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Monday Night Armageddon 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Svenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Irons will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Svenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Irons!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irons swats away the attempt to clinch by Svenson.
Svenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irons swats away the attempt to clinch by Svenson.
Svenson tries to clinch but Irons is having none of it.
Ryan Svenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Svenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svenson tries to clinch but Irons is having none of it.
A leg kick checked by Irons.
Svenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenson tries to clinch but Irons is having none of it.
Svenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Irons circles away.
Svenson scoring well with a low kick there.
Irons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Svenson throws a low kick but Irons avoids it.
Svenson tries to clinch up but Irons circles away and keeps his distance.
Svenson looks to land a body kick but Irons moved away.
Svenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Irons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good work by Irons as he checks the leg kick.
Svenson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Irons.
Svenson tries to clinch there but Irons circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Irons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Svenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svenson tries to clinch but Irons is having none of it.
Svenson tries to clinch up but Irons circles away and keeps his distance.
Svenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svenson wants to clinch up but Irons keeps it at a distance.
Svenson tries to clinch but Irons is having none of it.
Irons throws a combination. Svenson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Svenson tries to clinch there but Irons circles away.
Svenson misses with a low kick as Irons jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Svenson tries to clinch up but Irons circles away and keeps his distance.
Svenson throws a hook but Irons blocks it.
Svenson is looking to clinch.
Svenson tries to clinch there but Irons circles away.
Svenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Irons circles away.
Irons keeps the fight on the outside.
Irons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Irons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Irons keeps the fight on the outside.
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.
Irons swats away the attempt to clinch by Svenson.
Svenson throws a solid leg kick but Irons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Svenson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Svenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Svenson.
Irons keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Svenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Svenson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Irons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Irons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Svenson tries to score with a low kick but Irons moves his leg out of the way.
Svenson is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Irons scores with a four punch combination!
Irons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irons throws a shot to the body.
Irons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Svenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svenson is looking to clinch.
Svenson throws out a leg kick but Irons moves out of range and Svenson only half commits.
The fight stays on the outside here - Svenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Svenson tries to clinch but Irons moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons lands with a hook. Svenson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Irons circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick from Svenson misses.
Bobby Irons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svenson wants to clinch up but Irons keeps it at a distance.
Svenson walks into a jab.
Svenson tries to clinch but Irons moves out of range.
Irons connects with a body shot.
Svenson tries to clinch but Irons is having none of it.
Svenson is looking to clinch.
Svenson moves in looking to clinch but Irons pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Irons checks a low kick from Svenson.
Svenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Svenson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Irons checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Irons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Svenson momentarily.
Svenson tried to score with a low kick but Irons checks it.
Svenson throws a solid leg kick but Irons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Svenson.
Svenson misses with a leg kick.
Svenson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Svenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Irons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Irons circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irons keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Svenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Irons shoots in for a takedown but Svenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Irons cracks Svenson with a good jab.
Irons keeps the fight on the outside.
Svenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Irons is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Svenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svenson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Irons is able to avoid easily.
That's four 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.
Svenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Irons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svenson tries to clinch but Irons is having none of it.
Irons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Svenson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Svenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Irons circles away.
Svenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Irons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Irons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Irons moves out of range of the body kick.
Irons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryan Svenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Svenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Irons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Irons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Svenson tries to clinch there but Irons circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Irons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Svenson tries to clinch but Irons moves out of range.
Svenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Irons scores with a nice right hand.
Svenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svenson tries to land a leg kick but Irons saw it coming and moves away.
Irons checks a leg kick.
Svenson tries to clinch there but Irons circles away.
Svenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Irons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svenson tried to score with a low kick but Irons checks it.
Svenson tries to clinch but Irons is having none of it.
Svenson tries to clinch but Irons is having none of it.
Svenson throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons throws a looping overhand right but Svenson ducks down to avoid it.
Irons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Svenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irons swats away the attempt to clinch by Svenson.
Svenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svenson throws a leg kick that misses.
Svenson connects with a solid leg kick.
Svenson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Irons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Svenson is looking to clinch.
Irons misses with a two punch combination.
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.
Svenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svenson wants to clinch.
Svenson tries to clinch but Irons is having none of it.
Svenson wants to clinch.
Irons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Irons sizes up Svenson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Irons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Svenson tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Svenson wants to clinch up but Irons keeps it at a distance.
Irons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Svenson throws a low kick but Irons moves out of range easily.
Irons keeps the fight on the outside.
Svenson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irons. That did some damage!
Svenson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Svenson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Irons.
Irons keeps the fight on the outside.
Svenson tries to clinch but Irons is having none of it.
Svenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svenson throws a leg kick that misses.
Svenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Svenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Svenson is looking to clinch.
Svenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Svenson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Irons.
Horrible takedown by Irons or perhaps it was just good defense by Svenson which made him look bad.
Ryan Svenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irons cracks Svenson with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Svenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Irons!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artie Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lange's entrance music is Fire. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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281 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Artie Lange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kirk Potter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lange.
Lange rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Potter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Potter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lange lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Potter circles away quickly and effectively.
Potter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lange fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lange swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lange misses with a hook.
