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BFE 33: Quid vs Yoda PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koga Greco (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koga Greco!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco swings for the body but Daley moves out of range.
A jab from Greco misses.
Greco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Greco misses with a looping left.
Greco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daley shoots in for a takedown but Greco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Greco misses with a body shot.
Daley tries to close the distance and clinch but Greco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daley.
Daley shoots in for a takedown but Greco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koga Greco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greco jabs Daley right on the nose. Daley blinks but takes it well.
Daley avoids the body shot from Greco.
Daley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Greco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daley tries to pull guard but Greco holds him up against the cage and eventually Daley drops back down to his feet.
Daley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greco lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Greco.
Greco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daley backwards.
It looks like John Daley has been cut.
Daley blocks an uppercut.
Greco lands a right hand.
Daley misses with an elbow over the top.
Daley is trying to break the clinch but Greco is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Greco fails to land.
Daley taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Greco.
Daley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daley blocks an uppercut.
Daley tries to pull guard but Greco won't allow it.
Greco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daley backwards.
Daley is trying to break the clinch but Greco is controlling him.
Daley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greco lands a nice shot to the body.
Greco working aggressively here.
Greco slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greco.
A body shot lands from Greco.
Daley is breathing heavily.
Greco scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Greco to work.
Greco letting Daley take a breather here.
Greco misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daleys head.
Greco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greco misses with a knee strike.
Greco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Daley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daley is looking to clinch.
Greco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daley moves away.
Daley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greco counters with a stiff right hand.
Greco scores with a nice strike.
Greco stuffs the takedown.
Greco takes a swing at Daley's ribcage but misses.
Daley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greco.
Greco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daley doesn't seem bothered though.
Daley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Greco but Greco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daley fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco lands a nice shot to the body.
Daley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Greco scores with a shot to the body.
Greco throws out a powerful jab.
Greco takes a swing at Daley's ribcage but misses.
Greco misses with a series of wild punches.
Daley takes one to the chin there.
Daley closes the distance but Greco moves to the side
and Greco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greco lands a jab to Daley's midsection.
Greco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Greco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Greco throws a leg kick but Daley moved away.
Greco just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco connects with a body shot.
Daley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Greco lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Greco throws out a powerful jab.
Greco lands a jab to Daley's midsection.
Daley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greco.
Greco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koga Greco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greco lands a nice looking body shot.
Greco connects with a jab.
Greco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Greco to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greco throws a shot to the body.
Daley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greco scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Greco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daley at a distance.
Daley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koga Greco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Daley'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.
Daley looks to clinch
and Greco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Greco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daley throws a nice looking combination but Greco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greco cracks a nice hook into Daley's ribs.
Greco thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Greco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Greco!
Greco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daley.
Greco keeps the fight on the outside.
Daley fails with the takedown
and Greco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daley tries to clinch there but Greco circles away.
Greco just misses with a punch to the body.
Greco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daley rather than just go for the knockout.
Greco thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greco. Daley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daley fails with a takedown attempt.
Greco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Greco misses
and Daley counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Greco - just one landing.
Jab, jab by Greco - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greco. Daley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Greco as he avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Greco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Greco.
Greco lands a lovely overhand right.
Daley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Greco misses the shot to the body.
Daley tries for a takedown but Greco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Greco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daley. Daley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Daley tries for a takedown but Greco circles away easily
and Greco counters with a nice uppercut.
Greco looks to score with a jab to the body but Daley is just out of range.
Greco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Daley tries to clinch there but Greco circles away.
Greco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco digs a good body shot into Daley's ribs.
Koga Greco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Greco. That snapped Daley's head back.
John Daley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greco with a hook.
Greco darts in and clinches Daley up against the cage.
Greco lands with a right to the head.
Greco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daley backwards.
Greco pushes Daley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greco.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greco.
Greco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greco lands a nice elbow.
Greco misses with a knee strike.
Greco misses with some punches.
Greco gets underhooks to prevent Daley's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Greco.
Daley can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Greco fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Greco.
Daley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greco just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley tries to circle away but Greco has him pinned against the cage.
Daley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Greco stands and throws Daley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Greco controls the position.
Daley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Daley is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Daley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Daley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley keeping moving, preventing Greco from controlling successfully.
Greco stops Daley from standing up.
Greco won't allow Daley to sweep him here.
Daley working a defensive guard here.
Greco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koga Greco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Daley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Greco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daley on the side of the head.
Daley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daley fails with the takedown.
Greco looks to score with a jab to the body but Daley is just out of range.
Greco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greco lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Greco lands a nice hook to Daley's body. Daley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daley takes one to the chin there.
Greco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daley tries for a takedown but Greco circles away easily
and Greco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greco throws the left hand but Daley avoids the punch easily.
Daley tries to clinch but Greco moves out of range.
Greco motions for Daley to come forward. Greco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Greco misses.
Daley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Daley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Greco lands with a shot to the body.
Greco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Greco scores with a nice right hand.
Greco thows a body shot but no joy.
Daley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Greco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Greco cracks Daley with a good jab.
Greco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Greco throws an overhand right that lands on Daley's shoulder, as Daley tries to avoid the shot.
Greco tries to bum rush Daley with a series of wild strikes but Daley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greco digs a good hook to Daley's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daley counters with a thumping low kick.
Greco dips to his left and cracks Daley with an uppercut!
