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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landry is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSgAtqJzryI. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



180 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0
188 cm
24
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alan Landry!
The judges for this bout are , and .




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshall moves away.
Marshall scores with a head kick.
Marshall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marshall moves away from the strike by Landry.
No joy there for Landry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Marshall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Marshall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marshall throwing strikes here but Landry is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Marshall working the ground and pound effectively.
Landry holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Marshall tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Marshall landing strikes from the mount and Landry is in trouble!
Marshall has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Landry's face.
Landry is trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall punching from mount but Landry doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Marshall breaks from Landry's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Marshall controlling from the full mount.
Landry is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Marshall throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Landry is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marshall cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Landry is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Marshall there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Marshall looking to ground and pound but Landry is blocking nicely.
Landry takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Marshall thowing shots but they're missing.
Marshall misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Landry squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Landry's face.
Marshall breaks from Landry's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Marshall lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Landry hang on?
Marshall wants to control the action but instead Landry gets a body lock and reverses into Marshall's guard! Nice work!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marshall is trying to keep Landry in close.
Landry would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Landry wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Marshall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marshall trying to control but Landry is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Landry pushes Marshall off and scrambles back to his feet.
Landry misses with an uppercut. Marshall saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Marshall dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Marshall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Landry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marshall somewhat.
Marshall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Landry swivels and escapes.
Marshall connects with a high kick.
Landry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshall moves away.
Landry lands a really nice looking cross but Marshall seems unphased.
Landry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Landry misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Landry.
Marshall scores with a head kick.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Landry as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Landry throws a series of punches but Marshall avoids them all with ease.
Landry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marshall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Landry just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Landry as Marshall shoots in.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marshall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landry.

Landry gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marshall to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marshall throws a strike but Landry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Landry's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Landry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Landry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Landry stands and steps away. Marshall gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sloppy strikes from Landry. Those never looked like landing.
Landry throws a lazy right hand but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Landry misses.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
Landry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Landry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Landry's corner calls for a 1-2. Landry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Marshall.
Marshall fails with the takedown.
Landry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landry throws a jab when Marshall was well out of range.
Landry misses with a few strikes there.
Landry misses with a takedown attempt

and Marshall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Landry wants to stand up but Marshall is controlling him.

Landry has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Marshall off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marshall closes the distance and clinches.

Marshall turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marshall manages to end up in side control.
Marshall working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Marshall seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marshall throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Landry works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Landry is trying to stand back up but Marshall is controlling him
Marshall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Landry's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry tries to kick Marshall off but Marshall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Landry pushes Marshall off and gets back to his feet.

Landry shoots in and gets a takedown into Marshall's guard.

Marshall is working an open guard so Landry takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Landry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Landry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marshall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marshall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Landry.
Alan Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Landry lands a jab to the nose.
Landry throws a shot from downtown. Marshall moves away and avoids it.
Marshall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Landry's calf.

Marshall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Landry did well to prevent Marshall getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Landry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!


Landry throws a looping overhand right but Marshall ducks down to avoid it.
Landry swings for the body but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall scores with a head kick.
Marshall lands with a kick to the ribs.
Some wild striking there from Landry.
Landry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Landry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshall moves away.
Marshall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Marshall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Landry to the mat! Landry manages to get full guard.

Landry has his feet on Marshall's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Landry lands with an overhand left.
Marshall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Landry's waist but Landry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marshall off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Landry loads up on a big right hand but Marshall slips the punch.
A big right from Landry misses.
Marshall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Landry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Landry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Landry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Landry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marshalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Landry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Landry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Landry misses.

Marshall has closed the distance and engaged Landry in a clinch.
Marshall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Landry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Landry manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Landry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Landry is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall can't get the takedown.
Marshall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Landry pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Landry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marshall.
Landry is trying to break the clinch but Marshall has him pressed against the cage.

Landry ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Landry no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Marshall throws a strike but Landry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Landry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marshall is working an open guard so Landry takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Landry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Landry wants it to stay on the feet.
Landry throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.
Landry steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marshall. That one must have hurt.

Marshall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Landry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Landry pushes Marshall off and gets back to his feet.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Landry.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Marshall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Marshall laying and praying for a moment but Landry takes advantage and regains half guard.
Marshall slips a nice elbow through Landry's hands, connecting with Landry's forehead.
Landry is trying to stand back up but Marshall is controlling him

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Landry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Landry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Landry!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
79%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artie Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lange comes into the arena with Fire blaring out of the sound system. Bobby Lashley is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.



182 cm
20
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
195 cm
26
287 lbs
4 - 4 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed


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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 2 - 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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Lashley!
The judges for this bout are , and .




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lange scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Bobby Lashley has been cut.

