.
Peepers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Peepers takes a little break here. Gumphrey wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gumphrey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Peepers.
Gumphrey is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peepers is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gumphrey will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Peepers wants to control but Gumphrey is keeping him busy.
Peepers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gumphrey is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Peepers is controlling him well.
Peepers is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gumphrey's shoulder. That is not cool.
Peepers throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gumphrey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gumphrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peepers moves away.
Peepers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gumphrey's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peepers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gumphrey's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Peepers prevents Gumphrey from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gumphrey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Peepers thows a huge punch but Gumphrey dodges it nicely.
Peepers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Peepers prevents Gumphrey from standing back up.
Peepers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gumphrey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gumphrey taking some punishment here, with Peepers in his half guard.
Peepers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gumphrey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Peepers wants to take a breather but Gumphrey is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumphrey tries to kick Peepers off but Peepers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gumphrey tries to get to full guard but Peepers has control of the leg.
Peepers is looking to take a break and control but Gumphrey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peepers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peepers thows a huge punch but Gumphrey dodges it nicely.
Peepers stops Gumphrey from getting back to his feet.
Gumphrey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peepers.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gumphrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peepers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gumphrey throws a hook but Peepers blocks it.
Peepers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gumphrey defends it nicely.
Hubert Gumphrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Gumphrey as Peepers shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Peepers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Peepers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gumphrey jabs at Peepers's body.
Peepers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gumphrey throws a series of punches but Peepers avoids them all with ease.
Gumphrey cracks a nice hook into Peepers's ribs.
Peepers is breathing heavily.
Peepers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Peepers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gumphrey tries to hold on but Peepers pushes him away.
Gumphrey wants to get back to his feet.
Gumphrey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gumphrey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Peepers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gumphrey is looking to escape.
Peepers scoring with strikes but Gumphrey is staying in there.
Gumphrey is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Peepers lands a big elbow.
Gumphrey is working to get back to half guard.
Peepers looking to finish Gumphrey with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gumphrey!
Gumphrey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peepers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peepers throws some wild stikes that Gumphrey manages to avoid easily.
Peepers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gumphrey can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumphrey is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Peepers dominating with strikes here.
Peepers landing punches.
Peepers with shots to the head and body - Gumphrey looks very uncomfortable down there.
Peepers raining down shots from the mount!
Peepers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gumphrey looks a forlorn figure.
Gumphrey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Peepers looking to finish Gumphrey with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gumphrey!
Peepers landing strikes, looking to finish!
Peepers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Peepers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gumphrey is looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gumphrey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Peepers punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Gumphrey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumphrey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Peepers working the ground and pound effectively.
Peepers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Peepers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gumphrey looks a forlorn figure.
Peepers tries to control but Gumphrey wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Peepers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gumphrey is in a horrible position here. Peepers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gumphrey in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Peepers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Peepers controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Gumphrey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peepers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gumphrey hang on?
Peepers landing punches.
Peepers wants to control the pace but Gumphrey is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Peepers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gumphrey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Peepers moves out of range of the strikes.
Peepers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Peepers scores a takedown into full mount!
Gumphrey is desperately trying to improve his position but Peepers has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Peepers.
Peepers throwing strikes here but Gumphrey is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Peepers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Peepers landing strikes from the mount.
Gumphrey working to try and regain half guard.
Peepers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peepers prevents Gumphrey from getting the reversal.
Gumphrey is squirming around, avoiding Peepers's attempts to control the action.
Peepers in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gumphrey tries to hold on but Peepers pushes him away.
Gumphrey can't escape the position.
Peepers avoids the attempt from Gumphrey to control.
Peepers breaks from Gumphrey's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Peepers landing punches.
Peepers with good strikes from the mount here!
Peepers lands a heavy elbow.
Gumphrey is in a horrible position here. Peepers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gumphrey tries to hold on but Peepers postures up.
Mr Peepers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumphrey can't escape the position.
Gumphrey is squirming around, avoiding Peepers's attempts to control the action.
Peepers dominating with strikes here.
Peepers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gumphrey?
Gumphrey is bucking up trying to escape but Peepers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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!
Gumphrey really wants to buck Peepers off and get back to his feet.
Gumphrey is breathing heavily.
Peepers controlling his opponent.
Gumphrey's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Peepers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gumphrey is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Peepers is landing with some decent strikes but Gumphrey is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Peepers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gumphrey is looking to improve his position but Peepers isn't that keen on the idea.
Gumphrey's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Peepers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gumphrey is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Peepers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gumphrey?
Peepers trying to control but Gumphrey is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Peepers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peepers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gumphrey?
Peepers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gumphrey can do to turn this around?
Peepers working the ground and pound effectively.
