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SPFC 27: Norris vs Keyes 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and paul bain (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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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Markus Ware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, paul bain!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ware sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from bain.
Ware misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ware misses with a double jab.
bain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ware circles away.
Markus Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of paul bain.
bain drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
bain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ware swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ware is looking to stand up but bain isn't so interested in that idea.
Ware is trying to keep bain in close.
bain won't allow Ware to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as bain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ware keeping full guard, as bain tries to pass.
Ware wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
bain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ware as he jumps to the side.
bain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ware throws a series of punches but bain avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware throws a jab but it's blocked by bain.
bain feints and as Ware raises his hands in defense, bain changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
bain wants to pass the guard but Ware is keeping the position.
bain connects with a couple of short punches.
Ware looking to control.
bain won't allow Ware to get back to his feet.
bain won't allow Ware to sweep him here.
bain stands and throws Ware's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ware is working to avoid the ground and pound but bain connects with a decent elbow.
Ware taking a bit of punishment here - bain scoring with strikes.
Ware gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. bain lands a nice short elbow.
bain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ware might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ware slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bain throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
bain landing with the ground and pound.
Ware utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
bain looking to pass the guard.
Ware wants to get back to his feet but bain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
bain pushing down on Ware's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ware misses with some strikes from the bottom.
bain working over Ware with some ground and pound. Ware looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
bain lands strikes from half guard.
bain trying to pass the guard but Ware defending well.
bain has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
bain looks gassed!
Ware is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bain landing strikes from the mount and Ware is in trouble!
Ware is bucking up trying to escape but bain cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ware 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.
bain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
bain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ware's head.
bain lands strikes from half guard.
bain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ware knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ware wants to control but bain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
bain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
bain slips a nice elbow through Ware's hands, connecting with Ware's forehead.
bain drops an elbow to the side of Ware's head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ware throws a right hand that bain ducks under and follows up with a left that bain also avoids with ease.
bain slips a jab and a cross from Ware.
Markus Ware is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ware misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
bain feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for bain!
bain working to try and regain half guard.
bain avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ware.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
bain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ware throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bain is trying desperately to improve position.
Ware tries to control but bain wriggling away.
bain blocking the ground and pound.
Ware trying to control but bain is having none of it.
bain is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
paul bain dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ware throws a right hand that bain ducks under and follows up with a left that bain also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
bain shoots in but Ware avoids the takedown attempt easily.
bain changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ware looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
bain working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
bain scores with punches from side control.
Ware manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ware perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ware wants to control but bain is keeping him busy.
paul bain has got the better of the ground game so far.
bain tries to roll over but Ware keeps him under control.
Ware sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. bain defending well though.
bain is refusing to be controlled, as Ware sits in half guard.
bain is trying to get back to full guard.
bain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ware.
Ware tries to stand and escape but bain is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
bain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ware swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but bain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
bain shoots in but Ware avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Markus Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of paul bain.
Ware slaps away a takedown attempt from bain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Ware does no damage.
Markus Ware is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
bain drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
bain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
bain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ware 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.
bain prevents Ware from getting back to his feet.
bain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ware working a defensive guard here.
bain looking to pass the guard.
bain throwing strikes from guard but Ware blocks nicely.
bain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ware misses with the combination.
Ware throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
bain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ware circles away.
Some wild striking there from Ware.
Nice sprawl there from Ware as bain shoots in.
Ware scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ware lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but bain circles away quickly and effectively.
Ware throws a series of punches but bain avoids them all with ease.
Ware misses with a jab, cross combination.
bain shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. bain showed some decent athleticism there.
Ware is trying to get back to full guard.
Ware is trying to defend against the ground and pound but bain scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware taking some punishment here, with bain in his half guard.
Ware is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of bain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take bain's back!
bain has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ware.
bain tries to escape the position.
Ware is looking to control bain but bain is wriggling around and keeping busy.
bain rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
bain is looking to improve his position.
bain throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ware misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ware leaves bain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
bain avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ware lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as bain backs up against the cage.
Ware looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Ware. No joy for bain on that attempt.
A combination from Ware does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Ware as bain shoots in.
bain gets the takedown into side control.
Ware is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked bain off and has taken his back!
Ware trying to control.
bain turns into Ware and is now in his guard.
Ware keeping full guard, as bain tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ware is on top in guard.
Ware trying to control the position from guard on top but bain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
bain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Markus Ware will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
bain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ware avoids it really well and circles away.
bain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ware fails to land with a series of punches.
Ware leaves bain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ware swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
bain is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ware's half guard.
bain wants to pass the guard but Ware is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ware manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
bain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ware slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
bain lands a couple of elbows.
bain is looking to work some ground and pound but Ware has wrist control.
bain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ware works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for bain!
bain is looking to get to half guard.
bain holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ware tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ware tries to control but bain wriggling away.
