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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Olivia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by The Republic Tigers. Alistair Emelianenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sergio Olivia's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alistair Emelianenko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Olivia! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olivia closes the distance and clinches. Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olivia avoids it. Emelianenko goes for a takedown attempt but Olivia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Olivia throws a head kick that half lands.
 It looks like Alistair Emelianenko has been cut. Emelianenko throws a right and a left that Olivia avoids nicely. Olivia scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olivia shoots in and gets a takedown into Emelianenko's guard. Emelianenko working a defensive guard here.
Olivia stands up over Emelianenko, holding on to his feet. Olivia throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Emelianenko is out cold! Olivia lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergio Olivia!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill Paxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paxton comes to the cage accompanied by Tomorrow by Salif Keita. Bill Paxton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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147 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Paxton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Sanders! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Paxton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanders has closed the distance and engaged Paxton in a clinch.
Paxton wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanders won't allow it.
Paxton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paxton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanders as he jumps to the side. Paxton looks to land a right hand but Sanders moved out of range. Paxton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanders. Paxton misses with a straight right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The crowd cheers as Paxton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanders doesn't seem phased though. Bill Paxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Paxton misses with a straight right.
Paxton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanders was covering up waiting for the punch and Paxton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Sanders has a closed guard, preventing Paxton from standing up. Sanders seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Paxton wants to get up but he can't break Sanders's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Sanders slips under a jab. Sanders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Paxton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanders. Sanders avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Paxton with a nice cross. Paxton has a takedown stuffed. Sanders is looking to clinch.
 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. Sanders takes one to the side of the head.
Sanders tries to work over Paxton's front leg with a kick but Paxton checks it. A telegraphed right hand from Paxton misses the target. Sanders tries to clinch up. Paxton throws an overhand right that lands on Sanders's shoulder, as Sanders tries to avoid the shot. Sanders blocks a jab. Sanders misses with a looping right. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Paxton thows a left - swing and a miss! Paxton looks to land a right hand but Sanders moved out of range. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Paxton dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paxton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Michael Sanders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Paxton throws a big shot that misses.
Sanders takes the fight into the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Sanders has Paxton pressed against the cage, preventing Paxton from circling away and getting back to striking at range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paxton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanders has him pressed against the cage. Sanders keeps control of Paxton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Paxton is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanders has double underhooks. Paxton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paxton manages to break the clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Sanders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Paxton throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanders. Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Paxton. Paxton misses with a looping right. Paxton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanders but Sanders pushes him off and we're back to square one. Sanders avoids the body shot from Paxton.
Paxton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanders counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanders is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Let's hope that Sanders 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 ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Sanders was stalling too much, according to the referee. Sanders avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Paxton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Paxton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Sanders slips a straight right by Paxton. Sanders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Good exchange - Paxton coming out on top. Sanders slips under a jab. Paxton shoots and misses
and Sanders decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paxton's guard. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Paxton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Paxton is looking to sweep but instead, Sanders has passed into half guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Sanders controlling the action here. Paxton is trying to control but can't.
Sanders takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Paxton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paxton tries to get out of the position. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Paxton misses with an uppercut. Sanders saw that one coming. Sanders is looking to chop away at Paxton's legs.
Sanders throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paxton was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanders finishes the takedown easily into guard. Paxton trying to keep a closed guard but Sanders is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanders 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.
 That's one minute gone in the round. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Paxton is trying to keep Sanders in close.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Sanders moves out of range as Paxton strikes.
 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. Sanders slips a jab from Paxton.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Sanders controlling from the full mount. Paxton tries to lock up and control but Sanders gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Sanders controlling the pace for now. Paxton is looking to get to half guard. Paxton tries to hold on but Sanders pushes him away. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Sanders controlling from the full mount.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Paxton is looking to improve his position but Sanders isn't that keen on the idea. Sanders tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Michael Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! Michael Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Sanders 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... Michael Sanders!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Tummins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Divinity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Tummins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Divinity! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tummins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tummins tries to clinch there but Divinity circles away.
Divinity misses with a head kick.
Tummins clinches. Tummins landing knees to the head.
Divinity avoiding damage as Tummins throws knees to the body.
Tummins tries to land a knee to the head but Divinity blocks with his arms.
