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EFC 56: Hammer vs. Diamond II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabr Aldossary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rile Nokea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldossary comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Wherever I May Roam (S&M version). Rile Nokea has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Jabr Aldossary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rile Nokea!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokea wants to clinch.
Nokea connects with a stiff jab that staggers Aldossary - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rile Nokea!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dante Mcleod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayburn Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hilton has chosen Scotland the Brave as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dante Mcleod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayburn Hilton!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcleod blocks the body kick.
A cross from Mcleod lands.
It looks like Wayburn Hilton has been cut.
Hilton ducks under a wild hook from Mcleod.
Mcleod misses with a wild combination.
Hilton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mcleod on the side of the head.
Mcleod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcleod tries to keep at a distance but Hilton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hilton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hilton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcleod has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mcleod can't break the clinch.
Hilton is trying to maintain a safe position but Mcleod gets an underhook and turns Hilton into the cage.
Hilton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcleod swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hilton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hilton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Mcleod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hilton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcleod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hilton circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcleod connects with a superb combination that knocks Hilton out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Mcleod before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Hilton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dante Mcleod!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bhang Bhang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Dowling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dowling comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ozzy Osbourne: Bark At The Moon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bhang Bhang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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179 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bhang Bhang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Dowling!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhang misses with a low kick.
Dowling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dowling ducks under a wild hook from Bhang.
Dowling is looking to clinch but Bhang is avoiding it.
Dowling tries to close the distance and clinch but Bhang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bhang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bhang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bhang won't allow Dowling to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dowling is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dowling throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bhang trying to control but Dowling is working from the bottom.
Bhang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dowling controls Bhang momentarily but Bhang frees himself.
Bhang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bhang postures up.
Bhang distracts Dowling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bhang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bhang wants to control from the top but Dowling keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bhang wants to control from the top but Dowling keeps moving.
Bhang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bhang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dowling pulls Bhang in to control the position.
Bhang with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dowling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dowling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bhang moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dowling using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bhang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dowling throws a head punch that misses.
Bhang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dowling backwards.
Bhang lands a body shot.
Dowling looking to slow down the pace here.
Bhang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bhang.
Dowling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Dowling.
Bhang has Dowling pressed against the cage.
A short left from Dowling.
Dowling tries to land knees in the clinch but Bhang avoids the damage to the body.
Bhang digs a right hand underneath Dowling's ribcage. Dowling let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dowling blocks the elbow strike.
Dowling avoids the elbow strike from Bhang, against the cage.
Bhang tries for a takedown but Dowling manages to get underhooks.
Bhang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dowling's defenses.
Dowling trying to control the position but instead, Bhang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dowling into the cage.
Dowling scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bhang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bhang throws a punch but it's blocked by Dowling.
Dowling with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dowling creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bhang's defenses.
Dowling misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bhang.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dowling just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bhang's brow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bhang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dowling lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bhang backwards.
A short right from Bhang.
A head punch on the inside from Bhang fails to land.
Dowling lands an elbow inside that Bhang shrugs off.
Bhang looking for a takedown.
Bhang is breathing heavily.
Dowling's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dowling missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Dowling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bhang.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bhang.
Bhang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dowling backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dowling blocking some punches.
Bhang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dowling blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A knee to the head by Dowling.
Dowling scores with a shoulder strike.
Dowling using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bhang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dowling tries to land knees in the clinch but Bhang avoids the damage to the body.
Bhang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dowling lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bhang backwards.
Dowling misses with an elbow strike.
Bhang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bhang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dowling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dowling trying to keep a closed guard but Bhang is proving a slippery customer.
Dowling 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhang lands a couple of elbows.
Bhang won't allow Dowling to sweep him here.
Dowling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bhang misses with a low kick.
Dowling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bhang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dowling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dowling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dowling tries to close the distance and clinch but Bhang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dowling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bhang.
Dowling takes one on the button.
Dowling lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dowling slips under a jab from Bhang.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dowling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenny Dowling will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dowling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bhang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bhang.
Dowling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dowling wants to clinch up but Bhang keeps it at a distance.
Bhang swats away the attempt to clinch by Dowling.
Bhang misses with a hook. Dowling ducked under it nicely.
Dowling scores with a decent looking hook.