Ware prevents bain from getting the reversal.
Ware looking to finish with strikes here!
bain is trying to escape the mount.
Ware trying to control but bain 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.
Ware throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
bain is in all sorts of trouble here.
bain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ware content just to control the position here.
bain can't escape the position.
Ware tries to control but bain wriggling away.
Ware looking to finish with strikes here!
bain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ware thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bain is working to get back to half guard.
bain wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ware.
bain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ware trying to control but he's not successful this time.
bain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ware tries to control but bain wriggling away.
bain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
bain is squirming around, avoiding Ware's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ware looking to finish with strikes here!
bain tries to reverse the position but Ware maintains control.
Ware controlling the position easily from mount.
bain tries to reverse the position but Ware maintains control.
Ware sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ware blocks bain's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ware tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ware thowing shots but they're missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if bain can do anything to dispel that myth.
bain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Markus Ware.
I think Ware 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 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between King Kobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Kobra is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Kobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Tyler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyler.
Kobra tries to clinch up.
Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobra.
Tyler misses with a low kick.
Kobra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kobra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kobra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyler.
Tyler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kobra swivels and escapes.
Kobra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobra misses the target.
Tyler throws out a leg kick but Kobra moves out of range and Tyler only half commits.
Kobra lands with a cross.
Tyler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tyler throws a head kick but Kobra moves out of range.
Tyler slips a jab from Kobra.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kobra. That's going to slow Tyler down.
Kobra tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Kobra as he connects with a hook.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kobra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyler's sensitive parts.
Tyler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyler.
A swing and a miss from Kobra.
Tyler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King Kobra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kobra is looking to slow Tyler down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobra has Tyler up against the cage in a clinch.
Kobra throws an elbow but it misses.
Tyler being controlled against the cage.
Tyler avoids a wild elbow strike from Kobra.
Tyler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kobra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kobra lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kobra just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tyler's brow.
Kobra gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tyler.
King Kobra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Tyler.
Kobra lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Sam Tyler has been cut.
Kobra misses with an elbow over the top.
Kobra lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tyler is struggling to control the position.
Kobra lands an elbow inside that Tyler shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kobra throws an elbow but misses.
Kobra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kobra just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tyler's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tyler stalls.
Tyler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kobra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kobra misses with a two punch combination.
Tyler moves out of range of the leg kick from Kobra.
Kobra thows a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kobra checks a leg kick.
Tyler misses with a head kick.
Kobra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kobra wants it to stay on the feet.
Kobra avoids a kick to the body.
Kobra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kobra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kobra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tyler tries a low kick but Kobra avoids it.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobra misses the target.
Tyler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kobra manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobra working a defensive guard but Tyler passes into half guard.
Kobra keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kobra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tyler is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Tyler there.
Tyler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kobra has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Kobra is defending against the submission attempts here by Tyler.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kobra is just riding it out for now. Tyler eventually gives up the hold.
Tyler is looking to take a break and control but Kobra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Tyler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Tyler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kobra with a hook.
Kobra doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyler circles away.
Tyler fails with the takedown.
Kobra avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Tyler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobra.
Tyler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kobra lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kobra sprawls well. Kobra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tyler gets slowly back to his feet.
Kobra catches Tyler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kobra misses with an uppercut. Tyler saw that one coming.
Sam Tyler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kobra throws an overhand right that lands on Tyler's shoulder, as Tyler tries to avoid the shot.
Kobra lands a jab.
Tyler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kobra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyler manages to avoid it.
Tyler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Kobra.
Tyler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyler throws and low kick but Kobra moves out of range easily.
Tyler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kobra wants to clinch up but Tyler keeps it at a distance.
Kobra looks to land a right hand but Tyler moved out of range.
Tyler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kobra walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tyler.
Kobra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyler can pounce on him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyler lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kobra is out of range and Tyler settles back down.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobra fails to land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Tyler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Kobra moves out of range easily.
Tyler shoots in and bounces Kobra off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tyler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kobra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler pushing down on Kobra's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tyler is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kobra is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Tyler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fo Shoow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fo Shoow has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fo Shoow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Aldo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoow shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense.
Shoow tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aldo showed some decent athleticism there.
Aldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shoow sees it coming and defends easily.
Aldo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shoow!
Shoow is desperately trying to improve his position but Aldo has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo controlling the pace for now.
Shoow working to try and regain half guard.
Shoow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aldo blocks Shoow's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Shoow reaches up to try and control the position but Aldo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Shoow rolls and tries to escape and now Aldo has his back!
Shoow defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Shoow trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Shoow's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shoow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aldo on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Shoow trying to control the hands but Aldo won't let him.
Shoow wants to escape the position.
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.
Shoow is working hard here to advance position.
Shoow trying to control the position but Aldo manages to sink in the hooks.
