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Monday Night Armageddon 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abuda Taruda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yod Kamsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamsing has chosen Thaitanium - DNP (Defending National Pride) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Abuda Taruda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yod Kamsing!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taruda shoots in for a takedown but Kamsing shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamsing scores a takedown into full mount!
Taruda regains half guard.
Kamsing seems to be working for a kimura but Taruda defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taruda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kamsing trying to control but Taruda is working from the bottom.
Taruda has his foot on Kamsing's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamsing works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamsing trying to control the position from guard on top but Taruda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamsing throwing strikes from guard but Taruda blocks nicely.
Taruda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kamsing doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kamsing manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamsing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taruda is keeping the position for now.
Kamsing stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Taruda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Kamsing counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Taruda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamsing defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taruda is breathing heavily.
Taruda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamsing defends it easily.
Kamsing is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kamsing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taruda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kamsing advances to half guard.
Taruda looking for submissions off his back.
Kamsing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taruda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kamsing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kamsing passes to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taruda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kamsing controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamsing cracks Taruda with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kamsing prevents Taruda from getting the reversal.
Kamsing takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kamsing trying to control but Taruda is having none of it.
Taruda gets back to half guard.
Kamsing seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taruda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kamsing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taruda defending well though.
Taruda looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Kamsing is working for a kimura but Taruda is defending it quite comfortably.
Taruda is not content to let Kamsing control the position.
Kamsing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Taruda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kamsing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taruda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yod Kamsing will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taruda has his takedown stuffed
and Kamsing counters with a takedown into side control.
Kamsing trying to control the action but Taruda is working from the bottom.
Taruda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Taruda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamsing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taruda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamsing is trying to control. Taruda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taruda has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kamsing. Oh but Taruda has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kamsing goes limp - he's gone! Taruda jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abuda Taruda!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Latrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barrack Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latrell comes to the cage accompanied by Why Can't We Be Friends?. This should be fireworks!
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lamar Latrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barrack Obama!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latrell throws a right hand that Obama ducks under and follows up with a left that Obama also avoids with ease.
Barrack Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Latrell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Latrell somewhat.
Latrell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Latrell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Latrell.
It looks like Barrack Obama has been cut.
Obama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Obama showed some decent athleticism there.
Obama prevents Latrell from improving his position.
Latrell actively working from the bottom here.
Obama in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Latrell tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Obama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barrack Obama!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Valente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Gomez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leonardo Valente!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valente shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gomez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valente passes Gomez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Valente controlling the pace.
Gomez is trying to maintain the position but Valente is very close to passing his half guard.
Valente is looking for a kimura but Gomez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valente to get the leverage.
Gomez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valente sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gomez is trying to maintain the position but Valente is very close to passing his half guard.
Valente trying to control from half guard but Gomez is working away.
Gomez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomez pulls Valente in close to prevent any damage.
Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valente defends well.
Valente trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gomez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Valente from controlling successfully.
Gomez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valente defends it easily.
Valente stands and steps away. Gomez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Valente tries to roll over but Gomez keeps him under control.
Gomez is looking to advance position but Valente won't allow it.
Valente wants to control but Gomez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gomez wants to advance to full mount but Valente doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
Gomez advances position into side control!
Gomez wants to control but Valente is keeping him busy.
Gomez is trying to move to mount but Valente reverses beautifully and ends up in Gomez's guard.
Valente 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.
Gomez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gomez looking for a guillotine here but Valente defends easily.
Valente postures up.
Valente passes Gomez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gomez is trying to maintain the position but Valente is very close to passing his half guard.
Valente trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Gomez keeping hold of Valente's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Gomez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gomez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Valente tries to buck Gomez off but Gomez is having none of it.
Valente regains half guard.
Gomez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gomez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gomez wants to control the pace but Valente is squirming around nicely.
Valente is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valente has given up his back here.
Gomez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gomez keeps control of the position as Valente tries to break free.
Gomez is looking for the choke from the back position but Valente is controlling his hands well.
Gomez doesn't have the hooks in and Valente manages to turn into his guard.
Gomez managing to control the position.
Valente postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valente stopping the sweep attempt from Gomez.