Bhang throws a hook but Dowling avoids it easily.
Bhang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dowling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bhang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhang lands a nice looking body shot.
Dowling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bhang feints and then cracks Dowling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dowling down.
Dowling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bhang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bhang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dowling tries to clinch up.
Dowling shoots in and bounces Bhang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowling is looking to work some ground and pound but Bhang has wrist control.
Dowling trying to control but Bhang is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dowling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dowling with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bhang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dowling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dowling trying to control the position from guard on top but Bhang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bhang tries a low kick but Dowling avoids it.
Dowling tests Bhang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two 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.
Bhang scores with a decent looking hook.
Dowling throws a head kick but Bhang moves out of range.
Bhang swats away the attempt to clinch by Dowling.
Dowling tries to clinch up.
Dowling doesn't manage to clinch there - Bhang circles away.
Dowling wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Bhang.
Dowling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dowling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bhang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dowling is trying to get back to half guard.
Dowling takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowling on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bhang throws an elbow but Dowling slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dowling sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dowling tries to roll over but Bhang keeps him under control.
Dowling regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dowling has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bhang works over Dowling with some ground and pound from guard.
Dowling controlling the position.
Bhang connects with a couple of short punches.
Bhang thows a big elbow that misses.
Bhang throws a big right hand that misses.
Dowling is looking to stand up but Bhang isn't so interested in that idea.
Bhang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dowling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bhang trying to control the position from guard on top but Dowling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhang is really struggling to control Dowling but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dowling tries to clinch but Bhang moves out of range.
Bhang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dowling throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dowling tries to clinch there but Bhang circles away.
Dowling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bhang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Bhang.
Dowling blocks a jab.
Dowling tries to clinch but Bhang is having none of it.
Nice uppercut there from Bhang.
Bhang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dowling tries to close the distance and clinch but Bhang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dowling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bhang lands with a straight right. Dowling didn't see that one coming.
Bhang throws a nice looking combination but Dowling bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Bhang there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenny Dowling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Dowling. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Dowling.
Dowling punishes Bhang's body with a nice straight punch.
Dowling wants to clinch.
Bhang moves out of range as Dowling strikes.
Nice shot by Dowling.
Dowling tries to clinch but Bhang is having none of it.
Dowling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bhang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dowling is looking to clinch but Bhang is avoiding it.
Dowling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bhang.
Dowling closes the distance and clinches.
Dowling scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dowling lands a nice elbow.
Dowling taking a breather.
Dowling misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bhang.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bhang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dowling tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bhang avoids it.
Bhang is leaning against Dowling and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dowling creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowling cracks Bhang with a nice body shot.
Bhang gets through Dowling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bhang lands a damaging elbow.
Dowling tries a knee to the head but Bhang blocks it.
Dowling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dowling - that landed with a thud.
Bhang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bhang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dowling tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bhang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bhang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dowling throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dowling is leaning against Bhang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bhang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dowling pushes Bhang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bhang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dowling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dowling gets through Bhang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dowling lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bhang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bhang scores with a shot to the side of Dowling's head.
Dowling misses with some punches.
Bhang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dowling pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bhang misses with a double jab
and Dowling makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bhang really felt that one!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Dowling both land. Nice combination.
Dowling wants to clinch up but Bhang keeps it at a distance.
Bhang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bhang keeps the fight on the outside.
Bhang ducks under a wild hook from Dowling.
Bhang Bhang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dowling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dowling takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kenny Dowling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bhang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dowling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bhang.
Dowling tries to close the distance and clinch but Bhang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bhang connects with a solid leg kick.
Bhang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bhang connects with a right hand. Dowling shakes it off.
Bhang shoots for a takedown but Dowling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dowling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dowling forces Bhang back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bhangs head.
Bhang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dowling fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bhang Bhang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dowling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dowling tries to clinch but Bhang is having none of it.
Dowling tries to clinch up.
Dowling is looking to clinch but Bhang is avoiding it.
Bhang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bhang swats away the attempt to clinch by Dowling.
Bhang scores with a nice head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bhang staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Dowling finds it's target.
Dowling on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bhang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dowling tries to close the distance and clinch but Bhang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kenny Dowling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Bhang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dowling circles away.
Bhang tries for a takedown but Dowling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dowling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dowling is looking to clinch but Bhang is avoiding it.
