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BFE 41: Bader vs Bongwater PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Usko Toivoton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shui Kan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toivoton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, O Fortuna. Usko Toivoton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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207 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Usko Toivoton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shui Kan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kan tries to clinch but Toivoton moves out of range.
Kan throws a head kick that misses.
Toivoton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Toivoton working Kan over with strikes.
Toivoton throws a strike but Kan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Toivoton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kan keeping full guard, as Toivoton tries to pass.
Kan pushes Toivoton off and scrambles back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kan throws a head kick but Toivoton moves out of range.
Kan takes the fight into the clinch.
Kan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Toivoton scores with a shot to the side of Kan's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kan looking to slow down the pace here.
Toivoton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Toivoton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toivoton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Toivoton is looking to work some ground and pound but Kan has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toivoton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Toivoton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Toivoton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Toivoton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Toivoton throws a big right hand that misses.
Toivoton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toivoton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kan trying to control the position.
Kan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kan trying to keep a closed guard but Toivoton is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivoton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Toivoton distracts Kan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Toivoton throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kan moves in looking to clinch but Toivoton pushes him off.
Kan is looking to clinch but Toivoton is avoiding it.
Kan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toivoton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toivoton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kan's head.
Toivoton wants to control from the top but Kan keeps moving.
Toivoton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kan on the ground.
Toivoton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivoton connects with a couple of short punches.
Toivoton won't allow Kan to get back to his feet.
Kan looks gassed!
Kan wants to sweep here but Toivoton controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toivoton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toivoton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Toivoton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kan's head.
Toivoton throws a big right hand that misses.
Toivoton postures up in Kan's guard and throws a big left but Kan blocks it.
Toivoton throwing strikes but missing.
Toivoton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Toivoton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Toivoton.
Toivoton lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Toivoton.
Toivoton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Toivoton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kan can't fight it off and eventually Toivoton manages to take the fight to the floor. Kan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Toivoton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Toivoton is looking to work some ground and pound but Kan has wrist control.
Toivoton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Toivoton won't allow Kan to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toivoton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Toivoton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kan's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toivoton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Toivoton 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.
Toivoton takes the fight into the clinch.
Kan pushes off an throws an elbow but Toivoton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kan misses with a knee strike.
Toivoton has Kan pressed against the cage.
Kan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Toivoton is defending well for now.
Toivoton manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Kan misses
and Toivoton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Toivoton.
Toivoton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toivoton can't get the takedown.
Kan takes a shot to the head.
Toivoton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kan is trying to keep an underhook but Toivoton manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Usko Toivoton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toivoton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Toivoton working Kan over with strikes.
Toivoton thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kan to regain full guard.
Toivoton throws and elbow that misses. Kan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Toivoton's guard. Nice move by Kan!
Kan is breathing heavily.
Kan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kan landing with the ground and pound.
Kan stopping the sweep attempt from Toivoton.
Toivoton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kan wants to get up but he can't break Toivoton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Toivoton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Toivoton throws a series of strikes that have Kan backpedaling.
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.
Toivoton has Kan up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Toivoton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kan prevents the takedown attempt.
Toivoton has Kan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Toivoton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toivoton.
Kan slowing the pace effectively.
Toivoton lands a left hand.
Kan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Toivoton avoids it.
Toivoton is trying to drag Kan to the mat but Kan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Toivoton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kan lands a good knee to the midsection. Toivoton won't want to take too many of those.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toivoton.
Toivoton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kan backwards.
Toivoton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kan is trying to stall.
Kan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Toivoton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kan backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Toivoton.
A right handed body shot lands from Toivoton.
Toivoton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toivoton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kan backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivoton wants a takedown but no success here.
Toivoton managing to block the knees to the body from Kan.
Toivoton is stalling here.
Toivoton blocks the elbow strike.
Toivoton lands with a left to the head.
Toivoton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Toivoton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Toivoton manages to end up in side control.