Peepers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Peepers lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumphrey is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Peepers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gumphrey is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Peepers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gumphrey is still in real trouble! Can Peepers finish him?
Gumphrey tries to lock up and control but Peepers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peepers landing strikes, looking to finish!
Peepers controlling the position easily from mount.
Peepers has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gumphrey's face.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Peepers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gumphrey seems to have recovered his senses.
Peepers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gumphrey hang on?
Gumphrey tries to lock up and control but Peepers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gumphrey working to try and regain half guard.
Peepers with shots to the head and body - Gumphrey looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gumphrey can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Peepers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Peepers with the ground and pound from mount.
Peepers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Peepers tries to control but Gumphrey wriggling away.
Gumphrey in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Peepers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gumphrey?
Gumphrey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gumphrey wants to control but Peepers is having none of it.
Peepers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gumphrey can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Peepers prevents Gumphrey from getting the reversal.
Peepers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peepers lands a big elbow.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Peepers blocks Gumphrey's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gumphrey wants to get back to his feet.
Gumphrey tries to hold on but Peepers pushes him away.
Peepers lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Peepers.
Peepers with the ground and pound from mount.
Peepers with good strikes from the mount here!
Peepers trying to control but Gumphrey is having none of it.
Gumphrey tries to reverse the position but Peepers maintains control.
Peepers landing strikes from the mount and Gumphrey is in trouble!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Peepers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Peepers wants to control the pace but Gumphrey is squirming around nicely.
Peepers scoring with strikes but Gumphrey is staying in there.
Peepers working the ground and pound effectively.
Gumphrey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gumphrey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Peepers with a couple of short strikes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gumphrey is looking to get to half guard.
Peepers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gumphrey is working to get back to half guard.
Hubert Gumphrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peepers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gumphrey hang on?
Peepers prevents Gumphrey from getting the reversal.
Peepers landing punches.
Peepers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peepers blocks Gumphrey's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Peepers blocks Gumphrey's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Mr Peepers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peepers controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Peepers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peepers 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Mr Peepers!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Mr Peepers!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Mr Peepers!
Mr Peepers wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chad Shaw!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers blocks a jab.
Summers misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Summers. No joy for Shaw on that attempt.
Summers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shaw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Summers lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Chad Shaw has been cut.
Summers misses with the combination.
Summers lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Summers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaw looks gassed!
A jab from Summers does it's job there.
Summers punishes Shaw's body with a nice straight punch.
Summers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Summers lands with a right and another and another! Shaw is in big trouble! Summers lands again and this time it's lights out for Shaw! A quality knockout there for Summers.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Summers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fido Dido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fido Dido has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fido Dido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simon Mack!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack looks to throw the jab but Dido is out of range.
Dido looks for a takedown but Mack sprawls well.
Mack scores with a nice right hand.
Mack is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dido.
Dido is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mack.
Mack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mack scores with a nice head shot.
Dido fails to land with a series of punches.
Dido gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dido fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mack takes a swing at Dido's ribcage but misses.
Dido ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simon Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dido misses with a series of wild punches.
Dido tries to bum rush Mack with a series of wild strikes but Mack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mack goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dido is rocked!
It looks like Fido Dido has been cut.
Mack throws a looping overhand right but Dido ducks down to avoid it.
Oh Dido is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mack lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mack drops Dido with a big left hand! Dido is injured, injured bad! Mack jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Mack!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takehide Nakatani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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2 - 3 - 0 |
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145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takehide Nakatani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Redman!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakatani pinned against the cage. Nakatani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Redman has a takedown stuffed.
Redman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakatani shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nakatani showed some decent athleticism there.
Nakatani uses his free foot to push down on Redman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Redman.
Nakatani is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Redman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Redman!
Nakatani is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Redman frees his head nicely. Oh but Nakatani has switched to an armbar! Redman is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Takehide Nakatani!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Singer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and chad leban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as chad leban enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ali Singer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, chad leban!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Singer. No joy for leban on that attempt.
A jab from Singer finds it's way through leban's defenses.
Singer cracks leban with a good jab.
leban fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali Singer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of chad leban.
Singer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from leban misses.
Singer scores with a nice right hand.
leban shoots in looking for a takedown. Singer tries to sprawl out of it but leban keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Singer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Singer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
leban takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ali Singer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
leban looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
leban on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Singer misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as Singer lands an impressive looking overhand right. leban doesn't seem phased though.
Singer cracks leban with a right hand to the side of the head.
leban showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Singer.
Nice uppercut there from Singer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singer lands a really nice looking cross but leban seems unphased.
leban moves forwards but Singer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like chad leban has been cut.
Singer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
leban is rocked!
Singer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
leban is still on wobbly legs! Can Singer finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singer scores with a shot to the body.
leban seems to have recovered his senses.
Singer cracks leban with an open hand slap.