Lange bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Potter's head backwards.
It looks like Kirk Potter has been cut.
Potter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Potter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lange has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lange kicks Potter off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter slips a straight right by Lange.
Lange stuffs the takedown attempt from Potter. Potter gets slowly back to his feet.
Potter shoots in but Lange avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Artie Lange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Potter.
Lange throws a looping overhand right but Potter ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Lange, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lange misses with a hook.
Artie Lange is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Lange does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Potter ducks under a wild hook from Lange.
Potter moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Lange as Potter shoots in.
Potter moves away from the strike by Lange.
Potter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lange is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potter.
Lange is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potter.
Lange lands a left and a right that send Potter crashing to the mat, dazed. Lange thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Potter is rocked!
Lange misses with a double jab.
Potter is still on wobbly legs! Can Lange finish him?
Lange misses the jab.
Potter seems to have recovered his senses.
Lange throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Potter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter shoots in for a takedown but Lange shows good takedown defense.
Potter ducks under a wild hook from Lange.
Lange misses with a wild body shot.
Lange is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Potter's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Potter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lange misses with a hook.
Potter slips under a jab from Lange.
Potter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Lange.
Potter tries for a takedown but Lange sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Potter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lange sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Potter slips under a jab from Lange.
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.
Lange throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Potter.
Potter shoots in for a double leg but Lange sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Potter shoots in for a takedown but Lange shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lange stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lange wants it to stay on the feet.
Potter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lange.
Potter looks gassed!
A jab from Lange misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Lange misses.
Lange misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Lange. No joy for Potter on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie Lange dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kirk Potter'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.
Lange stuffs the takedown.
Lange throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Potter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Potter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lange.
Lange misses with the combination.
Potter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lange is fending him off so far but Potter persists. Nope, Lange circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lange. Potter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Artie Lange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potter avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter slips under a jab.
Potter shoots in looking for a takedown. Lange tries to sprawl out of it but Potter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lange manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Artie Lange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Potter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Potter on the side of the head.
Potter moves out of range as Lange strikes.
Potter moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Lange as Potter shoots in.
Lange stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lange wants it to stay on the feet.
Lange throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Potter.
Lange throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lange keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lange stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lange wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange misses with an uppercut. Potter saw that one coming.
Lange misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Potter.
Potter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lange throws out the jab.
Lange lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lange looks to land a left hand but Potter moved out of range nicely.
Lange throws out a loose jab but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lange throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lange throws an overhand right that lands on Potter's shoulder, as Potter tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Lange as Potter shoots in.
Potter blocks a jab.
Artie Lange is winning the standup battle so far.
Lange misses with an uppercut. Potter saw that one coming.
Potter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lange jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lange. Potter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lange keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lange with a nice cross.
Lange fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Lange does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lange to the mat! Lange manages to get full guard.
Potter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lange manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Potter has Lange in his guard.
Potter looking for a sweep. Not yet Potter, not yet.
Lange gets to his feet - Potter follows without any prompting.
Lange lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Potter circles away quickly and effectively.
Lange throws a right hand that Potter ducks under and follows up with a left that Potter also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lange throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lange jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Potter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lange's waist but Lange gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Potter off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie Lange dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kirk Potter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Potter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lange.
Potter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lange.
Potter slips a straight right by Lange.
Potter slips a jab from Lange.
Lange takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Potter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lange as he jumps to the side.
Potter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lange.
Potter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange stuffs the takedown attempt from Potter. Potter gets slowly back to his feet.
Lange looks to land a combination but Potter avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Potter ducks under a wild hook from Lange.
Lange thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lange is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Potter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lange.
Lange throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potter dives in and grabs Lange's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lange pushes down on Potter's head and hops out.
Artie Lange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Potter.
Lange just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Lange misses.
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.
Potter dodges the punch combination from Lange.
Lange throws a hook but Potter avoids it easily.
Lange is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potter can do to turn this around?
Lange swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Potter.
Potter shoots for a double leg takedown but Lange sprawls well. He's pushed Potter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lange misses with a wild body shot.
Potter shoots in for a takedown but Lange shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Potter fails with a takedown attempt.
Lange throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Potter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lange.
Potter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lange avoids it really well and circles away.
Potter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lange throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lange throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Potter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lange avoids it really well and circles away.
Lange lands with a hook. Potter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lange throws a body punch but Potter moves out of range.
Kirk Potter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lange displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Potter.
Potter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Potter shoots in and drives through. Lange sprawls well.
Lange throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Potter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lange looks to land a left hand but Potter moved out of range nicely.
Potter blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artie Lange showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lange, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artie Lange!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abuda Taruda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michele Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynn has chosen Buckets Of Blood as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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138 lbs
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135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abuda Taruda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michele Lynn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taruda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lynn was covering up waiting for the punch and Taruda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taruda tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynn is retaining full guard.
Lynn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taruda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lynn controls Taruda momentarily but Taruda frees himself.
Taruda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taruda wants to pass the guard but Lynn is keeping the position.
Taruda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lynn working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn keeping full guard, as Taruda tries to pass.