Lashley shoots in and gets a takedown into Lange's guard.
Lashley throwing strikes but missing.
Lashley trying to control but Lange is working from the bottom.
Lashley throws and elbow that misses. Lange uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lashley's guard. Nice move by Lange!
Lange has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lashley is proving hard to escape from.

Lange stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lashley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lashley throws a low kick, looking for Lange's leg but Lange calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley doesn't manage to clinch there - Lange circles away.
Lange scores with a jab.
Lange slaps away a takedown attempt from Lashley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lange throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lashley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lange connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Lashley shoots in and bounces Lange off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lashley looks gassed!
Lange manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lashley manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lange passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange is thwarting Lashley's attempts to control the position.
Lashley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lange kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lange works his way into side control.

Lange decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lashley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lashley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lange defends it nicely.
Artie Lange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lashley.
Lange scores with a nice strike.

That has opened up Bobby Lashley's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Lange.
Lange cracks Lashley with a good jab.
Lashley takes one to the chin there.

The cut above Bobby Lashley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lange is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lashley shoots in but Lange avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lange lands a two punch combo.
Lange digs a good body shot into Lashley's ribs.

Lange lands a left and a right that send Lashley crashing to the mat, dazed. Lange thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Lashley is rocked!

Bobby Lashley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Lashley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Artie Lange!
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G S C G energy
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hype
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pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
86%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Leukakoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leukakoukku comes into a darkened arena with his song building. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!



175 cm
22
170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0
180 cm
28
177 lbs
12 - 8 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kari Leukakoukku!
The judges for this bout are , and .




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo throws an overhand right that lands on Leukakoukku's shoulder, as Leukakoukku tries to avoid the shot.
Leukakoukku is looking to clinch.
Leukakoukku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Aldo.
Aldo throws a hook but Leukakoukku avoids it easily.
Aldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leukakoukku sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leukakoukku moves away.
A jab from Aldo misses.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Leukakoukku is just out of range.

Leukakoukku forces Aldo back against the cage and clinches.

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.

Leukakoukku ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Leukakoukku no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Leukakoukku keeping full guard, as Aldo tries to pass.

Aldo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leukakoukku is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aldo, into his guard.

Aldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leukakoukku defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Leukakoukku postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aldo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Leukakoukku, into his guard.
Leukakoukku is pulling down on Aldo's head. It's preventing any offense from Aldo, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leukakoukku has his foot on Aldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aldo works his way back into a safe position though.
Aldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leukakoukku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leukakoukku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Leukakoukku is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leukakoukku is on top in guard.
Leukakoukku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aldo is on top in guard.
Aldo wants to pass the guard but Leukakoukku is keeping the position.

Leukakoukku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aldo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aldo wants to control from the top but Leukakoukku keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kari Leukakoukku will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!


A slow jab from Aldo misses its intended target.

Leukakoukku is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aldo's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leukakoukku is pressing down on Aldo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aldo is holding on for now.
Aldo wants to sweep but Leukakoukku has passed to side control!
Aldo is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leukakoukku works to advance to full mount. Aldo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Leukakoukku avoids the attempt from Aldo to control.
Leukakoukku works his way to his opponent's back.

Leukakoukku working for a choke but Aldo is defending well.
Aldo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Leukakoukku trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Leukakoukku goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Aldo escapes and is now in half guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo is looking to pass Leukakoukku's guard but actually Leukakoukku recovers to full guard.
Aldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aldo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Leukakoukku manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leukakoukku is looking for a kimura here.
Aldo punching from the bottom.

Aldo looking for submissions off his back.

Aldo actively working from the bottom here.

Leukakoukku seems to be working for a kimura but Aldo defends the submission attempt.
Aldo is trying to maintain the position but Leukakoukku is very close to passing his half guard.

Leukakoukku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aldo has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Leukakoukku is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Aldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leukakoukku is thwarting Aldo's attempts to control the position.
Aldo won't allow Leukakoukku to pass to mount.

Aldo actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldo is in trouble now - Leukakoukku has advanced to mount!
Leukakoukku moves to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Leukakoukku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!


Aldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leukakoukku was well out of range. Poor timing from Aldo.

Leukakoukku closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aldo quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leukakoukku works his foot free and advances to mount.
Leukakoukku prevents Aldo from getting the reversal.

Leukakoukku jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Aldo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kari Leukakoukku has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leukakoukku trying to control the action but Aldo is working from the bottom.

Leukakoukku is trying to get an arm triangle but Aldo is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Aldo is looking to reverse the position.
Aldo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Leukakoukku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo is wriggling around trying to escape.

Leukakoukku is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Aldo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Aldo shrugs it off.
Leukakoukku controlling the position easily from mount.

Leukakoukku is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aldo is surviving well by controlling Leukakoukku's body position as best he can.
Leukakoukku prevents Aldo from getting the reversal.