Gomez trying to control the position.
Gomez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Valente passes Gomez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gomez wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valente is working for a kimura but Gomez is defending it quite comfortably.
Valente is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Valente is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomez is working hard here to advance position.
Valente wants to pass to mount but Gomez is defending the position.
Gomez is controlling Valente's trapped leg to prevent Valente from advancing to side control.
Gomez is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Valente shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gomez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gomez controls the position for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is looking to reverse the position.
Valente is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez wants to control but Valente postures up.
Valente is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez gets back to half guard.
Valente wants to take a breather but Gomez is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Gomez dominated that second round.
That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Valente feints and as Gomez raises his hands in defense, Valente changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gomez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Valente!
Gomez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Valente is on top in guard.
Gomez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valente defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valente drops back looking for a leg! Gomez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomez manages to kick Valente off! Valente jumps back into Gomez's guard.
Gomez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gomez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valente wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Gomez wants to control the position but Valente says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Valente wants to pass the guard but Gomez is defending well.
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.
Gomez moves into full guard.
Gomez looking to control.
Gomez keeping full guard, as Valente tries to pass.
Gomez is trying to keep Valente in close.
Gomez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomez working for a triangle but Valente defends it easily.
Valente stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three 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.
Valente moves in looking to clinch but Gomez pushes him off.
Valente gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomez counters with a single leg into guard. Valente didn't expect that.
Valente takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valente keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Valente is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomez passes Valente's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gomez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valente defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Valente could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gomez has cracked it and Valente is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gomez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Gomez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Skorski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dempsey McDreamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Skorski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Skorski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dempsey McDreamy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skorski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McDreamy is trying to defend but Skorski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McDreamy tries to roll over but Skorski keeps him under control.
Skorski seems to be looking for submissions.
McDreamy wants to improve his position but Skorski is controlling well.
Skorski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skorski wants to pass to mount but McDreamy is defending the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skorski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skorski dives in and grabs McDreamy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDreamy pushes down on Skorski's head and hops out.
McDreamy misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skorski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDreamy.
McDreamy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDreamy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDreamy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Skorski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Skorski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Skorski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Skorski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDreamy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skorski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDreamy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Skorski is looking to improve his position but McDreamy isn't that keen on the idea.
Skorski tries to lock up and control but McDreamy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDreamy with shots to the head and body - Skorski looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDreamy landing shots from mount.
McDreamy with the ground and pound from mount.
McDreamy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Skorski is on top in guard.
Skorski drops back looking for a leg! McDreamy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDreamy manages to kick Skorski off! Skorski jumps back into McDreamy's guard.
McDreamy trying to strike off his back.
McDreamy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDreamy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skorski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDreamy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skorski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDreamy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skorski actively working from the bottom here.
McDreamy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Skorski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McDreamy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDreamy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Skorski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McDreamy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skorski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDreamy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDreamy throws a strike but Skorski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McDreamy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Skorski stopping the sweep attempt from McDreamy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Skorski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDreamy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skorski preventing the sweep.
Skorski trying to control but McDreamy is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Skorski shoots in looking for a takedown. McDreamy tries to sprawl out of it but Skorski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDreamy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skorski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skorski tries to stand but McDreamy is controlling from the bottom.
Skorski 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.
Skorski is breathing heavily.
McDreamy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Skorski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab lands there for McDreamy.
Skorski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skorski looks to land a combination. McDreamy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McDreamy slips a jab and a cross from Skorski.
Dempsey McDreamy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDreamy misses the shot to the body.
McDreamy throws a right and a left that Skorski avoids nicely.
Skorski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDreamy throws a combination that misses
and McDreamy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDreamy misses with an uppercut. Skorski saw that one coming.
McDreamy misses with a wild body shot.
McDreamy misses with a head kick.
McDreamy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skorski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McDreamy!
McDreamy tries to reverse the position but Skorski maintains control.
Skorski wants to finish this one by submission but McDreamy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Skorski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDreamy can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skorski is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Skorski dives in and grabs McDreamy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDreamy pushes down on Skorski's head and hops out.