Lynn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taruda kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taruda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Michele Lynn.
Taruda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lynn swivels and escapes.
Taruda avoids the body shot from Lynn.
Taruda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lynn sprawls well initially but Taruda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Taruda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taruda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is trying to maintain the position but Taruda is very close to passing his half guard.
Taruda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lynn!
Lynn is desperately trying to improve his position but Taruda has a good base and remains in mount.
Lynn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taruda is working for a guillotine from mount but Lynn frees his head quite easily.
Lynn tries to reverse the position but Taruda maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn regains half guard.
Taruda is thwarting Lynn's attempts to control the position.
Taruda moves nicely into side control.
Taruda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lynn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Taruda but great work by Lynn.
Taruda is not content to let Lynn control the position.
Taruda prevents Lynn from improving position.
Taruda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taruda manages to get back to half guard.
Lynn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lynn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taruda gets back to full guard.
Lynn trying to control but Taruda is working from the bottom.
Taruda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taruda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taruda is breathing heavily.
Lynn throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abuda Taruda dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Taruda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lynn's waist but Lynn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taruda off to one side.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Taruda wants to get back to full guard.
Lynn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Taruda can't escape the position.
Taruda regains half guard.
Lynn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taruda is looking to improve his position.
Taruda is not content to let Lynn control the position.
Lynn passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taruda can't escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynn working for a submission but Taruda is keeping him at bay.
Lynn throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Taruda because Lynn loaded up on that one.
Lynn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lynn looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Taruda avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lynn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taruda is trying to escape the mount.
Lynn is landing with some decent strikes but Taruda is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Taruda is trying to escape the mount.
Lynn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taruda is looking to escape.
Taruda defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lynn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taruda working to try and regain half guard.
Lynn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lynn working for a guillotine from mount but Taruda is in no mood to give up.
Taruda tries to reverse the position but Lynn maintains control.
Lynn controlling the position easily from mount.
Lynn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taruda is looking to escape.
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.
Taruda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taruda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lynn wants to take a breather but Taruda is having none of it.
Taruda wants to get back to full guard.
Lynn is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Taruda is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michele Lynn!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miguel Lopez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alkofer.
Alkofer throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Alkofer dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Alkofer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alkofer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miguel Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alkofer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alkofer walks into a left hand.
Lopez lands with a good body shot.
Alkofer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Alkofer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alkofer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lopez backs up against the cage.
Alkofer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Alkofer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alkofer's head.
It looks like Dennis Alkofer has been cut.
Lopez tries to land a leg kick but Alkofer saw it coming and moves away.
Lopez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Alkofer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lopez is defended easily by Alkofer.
A solid body kick from Alkofer.
Lopez looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alkofer connects with a right hand. Lopez shakes it off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alkofer!
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Alkofer is just out of range.
Alkofer lands a jab to Lopez's midsection.
Lopez slips under a jab from Alkofer.
Alkofer has managed to clinch.
Lopez fails to pull guard.
Alkofer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alkofer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lopez checks it well.
Alkofer is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
A good leg kick by Alkofer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alkofer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Alkofer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alkofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alkofer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alkofer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alkofer counters with an outside leg kick.
Alkofer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Alkofer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a shot to the body
and Alkofer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alkofer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopez swings for the body but Alkofer moves out of range.
Alkofer clinches with his opponent.
Alkofer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alkofer wants to clinch.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Alkofer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Alkofer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alkofer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez throws a shot to the body.
Lopez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Alkofer circles away easily
and Alkofer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alkofer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alkofer moves away from the strike by Lopez.
Lopez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the body from Lopez misses
letting Alkofer counter with a right hand.
Dennis Alkofer is winning the standup battle so far.
Alkofer moves into range and clinches up with Lopez.
Lopez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alkofer smiles and moves away.
Lopez tries to clinch up.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
Alkofer tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Alkofer lands a jab-cross combination.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alkofer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alkofer tries to clinch up.
Alkofer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez cracks Alkofer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alkofer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dennis Alkofer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alkofer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alkofer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lopez.
Dennis Alkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Lopez.
Alkofer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lopez moves into the clinch.
Alkofer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alkofer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alkofer tries to clinch up.
Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Alkofer misses.
Alkofer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alkofer checks a leg kick.
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lopez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alkofer circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Alkofer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Alkofer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alkofer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alkofer throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lopez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alkofer - the referee stops the clock and Lopez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alkofer. Lopez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alkofer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alkofer thows a body kick. Lopez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alkofer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alkofer misses the shot to the body.
Lopez throws a body punch but Alkofer moves out of range.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alkofer.
Alkofer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alkofer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lopez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Alkofer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Alkofer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Alkofer misses with a combination
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Alkofer misses with a jab to the body
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
Lopez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Lopez or perhaps it was just good defense by Alkofer which made him look bad.
Alkofer darts in trying to clinch
and Lopez counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkofer tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lopez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alkofer wants to clinch but Lopez slips to the side
and Lopez counters by moving into the clinch.
Alkofer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alkofer.
Lopez is trying to force a seperation but Alkofer has the dominant position.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Alkofer holds him up against the cage and eventually Lopez drops back down to his feet.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Alkofer holds him up against the cage and eventually Lopez drops back down to his feet.