Dowling tries to close the distance and clinch but Bhang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dowling defending well as Bhang loads up on a big left hand.
Bhang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dowling scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dowling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bhang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dowling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bhang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kenny Dowling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bhang has his takedown stuffed
and Dowling counters with a straight right hand.
Bhang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dowling manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dowling is looking to clinch.
Dowling forces Bhang back against the cage and clinches.
Bhang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dowling pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dowling wants to clinch up but Bhang keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Dowling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dowling winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Dowling!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Curwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and L Rhoe Tayona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Curwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, L Rhoe Tayona!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tayona closes the distance and clinches up with Curwin, looking for a takedown. Tayona pushes Curwin against the cage but Curwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Curwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curwin throws a head kick that misses.
Curwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tayona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tayona throws out the jab.
Tayona shoots in but no luck this time.
Tayona throws a hook but Curwin blocks it.
Curwin misses with a leg kick.
Curwin is looking to clinch.
Tayona closes this distance looking for a takedown but Curwin circles away.
Paul Curwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of L Rhoe Tayona.
Tayona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tayona fails to land with a series of punches.
Curwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Tayona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Curwin tries to clinch but Tayona is having none of it.
Tayona closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Curwin to the mat! Curwin manages to get full guard.
Curwin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tayona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tayona trying to control but Curwin is working from the bottom.
Curwin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tayona has passed into half guard!
Tayona is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Curwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curwin is staying active underneath Tayona, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Curwin trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Curwin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Curwin trying to control the position.
Tayona is looking to work some ground and pound but Curwin has wrist control.
Curwin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tayona is aware though and is defending well.
Tayona seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Curwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tayona looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tayona loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tayona postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Curwin working a defensive guard here.
Curwin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tayona.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tayona tries to score a power double leg takedown but Curwin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tayona somewhat.
Curwin has closed the distance and engaged Tayona in a clinch.
Curwin jumps guard.
Tayona avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Curwin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tayona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tayona drops back looking for a leg! Curwin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Curwin manages to kick Tayona off! Tayona jumps back into Curwin's guard.
Tayona must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tayona looking to sit in guard and control but Curwin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Curwin throws a big right hand that misses.
Tayona is pulling down on Curwin's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but L Rhoe Tayona will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tayona loads up on a big right hand but Curwin slips the punch.
Tayona avoids a kick to the body.
Tayona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tayona tries to score a power double leg takedown but Curwin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tayona somewhat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Curwin.
Tayona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tayona shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Curwin as he jumps to the side.
Curwin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Curwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Tayona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Curwin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tayona doesn't seem bothered though.
Tayona is breathing heavily.
Curwin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tayona, pushing him back against the cage.
Curwin connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like L Rhoe Tayona has been cut.
Curwin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curwin pulls guard effortlessly.
Curwin trying to keep a closed guard but Tayona is proving a slippery customer.
Curwin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tayona!
Curwin wants to finish this one by submission but Tayona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Curwin.
Curwin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Curwin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tayona turns into him and now he's in Curwin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tayona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curwin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Curwin keeping moving, preventing Tayona from controlling successfully.
Tayona missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tayona trying to control the position from guard on top but Curwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tayona controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curwin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tayona tries to hold on but Curwin pushes him away.
Curwin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Curwin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tayona has worked his arm free - good work by Tayona!
Curwin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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.
Curwin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tayona is avoiding damage well.
Curwin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Curwin throws an elbow but Tayona slips to the side and avoids it well.
Curwin tries for a kimura but Tayona is defending well.
Curwin throws a strike aimed at the side of Tayona's head but Tayona avoids it well.
Tayona is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tayona bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Curwin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on L Rhoe Tayona's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tayona scores with a decent looking hook.
Tayona has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Curwin.
Tayona shoots in for a double leg but Curwin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Curwin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Curwin has closed the distance and engaged Tayona in a clinch.
Curwin pulls guard.
Curwin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Curwin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tayona manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Curwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Curwin throws a big right hand that misses.
Curwin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curwin postures up in Tayona's guard and throws a big left but Tayona blocks it.
Curwin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tayona manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Curwin has Tayona in his guard.
Tayona wants to control from the top but Curwin keeps moving.