Tummins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Divinity is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tummins pulls him back up using the underhooks. Tummins misses with a knee to the head. Divinity avoids a wild elbow strike from Tummins. With the fighters up against the cage, Tummins throws an elbow but misses. Tummins looking to throw knees to the head but Divinity is blocking nicely.
Tummins missing with knees to the body.
Divinity dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Tummins tries to land a knee to the head but Divinity blocks with his arms.
Tummins breaks from the clinch.
Divinity throws a sloppy head kick and Tummins moves out of range easily.
Tummins clinches. Divinity is trying to break the clinch but Tummins is controlling him. A short left from Tummins.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Tummins lands a body shot. Nice body punch from Tummins. Tummins missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Tummins.
Tummins tries to land knees in the clinch but Divinity avoids the damage to the body. Tummins wants to break free but Divinity has control.
Tummins is breathing heavily. Tummins tries to land a knee to the head but Divinity blocks with his arms.
Tummins tries a knee to the head but Divinity blocks it.
Tummins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tummins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tummins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Divinity can't get the takedown.
Divinity tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tummins just stands there and leans against the cage. Alex Tummins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Divinity.
Divinity manages to pull guard.
Divinity is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Tummins frees his head nicely. Oh but Divinity has switched to an armbar! Tummins is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Danny Divinity!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Beaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcon comes to the cage accompanied by Turbo Charged. Frank Beaver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Falcon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Beaver! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Falcon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Falcon shoots in and bounces Beaver off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Falcon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Beaver manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Falcon has Beaver in his guard.
Falcon looking for subs off his back but Beaver has passed one foot through into half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Still in half guard, Beaver seems content to control.
 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.
Falcon looking for submissions off his back. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Beaver is looking to advance position but Falcon won't allow it.
Falcon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beaver pulls his head out easily.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Falcon trying to control but Beaver postures up.
Beaver takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Falcon wants to control the action here but instead Beaver manages to pass to full mount! Beaver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Beaver's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Beaver dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Falcon has Beaver up against the cage in a clinch.
Falcon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beaver gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Beaver drops down looking for an ankle pick but Falcon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Beaver with a lazy takedown attempt
so Falcon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Falcon prevents Beaver from getting back to his feet.
Falcon has gone for a leg lock! Beaver slips out almost immediately though and dives into Falcon's guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Beaver looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
 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.
Falcon has an active guard here but Beaver has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Falcon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Beaver with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Let's hope that Beaver 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.
 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. Beaver works his way into side control. Falcon wants to control but Beaver postures up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Beaver just content to control the position. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tim Falcon will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Beaver looks to clinch
and Falcon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beaver scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Falcon misses with a body shot.
Falcon misses with a two punch combination.
Tim Falcon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Beaver darts in trying to clinch and Falcon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Beaver is lucky that one didn't land flush. Falcon tries to bum rush Beaver with a series of wild strikes but Beaver uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Beaver closes the distance looking to clinch
and Falcon counters by moving into the clinch.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Falcon stops a takedown attempt from Beaver.
Falcon fails to pull guard.
Falcon is pressed up against the cage. Beaver has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Falcon down to the mat. Falcon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Beaver gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Falcon counters with a single leg into guard. Beaver didn't expect that. Tim Falcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Beaver.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Falcon trying to move into half guard but instead Beaver has managed to sweep!
Beaver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Falcon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
 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. Falcon controls Beaver momentarily but Beaver frees himself. Tim Falcon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Falcon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beaver is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight! Tim Falcon showed his dominance in that final round. Well Falcon 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 29:28 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tim Falcon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Klimera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrea Winter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Artur Klimera! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrea Winter! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Winter scores with a three punch combo!
Klimera has Winter up against the cage in a clinch.
Winter is trying to stall.
Klimera breaks the clinch.
Klimera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Winter dives in and grabs Klimera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Klimera pushes down on Winter's head and hops out. Klimera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Klimera stalks Winter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Winter's face. Winter staggers backwards, shaken. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Winter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Artur Klimera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimera closes the distance and clinches.
Klimera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klimera tries to avoid it but Winter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klimera to the ground. Klimera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Klimera misses with a combination
and Winter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Klimera's guard. Winter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Klimera's guard.
Klimera has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Winter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Winter shoots in for a takedown but Klimera shows good takedown defense. Artur Klimera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrea Winter. Winter fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Winter looks gassed! Klimera 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. An inside leg kick from Winter misses.
Klimera drives through and clinches with Winter against the cage.