Leukakoukku is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Aldo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Leukakoukku pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leukakoukku trying to control but Aldo is having none of it.
Aldo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Leukakoukku working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Aldo looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Leukakoukku! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kari Leukakoukku!
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G S C G energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
49%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lafonso Latigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



187 cm
22
195 lbs
7 - 6 - 0
198 cm
20
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin


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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lafonso Latigo!
The judges for this bout are , and .




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latigo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Latigo tries to clinch but Howard is having none of it.
Latigo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howard as he avoids it easily.
Latigo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Howard defends it nicely.
Bobby Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lafonso Latigo.

Howard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Latigo napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Howard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Latigo, who protects the arm well.

Howard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Latigo tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Howard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Latigo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Howard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Latigo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Latigo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Latigo is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Latigo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Howard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Latigo is trying to improve his position.
Latigo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Howard works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latigo throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Howard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Latigo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Latigo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Latigo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard preventing the sweep.
Howard wants to control from the top but Latigo keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latigo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Howard is looking to improve his position but Latigo isn't that keen on the idea.
Latigo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Howard is looking to escape.
Howard tries to lock up and control but Latigo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Latigo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Howard is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Howard and Latigo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Howard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Latigo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Howard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!



Howard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Latigo to the mat! Latigo manages to get full guard.
Howard wants to control from the top but Latigo keeps moving.

Howard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Latigo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Howard has Latigo in his guard.
Latigo wants to stand but Howard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Latigo trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Latigo lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Latigo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Latigo throws a strike but Howard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Latigo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howard's guard.

Howard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Latigo is aware though and is defending well.

Latigo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Howard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Howard has escaped and now he's on top!

Howard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Latigo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Latigo has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Latigo 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.
Howard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howard pulls Latigo in to control the position.
Latigo trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Howard looking for a guillotine here but Latigo defends easily.
Latigo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howard is keeping the position for now.
Latigo trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Latigo passes Howard's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Latigo is working for a submission of some sort.
Latigo wants to stand up but Howard is controlling the position.

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 looking for submissions off his back.

Latigo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Howard sees it coming and defends easily.
Howard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Howard makes his way to full guard, as Latigo worked for a kimura.
Latigo thows a big elbow that misses.

Howard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Howard dominated that second 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. This is the final round!



Howard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Howard has gone for a leg lock! Latigo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Howard's guard.
Howard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Latigo stopping the sweep attempt from Howard.
Howard keeping full guard, as Latigo tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Latigo advances position into side control!

Latigo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Howard, who protects the arm well.
Latigo is looking to take a break and control but Howard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A control attempt from Howard but he's now mounted!
Howard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Latigo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Howard turns into him and now he's in Latigo's guard.

Howard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Latigo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Howard is aware though and is defending well.
Howard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Latigo keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
Latigo wants to sweep but no luck.
Latigo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Latigo keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
Latigo wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard wants to control from the top but Latigo keeps moving.
Latigo tries to strike from the bottom.
Howard preventing the sweep.
Bobby Howard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howard trying to control but Latigo is working from the bottom.

Bobby Howard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Latigo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Howard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Latigo!
Howard manages to capitalize on a mistake by Latigo to take his back!

Howard is looking for the choke from the back position but Latigo is controlling his hands well.
Latigo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Howard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Latigo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Latigo is not content to let Howard control the position.

Howard tries for a kimura but Latigo is defending well.
Lafonso Latigo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Latigo is looking for a sweep.
Bobby Howard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Latigo striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Howard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howard 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... Bobby Howard!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
40%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Venelin Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molotov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Razor. Alves has chosen Mama said "Knock You Out" as his entrance music. Salvador Alves is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.



190 cm
24
202 lbs
2 - 2 - 0
185 cm
25
193 lbs
6 - 4 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed


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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Venelin Molotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvador Alves!
The judges for this bout are , and .




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molotov tries to clinch there but Alves circles away.
Alves cracks Molotov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Molotov misses with a hook.
Molotov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Molotov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alves throws a body punch but Molotov moves out of range.
Alves throws a looping overhand right but Molotov ducks down to avoid it.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molotov.
Molotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alves.
Venelin Molotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molotov throws a good cross that connects.
Molotov misses with a hook.
Alves slips a straight right by Molotov.
Molotov misses with an uppercut. Alves saw that one coming.
Molotov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Molotov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Molotov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alves lands with a good body shot.
Molotov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov is looking to clinch.
Molotov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alves to score with a decent uppercut.
Molotov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Alves steps into range and cracks Molotov with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Molotov flops backwards and Alves dives into his guard looking to finish!

Molotov is rocked!
Alves wants to pass the guard but Molotov is keeping the position.
Oh Molotov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Molotov covers up, he's hurt! Alves keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Alves and the ref steps in to end the fight! Alves can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvador Alves!
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G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
84%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.