Dennis Alkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Lopez.
Alkofer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alkofer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alkofer looks to clinch
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lopez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alkofer. Alkofer obviously looking to wear him down.
Alkofer throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer thumps Lopez with a low kick.
Alkofer connects with an inside leg kick.
Lopez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alkofer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez, pushing him back against the cage.
Alkofer throws an elbow but it misses.
Alkofer is trying to break the clinch but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
Lopez fails to pull guard.
Alkofer is looking to control Lopez's arms but Lopez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alkofer has his back to the cage.
Alkofer misses with an elbow over the top.
Lopez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alkofer walks away with a smile on his face. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alkofer scores with a kick to the body.
Lopez lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer takes the fight into the clinch.
Alkofer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Alkofer's head but Alkofer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez moves into range and clinches up with Alkofer.
Alkofer misses with an elbow strike.
Miguel Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alkofer manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Lopez misses
and Alkofer counters with a nice body shot.
Lopez lands with a hook. Alkofer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lopez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alkofer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alkofer closes the distance but Lopez moves to the side
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez swinging wildly here.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alkofer lands with a nice body punch.
Dennis Alkofer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alkofer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Alkofer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alkofer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Alkofer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Killstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Killstein's choice of entrance music: C'mon - Busta ft Tiësto. Bobby Howard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Killstein!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killstein misses with a double jab.
Killstein is looking to slow Howard down with leg kicks.
Howard avoids the head kick by Killstein.
Killstein throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Killstein.
Horrible takedown by Howard or perhaps it was just good defense by Killstein which made him look bad.
Killstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Killstein.
Killstein connects with the punch.
It looks like Bobby Howard has been cut.
Killstein throws a leg kick but Howard moved away.
Killstein throws a hook to the side of Howard's head but Howard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killstein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killstein loads up on a big right hand but Howard slips the punch.
No joy there for Killstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Killstein does no damage.
Roy Killstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killstein misses with a wild combination.
Howard swats away the attempt to clinch by Killstein.
Killstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Killstein throws a series of strikes that have Howard backpedaling.
No joy there for Killstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Killstein is looking to control Howard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killstein avoid being mounted?
Howard wants to take a breather but Killstein is having none of it.
Howard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Killstein trying to control but Howard postures up.
Howard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Howard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Howard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Killstein has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Killstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killstein gets back to half guard.
Howard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Howard not doing much here.
Howard is looking to take a break and control but Killstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howard is trying to work for a kimura but Killstein is defending well.
Howard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Killstein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Howard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Killstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killstein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Howard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Killstein is looking to clinch.
Howard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Killstein - that will leave a mark!
Killstein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Killstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killstein moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killstein loads up on a big right hand but Howard slips the punch.
Roy Killstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killstein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killstein scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Killstein.
Killstein throws a series of punches but Howard moves out of range.
Howard fails to land the takedown.
Killstein scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slapping leg kick lands for Killstein.
Killstein keeps Howard at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killstein throws the kick towards the body but Howard avoids it.
Killstein misses with a hook. Howard ducked under it nicely.
Killstein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Killstein throws a body punch but Howard moves out of range.
Killstein is looking to clinch.
Killstein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Howard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Killstein is trying to defend but Howard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard wants to take a breather but Killstein is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killstein wants to get back to his feet.
Killstein wants to improve his position but Howard is controlling well.
Howard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Killstein sees it coming and defends easily.
Killstein manages to get to full guard.
Howard pushes down on Killstein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.
Howard is looking for a kimura here.
Howard is working for a kimura but Killstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Killstein is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howard wants to work for an arm triangle but Killstein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Killstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Howard's cut.
That's time! Howard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Killstein throws a leg kick but Howard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Howard blocks a leg kick.
Killstein lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Howard backs up against the cage.
Killstein is looking to slow Howard down with leg kicks.
A combination from Killstein does no damage.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Killstein shows good takedown defense.
Howard tried to score with a low kick but Killstein checks it.
Killstein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Howard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Howard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killstein misses with a wild combination.
Killstein jabs Howard right on the nose. Howard blinks but takes it well.
Howard avoids the head kick by Killstein.
Howard walks into a left hand.
A punch combination from Killstein misses.
Killstein tries to work over Howard's front leg with a kick but Howard checks it.
Killstein closes the distance and clinches.
Killstein with a knee to the head.
Howard jumps guard but Killstein stands there with Howard around his waist. Howard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Killstein breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killstein cracks Howard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Killstein.
Killstein tries to score with a low kick but Howard moves his leg out of the way.
Killstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howard moves away.
Howard checks a leg kick.
Killstein clinches up with Howard and pushes him back against the cage.
Howard is trying to drag Killstein to the mat but Killstein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killstein throws an elbow but it misses.
Killstein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Howard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killstein scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Killstein.
Howard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Killstein with a knee to the head.
Killstein landing knees to the head.
Killstein unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Killstein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Killstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Killstein plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Killstein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killstein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Killstein cracks Howard with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killstein lands a high kick!
Howard misses with a head kick.
Roy Killstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killstein moves in looking to clinch but Howard pushes him off.