Singer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Singer connects with a nice cross there... leban is looking wobbly and Singer recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send leban to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Singer jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ali Singer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between hairy scalp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Tard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hairy scalp had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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21
156 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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24
160 lbs
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Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, hairy scalp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bas Tard!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tard misses with a low kick.
Tard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
scalp staying out of range there.
Tard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by scalp.
Tard misses with an uppercut. scalp saw that one coming.
scalp misses with a straight right.
scalp throws a body punch but Tard moves out of range.
scalp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bas Tard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
scalp checks the leg kick.
scalp displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Bas Tard has been cut.
scalp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tard.
scalp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tard.
scalp throws a hook but Tard avoids it easily.
scalp misses with a straight left.
Tard throws a front kick aimed at scalp's knee but scalp avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tard.
scalp throws a right and a left that Tard avoids nicely.
scalp closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
scalp in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
scalp misses with the ground and pound.
scalp tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
scalp wants to take a breather but Tard manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for scalp.
scalp is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
scalp trying to control but Tard is working from the bottom.
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.
Tard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from scalp.
Tard trying to control the position here.
scalp sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tard's guard.
scalp is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
scalp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tard's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
scalp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
scalp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
scalp is keen to just control but Tard is a slippery customer.
Tard blocking the ground and pound attempt from scalp.
scalp trying to mount his opponent but Tard defends it.
scalp wants to stand up but Tard has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tard. scalp does a little dance to reset his feet.
scalp lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as scalp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tard doesn't seem phased though.
Tard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tard misses with a double jab.
Tard misses with a double jab
letting scalp counter with a right hand.
scalp tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
scalp misses with a wild body shot.
Tard throws a leg kick but scalp sees it coming and moves out of range.
scalp throws a series of punches but Tard avoids them all with ease.
scalp chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tard can pounce on him.
scalp connects with a looping right hand.
Tard misses with a body shot.
A big right from scalp misses.
scalp throws a series of punches but Tard moves out of range.
scalp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tard throws a leg kick but scalp moved away.
scalp wants to clinch up but Tard keeps it at a distance.
scalp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tard.
The fighters circling - Tard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
scalp throws a shot to the body.
scalp misses with a double jab
and Tard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
scalp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tard, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tard is looking to break free of the clinch but scalp has double underhooks.
scalp is struggling to control the position.
scalp manages to break the clinch.
Tard avoids the body shot from scalp.
Tard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by scalp.
Tard throws a low kick, looking for scalp's leg but scalp calmly moves out of range.
Tard thows a body shot but no joy.
scalp misses with a hook. Tard ducked under it nicely.
Tard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
scalp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
scalp throws a combination that misses
and Tard counters with a nice body shot.
scalp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
scalp throws a combination that misses
and Tard counters with a good low kick that scalp was not able to check.
scalp throws a series of punches but Tard moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Tard.
scalp misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tard, right into the meat.
scalp moves out of range of the leg kick from Tard.
scalp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tard.
scalp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
scalp lands a nice hook to Tard's body. Tard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
scalp lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
scalp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
scalp throws a sloppy head kick and Tard moves out of range easily.
Tard misses with a straight left.
Tard tries to score with a low kick but scalp moves his leg out of the way.
Tard lands a jab to scalp's midsection.
scalp is breathing heavily.
Tard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by scalp.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
scalp lands a jab to Tard's midsection.
Tard takes a swing at scalp's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tard, right into the meat.
Tard scores with a crisp jab that stopped scalp in his tracks.
scalp misses with a hook.
Tard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but scalp circles away quickly and effectively.
Tard dodges the punch combination from scalp.
Tard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from scalp.
scalp is looking to clinch but Tard is avoiding it.
Tard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tard scores with a leg kick.
A big left from scalp misses.
scalp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
scalp checks a low kick from Tard.
Tard misses the jab.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tard lands a nice shot to the body.
scalp tries to clinch but Tard moves out of range.
scalp misses with a double jab.
Tard misses with a double jab
letting scalp counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Tard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
scalp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
scalp throws a right hand that Tard ducks under and follows up with a left that Tard also avoids with ease.
scalp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tard.
Tard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
scalp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. scalp darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tard lands a lovely overhand right.
Tard misses with a straight right.
scalp avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the body from scalp misses
and Tard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tard scores with a nice strike.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tard looks to score with a jab to the body but scalp is just out of range.
Tard tries to bum rush scalp with a series of wild strikes but scalp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
scalp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from scalp finds it's way through Tard's defenses.
Good exchange - Tard coming out on top.
Tard checks a low kick from scalp.
Tard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
scalp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tard's hands.
Left hook, right uppercut from scalp.
Tard walks into a jab.
Tard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and scalp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
scalp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
scalp tries to break free but Tard pushes him back against the ropes.