Tayona controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tayona throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Curwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tayona postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Curwin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Curwin keeping moving, preventing Tayona from controlling successfully.
Curwin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tayona controls the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tayona shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Curwin as he avoids it easily.
Curwin feints and then cracks Tayona's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tayona down.
Curwin throws a wild body kick that Tayona sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tayona gets a takedown into half guard.
Curwin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tayona's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tayona's back!
Paul Curwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Curwin is striking from the back but Tayona escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Curwin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tayona is trying to stand up here but Curwin is controlling him well.
Tayona is staying active underneath Curwin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Curwin trying to pass the guard but Tayona defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curwin stalling away here and it's allowed Tayona to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tayona wants to get back to his feet but Curwin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Curwin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tayona has a takedown stuffed.
Paul Curwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of L Rhoe Tayona.
Tayona fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Curwin throws a leg kick which misses Tayona's front leg but catches the back leg as Tayona tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Curwin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Curwin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Curwin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bucco Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Cozart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cozart is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: H-Bomb - Nightmare. 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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239 lbs
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265 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bucco Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Cozart!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce gets caught flat footed, as Cozart shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cozart decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bruce, up you get!
Cozart looks for a takedown but Bruce sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Bruce. No joy for Cozart on that attempt.
Cozart has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bruce prevents the takedown attempt.
Bucco Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Cozart.
Bruce lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Josh Cozart has been cut.
Cozart wants a takedown.
Bruce stops a takedown attempt from Cozart.
Cozart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bruce pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bruce throws a wild body kick that Cozart sees coming a mile off.
Cozart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cozart shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bruce pushes Cozart off and gets back to his feet.
Bruce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bruce moves into the clinch.
Cozart has Bruce pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bruce manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozart tries to work over Bruce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Bruce.
Cozart tries a body shot but Bruce blocks it.
Cozart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bruce pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cozart looks gassed!
Cozart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bruce circles away.
Cozart tries to clinch
and Bruce holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bruce.
Bruce lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Bruce.
Bruce digs a right hand underneath Cozart's ribcage. Cozart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bruce creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cozart's defenses.
Bruce misses with a knee strike.
Bruce lands a right hand.
A short left from Bruce.
Cozart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bruce tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bruce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Josh Cozart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruce pushes Cozart up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Bruce.
Bruce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cozart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bruce.
Cozart fails with the takedown
and Bruce counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce clinches.
Bruce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bruce closes the distance and pushes Cozart back into the cage.
Cozart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cozart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bruce is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bruce connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cozart's face.
Bruce breaks from the clinch.
Bruce has closed the distance and engaged Cozart in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bruce.
Bruce lands a right hand.
Bruce is pushing Cozart up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cozart throws a head punch that misses.
Bruce tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bruce cracks Cozart with a nice body shot.
Cozart looking for a takedown.
Bruce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bruce moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bruce - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cozart tries to score a body lock takedown but Bruce shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce has Cozart pressed against the cage.
Bruce putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cozart in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruce.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bruce takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice elbow from Bruce.
Cozart is working for takedown but Bruce is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bruce effectively controlling the action here.
Bruce scores with a shoulder strike.
Bruce lands a good knee to the midsection. Cozart won't want to take too many of those.
Bruce connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cozart's face.
Bruce is stalling here.
Cozart is trying to drag Bruce to the mat but Bruce just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bruce scores with a shoulder strike.
Bruce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruce closes the distance and pushes Cozart back into the cage.
Cozart goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bruce prevents it.
Bruce stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cozart clinches but Bruce breaks the clinch
and Bruce moves into the clinch.
Cozart being controlled against the cage.
Bruce is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cozart is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bruce to the mat. Bruce regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cozart scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruce wants to stand up but Cozart is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cozart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bruce uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cozart tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bruce counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bruce.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cozart tries to work over Bruce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bruce with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bucco Bruce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Cozart's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cozart tries for a takedown but Bruce circles away easily
and Bruce counters with a right hand to the body.
Cozart tries to clinch but Bruce moves away
and Bruce counters by moving into the clinch.
Bruce lands a left hand.
Cozart tries to score a body lock takedown but Bruce shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bruce is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cozart wants a takedown.
Bucco Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Cozart.
Bruce lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cozart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruce scores with a hook to the body.