195 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
182 cm
24
205 lbs
8 - 6 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Irons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Morrison!
The judges for this bout are , and .




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irons blocks the body kick.
Irons connects with the punch.
Morrison shoots for a double leg takedown but Irons sprawls well. He's pushed Morrison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Irons misses with a two punch combination.
Morrison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Morrison closes the distance and clinches up with Irons, looking for a takedown. Morrison pushes Irons against the cage but Irons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Irons lands with an uppercut that bounces Morrison off the cage and back into rage.
Irons scores with a jab.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Morrison.
Irons regains half guard.

Morrison is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
Morrison is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Irons manages to get to full guard.
Morrison is looking to stand up but Irons won't let him.
Morrison won't allow Irons to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Irons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morrison would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Morrison looks gassed!
Irons managing to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Morrison won't allow Irons to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morrison drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Irons dives on top into guard.
Irons controlling from the top position.

Morrison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Irons trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Irons forces his way into half guard.

Irons is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Irons is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Irons is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morrison sees it coming and defends easily.

Irons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irons is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Irons dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Irons throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.

Morrison feints and as Irons raises his hands in defense, Morrison changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison wants to stand and escape but instead Irons has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irons works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Irons wants to pass to mount but Morrison is defending the position.

Morrison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Irons wants to work for an arm triangle but Morrison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
Morrison trying to get back to full guard but Irons takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Irons moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Morrison has worked his arm free - good work by Morrison!
Irons taking a breather here.

Irons is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morrison has escaped the position, nice work there.

Irons tries for a kimura but Morrison is defending well.

Irons wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morrison, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Irons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morrison is looking for a sweep.

Irons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Irons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Irons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Irons is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morrison has escaped the position, nice work there.

Irons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Irons looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Irons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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 looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Irons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morrison is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Irons off and has taken his back!
Morrison is controlling the position but Irons somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Irons dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!


Irons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Irons.
Irons stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Irons.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morrison on the side of the head.
Morrison fails with the takedown.
Irons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Irons works over Morrison's head and body with a nice combination.
Bobby Irons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morrison.
Bobby Irons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Morrison.
Morrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Irons does no damage.
Irons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Irons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Irons throws a series of strikes that have Morrison backpedaling.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Irons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrison.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Irons is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Donk. Irons catches Morrison right on the button with a cross.
Morrison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Irons as he jumps to the side.
Irons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons scores with a decent looking hook.
Irons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrison.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morrison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Irons both land. Nice combination.
Morrison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morrison.
Irons scores with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irons cracks Morrison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A cross from Irons lands.
Irons connects with the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morrison.
Morrison drops his hands momentarily and Irons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Irons lands with an uppercut that bounces Morrison off the cage and back into rage.
Morrison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Irons scores with a body shot.
Jay Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irons scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Irons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irons 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 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Irons!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
35%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mano De Diablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Diablo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Jars" by Chevelle. Mano De Diablo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



191 cm
23
220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0
193 cm
27
287 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mano De Diablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cody Evans!
The judges for this bout are , and .




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Evans finds it's way through De Diablo's defenses.
Jab, jab by Evans - just one landing.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Diablo wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Cody Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans looks to land a combination but De Diablo avoids it well.
Evans misses with the combination.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Evans misses with a straight left.
De Diablo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Diablo tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
De Diablo moves out of range as Evans strikes.

De Diablo closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by De Diablo.
Evans lands a left hand.
Evans is trying to break free.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but De Diablo is controlling him.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Diablo tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Diablo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

De Diablo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Diablo wants to clinch.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Diablo moves away.
Evans scores with a sloppy right hand. De Diablo should have avoided that one.
De Diablo staying out of range there.
De Diablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
De Diablo defending well as Evans loads up on a big left hand.
De Diablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Evans staying out of range there.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Diablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Diablo. De Diablo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Evans connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Diablo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Diablo scores with a nice head shot.
A punch lands to the side of De Diablo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evans digs a good body shot into De Diablo's ribs.
De Diablo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Evans lands with a good body shot.
De Diablo cracks Evans with a good jab.
De Diablo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
De Diablo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Diablo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by De Diablo.
De Diablo scores with a jab to the head.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Evans.
De Diablo tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Evans throws out a loose jab but De Diablo uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Diablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans misses with a double jab
letting De Diablo counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Diablo throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Evans dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


De Diablo throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
De Diablo swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
Left hook, right uppercut from De Diablo.
Evans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Diablo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Diablo throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mano De Diablo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evans stuns De Diablo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Diablo thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Diablo moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans slips under a jab from De Diablo.
De Diablo falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Evans counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Diablo missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Diablo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Diablo wants to clinch
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evans fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Evans throws a hook but De Diablo blocks it.
De Diablo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Diablo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
De Diablo closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Diablo throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Diablo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target.
Evans looks to land a right hand but De Diablo moved out of range.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Diablo.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
De Diablo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

De Diablo is rocked!
De Diablo is aggressively charging in as Evans backs up avoiding any damage. Evans tosses out a jab and De Diablo runs right into it face first! De Diablo is out cold! Evans dropped down on all fours and is barking in De Diablo's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cody Evans!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammad Lowal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lowal has chosen KING KING KING as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



187 cm
28
218 lbs
14 - 3 - 0
180 cm
28
217 lbs
11 - 6 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful


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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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mohammad Lowal!
The judges for this bout are , and .