Tard cracks scalp with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
scalp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
scalp is looking to break free of the clinch but Tard has double underhooks.
Tard manages to break the clinch.
Tard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tard 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bas Tard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bas Tard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Tard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good work by scalp as he checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Tard blocks the leg kick.
Tard tries to work over scalp's front leg with a kick but scalp checks it.
Tard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
scalp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for scalp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
scalp lunges at Tard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tard's hand.
Tard misses with a double jab
and scalp holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tard prevents scalp from breaking the clinch.
Tard breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - scalp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
scalp throws a low kick, looking for Tard's leg but Tard calmly moves out of range.
scalp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tard scores with a leg kick.
Tard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tard throws a leg kick but scalp checks it.
Tard throws a right hand that scalp ducks under and follows up with a left that scalp also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tard lands the left hand.
Tard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
scalp takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tard just misses with a punch to the body.
scalp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
scalp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
hairy scalp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from scalp.
Tard scores with a shot to the body.
scalp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
scalp lands a nice shot that snaps Tard's head back.
scalp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tard.
Tard throws a big shot that misses.
scalp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tard counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Tard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tard misses with a body shot.
A combination from Tard does no damage.
scalp misses with a straight left.
Tard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
scalp misses with a looping right.
scalp misses with a combination
and Tard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tard lands with a hook. scalp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
scalp tries to close the distance and clinch but Tard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by scalp.
scalp looks to land a combination but Tard avoids it well.
scalp thuds his right hand into Tard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
scalp checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tard tries to move into range but scalp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to scalp's calf.
Tard scores with a leg kick.
Tard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before scalp can pounce on him.
Tard avoids the body shot from scalp.
scalp avoids the body shot from Tard.
scalp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
scalp throws an overhand right that lands on Tard's shoulder, as Tard tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tard misses with a straight right.
Tard takes a swing at scalp's ribcage but misses.
Tard misses with the combination.
Tard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
scalp misses with a hook.
Tard throws a jab when scalp was well out of range.
Tard connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from scalp.
scalp misses the jab.
scalp chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tard can pounce on him.
Tard dips to his left and cracks scalp with an uppercut!
Tard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from scalp.
Tard wants to slow scalp down by chopping away at his legs.
scalp moves out of range of the strikes.
Tard punishes scalp's body with a nice straight punch.
Tard throws out a leg kick but scalp moves out of range and Tard only half commits.
scalp throws out a loose jab but Tard uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tard looks to throw the jab but scalp is out of range.
scalp misses with a straight left.
Tard misses with the combination.
Tard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before scalp has time to react.
Tard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
scalp looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
scalp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tard.
Tard slips a straight right by scalp.
scalp throws a hook but Tard blocks it.
Tard is looking to slow scalp down with leg kicks.
Bas Tard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Tard.
scalp throws a hook but Tard blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tard. That's going to slow scalp down.
Tard just misses with a punch to the body.
scalp jabs at Tard's body.
scalp falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tard counters with a nice uppercut.
Tard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tard slips a jab from scalp.
scalp misses with a hook.
Tard looks to land a combination but scalp avoids it well.
scalp avoids the body shot from Tard.
scalp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tard.
A swing and a miss from scalp.
scalp moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tard.
scalp throws a jab but it's blocked by Tard.
scalp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tard, right into the meat.
A shot to de liver by scalp. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from scalp does no damage.
scalp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tard.
Tard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches scalp napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
scalp tries to buck Tard off but Tard is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tard throws an elbow but scalp slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but scalp sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tard cracks scalp with a big right hand but scalp just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tard working the head and body with strikes.
scalp is pushing Tard's head away, looking to escape. Tard manages to hold on to the position though.
Tard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but scalp sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tard grinds an elbow into scalp's temple.
Tard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
scalp is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Tard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tard moves into full mount!
scalp tries to reverse the position but Tard maintains control.
Tard landing shots from mount.
Tard punishing his opponent with strikes.
scalp tries to reverse the position but Tard maintains control.
scalp tries to hold on but Tard postures up.
Tard landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
scalp is trying to stand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tard raining down shots from the mount!
Tard unloading with bombs!
Tard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tard throwing strikes but scalp bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
scalp keeping moving, preventing Tard from controlling successfully.
Tard prevents scalp from getting back to his feet.
Tard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
scalp keeping moving, preventing Tard from controlling successfully.
Tard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
scalp has momentary wrist control but Tard slips an elbow through the middle.
scalp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
scalp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
scalp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tard.
Tard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tard misses with a hook.
Tard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tard swings away with a body shot that misses
and scalp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Tard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Bas Tard!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Bas Tard!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Bas Tard!
Bas Tard wins by unanimous decision!
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