Greco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greco misses with a jab to the body
and Daley counters with a nice body kick.
Greco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greco swings for the body but Daley moves out of range.
Greco looks to score with a jab to the body but Daley is just out of range.
Daley misses with a takedown
and Greco counters with a right hand to the body.
Greco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greco misses with a double jab.
Greco just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to de liver by Greco. Beautiful body shot.
Greco misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Greco.
Greco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daleys head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Greco.
Daley blocks an uppercut.
Greco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greco throws an elbow but it misses.
Greco trying to stall but Daley improves his position.
Greco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Greco misses with the head strike.
Greco scores with a shot to the side of Daley's head.
Greco misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daley.
Greco works on Daley's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Greco.
Daley looking to stall.
Greco stops a takedown attempt from Daley.
Greco trying to land knees to the body.
Greco lands a hook that snaps the head of Daley backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greco.
Daley tries to pull guard but Greco won't allow it.
Daley jumps guard but Greco stands there with Daley around his waist. Daley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greco smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Greco.
Greco works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Greco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Greco.
Daley closes the distance and clinches up with Greco, looking for a takedown. Daley pushes Greco against the cage but Greco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greco lands a jab.
Greco looks to score with a jab to the body but Daley is just out of range.
Greco cracks Daley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Greco defends it nicely.
John Daley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koga Greco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Greco 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 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koga Greco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristofir Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wright's choice of entrance music: You're Going Down - Sick Puppies. Kristofir Wright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vitor Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kristofir Wright!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Petrov did well to prevent Wright getting side control.
Wright tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet.
Wright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrov's head.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet.
Wright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrov sees it coming and defends easily.
Petrov is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov keeping control of the position.
Wright wants to take a breather but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov has one foot on Wright's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrov avoids it really well and circles away.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wright has Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Petrov scores with a head kick.
It looks like Kristofir Wright has been cut.
Petrov 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.
Wright working a defensive guard here.
Petrov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wright is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws and elbow that misses. Wright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Petrov's guard. Nice move by Wright!
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wright on the ground.
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet but Wright is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Wright tries to pass.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but Wright is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Petrov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Petrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Petrov tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Petrov tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Kristofir Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wright circles away.
Wright throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov tries to clinch but Wright moves away
and Wright counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wright.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright jumps into guard, dragging Petrov to the mat.
Wright has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Wright looks gassed!
Petrov wants to stand but Wright is controlling his posture from full guard.
Petrov drops back looking for a leg! Wright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wright manages to kick Petrov off! Petrov jumps back into Wright's guard.
Wright kicks Petrov off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Petrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Wright scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Petrov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wright is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov is doing well to control the position and prevent Wright from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristofir Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kristofir Wright's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Wright darts in and clinches Petrov up against the cage.
Wright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petrov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wright swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrov lands with a slapping head kick.
Vitor Petrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Wright shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Wright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov instigates a clinch.
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrov tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Wright closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Wright is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov tries to escape but Wright is in control.
Wright postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wright fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Petrov pushes Wright away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wright gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Wright goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Petrov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wright but great work by Petrov.
Petrov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wright has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Petrov but great work by Wright.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Petrov is trying to control Wright's posture but Wright avoids it.
Petrov is trying to buck Wright off.
Wright tries to score with some ground and pound. Petrov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wright is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wants to control but Wright postures up.
Wright tries for a kimura but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet but Wright drags him back down.
Petrov is trying to get back to half guard.
Petrov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wright's best efforts.
Wright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petrov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wright is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Petrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Petrov wants to control but Wright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrov is looking to escape.
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Wright.
Wright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristofir Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kristofir Wright's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a single leg into guard. Wright didn't expect that.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
Wright will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kristofir Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright is working an open guard so Petrov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Petrov tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wright but Wright pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wright connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrov.
Wright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrov defends it nicely.
Wright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrov!
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vitor Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristofir Wright.
Petrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Wright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrov is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by Petrov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wright fails with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wright won't be happy with that.
Wright wants to get back to his feet but Petrov drags him back down.
Wright is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Petrov off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov trying to control but not successfully.
Wright has managed to slip his arm under Petrov's chin. This could be all over... yep, Petrov is tapping out! Submission win for Wright.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kristofir Wright!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lui Passaglia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Mad Cow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jeff Mad Cow was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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200 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lui Passaglia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Mad Cow!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Passaglia connects with a high kick.
Passaglia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mad Cow. That did some damage!
Mad Cow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping body kick lands there for Passaglia.
Passaglia misses with a body kick.
Mad Cow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Passaglia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Passaglia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Passaglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mad Cow misses with a double jab.
Passaglia throws a wild body kick that Mad Cow sees coming a mile off.
Passaglia blocks a head kick by Mad Cow.
Mad Cow throws a sloppy head kick
and Passaglia counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A chopping leg kick lands by Passaglia.
A left and a right from Mad Cow both land. Nice combination.
Passaglia blocks a head kick by Mad Cow.
A combination from Mad Cow does no damage.
Passaglia misses with a head kick.
Mad Cow has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Passaglia.
Mad Cow looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Passaglia lands a head kick!
Passaglia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mad Cow will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mad Cow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Passaglia.
Passaglia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Passaglia.
Passaglia thumps Mad Cow with a low kick.
Passaglia throws a front kick that sends Mad Cow stumbling back into the cage.