Klimera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Klimera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Winter counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Klimera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Winter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klimera swivels and escapes. Winter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Klimera closes the distance and pushes Winter back into the cage.
Klimera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Klimera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klimera throws a series of punches but Winter avoids them all with ease.
Klimera darts in and clinches Winter up against the cage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimera breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Klimera both land. Nice combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! No joy there for Klimera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klimera lands with a cross. Winter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Klimera finds it's way round the side to connect with Winter's head. Winter dodges the punch combination from Klimera.
Klimera punishes Winter's body with a nice straight punch. A punch combination from Klimera misses.
Klimera gets a clinch.
Klimera breaks from the clinch.
Artur Klimera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Klimera throws a series of punches but Winter avoids them all with ease. Klimera misses with a double jab.
Klimera tries to bum rush Winter with a series of wild strikes but Winter uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A combination from Klimera does no damage. Klimera misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sloppy strikes from Klimera. Those never looked like landing. Klimera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Sloppy strikes from Klimera. Those never looked like landing. A jab lands there for Klimera. Klimera looks to land a combination but Winter avoids it well.
Klimera closes the distance and pushes Winter back into the cage.
Klimera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klimera moves into the clinch successfully.
Klimera breaks the clinch.
Klimera drives through and clinches with Winter against the cage.
Klimera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Klimera.
Winter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Klimera misses the shot to the body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Winter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klimera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klimera throws a right and a left that both miss. Klimera cracks Winter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Klimera forces Winter back against the cage and clinches.
Klimera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klimera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! A lazy left from Klimera finds it's target.
Klimera clinches.
Klimera breaks the clinch.
Klimera's corner calls for a 1-2. Klimera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Klimera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Andrea Winter has been cut.
Klimera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Klimera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Klimera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Klimera misses with the combination.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Klimera dominated that round. The cut man is working on Andrea Winter'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.
Winter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Winter looks to clinch and Winter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Klimera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Klimera 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. Klimera scores with a one two! Winter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Klimera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winter moves away. Klimera throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Klimera throws a series of strikes that have Winter backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Klimera throws a right hand that Winter ducks under and follows up with a left that Winter also avoids with ease. Klimera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winter can do to turn this around? Klimera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Klimera looks to land a combination but Winter avoids it well. Klimera is working the combinations to good effect here. Klimera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Klimera looks to land a combination but Winter avoids it well. Klimera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winter circles away quickly and effectively. Winter is breathing heavily. Klimera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Klimera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winter circles away quickly and effectively. Klimera throws out a powerful jab.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Winter walks into a straight right hand from Klimera. Klimera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Winter counters with a nice double leg into guard. Klimera keeping full guard, as Winter tries to pass.
Klimera scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Klimera lands with a nice combination. Winter backs away looking to recover. Klimera lands the left hand. Klimera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Klimera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winter, pushing him back against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klimera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klimera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Artur Klimera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Klimera throws a one two combo.
Winter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimera clinches up with Winter and pushes him back against the cage.
Klimera breaks from the clinch.
Klimera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Klimera misses with a few strikes there.
Klimera swings for the body but Winter moves out of range.
Klimera misses with a wild combination.
Winter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Klimera clinches up with Winter and pushes him back against the cage.
Klimera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winter on the wrong end of a nice jab. Klimera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Klimera throws a right hand that Winter ducks under and follows up with a left that Winter also avoids with ease. Klimera lands a nice hook to Winter's body. Winter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Artur Klimera is winning the standup battle so far.
Klimera moves into the clinch.
Klimera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klimera drives through and clinches with Winter against the cage.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimera breaks the clinch.
Klimera throws a shot to the body.
Klimera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Klimera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Klimera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klimera lands with a cross. Winter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Klimera. Klimera shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Winter eats them both and turns towards Klimera to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. A nice combination there by Klimera.
Klimera misses with the combination.
Klimera misses with a double jab.
Winter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Winter tries to keep at a distance but Klimera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Klimera manages to break the clinch.
Klimera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A jab lands there for Klimera. Sloppy strikes from Klimera. Those never looked like landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Klimera breaks from the clinch.
Winter dodges the punch combination from Klimera.
Winter walks into a straight right hand from Klimera. Klimera misses with a series of wild punches.
Klimera tries to bum rush Winter with a series of wild strikes but Winter uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Klimera ducks down and throws a hook to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Klimera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klimera closes the distance and clinches.