Skorski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skorski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDreamy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skorski has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Skorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDreamy throws a head kick that half lands.
McDreamy is looking to score with low kicks.
Skorski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDreamy misses with a double jab
and Skorski counters with a single leg into guard. McDreamy didn't expect that.
McDreamy striking off his back but it's not causing Skorski any problems.
McDreamy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McDreamy with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDreamy wants to finish this one by submission but Skorski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McDreamy.
Skorski tries to lock up and control but McDreamy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDreamy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Skorski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McDreamy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Skorski working to try and regain half guard.
Skorski is trying to stand up.
McDreamy avoids the attempt from Skorski to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDreamy lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by McDreamy.
McDreamy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Skorski is now in McDreamy's guard. A big mistake from McDreamy there, giving up the dominant position!
Skorski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDreamy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Skorski slips nicely into half guard.
Skorski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDreamy tries to get to full guard but Skorski has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDreamy is not content to let Skorski control the position.
McDreamy wants to get back to full guard.
Skorski blocks the strikes from McDreamy.
Skorski wants to work for an arm triangle but McDreamy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDreamy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDreamy scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Skorski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDreamy wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDreamy tries to strike from the bottom.
McDreamy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Skorski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McDreamy misses with a combination
and Skorski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDreamy motions for Skorski to come forward. McDreamy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skorski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDreamy but McDreamy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skorski tries to bum rush McDreamy with a series of wild strikes but McDreamy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Michael Skorski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDreamy misses with a few strikes there.
Skorski throws a combination. McDreamy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McDreamy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDreamy wants to sweep here but Skorski controlling him for the moment.
McDreamy keeping full guard, as Skorski tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDreamy is on top in guard.
Skorski is trying to control the position but McDreamy postures up.
McDreamy tries to free his leg and advance position but Skorski is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDreamy is in close to Skorski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skorski wants to sweep here but McDreamy controlling him for the moment.
McDreamy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skorski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skorski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDreamy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McDreamy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Skorski is looking to improve his position.
McDreamy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skorski's head.
Skorski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dempsey McDreamy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDreamy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDreamy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skorski defending well though.
Michael Skorski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDreamy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skorski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Skorski controlling the position for now.
McDreamy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skorski gets the takedown into side control.
McDreamy tries to bench press Skorski off him but Skorski keeps the position.
Skorski is looking to take a break and control but McDreamy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDreamy is looking to regain half guard here but Skorski keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skorski trying to control the action but McDreamy is working from the bottom.
Skorski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDreamy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McDreamy sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDreamy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDreamy striking from his own guard.
Skorski won't allow McDreamy to sweep him here.
Skorski trying to control but McDreamy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McDreamy wants to sweep but no luck.
Skorski wants to pass the guard but McDreamy is keeping the position.
McDreamy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDreamy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skorski manages to get himself to full guard.
Skorski working for a triangle but McDreamy defends it easily.
Skorski is trying to keep McDreamy in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDreamy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Michael Skorski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDreamy preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Skorski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skorski, 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Skorski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donovan DeAntonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeAntonio comes into the arena with "Psychosocial" by Slipknot blaring out of the sound system. Miller has chosen Moby - Extreme Ways as his entrance music. Jason Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donovan DeAntonio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Miller!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeAntonio manages to avoid it.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeAntonio is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, DeAntonio circles away and we're back to standing.
DeAntonio blocks a head kick by Miller.
DeAntonio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - DeAntonio lands in his opponent's guard.
DeAntonio trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeAntonio postures up.
Miller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
DeAntonio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeAntonio is one step ahead there.
DeAntonio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Miller, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeAntonio moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller stalling against the cage.
DeAntonio effectively controlling the action here.
Miller is trying to maintain a safe position but DeAntonio gets an underhook and turns Miller into the cage.
DeAntonio takes a knee to the side of the body.
DeAntonio breaks from the clinch.
DeAntonio lands with a nice combination. Miller backs away looking to recover.
Miller clinches but DeAntonio breaks the clinch
and DeAntonio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DeAntonio connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller looks gassed!