Toivoton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kan down.
Toivoton working the ground and pound.
Toivoton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Toivoton connects with a decent elbow.
Toivoton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Toivoton working the ground and pound.
Toivoton trying to control the action but Kan is working from the bottom.
Toivoton cracks Kan with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kan manages to get back to half guard.
Toivoton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Toivoton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kan's head.
Kan trying to control from the bottom.
Toivoton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kan's head.
Toivoton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Toivoton slips a nice elbow through Kan's hands, connecting with Kan's forehead.
Toivoton working over Kan with some ground and pound. Kan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivoton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivoton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Toivoton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Toivoton 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!
Kan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Toivoton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kan misses with a knee to the head.
Kan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Toivoton's face.
A right hand to the body from Toivoton.
Toivoton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Toivoton postures up in Kan's guard and throws a big left but Kan blocks it.
Toivoton is looking to work some ground and pound but Kan has wrist control.
Toivoton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Toivoton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Toivoton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toivoton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kan has his foot on Toivoton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toivoton works his way back into a safe position though.
Toivoton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivoton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kan's head.
Toivoton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Toivoton wants to pass the guard but Kan is keeping the position.
Kan has momentary wrist control but Toivoton slips an elbow through the middle.
Toivoton lands a couple of elbows.
Toivoton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toivoton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Toivoton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Toivoton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivoton in side control, throwing shots but Kan defends.
Toivoton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kan taking a bit of punishment here - Toivoton scoring with strikes.
Kan tries to escape but Toivoton is in control.
Kan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Toivoton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kan's head.
Kan is not content to let Toivoton control the position.
Toivoton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Toivoton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivoton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kan is defending against the submission attempts here by Toivoton.
Kan has one foot on Toivoton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Toivoton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kan darts in trying to clinch
so Toivoton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shui Kan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toivoton throwing strikes from guard but Kan blocks nicely.
Kan is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Toivoton rolls with it to try and escape but Kan cranks on the arm and Toivoton is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shui Kan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neville Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and gonacyphilaids disease (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris comes to the cage accompanied by Angle Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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272 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Neville Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, gonacyphilaids disease!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but disease circles away quickly and effectively.
gonacyphilaids disease seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
disease bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morris throws a nice looking combination but disease bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
disease showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morris.
No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morris throws a right and a left that disease avoids nicely.
disease misses with a wild body shot.
disease tries to clinch but Morris is having none of it.
Morris swats away the attempt to clinch by disease.
disease shoots in and drives through. Morris sprawls well.
Morris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
disease shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morris defends it nicely.
Morris works the jab nicely.
It looks like gonacyphilaids disease has been cut.
disease drives through and clinches with Morris against the cage.
Morris is trying to break the clinch but disease is controlling him.
disease tries to score a body lock takedown but Morris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Neville Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of gonacyphilaids disease.
disease tries for a takedown. No joy.
disease successfully pulls guard.
Morris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
disease lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Morris!
disease working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Morris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
disease avoids the attempt from Morris to control.
disease throws some wild stikes that Morris manages to avoid easily.
disease unloads with some shots from mount but Morris bucks and avoids them well.
disease goes for an armbar but Morris turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Morris.
disease looks gassed!
Morris lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris landing some decent shots from guard.
That has opened up gonacyphilaids disease's cut even more.
disease keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
Morris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
disease looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morris is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The cut above gonacyphilaids disease's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Morris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morris preventing the sweep.
disease looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morris passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Morris.
Morris works his foot free and advances to mount.
disease working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
gonacyphilaids disease's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at gonacyphilaids disease's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Neville Morris!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Wray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Wray will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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220 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kalle Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Wray!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Li circles away quickly and effectively.
Li shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wray but Wray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Li takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Li has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Li is looking to clinch.
Wray lands with a right that hurts Li. Li looks to clinch but Wray throws a short knee that drops Li. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). El Wray!