Passaglia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Passaglia lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Passaglia throws a head kick that half lands.
Passaglia lands a high kick!
Passaglia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Passaglia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mad Cow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Passaglia.
Passaglia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Passaglia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Passaglia lands a head kick. Mad Cow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Passaglia lands a head kick. Mad Cow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jeff Mad Cow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Passaglia scores with a push kick.
Passaglia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Passaglia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mad Cow is rocked!
Passaglia scores with a push kick.
Passaglia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mad Cow.
Passaglia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Passaglia connects with a high kick.
Mad Cow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mad Cow is still on wobbly legs! Can Passaglia finish him?
Passaglia is looking to slow Mad Cow down with leg kicks.
Mad Cow seems to have recovered his senses.
Passaglia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mad Cow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Passaglia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Passaglia throws a head kick that Mad Cow semi-blocks.
Passaglia circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Mad Cow drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Passaglia follows Mad Cow to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lui Passaglia!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zak Zinfandel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Smith (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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168 lbs
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165 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zak Zinfandel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinfandel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Zinfandel.
Smith takes a swing at Zinfandel's ribcage but misses.
Zinfandel throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zinfandel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Zinfandel moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zinfandel, right into the meat.
Zinfandel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Zinfandel settles back down.
Zinfandel throws and low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith lands a nice hook to Zinfandel's body. Zinfandel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zinfandel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Zinfandel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Zak Zinfandel has been cut.
Smith misses with a hook. Zinfandel ducked under it nicely.
Zinfandel moves away from the strike by Smith.
Zinfandel misses with a body kick.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Zinfandel slips under a jab.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Zinfandel moves away and avoids it.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws the left hand but Zinfandel avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Zinfandel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zinfandel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zinfandel.
Zinfandel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zinfandel slips under a jab from Smith.
Zinfandel misses with a low kick.
Smith misses the jab.
Zinfandel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Jack Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Zinfandel is just out of range.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zinfandel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws the left hand but Zinfandel avoids the punch easily.
Zinfandel takes one on the button.
Zinfandel lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into rage.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Zinfandel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zinfandel moves away.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Zinfandel moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zinfandel, right into the meat.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Zinfandel.
Zinfandel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Smith takes a swing at Zinfandel's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Zinfandel moves out of range.
Zinfandel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zinfandel manages to avoid it.
Zinfandel avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zinfandel was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws a hook but Zinfandel blocks it.
Zinfandel staying out of range there.
Zinfandel throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Zinfandel.
Smith checks a low kick from Zinfandel.
Zinfandel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zinfandel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Zinfandel getting side control.
Zinfandel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zinfandel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zinfandel working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Zinfandel is controlling him
Smith looks gassed!
Zinfandel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zinfandel.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Zinfandel moved out of range nicely.
Zinfandel connects with a high kick.
Zinfandel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith swings for the body but Zinfandel moves out of range.
Smith throws a series of punches but Zinfandel avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zinfandel throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zinfandel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Zinfandel misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zak Zinfandel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zinfandel.
Zinfandel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Zinfandel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Zinfandel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Zinfandel.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zinfandel throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Zinfandel uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith thuds a left hand into Zinfandel's body.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zinfandel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Zinfandel slips a jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Zinfandel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Zinfandel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zinfandel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zinfandel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zinfandel momentarily.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Zinfandel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith thuds his right hand into Zinfandel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zinfandel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a hook but Zinfandel avoids it easily.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Zinfandel misses with a low kick.
Zinfandel ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Zinfandel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zinfandel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zinfandel avoids the body shot from Smith.
Zinfandel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zinfandel tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Zinfandel avoids the body shot from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Jack Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zinfandel moves out of range of the strikes.
Zinfandel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zinfandel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Zinfandel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Zinfandel ducks down to avoid it.
Zinfandel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zinfandel 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.
Zinfandel wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Zinfandel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinfandel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zinfandel is controlling him.
Zinfandel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zinfandel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zak Zinfandel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Zinfandel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Zinfandel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Zinfandel tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zinfandel moves away.
Smith scores with a jab.
Zinfandel dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Zinfandel's head.
Jab from Smith.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zinfandel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zinfandel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Zinfandel slips the punch.
Smith throws a right and a left that Zinfandel avoids nicely.
Zinfandel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zinfandel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Zinfandel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zinfandel.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Zinfandel moves away and avoids it.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Zinfandel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zinfandel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Zinfandel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel moves out of range of the strikes.
Zinfandel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zinfandel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zinfandel avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Zinfandel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zinfandel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zinfandel fails with the takedown.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Zinfandel misses the target.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Zinfandel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zinfandel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Zinfandel settles back down.
Zinfandel moves out of range as Smith strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Smith lands with a straight right. Zinfandel didn't see that one coming.
Zinfandel dodges the punch combination from Smith.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zinfandel.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zinfandel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zak Zinfandel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zinfandel gets a takedown into half guard.
Zinfandel stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Zinfandel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zinfandel.
Zinfandel prevents Smith from standing back up.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Zinfandel in his half guard.
Jack Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Zinfandel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith kicks Zinfandel off and gets back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Zinfandel's head back.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Zinfandel misses.
Zinfandel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Zinfandel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zak Zinfandel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a series of punches but Zinfandel moves out of range.
