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Pankration 1: Olympiad PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago De Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Logan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thiago De Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Logan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Logan, looking for a takedown. De Santos pushes Logan against the ropes but Logan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Santos fails with the takedown.
De Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Logan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago De Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Logan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Logan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A nice elbow there by Logan.
It looks like Thiago De Santos has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Logan has a good base and remains in mount.
De Santos is working hard here to advance position.
De Santos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Logan.
Logan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Santos tries to lock up and control but Logan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Logan looking for a guillotine from mount but De Santos is having none of it.
Logan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can De Santos hang on?
Jeez, Thiago De Santos's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thiago De Santos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Logan!
Michael Logan is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan Wolverine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miralem Pjanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolverine kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I stand Alone - Godsmack. Miralem Pjanic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Logan Wolverine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miralem Pjanic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pjanic throws a series of punches but Wolverine avoids them all with ease.
Wolverine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pjanic.
Pjanic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wolverine shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wolverine was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pjanic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wolverine lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wolverine lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wolverine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pjanic is looking to escape.
Wolverine working the ground and pound effectively.
Pjanic is rocked!
Wolverine raining down shots from the mount!
Pjanic is still in real trouble! Can Wolverine finish him?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wolverine is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pjanic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pjanic seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pjanic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pjanic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolverine is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolverine looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolverine, not yet.
Wolverine is looking for a triangle but Pjanic pushes his legs off easily.
Pjanic advances position into side control!
Wolverine misses with a strike from the bottom.
Pjanic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pjanic tries for a kimura but Wolverine is defending well.
Pjanic tries for a kimura but Wolverine is defending well.
Pjanic looks gassed!
Wolverine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pjanic off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolverine throwing damaging strikes from the back! Pjanic could be in trouble here!
Wolverine loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Pjanic hold on?
Wolverine working for the choke.
Wolverine lands a shot to the head.
Wolverine gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Pjanic rolls, trying to escape but Wolverine keeps control of the position.
Wolverine tightening his grip on Pjanic, looking for the choke.
Pjanic is covering up but some of the strikes from Wolverine are getting through and doing damage.
Pjanic covers up after that shot from Wolverine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pjanic tries to escape but Wolverine has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pjanic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wolverine's guard. Nice work there by Pjanic.
Pjanic looking to pass the guard.
Pjanic drops back looking for a leg! Wolverine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wolverine manages to kick Pjanic off! Pjanic jumps back into Wolverine's guard.
Wolverine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolverine wants to stand and escape but Pjanic is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pjanic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Wolverine.
Wolverine throws a sloppy head kick and Pjanic moves out of range easily.
Wolverine drives through and clinches with Pjanic against the ropes.
Pjanic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wolverine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pjanic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wolverine scores with a shoulder strike.
Wolverine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolverine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wolverine moves into range and clinches up with Pjanic.
Wolverine manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wolverine doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pjanic passes Wolverine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wolverine trying to control from the bottom.
Pjanic tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wolverine.
Wolverine missing with punches from the bottom.
Pjanic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pjanic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Wolverine dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wolverine 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.
Wolverine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pjanic throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Pjanic misses.
Wolverine lands a jab-cross combination.
Wolverine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wolverine prevents the takedown attempt.
Wolverine manages to pull guard.
Wolverine has his foot on Pjanic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pjanic works his way back into a safe position though.
Wolverine looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolverine, not yet.
Pjanic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wolverine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pjanic has Wolverine in his guard.
Pjanic looking for a guillotine here but Wolverine defends easily.
Pjanic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wolverine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolverine landing some decent shots from guard.
Wolverine trying to control the position from guard on top but Pjanic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pjanic is looking for a triangle but Wolverine pushes his legs off easily.
Pjanic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wolverine is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pjanic.
Pjanic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wolverine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Pjanic is trying to improve his position.
Pjanic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wolverine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wolverine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pjanic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pjanic tries to get to full guard but Wolverine has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolverine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pjanic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wolverine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pjanic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wolverine grinds an elbow into Pjanic's temple.
Wolverine working the head with strikes.
Wolverine tries to stand but Pjanic is controlling his head.
Wolverine in side control, throwing shots but Pjanic defends.
Pjanic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wolverine off and has taken his back!
Wolverine tries to escape the position.
Wolverine wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pjanic working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wolverine is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pjanic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wolverine has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pjanic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pjanic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pjanic tightening his grip on Wolverine, looking for the choke.