DeAntonio gets to his feet. Miller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeAntonio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Miller's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in half guard, DeAntonio seems content to control.
DeAntonio working Miller over with strikes.
DeAntonio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
DeAntonio is taking a breather. Miller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and DeAntonio has latched onto it... Big trouble! DeAntonio pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Miller is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from DeAntonio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donovan DeAntonio!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Jannety (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marty Jannety !
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas darts in and clinches Jannety up against the cage.
Good body shot from Douglas.
Jannety can't get the takedown.
Douglas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jannety is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Douglas is defending well for now.
A short right from Douglas on the inside.
Jannety jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Douglas walks away with a smile on his face. Jannety gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jannety on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jannety throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jannety swats away the attempt to clinch by Douglas.
The fight stays on the outside here - Douglas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jannety closes the distance but Douglas moves to the side
and Douglas counters with a left and a right that stings Jannety .
Douglas cracks Jannety with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Jannety is just out of range.
Jannety tries to clinch up
and Douglas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jannety looks to land a right hand but Douglas moved out of range.
Jannety misses with a low kick.
Douglas closes the distance and clinches.
Jannety taking a breather.
Douglas is working Jannety over against the cage.
Jannety tries a knee to the head but Douglas blocks it.
Jannety looks gassed!
Jannety pushes off an throws an elbow but Douglas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jannety can't get the takedown.
Jamie Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Jannety .
Douglas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jannety jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Douglas walks away with a smile on his face. Jannety gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Douglas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marty Jannety seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Douglas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Douglas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Douglas blocks an elbow strike from Jannety .
Jannety is trying to maintain a safe position but Douglas gets an underhook and turns Jannety into the cage.
Jannety missing with knees to the body.
Douglas blocks an elbow strike from Jannety .
Douglas lands a left hand.
Douglas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Douglas.
Douglas digs a right hand underneath Jannety 's ribcage. Jannety let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Douglas lands a nice shot to the body.
Douglas lands a nice shot to the body.
Douglas lands a body shot.
Douglas lands a hook that snaps the head of Jannety backwards.
Douglas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Douglas lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Douglas lands a hook that snaps the head of Jannety backwards.
Douglas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Douglas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Douglas digs a right hand underneath Jannety 's ribcage. Jannety let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Douglas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Douglas wants to get back to striking at distance but Jannety won't allow it.
Douglas pushes Jannety back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jannety backwards.
Douglas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jannety is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Douglas lands a body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Douglas.
A frustrated look appears on Douglas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Douglas lands a nice shot to the body.
Douglas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jannety or not.
Douglas stalling the fight.
Douglas managing to block the knees to the body from Jannety .
Douglas pushes Jannety back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Douglas as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Douglas as the two fighters clinch.
Douglas scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Douglas scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Douglas lands a body punch.
Douglas blocks an elbow strike from Jannety .
Douglas is working Jannety over against the cage.
Douglas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Douglas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Douglas avoids the elbow strike from Jannety , against the cage.
Nice body punch from Douglas.
Jannety lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Douglas lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas takes an elbow to the temple.
Douglas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jannety jumps guard and drags Douglas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jannety trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jannety looking for a sweep. Not yet Jannety , not yet.
Douglas with a nice head shot there.
Douglas stopping the sweep attempt from Jannety .
Jannety keeping moving, preventing Douglas from controlling successfully.
Douglas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jannety working a defensive guard here.
Douglas pushes down on Jannety 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Douglas trying to control the action but Jannety is working from the bottom.
Jannety tries to kick Douglas off but Douglas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Douglas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jannety on the ground.
Jannety is trying to maintain the position but Douglas is very close to passing his half guard.
Jannety tries to roll over but Douglas keeps him under control.
Douglas lands strikes from half guard.
Douglas is trying to control the action in half guard but Jannety is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jannety controlling the position well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jannety tries to clinch but Douglas moves away
and Douglas counters with a left and a right that stings Jannety .
Douglas scores with a body shot.
Douglas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Douglas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Douglas moves into the clinch successfully.