Klimera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klimera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klimera closes the distance and clinches. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Klimera dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Andrea Winter's cut. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No joy there for Klimera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klimera fails to land with a series of punches.
Winter fails with the takedown. Klimera scores with a hook. Klimera throws a series of punches but Winter avoids them all with ease. Klimera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
An inside leg kick from Winter misses. Klimera throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Klimera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winter circles away quickly and effectively. Left hook, right uppercut from Klimera. Winter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Klimera finds it's way round the side to connect with Winter's head. Winter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Klimera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Klimera scores with a hook. Klimera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winter's head backwards. Klimera stuns Winter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Klimera tries to bum rush Winter with a series of wild strikes but Winter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Klimera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klimera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Klimera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Winter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Klimera throws a right hand that Winter ducks under and follows up with a left that Winter also avoids with ease. Klimera swinging wildly here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Klimera!
Winter slips a jab and a cross from Klimera.
Klimera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winter moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Klimera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winter gets tackled into the cage by Klimera. Klimera maintains the clinch.
Klimera breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Klimera coming out on top. Klimera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimera darts in and clinches Winter up against the cage.
Klimera manages to break the clinch.
Klimera misses with a few strikes there.
Klimera lands a two punch combo.
Klimera throws a nice looking combination but Winter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Klimera misses with a wild combination.
Klimera with a body punch. A glancing blow. Klimera misses with the combination.
Klimera rushes Winter and presses him up against the cage.
Klimera breaks from the clinch.
Klimera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klimera forces Winter back against the cage and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Winter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimera.
Klimera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Klimera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Klimera looks to land a combination. Winter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Left hook, right uppercut from Klimera. A shot to the liver by Klimera. Beautiful body shot. Klimera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klimera misses with a few strikes there.
Klimera rushes Winter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Klimera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klimera just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Klimera!
Klimera with a hook. Klimera works the jab nicely. Klimera misses with a series of wild punches.
Klimera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Winter doesn't seem bothered though. Klimera scores with a three punch combo!
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimera moves into the clinch successfully.
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! Winter is trying to break the clinch but Klimera has him pressed against the cage.
Klimera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klimera.
Klimera feints a jab promting Winter to slip. Klimera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Winter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Klimera misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Klimera.
Klimera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klimera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Winter slips a jab and a cross from Klimera.
Klimera misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Klimera misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Artur Klimera showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klimera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Klimera!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soap Mc Travis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Layfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mark Layfield enters the cage!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Soap Mc Travis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Layfield! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mc Travis! Mc Travis is trying desperately to improve position. Layfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Layfield's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Mc Travis is working to get back to half guard.
Layfield controlling from the full mount. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Mc Travis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mc Travis regains half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mc Travis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Layfield is pressing down on Mc Travis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mc Travis is holding on for now.
Mc Travis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mc Travis looking for submissions off his back.
Mc Travis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Layfield stalling.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mc Travis actively working from the bottom here.
Mc Travis looking for submissions off his back. Layfield is taking a breather. Mc Travis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mc Travis looking for submissions off his back.
Mc Travis looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Mc Travis is breathing heavily.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Travis looking for submissions off his back. Layfield moves into full mount! Mc Travis won't be happy about that! Layfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. I looks like Layfield might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Mc Travis is looking to improve his position but Layfield isn't that keen on the idea. Layfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Mc Travis tries to get back to half guard but can't. Layfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Mc Travis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Layfield controlling the pace for now. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Layfield dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Layfield scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Mc Travis is trying to improve his position. Mc Travis is working hard here to advance position. Layfield takes a little break here. Mc Travis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mc Travis is trying to get back to half guard. Layfield slows the pace down. Layfield is breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Mc Travis is looking for a sweep. Layfield content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
 OK we're going to have a standup here. Mark Layfield hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Mc Travis misses with a takedown attempt
and Layfield counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mc Travis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Layfield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Layfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Layfield content to stall in guard here.
Mc Travis is looking for a triangle but Layfield pushes his legs off easily.
Layfield advances position into side control! Mc Travis is looking to reverse the position. Layfield happy to just control the position for now.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Mc Travis is looking to reverse the position. Layfield controls the position from side control. Mc Travis tries to improve position but can't.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Mc Travis is being controlled here. Mc Travis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mc Travis seems to be looking for submissions.