Pjanic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wolverine knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wolverine for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miralem Pjanic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pjanic tries to keep at a distance but Wolverine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pjanic wants a takedown.
Wolverine drags the fight down to the ground.
Wolverine wants to sweep but no luck.
Pjanic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolverine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wolverine tries to get out of the position.
Pjanic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wolverine throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wolverine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wolverine passes to full mount!
Wolverine prevents Pjanic from getting the reversal.
Wolverine looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolverine landing strikes from the mount and Pjanic is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pjanic tries to reverse the position but Wolverine maintains control.
Wolverine tries to control but Pjanic wriggling away.
Wolverine lands a big shot there that rocks Pjanic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wolverine postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pjanic looks a forlorn figure.
Pjanic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pjanic wants to improve his position but Wolverine is controlling well.
Wolverine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wolverine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pjanic wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Wolverine moves nicely into side control.
Pjanic is looking to reverse the position.
Wolverine working the head with strikes.
Wolverine scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pjanic to see if he's OK.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pjanic misses with a combination
and Wolverine counters with a single leg into guard. Pjanic didn't expect that.
Wolverine chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pjanic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wolverine tries to free his leg and advance position but Pjanic is retaining full guard.
Pjanic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wolverine wanted to stand there but Pjanic had control of the position.
Pjanic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolverine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pjanic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wolverine wants to improve his position but Pjanic is controlling well.
Pjanic seems to be working for a kimura but Wolverine defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolverine tries to get to full guard but Pjanic has control of the leg.
Wolverine flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wolverine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolverine actively working from the bottom here.
Pjanic is looking for a kimura here.
Wolverine landing a few short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Wolverine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wolverine 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 for Logan Wolverine!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Logan Wolverine!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Logan Wolverine!
Logan Wolverine wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Edwards Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Duke Of Fluke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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250 lbs
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219 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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, Jack Edwards Nielsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Duke Of Fluke!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards Nielsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Of Fluke.
Edwards Nielsen could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Of Fluke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edwards Nielsen as he avoids it easily.
Edwards Nielsen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Of Fluke.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards Nielsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Of Fluke clinches up against the ropes.
Of Fluke wants a takedown but no success here.
Edwards Nielsen cracks Of Fluke with a nice body shot.
Edwards Nielsen lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Edwards Nielsen.
Of Fluke gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Of Fluke prevents Edwards Nielsen from improving his position.
Edwards Nielsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Of Fluke.
Edwards Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Of Fluke has control of the leg.
Edwards Nielsen is staying active underneath Of Fluke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards Nielsen is trying to control but can't.
Of Fluke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edwards Nielsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Of Fluke.
Edwards Nielsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Of Fluke on the ground.
Edwards Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Of Fluke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Of Fluke has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Edwards Nielsen's face.
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.
Of Fluke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Edwards Nielsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Of Fluke trying to control but Edwards Nielsen is having none of it.
Edwards Nielsen tries to hold on but Of Fluke pushes him away.
Of Fluke with the ground and pound from mount.
Edwards Nielsen is in a horrible position here. Of Fluke smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards Nielsen is squirming around, avoiding Of Fluke's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
BOOM! Of Fluke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Edwards Nielsen is bucking up trying to escape but Of Fluke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Of Fluke jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Edwards Nielsen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Edwards Nielsen and Of Fluke has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Of Fluke lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Of Fluke controlling the position.
Of Fluke working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards Nielsen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Of Fluke is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Edwards Nielsen is trying to escape and Of Fluke transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Edwards Nielsen is forced to tap! Nice work there by Of Fluke! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Duke Of Fluke!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Panini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniyar Kalynychenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Panini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniyar Kalynychenko !
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalynychenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Panini trying to control from the bottom.
Kalynychenko seems to be working for a kimura but Panini defends the submission attempt.
Panini trying to control from the bottom.
Panini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kalynychenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kalynychenko has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Panini defend it? Kalynychenko steps over the head and cranks it - Panini is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kalynychenko !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniyar Kalynychenko !
Daniyar Kalynychenko is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Cek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Kirkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cek might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eye of the Tiger. Kirkson has chosen Bring Tha Noize as his entrance music. Jakob Cek could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stephan Kirkson's chin.
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260 lbs
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210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jakob Cek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephan Kirkson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkson tries to clinch up.
Cek drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cek working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kirkson is trying to improve his position.
Cek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kirkson, who protects the arm well.