Killstein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killstein wants it to stay on the feet.
Howard moves away from the strike by Killstein.
Killstein lands a nice hook to Howard's body. Howard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Killstein forces Howard back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killstein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
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!
Killstein scores with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Killstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killstein winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Killstein!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jerry cornelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cornelius kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jump Around -House of Pain. Shin Kicker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with jerry cornelius's chin.
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170 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, jerry cornelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shin Kicker!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cornelius thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Kicker.
cornelius throws a hook but Kicker avoids it easily.
cornelius misses with a hook. Kicker ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from cornelius misses.
cornelius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
cornelius scores with a hook to the body. Kicker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
cornelius throws a right hand that Kicker ducks under and follows up with a left that Kicker also avoids with ease.
Kicker moves into range and clinches up with cornelius.
cornelius tries to break the clinch but Kicker is controlling the position.
cornelius pushes Kicker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
cornelius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kicker cracks the inside of cornelius's front leg.
Kicker closes the distance and pushes cornelius back into the cage.
cornelius wants to get back to striking at distance but Kicker won't allow it.
Kicker misses with a knee strike.
cornelius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
cornelius takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kicker scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker wants to clinch up but cornelius keeps it at a distance.
Kicker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kicker scores with a head kick.
cornelius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kicker can pounce on him.
Kicker cracks the inside of cornelius's front leg.
cornelius is breathing heavily.
Kicker throws a leg kick which misses cornelius's front leg but catches the back leg as cornelius tries to avoid it.
Kicker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as cornelius throws out the jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kicker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through cornelius's defenses.
Kicker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kicker tries a knee to the head but cornelius blocks it.
Kicker has cornelius pressed against the cage, preventing cornelius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kicker lands a damaging elbow.
Kicker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kicker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kicker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kicker keeps cornelius at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
cornelius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kicker can pounce on him.
cornelius lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicker lands a nice looking kick to the body. cornelius takes a step back to recover.
Kicker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kicker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kicker has cornelius up against the cage in a clinch.
Kicker misses with a knee strike.
Kicker breaks from the clinch.
cornelius takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
cornelius misses with a wild body shot.
Kicker moves out of range as cornelius strikes.
Kicker wants to clinch up but cornelius keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
cornelius takes a knee right on the jaw!
cornelius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kicker has him pressed against the cage.
Kicker lands an elbow inside that cornelius shrugs off.
Kicker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
cornelius fails to land with a series of punches.
Kicker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
cornelius is rocked!
Kicker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh cornelius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from cornelius. Kicker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicker clinches up with cornelius and pushes him back against the cage.
cornelius seems to have got his legs back now.
Kicker misses with a knee strike.
cornelius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kicker has him pressed against the cage.
Kicker unloads a knee to the mid-section. cornelius lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kicker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kicker tries a knee to the head but cornelius blocks it.
Kicker with a knee to the head.
Kicker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
cornelius is trying to break the clinch but Kicker is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kicker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kicker working the clinch nicely. cornelius is working for position but Kicker cracks him with a big knee to the head! cornelius crumples up against the cage and Kicker lands two more shots before the ref can save cornelius! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Shin Kicker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Couture has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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205 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Morrison!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
A jab lands there for Morrison.
Morrison tries for a takedown but Couture sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Couture is trying to trip Morrison. He has hold of a leg but Morrison is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Couture persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Morrison looking for a guillotine here but Couture defends easily.
Couture thows a big elbow that misses.
Couture stands and throws Morrison's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Morrison is trying to get back to half guard.
Morrison is not content to let Couture control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison wants to control but Couture postures up.
Morrison tries to bench press Couture off him but Couture keeps the position.
Couture is staying tight to Morrison's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Morrison tries to buck Couture off but Couture is having none of it.
Couture swings around for an armbar but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Couture's guard.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Morrison was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Couture as he avoids it easily.
Couture shoots for a takedown but Morrison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morrison misses with a takedown
and Couture counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Randy Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Morrison.
Morrison tries to roll over but Couture keeps him under control.
Couture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working.
Couture looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morrison has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Couture escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Couture!
Morrison tries to buck Couture off but Couture is having none of it.
Couture working away.
Couture lands an elbow.
Couture just content to control the position.
Morrison manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Couture in particular looking to stall.
Couture lands with a punch from half guard.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Couture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Couture lands a nice short elbow.
Couture is looking to advance position but Morrison won't allow it.
Morrison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morrison looking for a guillotine here but Couture defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Couture gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morrison counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Couture can't keep his opponent in guard - Morrison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morrison is pressing down on Couture's thigh, looking to free his foot. Couture is holding on for now.
Couture is trying to maintain the position but Morrison is very close to passing his half guard.
Couture controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Morrison looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Morrison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Couture defends it well.
Couture controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Couture is defending against the submission attempts here by Morrison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Couture is positioning himself well to prevent Morrison advancing to mount.
Couture wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Couture holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Couture wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Couture trying to hold on to Morrison's head to control him but Morrison postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to get back to full guard.
Couture trying to hold on to Morrison's head to control him but Morrison postures up.