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowal misses with a hook.
Lowal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hansen.
Hansen throws a body punch but Lowal moves out of range.
Hansen lands a slapping body shot.
Lowal misses the shot to the body.
Hansen misses with a hook to the body
and Lowal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lowal misses with a wild body shot.
Hansen slips under a jab from Lowal.
Hansen moves out of range as Lowal strikes.
Lowal looks to land a right hand but Hansen moved out of range.
A combination from Hansen does no damage.
Hansen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hansen looks to land a right hand but Lowal moved out of range.
Hansen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lowal dodges the punch combination from Hansen.
A big right from Lowal misses.
Lowal misses with a looping left.
Hansen falls off balance throwing a combination

so Lowal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen wants to get back to his feet but Lowal is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lowal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hansen is keeping the position for now.

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.
Lowal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hansen wants to stand but Lowal is controlling the position.
Lowal sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hansen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hansen.
Hansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hansen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lowal.
Lowal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hansen.
Hansen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lowal counters with a series of strikes. Hansen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hansen with a poor takedown
and Lowal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hansen.
Lowal lands with a cross.
Lowal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lowal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Lowal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lowal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hansen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowal content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Lowal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hansen is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammad Lowal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


Hansen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowal.
A big left from Lowal misses.
Hansen cracks Lowal with an open hand slap.
Lowal shoots for a double leg takedown but Hansen sprawls well. He's pushed Lowal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lowal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hansen.
Lowal scores with a one two! Hansen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lowal throws a right and a left that Hansen avoids nicely.

Lowal gets a takedown into half guard.
Lowal content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lowal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

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.
Lowal tries to pass to full mount but Hansen defends it.

Mohammad Lowal has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lowal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hansen thows a body shot but no joy.
Hansen digs a good hook to Lowal's body.
A punch combination from Hansen misses.
Mohammad Lowal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hansen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hansen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lowal was well out of range. Poor timing from Hansen.
Lowal scores with a one two! Hansen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lowal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hansen circles away quickly and effectively.
Mohammad Lowal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lowal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lowal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lowal throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hansen because Lowal loaded up on that one.
Lowal looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lowal tries to control but Hansen wriggling away.
Lowal controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammad Lowal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Lowal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Hansen.
Lowal throws a combination that misses
and Hansen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hansen cracks Lowal with a good jab.
Lowal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hansen is looking to wear down Lowal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lowal throws a jab but it's blocked by Hansen.
Hansen throws a right hand that Lowal ducks under and follows up with a left that Lowal also avoids with ease.
Hansen looks to land a combination but Lowal avoids it well.
A slow jab from Hansen misses its intended target.
Lowal with a hook.
Hansen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leon Hansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lowal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowal.
Hansen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hansen looks to land a combination but Lowal avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen takes a swing at Lowal's ribcage but misses.

Lowal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lowal is looking to take a break and control but Hansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lowal taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad Lowal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lowal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hansen keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lowal is controlling him well.
Hansen being controlled for a moment.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mohammad Lowal hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lowal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hansen moves away.
Lowal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lowal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lowal throws a hook but Hansen avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Lowal. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hansen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hansen stalks Lowal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lowal's face. Lowal staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch combination from Hansen misses.
Lowal walks into a stiff left hand from Hansen.

Lowal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lowal is looking to take a break and control but Hansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lowal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hansen is trying to stand up here but Lowal is controlling him well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Hansen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lowal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammad Lowal!
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ano Aukanaii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Mason has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ano Aukanaii's chin.



182 cm
22
198 lbs
7 - 2 - 0
178 cm
26
181 lbs
12 - 7 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ano Aukanaii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Mason!
The judges for this bout are , and .




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason scores with a leg kick.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aukanaii throws out the jab.
Ano Aukanaii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aukanaii looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
Aukanaii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mason to score with a decent uppercut.
Mason connects with a body shot that sends Aukanaii's belly button to the back.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Aukanaii misses
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aukanaii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aukanaii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mason misses with a hook. Aukanaii ducked under it nicely.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aukanaii throws a right and a left that Mason avoids nicely.
Aukanaii swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Aukanaii misses with a jab to the body

and Mason counters by moving into the clinch.
Aukanaii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mason lands an uppercut.
Mason stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mason lands a body punch.
Aukanaii is breathing heavily.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aukanaii backwards.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Mason.
Mason cracks Aukanaii with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Mason as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mason.
A short body shot lands from Mason as the two fighters clinch.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Mason.
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!
Mason lands a right hand.