Layfield is pressing down on Mc Travis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mc Travis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Layfield is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Layfield has escaped and now he's on top! Layfield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Layfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Layfield gets a takedown into half guard.
Mc Travis actively working from the bottom here.
Mc Travis looking for submissions off his back.
Mc Travis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Layfield not doing much here.
Layfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Travis actively working from the bottom here. Layfield trying to control the pace.
 The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Layfield. Mc Travis shoots and misses
and Layfield counters with a shoot takedown. Mc Travis fights it but they end up in guard.
Mc Travis working for submissions but it's allowed Layfield to get to half guard.
Layfield is figuring out what he wants to do next.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Travis looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Mc Travis wants to get back to full guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Travis looking for submissions off his back.
Mc Travis actively working from the bottom here. Layfield controlling the pace.
Mc Travis actively working from the bottom here. Layfield passes to full mount! Mc Travis is trying to escape the mount.
 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. Layfield controlling the position easily from mount. Soap Mc Travis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mc Travis is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Layfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Layfield has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Layfield!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Jindrak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes into the arena with Darude - Sandstorm blaring out of the sound system. Jindrak has chosen Bring me to life as his entrance music. Ryan Black had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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, Ryan Black! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayne Jindrak! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black drops Jindrak with a beautiful combination! Jindrak stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Black is looking for the KO!
Jindrak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Jindrak controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Black will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jindrak sitting in guard, not really doing much. Jindrak's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Black wants to sweep here but Jindrak controlling him for the moment. Jindrak controls the pace of the fight for a moment. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
 Wayne Jindrak has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Jindrak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Black moves in looking to clinch but Jindrak pushes him off. Black keeps Jindrak at a distance using the push kick. Jindrak looks gassed!
Black moves into the clinch.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jindrak is not content to let Black control the position.
Black decides to return to a standing position.
Black moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jindrak counters by clinching up. Jindrak tries for a takedown. No joy.
Black breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Black. Jindrak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oooooh!!! Black has knocked Jindrak down with a huge combo! Black steps away and waves a wobbly Jindrak back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Jindrak is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action!
Black throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jindrak tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Black is in Jindrak's guard. Jindrak is still in real trouble! Can Black finish him?
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Black lands a couple of elbows. Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jindrak is keeping the position for now. Jindrak seems to have recovered his senses. Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Black trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jindrak's guard. Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Jindrak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black 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. Black won't allow Jindrak to sweep him here.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black gets to his feet - Jindrak follows without any prompting.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jindrak enables Black to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jindrak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Jindrak is trying to keep Black in close.
Black gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Black lands with a nice body kick. Black lands with a nice combination. Jindrak backs away looking to recover. Black lands with a nice body punch. Black shoots in for a takedown but Jindrak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jindrak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Black tries to clinch there but Jindrak circles away.
Black closes the distance but Jindrak moves to the side and Jindrak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Jindrak is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick lands from Black.
Black moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Black connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Black throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jindrak. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Black wants to clinch up but Jindrak keeps it at a distance. Black wants to clinch. Black rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jindrak moves out of range and avoids them all easily. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Black dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Black avoids a kick to the body.
Black throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Black connects with a body shot. Jindrak is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing. Black keeps the fight on the outside. Black misses with a takedown
and Jindrak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Black tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Black lands an elbow that stopped Jindrak in his tracks for a moment. Jindrak tries to pull guard but Black won't allow it.
Black wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jindrak manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Black throws a big right hand that misses.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jindrak trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Black stopping the sweep attempt from Jindrak. Jindrak is breathing heavily. Jindrak wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Black looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Jindrak keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
 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.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Black. Black throws a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Black throws a sloppy head kick and Jindrak moves out of range easily. Black tries to clinch up. Black looks to land a combination but Jindrak avoids it well. Jindrak is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Black throws a nice outside leg kick. Jindrak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jindrak as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jindrak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ryan Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black moves into range and clinches up with Jindrak. Black tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jindrak just stands there and leans against the cage. Jindrak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jindrak gets control of Black's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jindrak will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Black throwing strikes but missing. Jindrak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
Jindrak stopping the sweep attempt from Black. Jindrak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Jindrak trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Jindrak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Jindrak wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
 OK we're going to have a standup here. Wayne Jindrak hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Jindrak doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Black is looking to clinch. Jindrak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away. Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Black fails with a takedown attempt. Ryan Black is winning the standup battle so far.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jindrak enables Black to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jindrak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Black dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Black throws a head kick that misses. Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jindrak circles away. Black plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Black darts in and clinches Jindrak up against the cage.