Smith avoids the head kick by Zinfandel.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Zinfandel with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billa Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liquid Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liquid Rage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Billa Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Liquid Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage takes one to the chin there.
Bong just misses with a punch to the body.
Bong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bong takes a swing at Rage's ribcage but misses.
Bong connects with a looping right hand.
Bong slaps away a takedown attempt from Rage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rage looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rage passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bong working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage throws some wild stikes that Bong manages to avoid easily.
Bong wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rage.
Bong is squirming around, avoiding Rage's attempts to control the action.
Rage in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rage goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bong turns into him and now he's in Rage's guard.
Bong wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bong passes Rage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rage is not content to let Bong control the position.
Bong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rage wants to get back to full guard.
Bong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rage missing with punches from the bottom.
Bong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rage on the ground.
Bong controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage is pressing down on Bong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bong.
Rage has his foot on Bong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bong works his way back into a safe position though.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bong is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rage trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bong tries to keep at a distance but Rage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bong blocks an uppercut.
Bong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rage prevents Bong from breaking the clinch.
Bong looking for a takedown.
Bong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rage looking for a takedown.
Rage blocks a body shot from Bong.
Bong has Rage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billa Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rage is looking to clinch but Bong is avoiding it.
Rage shoots for a takedown but Bong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rage is looking to clinch but Bong is avoiding it.
Bong lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liquid Rage will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bong works Rage's body with a nice hook.
Bong throws a shot to the body.
Rage is looking to clinch but Bong is avoiding it.
Rage dives in and grabs Bong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bong pushes down on Rage's head and hops out.
Bong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rage manages to avoid it.
Bong stuns Rage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Bong as Rage shoots in.
Bong swats away the attempt to clinch by Rage.
Rage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bong swivels and escapes.
Billa Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liquid Rage.
Bong cracks Rage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bong jabs at Rage's body.
Liquid Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage is breathing heavily.
Bong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bong pinned against the cage. Bong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong works Rage's body with a nice hook.
Bong lands a body shot.
Bong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rage doesn't seem bothered though.
Bong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bong working Rage over with strikes.
Rage wants to control but Bong is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Bong there.
Bong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rage is looking to get back to is feet but Bong passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong working the head and body with strikes.
Bong controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Rage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bong controlling the position from side mount.
Rage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bong controlling the position from side mount.
Bong seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rage for as long as he can get away with.
Bong'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.
Bong landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage can't do much from the bottom here.
Rage is looking to get back to his feet here but Bong is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rage's back.
Bong lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rage hold on?!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bong scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Rage is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rage is keeping busy.
Rage looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bong's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rage is trying to get back to his feet but Bong has full control of the position and if anything, Rage has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I really don't envy Rage right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
I would not like to be Rage right now.
Bong connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Rage to escape the position.
Rage is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rage takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Bong scores with strikes from the back.
Bong trying to control momentarily.
Bong scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bong is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billa Bong dominated that second round.
That's time! Bong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bong lands a jab to the nose.
Rage tries to clinch up but Bong circles away and keeps his distance.
Rage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt
and Bong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt
and Bong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rage manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rage won't be happy with that.
Billa Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liquid Rage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on Bong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Bong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bong looks up at the clock and then as Rage takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bong smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rage being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong is looking to take a break and control but Rage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Billa Bong just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rage misses with a takedown
and Bong counters with a left to the body.
Liquid Rage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bong jabs at Rage's body.
Bong circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bong is looking to wear down Rage with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rage shoots and misses
and Bong counters with a single leg into guard. Rage didn't expect that.
Bong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bong controls the pace.
Rage looking to control.
Bong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bong controlling from the top position.
Bong stops Rage from standing up.
Bong lands a couple of elbows.
Bong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rage wants to stand but Bong is controlling the position.
Bong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rage wants to get back to his feet but Bong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bong looking to pass the guard.
Bong stops Rage from standing up.
Bong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bong is stalling in the full guard.
Rage wants to stand but Bong is controlling the position.
Rage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bong defends it easily.
Bong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billa Bong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billa Bong!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Everything in it's right place. The key to victory for James Penn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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20
326 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Penn !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warrior closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penn to the mat! Penn manages to get full guard.
Penn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Warrior wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Warrior thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn kicks Warrior off and gets to his feet.
Penn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Penn .
Warrior shoots in but Penn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Penn .
Nice takedown defense from Penn . No joy for Warrior on that attempt.
Penn lands with a slapping head kick.
Warrior scores with a takedown into Penn 's guard.
Penn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn wants to get back to his feet but Warrior is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Penn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Penn tries to get out of the position.
Warrior throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Penn wants to stand up but Warrior is controlling him.
Warrior throws a big right hand that misses.
Warrior controlling from the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penn looks to land a combination but Warrior avoids it well.
Warrior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Warrior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Penn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warrior.
Warrior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn .
Warrior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Warrior.
Penn lands a head kick. Warrior smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slapping body kick lands there for Penn .
Penn lands a high kick!
Penn lands a head kick!
Penn keeps Warrior at a distance using the push kick.
Penn throws a front kick that sends Warrior stumbling back into the cage.
Penn connects with a high kick.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Warrior closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Penn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Warrior to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to get back to his feet but Warrior is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Warrior's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Warrior controlling from the top position.
Warrior must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Penn pushes Warrior off and gets back to his feet.