Aldo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Shoow is trying to break free.
Aldo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shoow knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shoow for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Aldo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shoow misses with a takedown attempt
so Aldo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jake Aldo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aldo advances to half guard.
Aldo trying to mount his opponent but Shoow defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo wants to take a breather but Shoow is having none of it.
Shoow trying to control here.
Aldo moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo advances to full mount.
Shoow is trying to reverse the position but instead Aldo has taken his back - oops!
Shoow rolls, trying to escape but Aldo keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aldo is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Shoow is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Aldo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adamh Pearse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adamh Pearse had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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265 lbs
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272 lbs
9 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adamh Pearse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Richards!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pearse slaps away a takedown attempt from Richards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice cross by Richards.
Richards looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pearse!
Richards 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.
Richards is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pearse can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Richards swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pearse is now in Richards's guard. A big mistake from Richards there, giving up the dominant position!
Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pearse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pearse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richards has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pearse has managed to get both his arms back between Richards's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pearse is aware though and is defending well.
Richards looks gassed!
Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pearse decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pearse moves out of range of the strikes.
Richards lands a body shot.
Pearse displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pearse has managed to clinch.
Richards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Richards takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pearse manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pearse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pearse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pearse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Pearse lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearse uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearse.
Pearse lands a body punch.
Pearse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pearse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearse lands a nice shot to the body.
Pearse will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Richards up against the cage.
Pearse lands a nice elbow.
Pearse lands a left hand.
Richards is rocked!
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearse pushes Richards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pearse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Richards is still on wobbly legs! Can Pearse finish him?
Pearse manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pearse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pearse creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Richards's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Richards drops to his knees and Pearse pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adamh Pearse!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petr Hrdlica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dempsey McDreamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petr Hrdlica has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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146 lbs
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147 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Petr Hrdlica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dempsey McDreamy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrdlica moves into range and clinches up with McDreamy.
McDreamy throws a punch but it's blocked by Hrdlica.
McDreamy tries to land a knee to the head but Hrdlica blocks with his arms.
Hrdlica lands a good knee to the midsection. McDreamy won't want to take too many of those.
Hrdlica lands an elbow inside.
Hrdlica on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDreamy trying to land knees to the body.
Hrdlica is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDreamy is defending well for now.
Hrdlica unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McDreamy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hrdlica utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hrdlica breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hrdlica tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDreamy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDreamy throws a head kick that misses.
Hrdlica rushes McDreamy and presses him up against the cage.
Hrdlica tries to break the clinch but McDreamy is controlling the position.
Hrdlica tries to land knees in the clinch but McDreamy avoids the damage to the body.
Hrdlica blocks a body shot from McDreamy.
Hrdlica scores a nice knee to the body.
McDreamy pushes off an throws an elbow but Hrdlica leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Hrdlica.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDreamy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hrdlica scores a nice knee to the body.
McDreamy avoiding damage as Hrdlica throws knees to the body.
McDreamy lands a body shot.
Hrdlica dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McDreamy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McDreamy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDreamy landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrdlica is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hrdlica escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from McDreamy.
Hrdlica closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDreamy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hrdlica breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hrdlica drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hrdlica drops back looking for a leg! McDreamy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDreamy manages to kick Hrdlica off! Hrdlica jumps back into McDreamy's guard.
Hrdlica thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hrdlica is breathing heavily.
Hrdlica is looking to work some ground and pound but McDreamy has wrist control.
Hrdlica is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McDreamy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDreamy throwing shots but Hrdlica is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDreamy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hrdlica is holding on to half guard well.
McDreamy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hrdlica tries to get to full guard but McDreamy has control of the leg.
Hrdlica is looking to control McDreamy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hrdlica avoid being mounted?
Hrdlica gets back to full guard.
Hrdlica wants to sweep here but McDreamy controlling him for the moment.
Hrdlica wants to stand up but McDreamy is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDreamy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hrdlica managing to control the position.
McDreamy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDreamy throwing strikes but missing.
Hrdlica controlling McDreamy's posture.
McDreamy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDreamy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDreamy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hrdlica pulls McDreamy in close to prevent any damage.
McDreamy throwing strikes but missing.
McDreamy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hrdlica is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDreamy is aware though and is defending well.
Hrdlica has control of McDreamy's left arm, preventing McDreamy from doing any damage.
McDreamy postures up.
Hrdlica avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDreamy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDreamy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hrdlica circles away quickly and effectively.
McDreamy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hrdlica is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDreamy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hrdlica throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDreamy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hrdlica is looking to clinch but McDreamy is avoiding it.
Hrdlica lands a nice shot to the body.
Hrdlica turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hrdlica clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Hrdlica dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hrdlica shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDreamy but McDreamy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dempsey McDreamy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hrdlica connects with a right hand. McDreamy shakes it off.