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Undercard bout
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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). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
6 - 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 - 5 - 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 doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rage manages to avoid it.
Rage shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rage is keen to just control but Bong is a slippery customer.
Rage is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
Bong controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bong keeps working.
Rage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rage dives in and grabs Bong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bong pushes down on Rage's head and hops out.
Rage shoots for a takedown but Bong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bong scores with a sloppy right hand. Rage should have avoided that one.
Rage dives in and grabs Bong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bong pushes down on Rage's head and hops out.
Billa Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liquid Rage.
Rage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bong tries to avoid it but Rage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bong to the ground. Bong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bong cracks Rage with a good jab.
Bong lands a glancing blow to the side of Rage's head.
Rage tries to clinch up but Bong circles away and keeps his distance.
Bong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rage looks gassed!
Bong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bong lands a really nice looking cross but Rage seems unphased.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but Bong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong scores with a jab.
Bong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rage on the side of the head.
Bong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bong connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bong swats away the attempt to clinch by Rage.
Bong lands a glancing blow to the side of Rage's head.
Bong scores with a sloppy right hand. Rage should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Bong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rage doesn't seem phased though.
Bong cracks Rage with an open hand slap.
Bong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bong showed some decent athleticism there.
Bong is taking a breather. Rage 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rage is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bong lands with a punch from half guard.
Bong controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bong winds up and cracks Rage with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rage manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bong landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong prevents Rage from getting back to his feet.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bong content to stall in guard here.
Bong is in close to Rage's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bong stops Rage from standing up.
Bong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bong lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billa Bong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rage misses with a takedown
letting Bong counter with a right hand.
Rage doesn't manage to clinch there - Bong circles away.
Rage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liquid Rage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rage tries a head kick but it misses.
Bong clobbers Rage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt
and Bong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Billa Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liquid Rage.
Rage tries to close the distance and clinch but Bong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bong works Rage's body with a nice hook.
Rage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bong connects with a couple of short punches.
Rage is breathing heavily.
Bong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bong landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.
Bong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bong wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.
Bong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rage on the ground.
Rage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bong.
Bong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rage wriggles free and stands up.
Bong misses with a body shot.
Bong misses with a body shot.
Rage shoots and misses
and Bong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rage won't be happy with that.
Bong happy to just control the position for now.
Bong lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage pushes Bong away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bong gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bong cracks Rage with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Check out the look on Bong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rage keeps working.
Rage is looking for a sweep.
Bong avoids the strikes from the bottom by Rage.
Bong scores with punches from side control.
Rage manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bong's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong controlling the pace.
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 trying to control the action but Rage is working from the bottom.
Rage pushes Bong off and gets back to his feet.
Bong scores with a takedown into Rage's guard.
Rage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bong is one step ahead there.
Bong landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage is trying to control the position but Bong postures up.
Bong won't allow Rage to get back to his feet.
Bong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rage isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bong stacks Rage on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bong!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bong connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rage some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billa Bong 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.
Bong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rage misses with a kick to the body.
Bong connects with a right hand. Rage shakes it off.
Billa Bong is winning the standup battle so far.
Bong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rage momentarily.
Bong thuds a left hand into Rage's body.
Bong thows a body shot but no joy.
Bong lands a nice looking body shot.
Bong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rage shoots and misses
so Bong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bong is controlling him.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong stays in close to Rage's body and controls the position.
Rage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bong distracts Rage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rage manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rage swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bong is now in Rage's guard. A big mistake from Rage there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rage wants to stand and escape but Bong is having none of it.
Bong wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.
Bong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rage is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rage lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bong!
Billa Bong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage looking to finish with strikes here!
Rage misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Billa Bong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rage punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rage is landing with some decent strikes but Bong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bong can't escape the position.
Bong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bong tries to get out of the position.
Bong is working hard here to advance position.
Rage wants to control the pace but Bong is squirming around nicely.
Liquid Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Rage throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rage working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bong tries to hold on but Rage postures up.