Penn is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Warrior takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior closes the distance and clinches up with Penn , looking for a takedown. Warrior pushes Penn against the cage but Penn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Warrior misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Penn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Warrior misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
Penn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Warrior.
James Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Warrior throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Warrior 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.
Warrior showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Penn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warrior throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Penn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Warrior throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Warrior.
A head kick from Penn lands but Warrior takes it in his stride.
Warrior throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Warrior throws a jab when Penn was well out of range.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warrior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Warrior misses with a body shot.
Warrior has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Warrior scores with a takedown into Penn 's guard.
Penn is looking to stand up but Warrior isn't so interested in that idea.
Warrior wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn tries to circle away but Warrior has him pinned against the cage.
Warrior has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Penn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Warrior is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Penn . He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Warrior is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Warrior gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Warrior gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Warrior apologises and we restart here on the feet.
It looks like James Penn has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn lands with a kick to the temple. Warrior shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Penn scores with a push kick.
Warrior blocks a head kick by Penn .
Warrior gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Penn .
Warrior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Warrior misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Penn .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn slips a jab from Warrior.
Warrior changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Penn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Penn is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Warrior lands some shots froms side control.
Warrior connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Penn some visible discomfort.
James Penn 's cut is getting worse.
Penn wants to get back to his feet.
Warrior trying to control the position but Penn is working away.
Warrior scores with a couple of short elbows.
James Penn 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Penn 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ultimate Warrior!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Tittles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Madison (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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281 lbs
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25
280 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
6 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Timmy Tittles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Madison!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison misses with a head kick.
Madison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tittles.
Tittles misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot lands for Madison.
A head kick misses from Madison.
Madison lands a big head kick that sends Tittles tumbling to the mat! Madison takes a step backwards and waves Tittles back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Timmy Tittles has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tittles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madison walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Tittles drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Madison swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Tittles's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Madison!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Kirshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GTI Elite Standup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Standup has chosen jihad as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Thomas Kirshaw has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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166 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Kirshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, GTI Elite Standup!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirshaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Standup. Standup obviously looking to wear him down.
Standup steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kirshaw.
Standup tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kirshaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kirshaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Standup.
Good exchange - Standup coming out on top.
Some wild striking there from Kirshaw.
Standup is looking to clinch but Kirshaw is avoiding it.
Standup tries to bum rush Kirshaw with a series of wild strikes but Kirshaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirshaw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kirshaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirshaw throws a low kick, looking for Standup's leg but Standup calmly moves out of range.
Kirshaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Kirshaw.
Standup pushes Kirshaw up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirshaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kirshaw can't break the clinch.
Kirshaw tries to work over Standup's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirshaw trying to stall but Standup improves his position.
Standup misses with some punches.
Kirshaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kirshaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Standup avoids the damage to the body.
Kirshaw is trying to break the clinch but Standup has him pressed against the cage.
Standup leaning against his opponent.
Kirshaw trying to stall but Standup improves his position.
Standup blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kirshaw tries to break free but Standup pushes him back against the cage.
Standup scores with a hook to the body.
Kirshaw stalls.
Kirshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kirshaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kirshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kirshaw is trying to break free.
Standup dodges an elbow strike from Kirshaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kirshaw tries to throw a body punch but Standup avoids it by throwing Kirshaw back against the cage.
Kirshaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Kirshaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Standup prevents Kirshaw from breaking the clinch.
Kirshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Standup looking to slow down the pace here.
Kirshaw is trying to force a seperation but Standup has the dominant position.
Standup keeps control of Kirshaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kirshaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kirshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirshaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Standup pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Standup.
Standup stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Standup lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Standup has Kirshaw pushed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Standup.
Kirshaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
GTI Elite Standup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Standup misses with a hook. Kirshaw ducked under it nicely.
Standup takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Kirshaw as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Standup.
Standup tries to clinch there but Kirshaw circles away.
Standup avoids the head kick by Kirshaw.
Kirshaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Standup. That did some damage!
Standup tries to clinch up but Kirshaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Standup misses with a straight left.
A big right from Kirshaw misses.
Standup walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kirshaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Standup takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Standup loads up on a big right hand but Kirshaw slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Standup throws a right and a left that Kirshaw avoids nicely.
Standup lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kirshaw thows a leg kick but Standup checks it
enabling Standup to counter with a crisp jab.
Standup waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirshaw.
Kirshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirshaw attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kirshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Standup.
Kirshaw bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Standup throws a nice looking combination but Kirshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Standup takes a swing at Kirshaw's ribcage but misses.
Kirshaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Standup takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but GTI Elite Standup will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Standup misses with a double jab
and Kirshaw counters with a head kick.
Standup uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirshaw.
Standup lands a nice hook to Kirshaw's body. Kirshaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kirshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Kirshaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kirshaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Standup moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Standup checks a leg kick.
Standup throws the left hand but Kirshaw avoids the punch easily.
Standup misses with a hook.
Standup is looking to clinch but Kirshaw is avoiding it.
Kirshaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Standup thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Standup jabs at Kirshaw's body.
Standup waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirshaw.
Standup throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kirshaw checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kirshaw misses with a looping left.
Kirshaw misses with an uppercut. Standup saw that one coming.
Standup swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kirshaw counters with a nice leg kick.
Standup takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Standup clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Standup.