Bruce lands a body punch.
Bruce slowing the pace effectively.
Cozart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bruce gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bruce gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bruce working Cozart over with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Bruce.
Bruce lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cozart is breathing heavily.
Bruce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cozart misses with a takedown attempt
and Bruce counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Bruce both land. Nice combination.
Bucco Bruce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozart wants to clinch but Bruce slips to the side
and Bruce moves into the clinch.
Bruce landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bucco Bruce has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bruce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruce gets a clinch.
Cozart goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bruce prevents it.
Cozart goes for a takedown attempt but Bruce pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bruce landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bruce throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cozarts head.
Cozart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bruce is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bruce trying to stall but Cozart improves his position.
Bruce lands a body punch.
Cozart takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Josh Cozart's cut even more.
Bruce lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bruce.
Cozart takes a shot to the head.
Bruce scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cozart is working for takedown but Bruce is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bruce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cozart tries for a takedown but Bruce circles away easily
and Bruce moves into the clinch.
Cozart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bruce lands a knee to the body.
Bruce breaks from the clinch.
Bruce moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruce.
Bruce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cozart throws a head kick that misses
and Bruce counters with a big head kick but Cozart shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruce gets a clinch.
Bruce lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bruce lands a shot to the body.
Bruce breaks the clinch.
Bruce moves into the clinch.
Bruce gets underhooks to prevent Cozart's takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Bruce.
Bruce gets through Cozart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bruce stops a takedown attempt from Cozart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bruce manages to break the clinch.
Bruce scores with a three punch combo!
Cozart is rocked!
Bruce rushes Cozart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cozart is still on wobbly legs! Can Bruce finish him?
A shot in the inside from Bruce.
Bruce is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bruce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cozart can do to turn this around?
Bruce lands a big knee! That's hurt Cozart! Oh, he's all over the place! Bruce lands another knee that sends Cozart to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bucco Bruce!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murheellinen Vilkuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vilkuttaja has chosen Prodigy - Spitfire as his entrance music. Murheellinen Vilkuttaja has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chris Carter's chin.
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23
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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21
279 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Vilkuttaja does no damage.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Vilkuttaja.
Carter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vilkuttaja rushes Carter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja digs a right hand underneath Carter's ribcage. Carter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carter goes for a takedown attempt but Vilkuttaja pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vilkuttaja lands a head shot.
It looks like Chris Carter has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilkuttaja throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Vilkuttaja smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilkuttaja stuffs the takedown attempt from Carter. Carter gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Vilkuttaja as Carter shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vilkuttaja instigates a clinch.
Vilkuttaja dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Vilkuttaja's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Vilkuttaja receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vilkuttaja misses with a looping left.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vilkuttaja lands a nice shot that snaps Carter's head back.
Carter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vilkuttaja's half guard.
Vilkuttaja tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vilkuttaja's head.
Vilkuttaja manages to get to full guard.
Carter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vilkuttaja seems keen to control Carter's posture.
Carter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vilkuttaja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vilkuttaja wants to get back to his feet.
Vilkuttaja is positioning himself well to prevent Carter advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vilkuttaja manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Vilkuttaja wants to stand up but Carter is controlling him.
Carter thows a big elbow that misses.
Carter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vilkuttaja working a defensive guard here.
Vilkuttaja is controlling Carter's posture.
Vilkuttaja keeping full guard, as Carter tries to pass.
Vilkuttaja wants to sweep here but Carter controlling him for the moment.
Vilkuttaja working a defensive guard here.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carter tries to keep at a distance but Vilkuttaja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vilkuttaja trying to stall but Carter improves his position.
Vilkuttaja lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilkuttaja gets underhooks to prevent Carter's takedown attempt.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vilkuttaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Vilkuttaja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vilkuttaja moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter tries to circle away but Vilkuttaja has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Vilkuttaja.
Carter wants a takedown but no success here.
Vilkuttaja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Carter'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.
Vilkuttaja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chris Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vilkuttaja tries to clinch but Carter moves out of range.
No luck for Carter with that takedown attempt.
Vilkuttaja stalks Carter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carter's face. Carter staggers backwards, shaken.
Vilkuttaja tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vilkuttaja.