Bong holds on to Rage as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Rage is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bong has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bong!
And that's the end of the fight!
Billa Bong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 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... Billa Bong!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Rapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rapp comes to the cage accompanied by How bout you. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier Rapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 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!
Rapp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rapp with a hook.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith cracks Rapp with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rapp moves out of range of the strikes.
Rapp staying out of range there.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapp lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Rapp lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rapp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith lands a left and a right that send Rapp crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rapp with a nice cross.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Rapp has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rapp tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rapp presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapp.
Smith misses with a hook. Rapp ducked under it nicely.
Rapp wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Rapp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Rapp lands with a nice body punch.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Rapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Smith misses.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Rapp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Rapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a combination
and Rapp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
Rapp takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Jack Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapp tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Rapp moves away and avoids it.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Rapp counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rapp moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Rapp cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Rapp is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Rapp.
Smith looks gassed!
Rapp manages to break the clinch.
Rapp drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rapp.
Rapp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Rapp keeps him there for the moment.
Rapp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rapp clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Rapp is controlling the position.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rapp.
Rapp breaks from the clinch.
Rapp has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rapp.
Rapp digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rapp.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Rapp improves position.
Rapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rapp takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rapp drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Rapp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Rapp counters with a two punch combo.
Rapp has managed to clinch.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Rapp counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rapp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rapp throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rapp thinking.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith catches Rapp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Smith rushes Rapp and presses him up against the cage.
Rapp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rapp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapp.
Nice body punch from Rapp.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rapp's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Rapp.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rapp tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Rapp.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rapp has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Xavier Rapp will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rapp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jack Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rapp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith misses with a hook.
Rapp throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Rapp counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Rapp to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rapp holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rapp counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Rapp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapp ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Rapp ducks down to avoid it.
Rapp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rapp moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Rapp saw that one coming.
Rapp blocks a jab.
Rapp throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Rapp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rapp scores with a jab to the head.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rapp.
Rapp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Rapp slips a straight right by Smith.
Rapp moves away from the strike by Smith.
Xavier Rapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Rapp moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Rapp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Rapp moved out of range.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Rapp moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Rapp.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Rapp moves away and avoids it.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rapp counters with a head kick. That will keep Smith thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Rapp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Rapp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Rapp circles away.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Rapp counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Rapp counters with a straight right hand.
Smith clinches but Rapp breaks the clinch
and Rapp counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rapp has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rapp paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rapp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Rapp.
Rapp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Rapp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith moves forwards but Rapp connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rapp moves away from the strike by Smith.
Rapp cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith avoids the body shot from Rapp.
Rapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rapp. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith closes the distance but Rapp moves to the side
enabling Rapp to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith dodges the punch combination from Rapp.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Rapp circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rapp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rapp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Rapp counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Rapp to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith throws a hook but Rapp avoids it easily.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Rapp is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapp.
Rapp throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Rapp swinging wildly here.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Rapp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Rapp saw that one coming.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rapp counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Rapp is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Rapp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Rapp rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Rapp has him pressed against the cage.
Rapp lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rapp.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rapp backwards.
Rapp trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Rapp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Rapp.
Rapp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Good body shot from Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith clinches but Rapp breaks the clinch
and Rapp counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith takes a swing at Rapp's ribcage but misses.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rapp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rapp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses the jab.
Rapp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rapp.
Rapp slips under a jab from Smith.
Rapp lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rapp counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rapp works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Rapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Rapp saw that one coming.
Smith misses with a hook.
Rapp gets a clinch.
Rapp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Rapp struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith has Rapp pressed against the cage, preventing Rapp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a hook but Rapp avoids it easily.
Rapp on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Rapp.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapp manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Rapp misses with a few strikes there.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Rapp throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Rapp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rapp lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Smith misses.
Rapp staying out of range there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rapp!