McDreamy throws an overhand right that lands on Hrdlica's shoulder, as Hrdlica tries to avoid the shot.
McDreamy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hrdlica scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McDreamy misses with a double jab.
McDreamy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDreamy misses with a combination
and Hrdlica connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hrdlica misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDreamy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hrdlica counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDreamy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDreamy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hrdlica fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDreamy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Hrdlica to counter with a crisp jab.
McDreamy thows a leg kick but Hrdlica checks it
and Hrdlica counters with a nice uppercut.
McDreamy is breathing heavily.
Hrdlica walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hrdlica throws a right hand that McDreamy ducks under and follows up with a left that McDreamy also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDreamy misses with a shot to the body
and Hrdlica counters with a straight right hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hrdlica.
McDreamy is looking to reverse the position.
McDreamy misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Hrdlica is trying to get an arm triangle but McDreamy is defending well.
McDreamy tries to bench press Hrdlica off him but Hrdlica keeps the position.
McDreamy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hrdlica has hold of McDreamy's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! McDreamy tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hrdlica cranks the arm and McDreamy screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from McDreamy, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Petr Hrdlica!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuya Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Ocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ocha has chosen Everything in its right place as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
156 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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24
201 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kazuya Takeshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lord Ocha!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi lands a left and a right that send Ocha crashing to the mat, dazed. Takeshi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ocha misses with a takedown attempt - Takeshi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ocha fails with a takedown attempt.
Ocha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ocha wants it to stay on the feet.
Ocha shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Takeshi is trying to defend but Ocha finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ocha is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ocha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ocha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ocha passes to full mount!
Ocha is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Takeshi is in real trouble.
Takeshi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocha is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ocha is trying to stick to Takeshi's back but Takeshi is turning into Ocha. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ocha's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Takeshi.
Takeshi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ocha keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ocha is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ocha is on top in guard.
Ocha passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takeshi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ocha works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi has given up his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ocha has managed to slip his arm under Takeshi's chin. This could be all over... yep, Takeshi is tapping out! Submission win for Ocha.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lord Ocha!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kari Leukakoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Cruise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leukakoukku comes into the arena with blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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25
177 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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182 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kari Leukakoukku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Cruise!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leukakoukku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cruise misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leukakoukku shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruise defends it nicely.
Leukakoukku looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leukakoukku stalling.
Leukakoukku's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leukakoukku stops Cruise from getting back to his feet.
Leukakoukku wants to pass the guard but Cruise is defending well.
Leukakoukku prevents Cruise from standing back up.
Cruise is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Leukakoukku in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cruise tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Leukakoukku!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kari Leukakoukku!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ano Aukanaii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mad dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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187 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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193 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
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Brawler
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Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ano Aukanaii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, John Mad dog!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mad dog takes a swing at Aukanaii's ribcage but misses.
Mad dog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mad dog thuds his right hand into Aukanaii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mad dog fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aukanaii checks it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aukanaii is defended easily by Mad dog.
Mad dog attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aukanaii shoots in and drives through. Mad dog sprawls well.
Mad dog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aukanaii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ano Aukanaii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mad dog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mad dog scores with a nice head shot.
Aukanaii swats away the attempt to clinch by Mad dog.
Aukanaii dives in and grabs Mad dog's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mad dog pushes down on Aukanaii's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aukanaii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mad dog swivels and escapes.
Mad dog lands with a right hand.
Horrible takedown by Aukanaii or perhaps it was just good defense by Mad dog which made him look bad.
Mad dog wants to clinch.
Aukanaii drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mad dog is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aukanaii is controlling him well.
Aukanaii working away.
Aukanaii working the ground and pound but Mad dog is defending the strikes.
Aukanaii in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mad dog managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aukanaii.
Mad dog tries to buck Aukanaii off but Aukanaii is having none of it.
Mad dog sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mad dog tries to kick Aukanaii off but Aukanaii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aukanaii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John Mad dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mad dog moves out of range as Aukanaii throws a body kick.
Mad dog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mad dog throws a head kick that misses.
Mad dog lands with a shot to the body.
Mad dog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aukanaii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mad dog tries to avoid it but Aukanaii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mad dog to the ground. Mad dog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mad dog lands a jab to the head.
Aukanaii misses with a looping left.
Mad dog lands a right hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Mad dog. No joy for Aukanaii on that attempt.
Aukanaii misses with a takedown attempt - Mad dog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aukanaii is breathing heavily.
Mad dog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aukanaii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Mad dog.
Mad dog is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mad dog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mad dog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mad dog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii walks into a stiff left hand from Mad dog.
Mad dog moves into the clinch.
A short right from Mad dog on the inside.
Mad dog taking a breather.
Mad dog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aukanaii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mad dog gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aukanaii.