Carter tries to move into range but Vilkuttaja moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vilkuttaja doesn't manage to clinch there - Carter circles away.
Vilkuttaja jabs at Carter's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilkuttaja closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carter did well to prevent Vilkuttaja getting side control.
Vilkuttaja stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter trying to hold on to Vilkuttaja's head to control him but Vilkuttaja postures up.
Vilkuttaja is stalling here. Carter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vilkuttaja seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Carter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Carter trying to control the position but Vilkuttaja is working away.
Vilkuttaja wants to get back to his feet but Carter drags him back down.
Vilkuttaja struggling a bit here.
Carter tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vilkuttaja's legs.
Vilkuttaja wants to control but Carter postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vilkuttaja lands with a cross.
Vilkuttaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja lands a jab-cross combination.
Chris Carter's cut is getting worse.
Vilkuttaja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carter.
Vilkuttaja has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vilkuttaja controlling the action here for a moment.
Carter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vilkuttaja fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carter tries for a takedown but Vilkuttaja circles away easily
and Vilkuttaja counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vilkuttaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter has his takedown stuffed
and Vilkuttaja counters with a series of strikes. Carter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vilkuttaja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries for a takedown but Vilkuttaja circles away easily
and Vilkuttaja counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vilkuttaja.
Chris Carter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Carter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Vilkuttaja to counter with a crisp jab.
Vilkuttaja tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
Carter drops his hands momentarily and Vilkuttaja takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vilkuttaja digs a good body shot into Carter's ribs.
Vilkuttaja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilkuttaja scores with a decent looking hook.
Jeez, Chris Carter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Vilkuttaja scores with a punch to the head.
Carter is rocked!
Vilkuttaja cracks Carter with a hook to the temple - Carter is on wobbly legs here! Vilkuttaja swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Carter falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Vilkuttaja wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miko Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Sankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bulls on Parade. Sankari is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Finlandia - Hymn. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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267 lbs
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240 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miko Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tero Sankari!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Maia lands.
It looks like Tero Sankari has been cut.
Maia avoids the head kick by Sankari.
Maia shoots in and drives through. Sankari sprawls well.
Sankari throws a head kick that misses.
Sankari throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maia.
Sankari throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maia's head.
Maia misses with a body shot.
Sankari goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Sankari.
Maia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sankari. That's going to slow Maia down.
Sankari works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab, jab by Maia - just one landing.
A good leg kick by Sankari.
Sankari goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Miko Maia has been cut.
Sankari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sankari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sankari throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Sankari is just out of range.
Tero Sankari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sankari scores with a spinning back kick!
Maia is breathing heavily.
Maia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sankari. Sankari obviously looking to wear him down.
Maia takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sankari throws a leg kick which misses Maia's front leg but catches the back leg as Maia tries to avoid it.
Sankari throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maia's head.
Sankari lands with a kick to the temple. Maia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maia is rocked!
Sankari feints and then cracks Maia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maia down.
The fighters circle, before Sankari throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Maia's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Sankari lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Tero Sankari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lalli Koylio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Turcotte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koylio's entrance music is Moonsorrow - Köyliönjärven Jäällä (Pakanavedet II). A fine choice. 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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181 lbs
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lalli Koylio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Turcotte!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koylio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Turcotte as Koylio shoots in.
Koylio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Turcotte trying to control but Koylio postures up.
Turcotte is not content to let Koylio control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Koylio in particular looking to stall.
Koylio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koylio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turcotte defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koylio is keen to just control but Turcotte is a slippery customer.
Koylio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Turcotte gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Koylio looking to sit in guard and control but Turcotte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Turcotte wants to pass the guard but Koylio is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koylio wants to sweep but no luck.
Koylio working for a triangle but Turcotte defends it easily.
Koylio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turcotte's guard.
Koylio throwing strikes but missing.
Koylio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turcotte is keeping the position for now.
Koylio is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koylio looking to sit in guard and control but Turcotte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Turcotte drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turcotte jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turcotte passes Koylio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koylio wants to improve his position but Turcotte is controlling well.
Koylio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koylio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Koylio is trying to get back to full guard.
Turcotte is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koylio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turcotte.
Koylio is looking for a sweep. Turcotte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turcotte is working for a submission of some sort.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Koylio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lalli Koylio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No luck for Koylio with that takedown attempt.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Koylio.