Mason drags the fight down to the ground.
Mason is trying to keep Aukanaii in close.
Aukanaii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aukanaii manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mason is now in half guard.
Mason trying to pass the guard but Aukanaii defending well.
Mason is controlling the pace.
Aukanaii trying to hold on to Mason's head to control him but Mason postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
Aukanaii is not content to let Mason control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Craig Mason was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aukanaii just misses with a punch to the body.

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.
Aukanaii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mason in his tracks.
Mason throws a left and a right that both miss

and Aukanaii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aukanaii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mason wants to control but Aukanaii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mason is not content to let Aukanaii control the position.
Mason tries to kick Aukanaii off but Aukanaii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mason is concentrating on defense, preventing Aukanaii from advancing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Mason dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


Aukanaii scores with a head kick. Mason tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ano Aukanaii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mason fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aukanaii throws a leg kick but Mason checks it.
Aukanaii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Aukanaii slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Aukanaii stuns Mason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mason scores with a kick to the body.
Aukanaii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mason misses with a hook.
A cross from Mason lands.
Aukanaii throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Mason swings for the body but Aukanaii moves out of range.

Aukanaii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mason to the mat! Mason manages to get full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Aukanaii from controlling successfully.
Aukanaii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aukanaii throwing strikes but missing.
Mason working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aukanaii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aukanaii engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aukanaii trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Aukanaii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aukanaii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aukanaii wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason 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.
Aukanaii prevents Mason from getting back to his feet.
Aukanaii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aukanaii is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.
Aukanaii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason wants to stand up but Aukanaii is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mason working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aukanaii.
Mason is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aukanaii is controlling him.
Mason working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aukanaii.
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aukanaii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mason works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aukanaii lands a couple of digs.
Aukanaii wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ano Aukanaii dominated that second round.
That's time! Aukanaii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Aukanaii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Mason avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mason catches Aukanaii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aukanaii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aukanaii misses with a low kick.
Mason slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aukanaii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mason avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aukanaii takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason scores with a nice strike.
Mason throws a leg kick but Aukanaii checks it.
Aukanaii fails with the takedown
and Mason counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aukanaii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aukanaii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aukanaii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mason.
Mason falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aukanaii counters with a straight right hand.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aukanaii.

Mason lands a left and a right that send Aukanaii crashing to the mat, dazed. Mason thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Aukanaii is rocked!
Mason throws a series of punches but Aukanaii avoids them all with ease.
Oh Aukanaii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mason feints with a jab and clips Aukanaii right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Aukanaii is sent crashing into the canvas and Mason leaps in for the kill! Aukanaii tries to get to his feet but Mason is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Aukanaii is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Mason!
Craig Mason is the new middleweight champion!
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adamh Pearse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!



189 cm
25
265 lbs
13 - 2 - 0
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25
265 lbs
10 - 5 - 0
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Norris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adamh Pearse!
The judges for this bout are , and .




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pearse tries to close the distance and clinch but Norris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearse moves out of range of the body kick from Norris.
Pearse stuns Norris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pearse.
Pearse throws a series of punches but Norris avoids them all with ease.
Pearse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Norris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Norris misses with a kick to the body.
Pearse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Norris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Pearse scores with a four punch combination!

Norris clinches up against the cage.
Norris misses with the head strike.
Norris blocks a body shot from Pearse.
A short uppercut from Norris.
Pearse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearse scores with a shot to the side of Norris's head.
Pearse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearse lands an uppercut.
Norris slowing the pace effectively.
Norris seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Pearse presses Norris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pearse misses with the head strike.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearse misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Pearse avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norris.
Pearse is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norris.
Pearse looks gassed!
Pearse is trying to stall.
Norris has Pearse pressed against the cage.
A short left from Pearse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearse.
Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Norris manages to break the clinch.
Norris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Norris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pearse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norris lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pearse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Norris - the referee stops the clock and Pearse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Norris. Pearse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Adamh Pearse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearse manages to avoid it.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt
and Norris makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pearse really felt that one!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Adamh Pearse has been cut.
Norris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pearse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norris throws a head kick that Pearse semi-blocks.
Norris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norris scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Norris darts in and clinches Pearse up against the cage.
Norris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Norris working aggressively here.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch.

Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearse wants to clinch

and Norris counters by moving into the clinch.
Pearse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearse is trying to stall.
Pearse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Norris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pearse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Pearse.
Pearse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Pearse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norris is struggling to control the position.
Norris is trying to break free.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Pearse scores with a shot to the side of Norris's head.
Pearse being controlled against the cage.
Pearse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearse can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pearse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearse struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
A short body shot lands from Norris as the two fighters clinch.
Pearse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Norris breaks from the clinch.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws a leg kick that is checked

and Pearse counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Norris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Norris manages to break the clinch.