Mad dog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mad dog throws a head punch that misses.
Mad dog comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aukanaii takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mad dog pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mad dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mad dog.
Mad dog scores with a shoulder strike.
Mad dog slowing the pace effectively.
A left hand lands to the body for Mad dog.
A right handed body shot lands from Mad dog.
Mad dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Aukanaii uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Mad dog fails to land.
Mad dog lands with a light punch inside.
Mad dog is trying to stall.
Aukanaii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mad dog prevents it.
Mad dog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mad dog.
Mad dog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mad dog digs a right hand underneath Aukanaii's ribcage. Aukanaii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mad dog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aukanaii backwards.
Aukanaii blocks an uppercut.
Mad dog presses Aukanaii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mad dog stalling in the clinch.
Mad dog gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aukanaii.
Mad dog pushes Aukanaii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Mad dog dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Aukanaii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mad dog thuds his right hand into Aukanaii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mad dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aukanaii shoots in for a takedown but Mad dog shows good takedown defense.
Mad dog slaps away a takedown attempt from Aukanaii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mad dog scores with a shot to the body.
Mad dog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mad dog connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aukanaii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mad dog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aukanaii somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ano Aukanaii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mad dog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aukanaii. That did some damage!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mad dog forces Aukanaii back against the cage and clinches.
Mad dog working aggressively here.
Mad dog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mad dog lands with a light punch inside.
Mad dog gets through Aukanaii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mad dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Aukanaii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mad dog leaning against his opponent.
Mad dog has a couple of punches blocked by Aukanaii.
Mad dog lands with a left to the head.
Aukanaii takes a shot to the head.
Mad dog misses with an elbow strike.
Mad dog misses with some punches.
Aukanaii tries to pull guard but Mad dog holds him up against the cage and eventually Aukanaii drops back down to his feet.
Aukanaii manages to pull guard.
Aukanaii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mad dog doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mad dog manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mad dog stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aukanaii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mad dog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aukanaii thinking.
Aukanaii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mad dog.
Mad dog scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aukanaii in his tracks.
Mad dog tries to clinch but Aukanaii moves out of range.
Mad dog lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mad dog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aukanaii, pushing him back against the cage.
Mad dog stalls.
Mad dog gets underhooks to prevent Aukanaii's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Mad dog.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mad dog.
A short uppercut from Mad dog.
Mad dog throws a head punch that misses.
Mad dog lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mad dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mad dog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aukanaii tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mad dog stalling the fight.
Mad dog misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mad dog scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mad dog.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mad dog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aukanaii backwards.
Mad dog misses with a punch on the inside.
Mad dog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Mad dog.
Mad dog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mad dog is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aukanaii is keeping busy.
Mad dog presses Aukanaii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mad dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aukanaii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mad dog is pressed up against the cage. Aukanaii has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mad dog down to the mat. Mad dog avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aukanaii throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Aukanaii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John Mad dog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aukanaii throws out a loose jab but Mad dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mad dog clinches.
Mad dog pushes Aukanaii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mad dog throws a head punch that misses.
Mad dog working aggressively here.
Mad dog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mad dog works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mad dog lands with a light punch inside.
Mad dog scores with a hook to the body.
Aukanaii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aukanaii has Mad dog pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mad dog manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mad dog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mad dog gets underhooks to prevent Aukanaii's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Mad dog.
Mad dog cracks Aukanaii with a nice body shot.
Mad dog works on Aukanaii's body with a couple of short punches.
Mad dog scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mad dog lands a nice uppercut.
Aukanaii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mad dog works on Aukanaii's body with a couple of short punches.
Mad dog pushes Aukanaii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mad dog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mad dog.
Mad dog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aukanaii backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mad dog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mad dog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mad dog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mad dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aukanaii backwards.
Mad dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aukanaii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mad dog pulls him back up using the underhooks.
John Mad dog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mad dog lands a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Mad dog.
Mad dog scores with a shoulder strike.
Mad dog misses with a punch on the inside.
Mad dog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aukanaii.
Aukanaii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Mad dog.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mad dog.
Mad dog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mad dog lands with a short shot to the head.
Mad dog lands with a short shot to the head.
Mad dog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aukanaii backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Mad dog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Aukanaii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mad dog counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aukanaii has his takedown stuffed
and Aukanaii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Mad dog.
Aukanaii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aukanaii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mad dog scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aukanaii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mad dog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ano Aukanaii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mad dog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mad dog scores with a jab to the body.
Aukanaii has his takedown stuffed
and Mad dog counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Mad dog.
Mad dog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mad dog tries to clinch there but Aukanaii circles away.
Aukanaii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aukanaii walks into a straight right hand from Mad dog.
Mad dog throws out a powerful jab.
Aukanaii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mad dog counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mad dog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aukanaii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aukanaii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mad dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Mad dog.