Turcotte closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Koylio did well to prevent Turcotte getting side control.
Turcotte prevents Koylio from improving his position.
Koylio looking for submissions off his back.
Turcotte missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turcotte trying to pass the guard but Koylio defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Koylio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Koylio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turcotte defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koylio wants to sweep here but Turcotte controlling him for the moment.
Koylio wants to hit a switch here but Turcotte passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Koylio there!
Koylio is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Turcotte locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Koylio is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dennis Turcotte!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Sotiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas Adams is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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195 lbs
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188 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Sotiar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Douglas Adams!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams throws a head kick but Sotiar moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sotiar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Sotiar moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sotiar.
Adams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sotiar's sensitive parts.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Sotiar moves out of range easily.
Adams scores with a jab to the body.
Sotiar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Adams slams his shin into Sotiar's torso.
Sotiar is breathing heavily.
Sotiar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sotiar misses with a leg kick
and Adams counters with a thumping low kick.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
Adams misses with a body kick.
Sotiar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Adams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sotiar.
It looks like Mark Sotiar has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Adams - that will leave a mark!
Adams throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Adams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Adams scores with a leg kick.
Adams scoring well with a low kick there.
Adams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sotiar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Adams. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adams.
Sotiar misses with a straight left.
Adams lands a big head kick that sends Sotiar tumbling to the mat! Adams takes a step backwards and waves Sotiar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sotiar is rocked!
Adams lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Sotiar crumples to the floor! Adams milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Douglas Adams! Douglas Adams retains his middleweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason The Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and M C Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. M.C. Hammer: U Cant Touch This kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jason The Diamond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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182 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason The Diamond!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, M C Hammer!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Diamond was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Diamond.
The Diamond keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Diamond.
Hammer misses with an uppercut.
The Diamond takes one to the chin there.
The Diamond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Diamond will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but The Diamond is just out of range.
The Diamond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Diamond tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Diamond loads up on a big right hand but Hammer slips the punch.
Hammer throws a combination that misses
and The Diamond counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hammer drops his hands momentarily and The Diamond takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Diamond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer tried to score with a low kick but The Diamond checks it.
The Diamond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Diamond ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Diamond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammer throws the left hand but The Diamond avoids the punch easily.
The Diamond lands with a nice body punch.
Hammer misses with a hook to the body
and The Diamond counters with a thumping low kick.
Hammer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Diamond is out of range.
The Diamond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.
Hammer scores with a nice head shot.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Diamond misses with a head kick.
The Diamond throws a leg kick but Hammer checks it.
The Diamond ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
The Diamond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of The Diamond's head but The Diamond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. The Diamond moves away and avoids it.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Diamond throws out a leg kick but Hammer moves out of range and The Diamond only half commits.
The Diamond scores with a jab to the jaw.
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.
Hammer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Diamond is able to avoid easily.
The Diamond misses with a low kick.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Diamond.
Hammer misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling The Diamond to counter with a crisp jab.
The Diamond throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammer.
The Diamond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting The Diamond counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Diamond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammer throws a hook but The Diamond blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason The Diamond dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hammer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but The Diamond is out of range.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on The Diamond's shoulder, as The Diamond tries to avoid the shot.
Hammer throws a head kick but The Diamond moves out of range.
The Diamond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Jason The Diamond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but The Diamond is out of range.
Hammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Diamond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Diamond misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer misses the jab.
Hammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Hammer scores with a four punch combination!
The Diamond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by The Diamond.
M C Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Diamond misses with a low kick.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but The Diamond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from The Diamond misses.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two 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.
Hammer tries to clinch but The Diamond moves out of range.
Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Diamond.
Hammer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hammer misses with a leg kick
and The Diamond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Diamond slips under a jab from Hammer.
The Diamond lands with a nice combination. Hammer backs away looking to recover.
The Diamond avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Diamond lands with a kick to the temple. Hammer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer tries to work over The Diamond's front leg with a kick but The Diamond checks it.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but The Diamond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer missing with a left hand there. The Diamond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Diamond.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but The Diamond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Diamond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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.
The Diamond swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammer.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Diamond counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hammer is looking to chop away at The Diamond's legs.