Kirshaw is trying to force a seperation but Standup has the dominant position.
Kirshaw is trying to force a seperation but Standup has the dominant position.
Kirshaw missing with knees to the body.
Standup avoids a wild elbow strike from Kirshaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Standup leaning against his opponent.
Kirshaw is trying to break the clinch but Standup is controlling him.
Kirshaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Standup.
A short left from Standup.
Kirshaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Standup avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Standup fails to land.
Standup lands a nice uppercut.
Kirshaw trying to land knees to the body.
Standup lands with a left to the head.
Standup prevents Kirshaw from breaking the clinch.
Standup prevents a body shot from Kirshaw.
Standup's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Standup lands a nice uppercut.
Standup will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kirshaw up against the cage.
Kirshaw is trying to break the clinch but Standup is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Standup.
Kirshaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Standup won't allow it.
Standup makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Standup is leaning against Kirshaw and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Standup slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Standup fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Standup content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kirshaw breaks the clinch.
Standup slips a straight right by Kirshaw.
Standup moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Standup on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kirshaw. Kirshaw obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice cross by Standup.
Standup rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirshaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirshaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Standup wants to clinch but Kirshaw slips to the side
letting Kirshaw counter with a right hand.
Standup throws a one two combo.
Kirshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kirshaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Standup's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Standup duly obliges.
Kirshaw throws a body kick the misses
and Standup counters with a one-two to the body.
Kirshaw walks into a jab.
Standup lands with a shot to the body.
Standup moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirshaw throws a big shot that misses.
Standup misses with a body shot.
Kirshaw lands a slapping body shot.
Standup tries to grapple but his opponent circles
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Kirshaw counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GTI Elite Standup showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kirshaw throws the left hand but Standup avoids the punch easily.
Standup avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Standup jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Standup has Kirshaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirshaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Standup avoids a punch combination nicely.
Standup closes the distance but Kirshaw moves to the side
and Kirshaw counters with a nice low kick that buckles Standup's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirshaw avoids the body shot from Standup.
Standup connects with a jab.
Standup wants to clinch.
Standup lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Standup tries to bum rush Kirshaw with a series of wild strikes but Kirshaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Standup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirshaw manages to avoid it.
Standup misses the body punch
and Kirshaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kirshaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Kirshaw lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kirshaw lands a body shot.
Standup doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirshaw circles away.
A slow jab from Standup misses its intended target.
Kirshaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomas Kirshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kirshaw takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kirshaw plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Standup pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas Kirshaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Standup looks to land a combination but Kirshaw avoids it well.
Standup with a nice cross.
Kirshaw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Standup on the side of the head.
Standup throws a shot from downtown. Kirshaw moves away and avoids it.
Kirshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Standup.
Standup tries to clinch there but Kirshaw circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Standup checks a leg kick.
Thomas Kirshaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Standup is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw stuns Standup with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kirshaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirshaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Standup lands with a hook. Kirshaw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Standup moves in looking to clinch but Kirshaw pushes him off.
Standup misses with a looping left.
Standup throws a big shot that misses.
Kirshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Standup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Standup cracks Kirshaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kirshaw misses with a low kick.
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.
A lazy left from Standup finds it's target.
Kirshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Kirshaw scores with a four punch combination!
A big right from Kirshaw misses.
Standup missing with a left hand there. Kirshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Standup ducks under a wild hook from Kirshaw.
Standup attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Standup on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kirshaw. Kirshaw obviously looking to wear him down.
Kirshaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kirshaw throws a right and a left that Standup avoids nicely.
Standup takes a swing at Kirshaw's ribcage but misses.
GTI Elite Standup is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Standup tests Kirshaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Kirshaw showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Standup has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 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 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... GTI Elite Standup!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jarmo Myllys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth has chosen Spitfire by The Prodigy as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jarmo Myllys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Wentworth!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth is looking to clinch.
Myllys tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wentworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Myllys.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wentworth lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wentworth prevents Myllys from improving his position.
Myllys has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wentworth is working away from the top position though.
Wentworth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wentworth thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Myllys to regain full guard.
Myllys looking to control.
Myllys wants to sweep but no luck.
Wentworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wentworth throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Myllys throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wentworth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wentworth moves into the clinch.
Myllys misses with a punch on the inside.
Myllys lands a hook that snaps the head of Wentworth backwards.
Wentworth manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wentworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Myllys is out of range.
Wentworth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Myllys.
Wentworth is rocked!
A jab from Myllys misses.
Wentworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Myllys finish him?
Myllys takes a swing at Wentworth's ribcage but misses.
Wentworth seems to have recovered his senses.
Wentworth avoids the body shot from Myllys.
Wentworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wentworth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Myllys was covering up waiting for the punch and Wentworth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Myllys looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wentworth is one step ahead there.
Myllys preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Myllys is trying to control the position but Wentworth postures up.
Wentworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Myllys has wrist control.
Myllys is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myllys has Wentworth pulled in close to control his posture.
Myllys not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wentworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wentworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myllys.
Myllys digs a good body shot into Wentworth's ribs.
Myllys throws the kick towards the body but Wentworth avoids it.
Wentworth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Myllys looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wentworth working away.
Wentworth throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Myllys avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wentworth.
Wentworth is trying to ground and pound but Myllys uses the momentary lack of control by Wentworth to regain half guard.