Mad dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mad dog thuds a left hand into Aukanaii's body.
Mad dog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mad dog tries to clinch up but Aukanaii circles away and keeps his distance.
Mad dog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mad dog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aukanaii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mad dog.
Aukanaii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aukanaii tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mad dog lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aukanaii has his takedown stuffed
and Mad dog makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ano Aukanaii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mad dog is looking to clinch.
Mad dog tries to clinch but Aukanaii is having none of it.
A head kick from Mad dog lands but Aukanaii takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aukanaii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mad dog counters with a three punch combo that has Aukanaii backing up. Aukanaii nods at Mad dog to acknowledge the strikes.
Aukanaii misses with a takedown attempt
and Mad dog counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mad dog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
John Mad dog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mad dog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mad dog pushes Aukanaii up against the cage in a clinch.
Mad dog stops a takedown attempt from Aukanaii.
Mad dog lands a nice uppercut.
Aukanaii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mad dog walks away with a smile on his face. Aukanaii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mad dog connects with a body shot.
Mad dog ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mad dog forces Aukanaii back against the cage and clinches.
Aukanaii tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mad dog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aukanaii wants a takedown.
Aukanaii takes an elbow to the temple.
Mad dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mad dog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mad dog lands with a left to the head.
Mad dog is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A hook to the body from Mad dog.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mad dog stalling the fight.
Mad dog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aukanaii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mad dog pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mad dog displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aukanaii up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mad dog.
A right hook to the body lands for Mad dog.
Mad dog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aukanaii.
Ano Aukanaii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mad dog pushes Aukanaii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mad dog.
Mad dog lands with a right to the head.
Mad dog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aukanaii is rocked!
Aukanaii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mad dog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mad dog creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mad dog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Mad dog.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mad dog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mad dog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mad dog controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Mad dog.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Mad dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mad dog 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 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Mad dog!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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221 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Morrison!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mills.
Morrison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mills is defending against the submission attempts here by Morrison.
Mills is defending against the submission attempts here by Morrison.
Mills kicks Morrison off and gets back to his feet.
Mills misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Morrison closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mills to the mat! Mills manages to get full guard.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Mills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mills is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mills lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morrison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mills walks away with a smile on his face. Morrison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mills throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mills pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morrison is out of range and Mills settles back down.
Morrison moves out of range as Mills strikes.
Mills misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jimmy Mills is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mills with a jab.
No luck for Morrison with that takedown attempt.
Jimmy Mills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Morrison.
Morrison has a takedown stuffed.
Mills stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mills wants it to stay on the feet.
Mills lands with a nice body punch.
Morrison looks gassed!
Morrison works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mills as he avoids it easily.
Mills connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Morrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mills.
Mills connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mills slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morrison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mills jabs at Morrison's body.
Mills swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mills.
Mills lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mills looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morrison checks a leg kick.
Morrison slips a jab from Mills.
Mills looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mills dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mills lands with a nice body punch.
Mills misses the jab.
Morrison staying out of range there.
A shot to de liver by Mills. Beautiful body shot.
Mills throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Mills.
It looks like Jay Morrison has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Mills.
Morrison is rocked!
Mills pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Mills dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Morrison'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.
Mills drops Morrison with a huge uppercut! Morrison drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Mills is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Mills!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and London Keyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Norris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, London Keyes!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris tries to clinch up.
Norris throws a push kick but Keyes slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick from Norris.
Keyes lands a nice hook to Norris's body. Norris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keyes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keyes thows a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris.
Norris scoring well with a low kick there.
Keyes looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keyes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keyes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Norris scores with a spinning back kick!
Norris lands a big head kick that sends Keyes tumbling to the mat! Norris takes a step backwards and waves Keyes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like London Keyes has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norris scoring well with a low kick there.
Keyes blocks a head kick by Norris.
A slow jab from Keyes misses its intended target.
Keyes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norris scores with a jab.
Keyes throws a shot from downtown. Norris moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keyes throws a lazy right hand but Norris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris instigates a clinch.
Norris breaks the clinch.
Norris rushes Keyes and presses him up against the cage.
Keyes has Norris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Norris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Norris scores with a shot to the side of Keyes's head.
Norris avoiding damage.
A short right from Norris on the inside.
Norris working aggressively here.
Keyes wants a takedown.
A body shot lands from Norris.
Norris prevents a body shot from Keyes.
Keyes can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
A short right from Norris on the inside.
Norris works on Keyes's body with a couple of short punches.
Norris is stalling here.
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Norris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Norris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Keyes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Keyes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Norris.
Norris feints and then cracks Keyes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keyes down.
Norris keeps Keyes at a distance using the push kick.
Norris tries to clinch there but Keyes circles away.
Norris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norris throws a head kick but Keyes moves out of range.