Hammer checks a leg kick.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer misses with a straight right.
The Diamond scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jason The Diamond will probably get the nod.
That's time! The Diamond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Diamond misses with a head kick.
The Diamond misses with a combination
and Hammer counters with a series of strikes. The Diamond will be more careful next time no doubt.
The Diamond misses with an uppercut. Hammer saw that one coming.
A low kick from Hammer is predictable there
and The Diamond counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and The Diamond counters with a thumping low kick.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by The Diamond.
The Diamond circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Diamond throws a nice looking combination but Hammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hammer, as that shot connected.
Hammer scores with a nice head shot.
The Diamond throws a hook to the side of Hammer's head but Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. The Diamond saw that one coming.
Hammer lands with a hook. The Diamond tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Diamond slips a jab from Hammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Diamond is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Diamond. That's going to slow Hammer down.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Hammer blocks the low kick.
A lazy left from The Diamond finds it's target.
The Diamond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hammer misses with a hook.
The Diamond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Diamond throws a leg kick but Hammer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammer loads up on a big right hand but The Diamond slips the punch.
Hammer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hammer.
It looks like Jason The Diamond has been cut.
The Diamond moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
The Diamond slips a straight right by Hammer.
The Diamond misses with a two punch combination.
The Diamond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hammer.
Jab from Hammer.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but The Diamond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a sloppy body shot
and The Diamond counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Diamond just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Diamond counters with an inside leg kick.
Hammer blocks a head kick by The Diamond.
Hammer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Diamond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hammer wants to clinch up but The Diamond keeps it at a distance.
The Diamond misses the shot to the body.
Jason The Diamond is winning the standup battle so far.
A left and a right from The Diamond both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jason The Diamond did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jason The Diamond's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Diamond slips a straight right by Hammer.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer misses with a body punch
and The Diamond counters with a straight right hand.
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Diamond.
The Diamond misses with a two punch combination.
The Diamond with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hammer to score with a decent uppercut.
Hammer tries to score with a low kick but The Diamond moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by The Diamond.
The Diamond staying out of range there.
A big right from Hammer misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Diamond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but The Diamond moved out of range nicely.
Hammer misses with a body shot
and The Diamond counters with a leg kick.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Diamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Hammer misses.
Hammer tests The Diamond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Diamond misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but The Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Diamond tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. The Diamond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer throws a right and a left that The Diamond avoids nicely.
Hammer thumps The Diamond with a low kick.
The Diamond scores with a spinning back kick!
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Diamond manages to avoid it.
Hammer misses the body punch
and The Diamond counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond slips under a jab.
Hammer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hammer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Diamond is able to avoid easily.
Hammer misses with a hook.
The Diamond takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
The Diamond misses with a low kick.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and The Diamond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
The Diamond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammer counters with a right hand to the body.
Hammer misses with a double jab
enabling The Diamond to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Hammer.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. The Diamond saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Diamond 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 Hammer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hammer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hammer throws a jab when The Diamond was well out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Diamond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Diamond slips a straight right by Hammer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but M C Hammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason The Diamond's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but The Diamond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and The Diamond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer throws and low kick but The Diamond moves out of range easily.
The Diamond lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Diamond counters with an inside leg kick.
Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by The Diamond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer closes the distance but The Diamond moves to the side
enabling The Diamond to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and The Diamond counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Diamond.
Hammer drops his hands momentarily and The Diamond takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hammer tries to bum rush The Diamond with a series of wild strikes but The Diamond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Diamond throws a head kick that misses
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammer moves in looking to clinch but The Diamond pushes him off.
Hammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Diamond.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
M C Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Diamond.
The Diamond defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but The Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hammer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Hammer misses.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer misses with the combination.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Diamond.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Diamond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hammer misses with a body shot
and The Diamond counters with an inside leg kick.
Hammer misses with a combination
and The Diamond counters with a straight right hand.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer misses with a hook.
That's four 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.
The Diamond looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. The Diamond moves away and avoids it.
Hammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jason The Diamond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer missing with a left hand there. The Diamond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Hammer misses.
The Diamond slips under a jab from Hammer.
The Diamond misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason The Diamond.
Well The Diamond has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jason The Diamond!
Jason The Diamond retains his welterweight title!
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