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Rapp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Smith.
I think Smith 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 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Liston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Growl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sonny Liston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Growl!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Growl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Dave Growl has been cut.
Liston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Growl circles away quickly and effectively.
Liston ducks right into an uppercut from Growl.
Growl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liston tries to avoid it but Growl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liston to the ground. Liston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Liston throws a big shot that misses.
Liston lands a nice shot to the body.
Liston gets caught flat footed, as Growl shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Growl throws a big right hand that misses.
Liston wants to stand and escape but Growl is having none of it.
Growl wants to pass the guard but Liston is keeping the position.
Liston keeping moving, preventing Growl from controlling successfully.
Liston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Growl thows a big elbow that misses.
Growl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Growl connects with a crisp jab.
Liston misses with the combination.
Growl throws a lazy right hand but Liston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Growl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Growl looks gassed!
Growl takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liston just misses with a punch to the body.
Liston drops Growl with a beautiful combination! Growl stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Liston is looking for the KO!
Growl is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liston lands a right hook to the body.
Liston lands a right hook to the body.
Liston circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Growl to the canvas! Growl doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Liston keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonny Liston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Luger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luger has chosen Real American 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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26
280 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Madison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lex Luger!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Madison keeps the fight on the outside.
Madison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Madison tries to clinch up.
Madison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Madison misses with a knee to the head.
Madison misses with some punches.
Madison looking to throw knees to the head but Luger is blocking nicely.
Luger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Madison smiles and moves away.
Luger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Madison defends it nicely.
Luger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Madison tries to avoid it but Luger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Madison to the ground. Madison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Billy Madison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Luger.
The fighters circling - Madison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madison stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circling - Madison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madison lands with a slapping head kick.
Madison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Madison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Madison swings for the body but Luger moves out of range.
Madison tries to land a front kick but Luger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Madison clinches up with Luger and pushes him back against the cage.
Luger tries to pull guard but Madison won't allow it.
Luger ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Luger no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Luger is trying to keep Madison in close.
Luger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madison defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Madison tries to stand but Luger is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Luger is looking for a triangle but Madison pushes his legs off easily.
Madison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Luger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Madison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Madison has managed to get both his arms back between Luger's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luger is pulling down on Madison's head. It's preventing any offense from Madison, at least for the moment.
Luger has a closed guard, preventing Madison from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Madison is looking to stand up but Luger won't let him.
Luger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Luger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Madison has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Luger is proving hard to escape from.
Luger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Luger controls Madison momentarily but Madison frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison wanted to stand there but Luger had control of the position.
Madison has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Luger to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Madison is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Luger pulls down on the head and he's put Madison to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lex Luger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janna Jabroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loo Cang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cang comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Everything in its right place- Radio Head kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Janna Jabroni has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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321 lbs
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335 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Janna Jabroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Loo Cang!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabroni tries to clinch up but Cang circles away and keeps his distance.
Janna Jabroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabroni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cang but Cang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jabroni closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cang did well to prevent Jabroni getting side control.
Jabroni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cang won't allow Jabroni to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jabroni in particular looking to stall.
Jabroni winds up and cracks Cang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jabroni is keen to just control but Cang is a slippery customer.
Cang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jabroni content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabroni has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Jabroni misses with a head shot. Cang uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jabroni trying to control but Cang is working from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Janna Jabroni just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jabroni shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cang is refusing to be controlled, as Jabroni sits in half guard.
Jabroni tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cang.
Jabroni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cang keeps working.
Jabroni with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jabroni is keen to just control but Cang is a slippery customer.
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.
Cang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jabroni.
Jabroni trying to control from Cang's half guard. Cang has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cang misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cang is looking to clinch.
Cang thows a body shot but no joy.
Jabroni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janna Jabroni dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jabroni tries to clinch but Cang moves out of range.
Cang thows a body shot but no joy.
Jabroni throws a body punch but Cang moves out of range.