Myllys keeping hold of Wentworth's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myllys taking some punishment here, with Wentworth in his half guard.
Myllys trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wentworth lands a nice short elbow.
Myllys is looking for a sweep. Wentworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wentworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Myllys defending well though.
Wentworth is thwarting Myllys's attempts to control the position.
Myllys is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wentworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wentworth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myllys is looking to improve his position.
Myllys regains full guard. Nicely done.
Myllys wants to control but Wentworth passes easily into half guard.
Wentworth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Myllys knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Myllys blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wentworth.
Myllys wants to get back to full guard.
Myllys keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wentworth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Myllys is trying to get back to full guard.
Wentworth winds up and cracks Myllys with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wentworth 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.
A left and a right from Wentworth both land. Nice combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Myllys checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wentworth slips under a jab.
Wentworth works Myllys's body with a nice hook.
Wentworth darts in and clinches Myllys up against the cage.
Wentworth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Myllys prevents it.
Wentworth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wentworth tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jarmo Myllys has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Wentworth.
Wentworth is working for takedown but Myllys is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wentworth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Myllys fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wentworth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wentworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Myllys lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Josh Wentworth has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Wentworth.
Wentworth blocks a leg kick.
Wentworth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wentworth is breathing heavily.
Myllys is looking to land body kicks.
Wentworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wentworth slips a jab and a cross from Myllys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myllys scores with the left hand. Wentworth knows he should have avoided that one.
Wentworth clinches with his opponent.
Myllys tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Myllys misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Myllys fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Myllys creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wentworth jumps guard and drags Myllys to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wentworth working a defensive guard here.
Myllys wants to stand but Wentworth is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wentworth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wentworth slips a nice elbow through Myllys's hands, connecting with Myllys's forehead.
Wentworth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Myllys defending well though.
Myllys slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Myllys pulls Wentworth in close to prevent any damage.
Myllys is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wentworth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wentworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Myllys is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Myllys is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myllys decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wentworth, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myllys throws a jab but it's blocked by Wentworth.
Myllys moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wentworth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wentworth drops his hands momentarily and Myllys takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wentworth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Myllys is not content to let Wentworth control the position.
Myllys wants to control but Wentworth is keeping busy.
Wentworth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Myllys is trying to stand up here but Wentworth is controlling him well.
Wentworth throwing shots but Myllys is blocking nicely.
Wentworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Myllys's head.
Wentworth is looking for a kimura here.
Wentworth throwing shots but Myllys is blocking nicely.
That's four 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.
Wentworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wentworth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Myllys manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Myllys wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wentworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Myllys is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myllys wants to sweep here but Wentworth controlling him for the moment.
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 Jarmo Myllys will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh Wentworth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wentworth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Myllys connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wentworth. Wentworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wentworth checks a leg kick.
Myllys fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wentworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Myllys swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wentworth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Myllys sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wentworth somewhat.
Myllys catches Wentworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wentworth throws a right and a left that Myllys avoids nicely.
Wentworth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Myllys is fending him off so far but Wentworth persists. Nope, Myllys circles away and we're back to standing.
Wentworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myllys.
Wentworth wants to clinch.
Myllys is looking to chop away at Wentworth's legs.
Myllys throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wentworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wentworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wentworth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Myllys's waist but Myllys gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wentworth off to one side.
Jarmo Myllys has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Wentworth.
Wentworth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Myllys works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myllys catches Wentworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Myllys connects with a nice looking jab.
Jarmo Myllys is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Myllys lands a head shot.
Myllys cracks Wentworth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wentworth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jarmo Myllys is winning the standup battle so far.
Myllys misses with a body shot.
Myllys throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A lazy left from Myllys finds it's target.
Myllys misses the jab.
Wentworth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Myllys avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab, jab by Myllys - just one landing.
Myllys misses with a low kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wentworth.
Wentworth throwing strikes but Myllys manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Myllys decides to stand back up. Myllys steps back and let's Wentworth get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Myllys, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wentworth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wentworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wentworth misses with a low kick.
Wentworth moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myllys.
Wentworth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Myllys fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab lands there for Myllys.
Myllys moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Myllys misses with a straight right.
Myllys shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Myllys throws the left hand but Wentworth avoids the punch easily.
Wentworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wentworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wentworth throws a right and a left that Myllys avoids nicely.
Wentworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Myllys sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Myllys scores with a nice strike.
Myllys lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myllys scores with a nice head shot.
Myllys with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Myllys misses with a low kick.
Wentworth staying out of range there.
Wentworth has Myllys up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Myllys on the inside.
Wentworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Josh Wentworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wentworth shoots for a double leg takedown but Myllys sprawls well. He's pushed Wentworth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circling - Myllys throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Myllys paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wentworth moves into the clinch.
Wentworth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wentworth has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Myllys clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wentworth misses with punches from the back.
Myllys breaks Wentworth's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wentworth looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myllys decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wentworth tries to clinch up but Myllys circles away and keeps his distance.
Myllys lands with an overhand left.
Myllys defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wentworth.