Norris darts in and clinches Keyes up against the cage.
Norris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Keyes.
Keyes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norris blocks an elbow strike from Keyes.
A head punch on the inside from Keyes fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Keyes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keyes.
Norris blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keyes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Keyes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norris smiles and moves away.
Tony Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of London Keyes.
Norris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Norris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Norris lands a body shot.
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keyes.
Keyes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris misses with a wild combination.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keyes lands with an overhand left.
Keyes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Norris. That one must have hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norris.
Keyes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Norris has managed to clinch.
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keyes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keyes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norris blocks a jab.
Keyes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Norris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Norris tries to clinch up but Keyes circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Norris finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Norris lands but Keyes takes it in his stride.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Keyes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Norris - the referee stops the clock and Keyes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Norris. Keyes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Keyes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
London Keyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Norris does it's job there.
Keyes misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Norris explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Norris misses with a double jab
and Keyes counters with a left and a right that stings Norris.
Norris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keyes's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on London Keyes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Norris gets a clinch.
Keyes jumps guard but Norris stands there with Keyes around his waist. Keyes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Keyes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keyes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris. That's going to slow Keyes down.
Norris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Norris moves in looking to clinch but Keyes pushes him off.
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keyes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tony Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keyes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Norris moves into the clinch successfully.
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keyes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a nice leg kick.
Norris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keyes. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Norris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norris forces Keyes back against the cage and clinches.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keyes can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Keyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keyes blocks a body shot from Norris.
Norris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keyes blocks an uppercut.
Keyes wants to break free but Norris has control.
Norris lands a right hand.
Norris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keyes backwards.
Keyes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Norris.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norris.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Keyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keyes lands with a left to the head.
Keyes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris misses with a head kick.
Norris moves into the clinch.
Norris stops a takedown attempt from Keyes.
Norris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Keyes throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
Norris trying to stall but Keyes improves his position.
Keyes is working Norris over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keyes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norris or not.
Norris stalling the fight.
Keyes is looking to break free of the clinch but Norris has double underhooks.
Keyes has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
Keyes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Norris avoiding damage as Keyes throws knees to the body.
Keyes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keyes trying to land knees to the body.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Norris as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tony Norris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norris lands a body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Norris.
Keyes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Norris fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tony Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of London Keyes.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keyes misses the body punch
and Norris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Norris feints and then cracks Keyes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keyes down.
Norris tries to clinch up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Norris.
Keyes blocks a head kick by Norris.
Norris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keyes's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Keyes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norris tries to clinch up but Keyes circles away and keeps his distance.
Norris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Norris trying to control the position but instead, Keyes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Norris into the cage.
Keyes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Norris tries to work over Keyes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Norris.
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keyes throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
Keyes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keyes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tony Norris is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keyes. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keyes.
Keyes misses with a shot to the body
and Norris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Keyes's knee momentarily.
Norris closes the distance and clinches.
Keyes pushes Norris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keyes.
Keyes thuds a left hand into Norris's body.
Keyes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keyes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Norris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on London Keyes'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.
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keyes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris has managed to clinch.
Norris stalling.
Keyes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris breaks the clinch.
Keyes looks to throw the jab but Norris is out of range.
Keyes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Keyes cracks Norris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Norris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Keyes misses.
Keyes looks to land a body kick but Norris moved away.
Norris lands with a kick to the temple. Keyes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Norris tries to clinch up but Keyes circles away and keeps his distance.
Keyes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Keyes misses its intended target.
Nice body kick there by Norris.
Norris moves in looking to clinch but Keyes pushes him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norris dodges the punch combination from Keyes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keyes misses with the combination.
Keyes misses with a looping right.
Norris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Norris misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Norris.
Keyes throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris throws a right hand that Keyes ducks under and follows up with a left that Keyes also avoids with ease.
Norris rushes Keyes and presses him up against the cage.
Keyes prevents a body shot from Norris.
Norris is struggling to control the position.
Norris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keyes.
Keyes lands an uppercut.
Keyes misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris stalls.
Keyes breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris has Keyes up against the cage in a clinch.
Keyes tries to pull guard but Norris holds him up against the cage and eventually Keyes drops back down to his feet.
Keyes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keyes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris is struggling to control the position.
Keyes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norris prevents it.
Norris tries a body shot but Keyes blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keyes.
Norris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Norris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norris stalling the fight.
Keyes takes a shot to the head.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Keyes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keyes can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Norris tries to clinch but Keyes moves out of range.
Norris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keyes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keyes throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
Norris takes one to the chin there.
Norris misses with a body kick.
Norris has Keyes up against the cage in a clinch.
Norris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Norris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Keyes.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris tries to work over Keyes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Keyes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norris is looking to clinch but Keyes is avoiding it.
Norris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keyes. That did some damage!
Keyes throws a low kick but Norris avoids it.