Jabroni gets a clinch.
Cang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jabroni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jabroni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jabroni blocks an elbow strike.
Jabroni is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jabroni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jabroni blocks it with crossed arms.
Jabroni is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cang can't fight it off and eventually Jabroni manages to take the fight to the floor. Cang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jabroni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cang is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabroni looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabroni trying to control the position from guard on top but Cang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabroni is looking to work some ground and pound but Cang has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jabroni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jabroni advances position into side control!
Jabroni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jabroni lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cang being controlled for a moment.
Cang managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jabroni.
Jabroni throws an elbow but Cang slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jabroni wants to control but Cang is keeping him busy.
Cang trying to remain calm as Jabroni controls from the top position.
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.
Jabroni has hold of Cang's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cang tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jabroni cranks the arm and Cang screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cang, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Janna Jabroni!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zion Wainui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Saber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wainui comes into the arena with "Rockafella Skank" Fatboy Slim blaring out of the sound system. Cameron Saber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zion Wainui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cameron Saber!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber thows a body shot but no joy.
Wainui showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saber.
Wainui getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wainui misses with a looping left.
Saber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saber dodges the punch combination from Wainui.
Cameron Saber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saber throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wainui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saber staying out of range there.
Wainui misses with a hook.
Wainui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wainui walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wainui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wainui. Wainui circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wainui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wainui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saber looks to score with a jab to the body but Wainui is just out of range.
Saber swings for the body but Wainui moves out of range.
Wainui lands a head shot.
Wainui misses with a series of wild punches.
Saber dives in and grabs Wainui's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wainui pushes down on Saber's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saber. Wainui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wainui sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saber somewhat.
Saber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wainui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wainui lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saber is rocked!
Wainui measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Saber! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Zion Wainui!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gravis Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Bongwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bongwater has chosen Peter Tosh - Speech about Herb as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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220 lbs
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214 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gravis Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bud Bongwater!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader pushes Bongwater up against the cage in a clinch.
Bader is pressed up against the cage. Bongwater has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bader down to the mat. Bader avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bongwater takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bongwater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bader looks for the body kick but Bongwater saw that one coming.
Bader dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bongwater. That did some damage!
Bongwater is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bader sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gravis Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Bongwater.
Bader throws a hook but Bongwater blocks it.
Bader closes the distance and clinches.
Bongwater tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bader just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bongwater is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bader gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bongwater tries to score a body lock takedown but Bader shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bader stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bader for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bader tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bongwater avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Bader to work.
Bongwater has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bader avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bader tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bongwater avoids it.
Bongwater has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bader is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bongwater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bader pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Bader.
Bader lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bader lands a knee to the body.
Bongwater goes for a takedown attempt but Bader pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bud Bongwater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bongwater looks gassed!
Bongwater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader tries to land a front kick but Bongwater steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bader connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Bud Bongwater has been cut.
Bader moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bader.
Bongwater needs to keep his hands up - Bader had a free shot at his head there.
Bader lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bongwater takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bader lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bader scores with a jab. Bongwater acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bader tries to land a front kick but Bongwater steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bader lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bongwater will feel that in the morning.
Bongwater on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bader with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bader lands a jab to Bongwater's midsection.
Gravis Bader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bader throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bader throws a body punch but Bongwater moves out of range.
Bader lands a nice looking body kick.
Bader takes the fight into the clinch.
Bader stalling in the clinch.
Bader lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bongwater can't get the takedown.
Bongwater takes an elbow to the temple.
Bader creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bongwater's defenses.
Bongwater tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bader working Bongwater over with knees to the body.
Bongwater has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bader.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader landing knees to the body.
Bader unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bongwater lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bader is pushing Bongwater up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A left hand lands to the body for Bader.
Bader lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bader.
Bader creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bongwater's defenses.
That has opened up Bud Bongwater's cut even more.