Jannety breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Douglas lands a nice hook to Jannety 's body. Jannety takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Douglas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jannety throws a combination that misses
and Douglas counters with a right hand to the body.
Douglas takes the fight into the clinch.
Douglas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jannety or not.
Douglas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jannety goes for a takedown in the clinch but Douglas prevents it.
Douglas can't break the clinch.
Douglas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jannety can do to turn this around?
Jannety changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Douglas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Douglas moves into range and clinches up with Jannety .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Douglas lands a nice uppercut.
Douglas has had enough of the clinch but Jannety keeps him there for the moment.
Jannety throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jannety breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jannety wants to clinch but Douglas slips to the side
and Douglas counters with a two punch combo.
Jannety tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Douglas counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jannety lands an elbow inside that Douglas shrugs off.
Jannety lands an elbow that stopped Douglas in his tracks for a moment.
Jannety looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Douglas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jamie Douglas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jannety stalling the fight.
Douglas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Douglas is trying to force a seperation but Jannety has the dominant position.
Douglas works on Jannety 's body with a couple of short punches.
Jannety tries for a takedown but Douglas manages to get underhooks.
Jamie Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Jannety .
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Douglas.
Douglas avoiding damage as Jannety throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Douglas.
Jannety wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Douglas has him pressed against the cage.
Douglas is trying to maintain a safe position but Jannety gets an underhook and turns Douglas into the cage.
Douglas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jannety or not.
Douglas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Douglas is trying to break the clinch but Jannety has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Douglas.
Jannety fails to pull guard.
Douglas lands with a light punch inside.
Jannety with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Douglas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Douglas scores with a shot to the side of Jannety 's head.
Douglas avoiding damage as Jannety throws knees to the body.
Jannety effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jannety drops down looking for an ankle pick but Douglas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jannety tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Douglas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Douglas.
Jannety goes for a takedown attempt but Douglas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jannety needs to keep his hands up - Douglas had a free shot at his head there.
Douglas clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Douglas.
Jannety breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Douglas connects with a body shot.
Douglas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jannety throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily.
Jannety tries to keep at a distance but Douglas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Douglas blocks an elbow strike from Jannety .
Douglas wants to get back to striking at distance but Jannety won't allow it.
Douglas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jannety has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jannety can't get the takedown.
Douglas blocks the elbow strike.
Douglas gets through Jannety 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jannety takes a shot to the head.
Douglas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Douglas digs a right hand into Jannety 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jannety 's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Douglas.
Douglas works on Jannety 's body with a couple of short punches.
Douglas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Douglas lands a right hand.
Jannety breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jannety wants to clinch
and Douglas counters by moving into the clinch.
Douglas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jannety obliges.
Jannety tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Douglas smiles and moves away.
Jannety needs to keep his hands up - Douglas had a free shot at his head there.
Jannety wants to clinch but Douglas slips to the side
and Douglas counters with a three punch combo that has Jannety backing up. Jannety nods at Douglas to acknowledge the strikes.
Jamie Douglas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jannety throws a sloppy head kick and Douglas moves out of range easily.
Douglas moves in looking to clinch but Jannety pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jannety tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jannety takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Jannety .
Jannety tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Douglas counters with a right hand to the body.
Jannety throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Douglas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jannety thinking.
Douglas with a nice cross.
Jannety tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Douglas counters with a nice body shot.
Jannety showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Douglas.
Jannety connects with a high kick.
Douglas dips to his left and cracks Jannety with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Douglas counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Douglas dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Jannety darts in trying to clinch
and Douglas counters with a nice uppercut.
Jannety is looking to clinch.
Douglas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jannety misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to de liver by Jannety . Beautiful body shot.
Douglas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jannety darts in trying to clinch
and Douglas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Douglas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jannety breaks the clinch.
Jannety swats away the attempt to clinch by Douglas.
Jannety clinches but Douglas breaks the clinch
and Douglas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jannety thinking.
Jannety looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas misses with a double jab.
Douglas connects with a body shot.
Douglas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jannety wants to clinch but Douglas slips to the side
enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab.
Douglas lands a jab to Jannety 's midsection.