Jindrak manages to pull guard.
Jindrak trying to control the position here. Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jindrak can do to turn this around? Black tries to stand but Jindrak is controlling from the bottom. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jindrak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jindrak thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jindrak is keeping the position for now. Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Jindrak 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. Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Black trying to control but Jindrak is working from the bottom. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jindrak scrambles and gets back to his feet.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Jindrak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jindrak moves into the clinch. Jindrak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Black just stands there and leans against the cage. Black fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jindrak manages to pull guard.
Jindrak keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. Jindrak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Jindrak wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Black is in close to Jindrak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jindrak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jindrak working a defensive guard here.
Jindrak looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Black puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Black wants to get back to his feet.
Jindrak is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.
Black is controlling the pace.
Ryan Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 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. Jindrak wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wayne Jindrak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Black trying to control from half guard but Jindrak is working away.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryan Black. Well Black 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 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Black!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Holl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bambooo Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Holl! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bambooo Man! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Man throws a nice looking combination but Matt Holl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Matt Holl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matt Holl closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Man to the mat! Man manages to get full guard. Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Matt Holl postures up and lands a big shot to Man's brow. Matt Holl makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Matt Holl trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Matt Holl is really struggling to control Man but he's trying to hold on to the position. Man being controlled here, momentarily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Matt Holl throws a strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Man is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Matt Holl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
 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. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Matt Holl keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully. Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matt Holl is keeping the position for now.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Man preventing the sweep.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matt Holl shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matt Holl showed some decent athleticism there. Man won't allow Matt Holl to pass to mount. Matt Holl trying to control from half guard but Man is working away. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Matt Holl connects with a nice short shot to Man's temple.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Matt Holl missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Matt Holl landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Matt Holl is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Matt Holl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Matt Holl stalling. Man keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Holl dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A combination from Man does no damage. Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matt Holl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matt Holl shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matt Holl showed some decent athleticism there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Matt Holl is nestled in close to Man, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
 That's one minute gone in the round. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Matt Holl connects with a nice short shot to Man's temple. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Man can do anything to dispel that myth. Matt Holl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Matt Holl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Matt Holl is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Matt Holl passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Man! Matt Holl landing strikes from the mount and Man is in trouble!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Matt Holl lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Man regains half guard. Matt Holl looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Matt Holl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Matt Holl working the head and body with strikes. Matt Holl stalling. Matt Holl trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Matt Holl lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Matt Holl is trying to control. Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Matt Holl thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Man to regain full guard. Matt Holl trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Man keeping full guard, as Matt Holl tries to pass.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Matt Holl working some strikes from top position. Matt Holl with a flurry of punches that miss. Matt Holl scoring with some ground and pound. Matt Holl throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely. Matt Holl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Matt Holl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Man keeping full guard, as Matt Holl tries to pass. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Holl 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!
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Matt Holl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matt Holl closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Man to the mat! Man manages to get full guard. Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matt Holl. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Matt Holl chips away with some ground and pound. Matt Holl slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Matt Holl connects with a couple of short punches. Matt Holl is stalling in the full guard. Matt Holl lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Matt Holl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Man keeping moving, preventing Matt Holl from controlling successfully. Bambooo Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Matt Holl scoring with punches to the head and body. Matt Holl not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Man lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Matt Holl! Man wants to control the pace but Matt Holl is squirming around nicely.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Man avoids the attempt from Matt Holl to control. Man trying to control but Matt Holl is having none of it. Matt Holl bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
 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. Matt Holl trying to control but Man is working from the bottom. Matt Holl content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Matt Holl throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely. Matt Holl throws a strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight! Matt Holl showed his dominance in that final round. Well Matt Holl 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... Matt Holl!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Depralta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hassan has chosen My Reign as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Depralta! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mohammed Hassan! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hassan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hassan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Depralta misses with a few strikes there.
Depralta shoots in and gets a takedown into Hassan's guard.
Hassan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Depralta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hassan is tightening it up a little... Depralta has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Depralta reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Depralta taps out! nice BJJ there by Hassan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mohammed Hassan! Mohammed Hassan is the new welterweight champion!
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