Cek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kirkson struggling a bit here.
Cek in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cek looks up at the clock and then as Kirkson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cek smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
It looks like Stephan Kirkson has been cut.
Cek scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirkson keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkson gets back to half guard.
Kirkson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cek trying to control from half guard but Kirkson is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kirkson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kirkson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirkson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kirkson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kirkson can't keep his opponent in guard - Cek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kirkson has hold of Cek's hands but Cek slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That has opened up Stephan Kirkson's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cek is looking to advance position but Kirkson won't allow it.
Cek passes to full mount!
Cek working the ground and pound effectively.
Cek looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kirkson is rocked!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cek softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Kirkson is out cold! Cek jumps to his feet and celebrates on the ropes with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakob Cek!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Molear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael McCready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Molear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael McCready!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCready shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McCready trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Molear knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCready on the ground.
McCready wants to control from the top but Molear keeps moving.
Molear wants to stand and escape but McCready is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McCready looking to pass the guard.
Molear wants to stand up but McCready is controlling him.
McCready trying to control but Molear is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McCready fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCready will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Molear fails to land with a series of punches.
McCready tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Molear swivels and escapes.
Jay Molear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McCready.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molear misses with a double jab.
Molear fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jay Molear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCready tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Molear fails to land with a series of punches.
McCready scores with a nice right hand.
Molear misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCready moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Jay Molear has been cut.
McCready gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Molear looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Molear rushes McCready with punches - McCready moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, McCready goes down! Molear follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Molear!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaare Pedersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preston Broadus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaare Pedersen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaare Pedersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Preston Broadus!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedersen shoots in and bounces Broadus off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Pedersen 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.
Pedersen drops back looking for a leg! Broadus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Broadus manages to kick Pedersen off! Pedersen jumps back into Broadus's guard.
Pedersen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Broadus working a defensive guard here.
Pedersen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersen is working hard here to advance position.
Broadus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Broadus holds on and takes a little breather.
Pedersen preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Broadus wants to clinch.
Broadus has his takedown stuffed
and Pedersen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pedersen.
Pedersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Broadus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedersen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pedersen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pedersen looking to sit in guard and control but Broadus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pedersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadus trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedersen working a defensive guard here.
Pedersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pedersen keeping moving, preventing Broadus from controlling successfully.
Pedersen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pedersen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus wants to control from the top but Pedersen keeps moving.
Broadus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pedersen's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pedersen scores with a spinning back kick!
Pedersen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Broadus's guard.
Pedersen wants to stand and escape but instead Broadus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Broadus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pedersen is pulling down on Broadus's head. It's preventing any offense from Broadus, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedersen working for a triangle but Broadus defends it easily.
Pedersen is breathing heavily.
Pedersen is trying to keep Broadus in close.
Pedersen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pedersen trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaare Pedersen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pedersen throws a sloppy head kick and Broadus moves out of range easily.
Kaare Pedersen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Broadus fails with the takedown
and Pedersen moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Pedersen.
Broadus tries to pull guard but Pedersen won't allow it.
Pedersen breaks the clinch.
Broadus fails with the takedown
and Pedersen counters with a leg kick.
Kaare Pedersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Broadus.
Broadus tries for a takedown but Pedersen circles away easily
and Pedersen counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadus clinches but Pedersen breaks the clinch
and Pedersen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Broadus!
Pedersen lands with some strikes.
Broadus taking shots to the head.
Broadus is breathing heavily.
Pedersen goes for an armbar but Broadus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Broadus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersen keeping moving, preventing Broadus from controlling successfully.
Pedersen trying to strike off his back.
Pedersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Broadus manages to get himself to full guard.
Pedersen trying to control but Broadus is working from the bottom.
Pedersen drops back looking for a leg! Broadus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Broadus manages to kick Pedersen off! Pedersen jumps back into Broadus's guard.
Pedersen pushes down on Broadus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pedersen works his way into full mount!
Pedersen looking to finish Broadus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Broadus!
Pedersen lands a big elbow.
Pedersen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pedersen tries to control but Broadus wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus tries to hold on but Pedersen postures up.
Pedersen controlling his opponent.
Pedersen cracks Broadus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pedersen has hold of Broadus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Broadus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pedersen looking to secure an arm triangle but Broadus defends it well.
Broadus is squirming around, avoiding Pedersen's attempts to control the action.