Jannety tries to clinch but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Douglas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jannety tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Douglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Douglas clinches.
Jannety breaks the clinch.
Jannety lands a nice shot that snaps Douglas's head back.
Jannety tries to clinch but Douglas moves away
and Douglas counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jannety , as that shot connected.
Jannety tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Douglas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jannety pulls guard effortlessly.
Douglas distracts Jannety with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Douglas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jannety wants to sweep here but Douglas controlling him for the moment.
Douglas stands up out of Jannety 's guard for a moment - Jannety manages to land a nice upkick.
Jannety looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jannety tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jannety trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Douglas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Douglas slips a jab and a cross from Jannety .
Jannety gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Douglas scores with a hook to the body.
Douglas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Douglas lands a body punch.
Jannety tries to land knees in the clinch but Douglas avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Douglas - that landed with a thud.
Jannety jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Douglas walks away with a smile on his face. Jannety gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas pushes Jannety up against the cage in a clinch.
Douglas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Douglas.
Douglas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Douglas lands a shoulder strike.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jannety breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Douglas lands with a nice body punch.
Jannety pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jannety .
Jannety clinches but Douglas breaks the clinch
and Douglas counters with a nice body shot.
Jannety throws a right and a left that Douglas avoids nicely.
Douglas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Douglas connects with a body shot.
Jannety misses with a hook to the body
and Douglas counters with a three punch combo that has Jannety backing up. Jannety nods at Douglas to acknowledge the strikes.
Jannety misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jannety avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jannety jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas connects with a jab.
Douglas is looking to wear down Jannety with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jannety moves forwards but Douglas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Douglas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marty Jannety has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jannety ducks under a wild hook from Douglas.
Jannety lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Douglas backs up against the cage.
Jannety wants to clinch
and Douglas counters with a stiff right hand.
Douglas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jannety escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jannety tries to clinch but Douglas moves away
and Douglas counters by moving into the clinch.
Jannety lands an elbow inside that Douglas shrugs off.
Jannety fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jannety fails to pull guard.
Jannety manages to break the clinch.
Jannety misses with a shot to the body
and Douglas counters with a series of strikes. Jannety will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jannety tries to keep at a distance but Douglas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jannety lands an elbow that stopped Douglas in his tracks for a moment.
Jamie Douglas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jannety tries for a takedown but Douglas manages to get underhooks.
Jamie Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Jannety .
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas presses Jannety against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Douglas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Douglas, 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... Jamie Douglas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus McDougall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angus McDougall has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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272 lbs
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265 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Powerful |
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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
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angus McDougall!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Richards lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDougall doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Angus McDougall has been cut.
Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
McDougall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDougall lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDougall scores with a hook to the body. Richards takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Richards as he connects with a hook.
BOOM! Richards lands a beautiful left hook that drops McDougall. McDougall tries to recover but Richards is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and McDougall lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Richards!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Drake has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joe Blow's chin.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Blow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Drake!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Blow circles away.
Blow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drake misses with the combination.
Drake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drake moves into the clinch.
Drake tries to pull guard but Blow won't allow it.
Drake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blow lands a shot to the body.
Drake successfully pulls guard.
Drake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Drake has a closed guard, preventing Blow from standing up.
Drake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drake's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake looking for a sweep. Not yet Drake, not yet.
Drake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Drake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blow stands and steps away. Drake gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blow rushes Drake and presses him up against the cage.
Blow drags the fight down to the ground.
Drake preventing the sweep.
Blow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drake, into his guard.
Drake is trying to keep Blow in close.
Blow controlling from the top position.
Blow cracks Drake with a solid left hand.
Drake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blow trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blow is aware though and is defending well.
Blow is looking to stand up but Drake won't let him.
Drake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blow postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drake tries to clinch but Blow moves away
and Blow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Drake won't be happy with that.
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Drake looks gassed!
Drake is looking to take a break and control but Blow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blow desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Blow is trying to stand.
Blow wants to control but Drake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blow is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blow preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Blow is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Blow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Drake wants to clinch
and Blow counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blow.
Drake looking for a guillotine here but Blow defends easily.