Couture keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Morrison is looking for a kimura but Couture is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrison to get the leverage.
Morrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Couture does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morrison wants to pass to mount but Couture is defending the position.
Morrison is looking for a kimura but Couture is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrison to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison is pressing down on Couture's thigh, looking to free his foot. Couture is holding on for now.
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.
Couture is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison sits in half guard.
Randy Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Couture trying to control but Morrison postures up.
Couture on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Couture tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Morrison tries for a takedown but Couture circles away easily
and Couture counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Couture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Couture escapes and throws Morrison's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Morrison tries to bench press Couture off him but Couture keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Morrison tries to bench press Couture off him but Couture keeps the position.
Couture scores with punches from side control.
Couture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Couture misses with a head kick.
Morrison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Couture checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Couture tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morrison is able to avoid easily.
Morrison motions for Couture to come forward. Morrison throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison misses with a takedown
and Couture counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Morrison!
Couture controlling from the full mount.
Couture is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Morrison is surviving well by controlling Couture's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture prevents Morrison from getting the reversal.
Morrison regains half guard.
Couture not doing much here.
Couture passes to full mount!
Morrison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morrison is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Couture is staying active.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture controlling the position easily from mount.
Morrison regains half guard.
Morrison manages to get to full guard.
Morrison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Couture gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Couture got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morrison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Couture has managed to get both his arms back between Morrison's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Couture has his hands clasped together but Morrison extends an breaks Couture's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Morrison.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Morrison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitmonlee comes to the cage accompanied by The Hitmonlee Entrance Theme. Michael Bright has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee's chin.
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20
143 lbs
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24
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Bright!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Hitmonlee misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bright checks a leg kick.
Bright throws a body punch but Hitmonlee moves out of range.
Bright takes a swing at Hitmonlee's ribcage but misses.
Bright staying out of range there.
Hitmonlee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hitmonlee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hitmonlee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hitmonlee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright wants to clinch.
Hitmonlee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Bright misses.
Hitmonlee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hitmonlee throws a sloppy head kick and Bright moves out of range easily.
Bright pushes Hitmonlee up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bright taking a breather.
Hitmonlee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hitmonlee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bright stalling against the cage.
Hitmonlee blocking some punches.
Bright looking to slow down the pace here.
Hitmonlee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brights head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hitmonlee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hitmonlee letting Bright take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hitmonlee is pushing Bright up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hitmonlee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bright.
A body shot lands from Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee blocks a body shot from Bright.
A short uppercut from Hitmonlee.
Good body shot from Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hitmonlee just leaning against Bright, taking a breather.
Bright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hitmonlee walks away with a smile on his face. Bright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hitmonlee wants to clinch up but Bright keeps it at a distance.
Bright throws a lazy right hand but Hitmonlee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bright fails with a takedown attempt.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bright.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Bright misses its intended target.
Bright tries to clinch
and Hitmonlee counters with a nice leg kick.
Bright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hitmonlee throws a head kick that misses.
Hitmonlee blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown by Bright or perhaps it was just good defense by Hitmonlee which made him look bad.
Bright's corner calls for a 1-2. Bright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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.
Bright misses with a looping right.
Hitmonlee throws an overhand right that lands on Bright's shoulder, as Bright tries to avoid the shot.
Hitmonlee feints and then cracks Bright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bright down.
Bright gets a takedown into half guard.
Hitmonlee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bright.
Hitmonlee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bright.
Hitmonlee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hitmonlee tries to get out of the position.
Bright wants to pass the guard but Hitmonlee is defending well.
Bright is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitmonlee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hitmonlee tries to roll over but Bright keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee 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.
Bright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bright throws a body punch but Hitmonlee moves out of range.
Hitmonlee lands with a kick to the temple. Bright shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good shot there by Hitmonlee.
Bright looks to land a left hand but Hitmonlee moved out of range nicely.
Bright throws a hook but Hitmonlee avoids it easily.
Bright throws the left hand but Hitmonlee avoids the punch easily.
Hitmonlee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bright moves away.
Bright misses with an uppercut. Hitmonlee saw that one coming.
Bright throws a body punch but Hitmonlee moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitmonlee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bright. That did some damage!
Bright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hitmonlee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bright throws a lazy right hand but Hitmonlee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Hitmonlee. No joy for Bright on that attempt.
Hitmonlee scoring well with a low kick there.
Bright fails with the takedown
and Hitmonlee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hitmonlee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hitmonlee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bright misses with a jab to the body
and Hitmonlee counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee wants to land a leg kick but Bright is out of range.
Hitmonlee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bright swings for the body but Hitmonlee moves out of range.
Hitmonlee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bright.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bright.
Bright throws a hook but Hitmonlee blocks it.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hitmonlee tries to clinch but Bright is having none of it.
Michael Bright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitmonlee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Michael Bright has been cut.
Hitmonlee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hitmonlee counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hitmonlee looks to throw the jab but Bright is out of range.
Hitmonlee connects with a jab.
Bright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hitmonlee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bright at a distance.
Bright keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bright scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bright tries to pass to full mount but Hitmonlee defends it.
Hitmonlee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bright is working away from the top position though.