Keyes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Keyes misses.
Keyes fails to land with a series of punches.
Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keyes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keyes lands a shot to the body.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Norris.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Keyes avoids the head kick by Norris.
Norris avoids the body shot from Keyes.
Keyes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Norris counters with an outside leg kick.
Keyes cracks a nice hook into Norris's ribs.
Norris lands with a kick to the temple. Keyes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keyes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris is looking to clinch.
Keyes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some wild striking there from Keyes.
Keyes scores with a jab. Norris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Norris clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on London Keyes's cut.
That's time! Norris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Norris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keyes misses the jab.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keyes.
Norris throws a right hand that Keyes ducks under and follows up with a left that Keyes also avoids with ease.
Keyes scores with a jab.
Norris connects with a high kick.
Keyes throws a combination that misses
and Norris counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keyes's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Keyes.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris managing to block the knees to the body from Keyes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keyes.
Keyes trying to land knees to the body.
Norris is stalling here.
Norris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Keyes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Norris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Keyes is keeping busy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris has a couple of punches blocked by Keyes.
Norris lands a body shot.
Keyes lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Norris.
Norris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keyes.
Keyes fails to land with a series of punches.
Norris pushes Keyes away with a front kick.
Norris gets a clinch.
Keyes scores with a hook to the body.
The referee calls for Norris to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Keyes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Keyes throws a leg kick
and Norris counters with a nice leg kick.
Keyes misses with a hook. Norris ducked under it nicely.
Norris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keyes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keyes working aggressively here.
Norris breaks the clinch.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Keyes lands a glancing blow to the side of Norris's head.
Keyes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keyes misses with an uppercut. Norris saw that one coming.
Keyes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Keyes.
Keyes misses with a straight left.
Keyes missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norris doesn't manage to clinch there - Keyes circles away.
A combination from Norris does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Keyes.
Keyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Keyes.
Keyes misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Keyes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norris is looking to slow Keyes down with leg kicks.
Keyes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Norris throws the kick towards the body but Keyes avoids it.
Norris throws a hook to the side of Keyes's head but Keyes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keyes misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Keyes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keyes is looking to land body kicks.
Keyes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a thumping low kick.
Norris throws a head kick that half lands.
Keyes keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keyes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris.
Keyes keeps the fight on the outside.
Keyes misses with a combination
and Norris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Keyes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Keyes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keyes misses with a jab to the body
and Norris counters with a thumping low kick.
Some wild striking there from Keyes.
The crowd cheers as Norris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keyes doesn't seem phased though.
Norris pushes Keyes away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keyes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Norris is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Norris.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
Norris forces Keyes back against the cage and clinches.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Norris had his way with London Keyes in that round.
The cut man is working on London Keyes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Keyes.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keyes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Norris counters with a body kick that stops Keyes in his tracks momentarily.
Norris scores with a push kick.
Keyes throws a hook but Norris blocks it.
Norris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Norris thows a body kick. Keyes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Norris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Keyes's head.
Norris thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Keyes if he has to take too many more of those.
Norris thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Keyes if he has to take too many more of those.
Norris lands a head kick!
Norris forces Keyes back against the cage and clinches.
Norris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Norris doesn't manage to clinch there - Keyes circles away.
Norris scores with a push kick.
Norris clinches.
Keyes goes for a takedown attempt but Norris pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Norris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Keyes swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Keyes catches Norris with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keyes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keyes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norris.
Keyes moves out of range of the body kick.
Keyes digs a good body shot into Norris's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keyes swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keyes with a nice cross.
Keyes throws a jab when Norris was well out of range.
A shot to de liver by Keyes. Beautiful body shot.
Keyes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Keyes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Keyes's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Keyes duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keyes lands with a nice body punch.
Keyes dips to his left and cracks Norris with an uppercut!
Keyes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Keyes lunges at Norris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norris's hand.
Norris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Norris is looking to clinch but Keyes is avoiding it.
Keyes misses with a two punch combination.
Keyes punishes Norris's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Norris wants to clinch up but Keyes keeps it at a distance.
Keyes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Keyes looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Keyes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keyes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keyes lands with a hook. Norris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Norris avoids the body shot from Keyes.
Norris has closed the distance and engaged Keyes in a clinch.
Norris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norris looking to stall.
Norris can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Norris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keyes backwards.
Keyes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norris.
Norris looking to stall.
Keyes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keyes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keyes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keyes misses with a leg kick.
Keyes stuns Norris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Keyes works Norris's body with a nice hook.
Norris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Norris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keyes lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keyes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keyes connects with a nice looking jab.
London Keyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keyes lands a nice hook to Norris's body. Norris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Keyes thows a body shot but no joy.
Tony Norris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keyes misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony Norris.
Well Norris 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:44
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Norris!
Tony Norris retains his heavyweight title!
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