Drake controls Blow momentarily but Blow frees himself.
Drake looking for a sweep. Not yet Drake, not yet.
Blow wanted to stand there but Drake had control of the position.
Blow stays in close to Drake's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Blow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drake tries to clinch up
and Blow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Drake won't be happy with that.
Blow controlling the position.
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blow slows the pace down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake is trying to control Blow's posture but Blow avoids it.
Drake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blow decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Drake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blow escapes and gets back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drake.
Blow takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake successfully pulls guard.
Drake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blow lands a couple of digs.
Blow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blow preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Drake looking to control.
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.
Drake is pulling down on Blow's head. It's preventing any offense from Blow, at least for the moment.
Blow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drake manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Blow defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Drake.
Blow wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Blow dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Drake leaves Blow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drake clinches but Blow breaks the clinch
and Blow counters with a left to the body.
Blow moves into the clinch.
Drake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blow smiles and moves away.
Drake closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blow counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake throws a hook but Blow blocks it.
Drake tries to clinch
and Blow counters by clinching up.
Drake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake tries to pull guard but Blow won't allow it.
Drake fails to pull guard.
Joe Blow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Drake.
Drake fails to pull guard.
Drake tries to pull guard but Blow holds him up against the cage and eventually Drake drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blow.
Blow breaks the clinch.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blow stands up and beckons Drake to his feet.
Blow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Blow gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake is looking to regain half guard here but Blow keeps moving and retains side control.
Drake manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Blow regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blow is keeping the position for now.
Drake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Blow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake is fighting to break Blow's control of his arms but Blow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Drake trying to control but Blow is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Blow manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Drake working for a triangle but Blow defends it easily.
Blow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Drake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake stuffs the takedown attempt from Blow. Blow gets slowly back to his feet.
Nate Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake closes the distance but Blow moves to the side
so Blow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Drake controls Blow momentarily but Blow frees himself.
Drake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Blow from controlling successfully.
Blow stopping the sweep attempt from Drake.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Blow from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Blow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blow, 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Blow!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Liston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Mills (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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216 lbs
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221 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sonny Liston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Mills!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mills.
Liston throws a combination that misses
and Mills counters with a three punch combo that has Liston backing up. Liston nods at Mills to acknowledge the strikes.
Mills lands an overhand right.
Mills has closed the distance and engaged Liston in a clinch.
Liston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mills pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liston misses with the combination.
Mills scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liston is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mills clinches up against the cage.
Mills pressing his opponent against the cage.
Liston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mills has him pressed against the cage.
Mills escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mills throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Sonny Liston has been cut.
Mills uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liston.
Mills throws a sloppy head kick and Liston moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills lands a lovely overhand right.
Liston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mills counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mills lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Liston at a distance.
Mills scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mills with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mills scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mills closes the distance and pushes Liston back into the cage.
Mills lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mills is struggling to control the position.
Mills lands a body punch.
Mills slows down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Mills.
Mills lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liston takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mills.
Mills is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Liston wants to get back to striking at distance but Mills won't allow it.
Mills dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Mills.
Liston slips a jab from Mills.
Mills throws a nice looking combination but Liston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liston throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Mills counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mills.
Mills gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mills lands with a left to the head.
Mills lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mills breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liston throws a combination that misses
and Mills counters with a left and a right that stings Liston.
Liston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mills counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Mills lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liston doesn't seem phased though.
Mills clinches.
Liston is trying to force a seperation but Mills has the dominant position.
Mills lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Liston backwards.
A short left from Mills.
A bit of stalling here from Mills.
Mills lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mills lands with a short shot to the head.
Mills dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Liston is trying to break free.
Mills lands a shot to the body.
Liston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Mills to work.
Mills escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mills counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills scores with a one two! Liston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Liston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mills is working the combinations to good effect here.
Liston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mills lands a nice hook to Liston's body. Liston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mills.
Mills cracks a nice hook into Liston's ribs.
A jab from Mills does it's job there.
Mills ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mills fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Liston on the side of the head.
Mills drops Liston with a beautiful combination! Liston stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mills is looking for the KO!