Bright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bright working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hitmonlee is pressing down on Bright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bright tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitmonlee is retaining full guard.
Hitmonlee seems keen to control Bright's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bright's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hitmonlee.
Bright misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hitmonlee counters with a solid body kick.
Hitmonlee misses with a leg kick.
Bright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hitmonlee defending well as Bright loads up on a big left hand.
Bright misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hitmonlee counters with a head kick. That will keep Bright thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hitmonlee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bright.
Bright sizes up Hitmonlee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bright ducks under a wild hook from Hitmonlee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitmonlee lands with an uppercut that bounces Bright off the cage and back into rage.
Bright feints and as Hitmonlee raises his hands in defense, Bright changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hitmonlee is trying to control the position but Bright postures up.
Bright wants to control from the top but Hitmonlee keeps moving.
Bright looking to sit in guard and control but Hitmonlee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bright pulls Hitmonlee in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving.
Bright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hitmonlee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hitmonlee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bright looking for a sweep. Not yet Bright, not yet.
Michael Bright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee stands and throws Bright's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bright manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hitmonlee's best efforts.
Hitmonlee is keen to just control but Bright is a slippery customer.
Bright regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bright 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.
Hitmonlee trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bright wants to improve his position but instead Hitmonlee has moved into half guard.
Bright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bright.
Hitmonlee tries to stand but Bright is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hitmonlee's guard.
Bright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bright with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bright is looking to work some ground and pound but Hitmonlee has wrist control.
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 The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hitmonlee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blitzkrieg Friedhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Skorski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedhelm comes to the cage accompanied by "Du Hast" by Rammstein. The key to victory for Blitzkrieg Friedhelm has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Blitzkrieg Friedhelm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Skorski!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skorski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Friedhelm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Friedhelm staying out of range there.
A left and a right from Friedhelm both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Michael Skorski has been cut.
Friedhelm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skorski misses with a few strikes there.
Skorski throws a right and a left that Friedhelm avoids nicely.
Skorski lands a really nice looking cross but Friedhelm seems unphased.
Skorski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friedhelm manages to avoid it.
Skorski throws a hook but Friedhelm avoids it easily.
Friedhelm throws a nice looking combination but Skorski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Friedhelm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friedhelm misses with a double jab
and Skorski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skorski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Skorski duly obliges.
Friedhelm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Friedhelm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Friedhelm fails to land with a series of punches.
Friedhelm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skorski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedhelm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Friedhelm.
A punch combination from Friedhelm misses.
Friedhelm misses with an uppercut. Skorski saw that one coming.
Skorski throws a sloppy body shot
and Friedhelm counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skorski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Friedhelm misses with a double jab
and Skorski counters with a stiff right hand.
Blitzkrieg Friedhelm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skorski tries to bum rush Friedhelm with a series of wild strikes but Friedhelm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skorski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Friedhelm throws a looping overhand right but Skorski ducks down to avoid it.
Blitzkrieg Friedhelm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skorski looks to land a combination but Friedhelm avoids it well.
Friedhelm looks to score with a jab to the body but Skorski is just out of range.
Friedhelm lands the left hand.
Skorski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Friedhelm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skorski throws a nice looking combination but Friedhelm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skorski misses with a jab to the body
and Friedhelm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm throws a series of punches but Skorski avoids them all with ease.
Friedhelm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skorski counters with a nice uppercut.
Skorski connects with a nice looking jab.
Skorski ducks under a wild hook from Friedhelm.
Friedhelm scores with a jab to the jaw.
Friedhelm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Friedhelm throws a combination that misses
enabling Skorski to counter with a crisp jab.
Friedhelm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skorski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skorski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Friedhelm.
Friedhelm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skorski.
Friedhelm throws a series of punches but Skorski moves out of range.
Skorski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skorski scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skorski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Skorski dodges the punch combination from Friedhelm.
Friedhelm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skorski circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skorski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skorski throws a series of punches but Friedhelm moves out of range.
Friedhelm misses with a combination
and Skorski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Friedhelm can't keep his opponent in guard - Skorski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Friedhelm is staying active underneath Skorski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Friedhelm trying to control but Skorski postures up.
Friedhelm tries to kick Skorski off but Skorski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Friedhelm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skorski is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Skorski in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedhelm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skorski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Friedhelm!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Friedhelm is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Skorski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Skorski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Skorski scores with a jab to the body.
Skorski misses with a straight left.
Friedhelm misses with a double jab
and Friedhelm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skorski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Friedhelm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skorski counters with a nice body shot.
Friedhelm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skorski.
Friedhelm misses with a double jab
and Skorski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Friedhelm's guard now.
Skorski slips nicely into half guard.
Friedhelm is trying to control but can't.
Skorski prevents Friedhelm from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedhelm manages to get to full guard.
Skorski stands up and waves to Friedhelm to follow him.
Friedhelm misses with a combination
and Skorski counters with a left and a right that stings Friedhelm.
Friedhelm throws a lazy right hand but Skorski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skorski. Friedhelm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friedhelm looks to land a combination but Skorski avoids it well.
Friedhelm lands with a right hand.
Skorski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skorski scores with a sloppy right hand. Friedhelm should have avoided that one.