Wentworth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Myllys connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Myllys falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wentworth counters with a shoot takedown. Myllys fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wentworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wentworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Josh Wentworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wentworth postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Myllys utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Myllys looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wentworth is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarmo Myllys showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Myllys 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 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jarmo Myllys!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Quid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Yoda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quid's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Wicker Man. Yoda has chosen Star Wars Theme as his entrance music. Johnny Quid has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Quid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Yoda!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quid is looking to land body kicks.
Quid throws a big shot that misses.
Yoda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quid throws a leg kick but Yoda checks it.
Yoda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yoda is keen to just control but Quid is a slippery customer.
Quid trying to hold on to Yoda's head to control him but Yoda postures up.
Yoda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quid keeps working.
Yoda is looking to stall here but Quid recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoda trying to control but Quid is working from the bottom.
Quid trying to keep a closed guard but Yoda is proving a slippery customer.
Yoda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quid is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yoda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quid.
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.
Quid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quid tests Yoda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yoda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quid.
Yoda throws a nice looking combination but Quid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yoda closes the distance and clinches up with Quid, looking for a takedown. Yoda pushes Quid against the cage but Quid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Quid.
Quid throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yoda avoids a kick to the body.
Quid scores with a push kick.
Yoda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Quid misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quid throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yoda.
A nice inside leg kick there by Quid. That's going to slow Yoda down.
Quid cracks the inside of Yoda's front leg.
Yoda misses with a looping left.
Yoda slips under a jab from Quid.
Yoda takes a swing at Quid's ribcage but misses.
Yoda takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yoda shoots in for a takedown but Quid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoda throws a looping overhand right but Quid ducks down to avoid it.
Quid looks for the body kick but Yoda saw that one coming.
Yoda tries to clinch but Quid is having none of it.
Yoda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Quid napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yoda looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quid manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quid wants to stand but Yoda has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Yoda wants to get back to full guard.
Yoda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yoda is trying to maintain the position but Quid is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Quid dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yoda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yoda.
Yoda tries to clinch but Quid moves out of range.
Quid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yoda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quid.
Yoda throws the left hand but Quid avoids the punch easily.
Yoda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Quid in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quid connects with a high kick.
Quid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yoda's calf.
Yoda misses with a body shot.
Quid throws a push kick but Yoda slaps the foot to one side.
Johnny Quid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Quid.
Quid misses the shot to the body.
Quid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yoda.
Johnny Quid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Yoda.
Quid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yoda is breathing heavily.
Yoda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yoda slips under a jab.
Yoda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quid.
Yoda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yoda misses with an uppercut.
Crunch! Quid slams his shin into Yoda's torso.
Yoda takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quid throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Quid.
Quid lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yoda takes a step back to recover.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quid.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Quid.
Yoda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yoda is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Yoda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Quid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Quid lands a two punch combo.
Yoda has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Quid.
Quid cracks a nice hook into Yoda's ribs.
Quid misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Quid slams his shin into Yoda's torso.
Quid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yoda's calf.
Quid is looking to slow Yoda down with leg kicks.
Yoda sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Quid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Quid thumps Yoda with a low kick.
Quid is looking to slow Yoda down with leg kicks.
Quid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yoda on the side of the head.
Quid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quid throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Quid thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yoda if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yoda.
Quid thows a body kick. Yoda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Quid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yoda's calf.
Quid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quid can pounce on him.
Quid connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quid. Yoda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yoda doesn't seem bothered though.
Quid scores with a kick to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Quid.
Yoda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Quid. Yoda shrugs it off though.
Quid lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Quid dominated that second round.
That's time! Quid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Quid misses the shot to the body.
Quid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yoda.
Yoda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yoda tries to clinch but Quid is having none of it.
Quid stuns Yoda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yoda avoids the body shot from Quid.
Quid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot to de liver by Quid. Beautiful body shot.
Quid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quid just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoda tries to clinch up but Quid circles away and keeps his distance.
Yoda checks the leg kick.
Johnny Quid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quid scores with a kick to the midsection.
Quid scores with a leg kick.
Johnny Quid is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoda moves out of range of the body kick.
Crunch! Quid slams his shin into Yoda's torso.
Some wild striking there from Quid.
Quid looks for the body kick but Yoda saw that one coming.
Quid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoda can do to turn this around?
Yoda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yoda blocks a leg kick.
Quid explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoda clinches with his opponent.
Yoda blocks a body shot from Quid.
Yoda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yoda is trying to break the clinch but Quid has him pressed against the cage.
Yoda swings wildly with an uppercut but Quid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quid tries to work over Yoda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoda tries a body shot but Quid blocks it.
Quid just leaning against Yoda, taking a breather.
Yoda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoda tries to land knees in the clinch but Quid avoids the damage to the body.
Yoda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Quid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Master Yoda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Yoda or perhaps it was just good defense by Quid which made him look bad.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Quid.
Quid takes a swing at Yoda's ribcage but misses.
Yoda throws a looping overhand right but Quid ducks down to avoid it.
Johnny Quid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoda just misses with a punch to the body.
Quid lands with a kick to the temple. Yoda shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Quid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yoda wants to clinch up but Quid keeps it at a distance.
Quid lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Quid scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Yoda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yoda takes one on the button.
Quid defending well as Yoda loads up on a big left hand.
Quid scores with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Quid.
Yoda takes one to the chin there.
Quid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Quid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yoda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Quid scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yoda defending well as Quid loads up on a big left hand.
Quid thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yoda if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Quid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Quid, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Quid!
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