Mills lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Mills dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonny Liston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Liston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mills lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mills.
Liston is rocked!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mills in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Liston misses with a combination
and Mills counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Mills there.
Liston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Mills.
Mills has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mills throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liston moves forwards but Mills connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mills connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Liston's hands.
Mills lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to de liver by Mills. Beautiful body shot.
Mills connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liston. Liston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mills catches Liston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Mills lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liston doesn't seem phased though.
Sonny Liston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mills connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mills.
Jimmy Mills seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Liston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills rushes Liston and presses him up against the cage.
Liston seems to have got his legs back now.
Mills stalling in the clinch.
Mills creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Liston's defenses.
Liston takes a shot to the head.
Mills is leaning against Liston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mills pushes Liston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mills pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills cracks Liston with a nice body shot.
Mills manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mills manages to break the clinch.
Liston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sonny Liston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mills connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mills lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mills misses with a series of wild punches.
Liston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mills lands a jab-cross combination.
Mills moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mills lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mills.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Mills.
Mills bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Liston's head backwards.
Mills moves into range and clinches up with Liston.
A short left from Mills.
Liston has a couple of punches blocked by Mills.
Liston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mills lands a left hand that snaps the head of Liston backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Liston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Liston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mills lands a shoulder strike.
Mills lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Liston has had enough of the clinch but Mills keeps him there for the moment.
Mills is leaning against Liston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mills is working Liston over against the cage.
Mills pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liston moves forwards but Mills connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Mills.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills lands a jab-cross combination.
Liston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills clinches with his opponent.
Mills lands an uppercut.
Mills manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Liston has had enough of the clinch but Mills keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mills.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mills.
Mills breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mills scores with a nice right hand.
Liston throws a combination that misses
and Mills counters with a three punch combo that has Liston backing up. Liston nods at Mills to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mills dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mills lands a left and a right that send Liston crashing to the mat, dazed. Mills thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mills scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Mills showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sonny Liston'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. This is the final round!
Mills misses with a looping left.
Liston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mills counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mills lands a lovely overhand right.
Mills looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mills counters with a stiff right hand.
Liston misses with a combination
letting Mills counter with a right hand.
Liston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mills connects with a right hand. Liston shakes it off.
A lazy left from Mills finds it's target.
Liston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liston walks into a straight right hand from Mills.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mills connects with a looping right hand.
Mills lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills lands a nice shot that snaps Liston's head back.
Liston throws a hook but Mills avoids it easily.
Mills moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Liston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Liston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mills counters by moving into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mills.
Mills lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liston backwards.
Come on Mills - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mills makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mills digs a right hand underneath Liston's ribcage. Liston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mills lands a left hand that snaps the head of Liston backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mills.
Mills lands with a left to the head.
Liston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Mills.
Mills lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mills lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills is working Liston over against the cage.
Mills lands with a light punch inside.
Mills displaying some good clinch control by pressing Liston up against the cage.
Mills keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Liston's efforts to push away.
Mills lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Liston takes a shot to the head.
Mills cracks Liston with a nice body shot.
Jimmy Mills seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mills breaks from the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mills!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mills lands with a straight right. Liston didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from Mills.
Liston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Liston misses with a double jab
letting Mills counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills throws a nice looking combination but Liston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mills blocks a leg kick.
Mills bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mills rushes Liston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mills breaks from the clinch.
Mills scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jimmy Mills is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liston throws a jab but it's blocked by Mills.
Mills lunges at Liston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Liston's hand.
Mills misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mills counters with a series of strikes. Liston will be more careful next time no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Liston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mills counters with a nice uppercut.
Mills lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mills throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liston.
Mills gets a clinch.
Mills breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liston misses with a body punch
and Mills counters by clinching up.
Mills lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mills cracks Liston with a nice body shot.
Mills prevents Liston from breaking the clinch.
Liston lands a nice shot to the body.
Mills lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liston throws a punch but it's blocked by Mills.
Liston has a couple of punches blocked by Mills.
Sonny Liston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Mills comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mills has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Mills!
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