Skorski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skorski misses with a double jab
and Friedhelm counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skorski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Friedhelm counters with a stiff right hand.
Skorski digs a good body shot into Friedhelm's ribs.
Friedhelm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Skorski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skorski with a hook.
Skorski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Friedhelm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Friedhelm misses with a double jab
and Skorski counters with a left and a right that stings Friedhelm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friedhelm misses with a wild combination.
Skorski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Friedhelm in his tracks.
Friedhelm throws a right hand that Skorski ducks under and follows up with a left that Skorski also avoids with ease.
Skorski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Friedhelm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skorski counters with a stiff right hand.
Friedhelm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skorski dodges the punch combination from Friedhelm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skorski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Friedhelm slips under a jab.
Skorski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Friedhelm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skorski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Skorski throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Skorski catches Friedhelm right on the button with a cross.
Friedhelm misses the jab.
Skorski scores with a punch to the head.
Skorski scores with a hook.
Skorski swings for the body but Friedhelm moves out of range.
Friedhelm throws a right hand that Skorski ducks under and follows up with a left that Skorski also avoids with ease.
Skorski cracks Friedhelm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Michael Skorski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Friedhelm.
Friedhelm swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Friedhelm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skorski just misses with a punch to the body.
Skorski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skorski throws a hook but Friedhelm avoids it easily.
Friedhelm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skorski throws out the jab.
Skorski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skorski misses with a wild combination.
Friedhelm is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Skorski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Friedhelm but Friedhelm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Friedhelm avoids the body shot from Skorski.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skorski feints and as Friedhelm raises his hands in defense, Skorski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skorski trying to move into half guard but instead Friedhelm has managed to sweep!
Skorski trying to keep a closed guard but Friedhelm is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Skorski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Skorski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Friedhelm misses with a body shot
and Skorski counters with a single leg into guard. Friedhelm didn't expect that.
Friedhelm is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Friedhelm wants to stand but Skorski is controlling the position.
Skorski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Friedhelm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skorski trying to control the position from guard on top but Friedhelm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friedhelm looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Skorski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Friedhelm misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedhelm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Friedhelm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skorski counters with a takedown into side control.
Skorski stands up and beckons Friedhelm to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skorski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Friedhelm looks to land a combination. Skorski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Skorski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skorski lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friedhelm is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Skorski advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Skorski's best efforts.
Skorski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Friedhelm trying to hold on to Skorski's head to control him but Skorski postures up.
Friedhelm is concentrating on defense, preventing Skorski from advancing position.
Friedhelm is staying active underneath Skorski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Skorski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Friedhelm defends it well.
Friedhelm manages to get to full guard.
Friedhelm manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Skorski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four 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.
Skorski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Friedhelm connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Friedhelm working for a submission but Skorski is keeping him at bay.
Skorski working to try and regain half guard.
Friedhelm jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Skorski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Skorski and Friedhelm has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Friedhelm is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skorski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skorski can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Skorski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skorski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Skorski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barrack Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christ comes to the cage accompanied by Everything in it's right place. Obama comes into a darkened arena with his song building. USA!USA!USA! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Barrack Obama has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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146 lbs
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133 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Christ!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barrack Obama!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Obama shoots in and drives through. Christ sprawls well.
Obama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Christ to the mat! Christ manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Obama is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Christ is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Christ has escaped and now he's on top!
Christ working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Obama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Christ distracts Obama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Obama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christ is aware though and is defending well.
Christ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obama is keeping the position for now.
Obama has momentary wrist control but Christ slips an elbow through the middle.
Obama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Christ thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Christ chips away with some ground and pound.
Christ thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Christ works over Obama with some ground and pound from guard.
Christ lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Christ 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.
Obama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Christ got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christ has managed to get both his arms back between Obama's legs - danger averted.
Christ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Christ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Obama is looking for a triangle but Christ pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Obama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christ defends well.
Obama looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Obama has momentary wrist control but Christ slips an elbow through the middle.
Christ lands a couple of elbows.
Christ stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christ lands a couple of digs.
Christ looking to pass the guard.
Christ with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Christ distracts Obama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Christ sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Obama's guard.
Obama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Christ takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Christ looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Obama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ seems to be working for a kimura but Obama defends the submission attempt.
Obama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Christ pulls his head out easily.
Christ is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Obama defends it well.
Obama actively working from the bottom here.
Obama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Christ scores with a couple of nice shots.
Obama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Christ is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Obama sees it coming and defends easily.
Christ is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Obama is just riding it out for now. Christ eventually gives up the hold.
Obama actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama tries to roll over but Christ keeps him under control.
Obama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Christ seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Obama looking for submissions off his back.
Christ winds up and cracks Obama with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Obama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Christ scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Christ lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Christ dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Christ closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Christ looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Obama tries to improve position but can't.
Obama is working to avoid the ground and pound but Christ connects with a decent elbow.
Christ lands an elbow.
Obama takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Obama is trying to improve his position.
Christ advances to full mount.
Christ is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Obama can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Obama working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Christ locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Obama is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Christ!
Jesus Christ retains his bantamweight title!
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