Norris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pearse misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Pearse fails to land.
Pearse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pearse throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
Pearse lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Norris.
Pearse is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pearse throws a series of strikes that have Norris backpedaling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Norris throws a front kick that sends Pearse stumbling back into the cage.
Norris throws a head kick but Pearse moves out of range.
Norris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norris misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adamh Pearse's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Pearse wants to clinch
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norris throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Pearse to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Norris.
An inside leg kick lands from Norris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris tries to clinch up.
Norris bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
Pearse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Norris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pearse's head.

That has opened up Adamh Pearse's cut even more.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Norris clinches up against the cage.
Norris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pearse blocks an uppercut.
Norris misses with a body punch.
Norris stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Pearse looks to clinch

and Norris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Norris is working Pearse over against the cage.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Norris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pearse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pearse tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearse.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norris.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Norris.
Norris lands a left hand.

Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Norris moves into the clinch successfully.
Pearse has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
Pearse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris has a couple of punches blocked by Pearse.
Norris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pearse throws a head punch that misses.

Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearse tries to clinch but Norris moves away

and Norris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norris holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Norris manages to break the clinch.
Norris lands with a kick to the temple. Pearse shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pearse staying out of range there.
Pearse tries to clinch but Norris moves away
and Norris counters with a nice leg kick.
Tony Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pearse takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pearse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.
Norris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pearse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norris doesn't seem bothered though.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Norris has closed the distance and engaged Pearse in a clinch.
Pearse tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Pearse back against the cage.
Norris lands a body punch.
Norris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearse lands with a short shot to the head.
Pearse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pearse just misses with a elbow thrown towards Norris's brow.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Norris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Norris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris has had enough of the clinch but Pearse keeps him there for the moment.
Pearse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearse lands a shot to the body.
Pearse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pearse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearse lands with a short shot to the head.
Pearse misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris.
Pearse working aggressively here.
Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pearse lands a right hand.
Pearse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norris.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearse blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearse digs a good hook to Norris's body.

Pearse closes the distance and pushes Norris back into the cage.
Pearse lands with a right to the head.
Tony Norris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norris prevents a body shot from Pearse.
Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris is looking to control Pearse's arms but Pearse gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norris has his back to the cage.
Maybe Norris would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pearse can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Pearse.
Norris taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Pearse.
Pearse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearse lands an uppercut.
Pearse is leaning against Norris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pearse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pearse's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pearse is working Norris over against the cage.
Pearse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Norris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pearse is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Norris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adamh Pearse's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Pearse connects with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Pearse blocks the low kick.
Pearse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norris.
Pearse cracks Norris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pearse lunges at Norris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norris's hand.
Pearse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearse wants to clinch up but Norris keeps it at a distance.
Norris slips under a jab.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pearse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pearse tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pearse misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris throws a solid leg kick but Pearse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norris.
Norris swats away the attempt to clinch by Pearse.
Norris blocks a jab.
Pearse tries to clinch up but Norris circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearse throws a right hand that Norris ducks under and follows up with a left that Norris also avoids with ease.
Norris slips a jab from Pearse.
Norris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norris throws a head kick but Pearse moves out of range.
Norris swats away the attempt to clinch by Pearse.
Pearse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Norris rather than just go for the knockout.
Pearse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pearse moves to clinch but Norris breaks away
and Norris counters with a leg kick.
Pearse wants to clinch but Norris slips to the side

and Norris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norris.
Pearse throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.

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.
Pearse using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Norris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pearse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Norris working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pearse.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pearse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Norris lands with a light punch inside.
Norris misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pearse as Norris tries to tie him up.
Norris lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Norris.
Pearse lands a shot to the body.
Norris stalling against the cage.

Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tony Norris is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Norris!
Pearse misses the jab.
Norris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pearse lands a jab to the nose.
Pearse throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Pearse does it's job there.
Pearse has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Norris.
Pearse scores with the left hand. Norris knows he should have avoided that one.
Norris tries to move into range but Pearse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pearse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Pearse clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Norris.
Pearse throws a knee to the head but misses.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris leaning against his opponent.
Pearse pushes Norris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norris takes a shot to the head.
Norris tries to break free but Pearse pushes him back against the cage.
Pearse tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Pearse back against the cage.
Pearse swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Norris breaks the clinch.
Pearse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pearse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Norris motions for Pearse to come forward. Norris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Norris tries to clinch but Pearse moves away
and Pearse counters with a three punch combo that has Norris backing up. Norris nods at Pearse to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pearse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Pearse sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Norris moves into the clinch.
Pearse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris digs a right hand underneath Pearse's ribcage. Pearse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Norris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Norris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearse prevents a body shot from Norris.
Stalling in the clinch from Norris.
Pearse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Adamh Pearse just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Adamh Pearse's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