Bader lands a good knee to the midsection. Bongwater won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bader using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bader lands a body shot.
Bader unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bongwater lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gravis Bader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bud Bongwater'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.
Bader fakes the leg kick and cracks Bongwater in the body.
Bongwater has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bader.
Bader moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bader lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bongwater tries to keep at a distance but Bader has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bader landing knees to the body.
Bader lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bader lands an elbow inside.
Good body shot from Bader.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bader lands an elbow that stopped Bongwater in his tracks for a moment.
Gravis Bader has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bader scores a nice knee to the body.
Bader landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The referee calls for Bader to work.
Bader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bongwater can do to turn this around?
Bader lands a good knee to the midsection. Bongwater won't want to take too many of those.
A right hook to the body lands for Bader.
Bader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bader lands an uppercut.
Bongwater changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bader fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bader connects with a solid leg kick.
Bader lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bader buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gravis Bader is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws a body punch but Bongwater moves out of range.
Bader rushes Bongwater and presses him up against the cage.
Bader missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bader.
Bongwater's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bader landing knees to the body.
Bader just leaning against Bongwater, taking a breather.
Bongwater can't get the takedown.
Bader taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bader misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bongwater.
Bader lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bader - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater fails to pull guard.
Gravis Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Bongwater.
Bader lands a nice elbow.
Bongwater fails to pull guard.
Bader will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bongwater up against the cage.
Bongwater blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bader taking a breather.
Bader unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bader leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater wants a takedown but no success here.
Bader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bongwater backwards.
Bader gets underhooks to prevent Bongwater's takedown attempt.
Bader unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bader manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bader obliges.
Knees to the body from Bader.
Bader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bongwater backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Bader - that landed with a thud.
Bader lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Bud Bongwater's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bader lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gravis Bader dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bud Bongwater'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!
Bader dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bongwater. That did some damage!
Bongwater shoots for a double leg takedown but Bader sprawls well. He's pushed Bongwater's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bader scores with a nice head shot.
Bader throws out a loose jab but Bongwater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bader pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bader buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bader tries to clinch up.
Bud Bongwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bongwater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bader sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bongwater somewhat.
Bader connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bader connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bongwater momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bader.
Bongwater avoids the body shot from Bader.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bader changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bader throws a leg kick which misses Bongwater's front leg but catches the back leg as Bongwater tries to avoid it.
Bader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bader lands with a kick to the temple. Bongwater shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bongwater chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bader can pounce on him.
Bongwater shoots in for a double leg but Bader sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gravis Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Bongwater.
Bader fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bongwater.
Bader feints and then cracks Bongwater's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bongwater down.
Bader misses with a kick to the body.
Bader moves in looking to clinch but Bongwater pushes him off.
Bongwater looks for a takedown but Bader sprawls well.
Bader lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bongwater is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bader gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bader unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bongwater lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bader crunches a lovely knee into Bongwater's ribcage.
Bader controlling the action here for a moment.
Bader gets through Bongwater's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bader takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gravis Bader.
Bader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bongwater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bader.
Bongwater shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bader as he avoids it easily.
Bongwater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bader manages to avoid it.
Bader throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bongwater shoots in but no luck this time.
Bongwater blocks a jab.
Bongwater avoids a kick to the body.
Bongwater shoots in for a takedown but Bader shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bongwater.
Bader connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater moves out of range as Bader throws a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bader.
Bader scores with a hook to the body. Bongwater takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bader - that will leave a mark!
Bader dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bongwater. That did some damage!
Bader connects with a crisp jab.
Gravis Bader is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bader fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bongwater, pushing him back against the cage.
Bongwater managing to block the knees to the body from Bader.
Bader crunches a lovely knee into Bongwater's ribcage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Bader as the two fighters clinch.
Bader scores with a hook to the body.
Bud Bongwater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bader putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bongwater in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gravis Bader showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bader has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gravis Bader!
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