A looping hook to the body misses from Norris. Pearse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pearse. That did some damage!
Pearse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Pearse clinches up with Norris and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pearse takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Norris breaks from the clinch.
Pearse misses with a two punch combination.
Pearse tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norris digs a good hook to Pearse's body.
Pearse takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pearse darts in trying to clinch
and Norris counters with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Norris.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Pearse throws a left and a right that both miss

and Norris counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Norris.
A shot in the inside from Norris.
Pearse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norris lands a shoulder strike.
Norris looking to slow down the pace here.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearse digs a right hand into Norris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norris's gas tank.
Pearse missing with knees to the body.
Norris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pearse is keeping busy.
Norris blocks a body shot from Pearse.
Norris trying to stall but Pearse improves his position.
Pearse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norris or not.

Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearse wants to clinch

and Norris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pearse is leaning against Norris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Pearse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pearse darts in trying to clinch
and Norris counters with a thumping low kick.

Pearse has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Pearse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pearse swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearse.
Pearse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pearse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norris trying to stall but Pearse improves his position.
Pearse works on Norris's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Pearse on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearse digs a right hand into Norris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norris's gas tank.
Pearse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Pearse on the inside.
Norris takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pearse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pearse pushes Norris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearse tries to land knees in the clinch but Norris avoids the damage to the body.
Norris is trying to break free.
Pearse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norris.
A short right from Pearse.
A nice left hand lands by Pearse.
Come on Pearse - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pearse lands with a light punch inside.
Pearse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Pearse - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Norris is trying to push Pearse away but Pearse has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Norris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Norris stalls.
Norris takes a shot to the head.
Pearse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearse has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris looking to stall.
Pearse throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearse.
Pearse is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Norris tries to stall but Pearse uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pearse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pearse gets through Norris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norris is trying to maintain a safe position but Pearse gets an underhook and turns Norris into the cage.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norris takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Norris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Norris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pearse scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pearse clinches.
Norris working aggressively here.

Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adamh Pearse dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Adamh Pearse'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!


Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pearse doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
Pearse tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it.
Norris throws a head kick but Pearse moves out of range.
Norris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Norris lands a high kick!

Pearse takes the fight into the clinch.
Pearse misses with some punches.
Norris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Norris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pearse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Norris has Pearse pushed against the cage.
Pearse blocks a body shot from Norris.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Pearse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Norris wants to break free but Pearse has control.
Pearse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris tries to work over Pearse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pearse throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
Pearse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pearse lands a hook that snaps the head of Norris backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris managing to block the knees to the body from Pearse.
Pearse scores with a hook to the body.
Pearse presses Norris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norris is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearse has double underhooks.
Pearse connects with a knee to the head.
Pearse digs a right hand underneath Norris's ribcage. Norris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pearse lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Pearse scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pearse.
Pearse cracks Norris with a nice body shot.
Pearse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Norris taking a breather.
Pearse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pearse.
Pearse stalling against the cage.
Pearse cracks Norris with a nice body shot.
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!
Pearse lands a nice shot to the body.
Pearse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Pearse.
Pearse lands with a light punch inside.
Pearse lands a hook that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Norris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pearse with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pearse.
Norris tries a body shot but Pearse blocks it.

Norris manages to break the clinch.
Pearse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pearse.

Pearse rushes Norris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pearse pushes off an throws an elbow but Norris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Norris looking to stall.
Pearse misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pearse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Norris is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearse has double underhooks.
Pearse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pearse misses with a punch on the inside.
Pearse pressing his opponent against the cage.

Norris breaks from the clinch.
Norris takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearse tries to clinch but Norris moves out of range.
Pearse blocks a head kick by Norris.
Pearse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Norris dodges the punch combination from Pearse.
Pearse stuns Norris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norris throws a lazy body kick
letting Pearse counter with a right hand.
Norris dodges the punch combination from Pearse.
Norris darts in trying to clinch

and Pearse counters by moving into the clinch.
Pearse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Norris as Pearse tries to tie him up.
Norris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pearse is keeping busy.
Pearse struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Pearse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pearse being controlled against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearse wants to clinch but Norris slips to the side
and Norris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pearse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris.
Norris moves in looking to clinch but Pearse pushes him off.
Norris gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pearse counters with a left and a right that stings Norris.
Pearse tries to clinch
and Norris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pearse misses with a body shot.
Pearse takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pearse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pearse instigates a clinch.

Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pearse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Norris is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adamh Pearse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pearse has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adamh Pearse!

Adamh Pearse is the new heavyweight champion!
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