Pedersen is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Preston Broadus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedersen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Broadus's calf.
Pedersen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pedersen has had enough of the clinch but Broadus keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Broadus scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaare Pedersen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Broadus misses with a takedown attempt
and Pedersen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Broadus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pedersen pushes Broadus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Broadus can't get the takedown.
Pedersen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pedersen has had enough of the clinch but Broadus keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Broadus.
Broadus is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Pedersen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaare Pedersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Broadus.
Pedersen tries to score a body lock takedown but Broadus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pedersen has Broadus pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pedersen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Broadus tumbling to the mat - Pedersen dives into Broadus's guard.
Broadus keeping full guard, as Pedersen tries to pass.
Pedersen forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pedersen trying to pass the guard but Broadus defending well.
Broadus wants to improve his position but Pedersen is controlling well.
Pedersen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pedersen throwing shots but Broadus is blocking nicely.
Pedersen is thwarting Broadus's attempts to control the position.
Pedersen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
It looks like Pedersen is going to stand back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Broadus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pedersen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pedersen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Pedersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Broadus shoots and misses
and Pedersen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pedersen gets a takedown into half guard.
Pedersen is tying to control. Broadus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus won't allow Pedersen to pass to mount.
Pedersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pedersen wants to take a breather but Broadus is having none of it.
Broadus is looking to control Pedersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Broadus avoid being mounted?
Pedersen wants to pass to mount but Broadus is defending the position.
Pedersen is trying to work for a kimura but Broadus is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pedersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Broadus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pedersen throws a lazy right hand but Broadus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Broadus shoots and misses
and Pedersen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Broadus tries to bum rush Pedersen with a series of wild strikes but Pedersen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pedersen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Broadus is not content to let Pedersen control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaare Pedersen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pedersen 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 for Kaare Pedersen!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Kaare Pedersen!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Kaare Pedersen!
Kaare Pedersen wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tai Won Awn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Awn comes to the ring accompanied by The Bull God. Tai Won Awn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Black's chin.
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211 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tai Won Awn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Black!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awn wants to slow Black down by chopping away at his legs.
Awn takes one to the side of the head.
Awn throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
Black lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Awn throws the kick towards the body but Black avoids it.
Black scores with a nice head shot.
Awn misses with a series of wild punches.
Awn throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Awn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Black throws a series of strikes that have Awn backpedaling.
Black thuds a left hand into Awn's body.
Some wild striking there from Awn.
Awn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Awn looks to land a body kick but Black moved away.
No luck for Awn with that takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Black as he connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Black.
Black throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Awn's head.
Awn is rocked!
It looks like Tai Won Awn has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awn is looking to clinch.
Awn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Awn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Awn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Awn momentarily.
Black moves out of range as Awn throws a body kick.
Black sizes up Awn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Awn throws a body kick that misses.
Awn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Awn is breathing heavily.
Black shoots in and drives through. Awn sprawls well.
A jab lands there for Black.
Awn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Black counters with a shoot takedown. Awn fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awn trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Awn trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Black is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Black won't allow Awn to get back to his feet.
Awn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Black scores with a punch to the head.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Awn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a nice shot to the body.
Awn takes one to the side of the head.
Black lands with an overhand left.
Awn throws and low kick but Black moves out of range easily.
Black checks a leg kick nicely.
Black moves out of range of the body kick.
Awn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Awn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Awn tries to clinch but Black moves away
and Black counters with a straight right hand.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Awn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black looks for a takedown but Awn sprawls well.
Tai Won Awn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Black.
Black moves out of range of the body kick.
Awn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Awn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Awn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Awn darts in trying to clinch
and Black counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awn throws a body kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Black. No joy for Awn on that attempt.
Awn throws a head kick that misses.
Awn tries to clinch
and Black counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Awn is trying to stand back up but Black is controlling him
Black with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Awn wants to get back to his feet.
Black not doing much here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Awn tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tai Won Awn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Black takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Black scores with a body shot.
Awn shoots in and drives through. Black sprawls well.
Awn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Awn wants to get back to his feet.
Black just content to control the position.
Black stands up and beckons Awn to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Awn which made him look bad.
Black checks a low kick from Awn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Awn's hands.
Nice defenses there by Black.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Awn circles away quickly and effectively.
Black is breathing heavily.
Awn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side.
Awn slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Black might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Black's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Black duly obliges.
Awn misses with a body kick.
Awn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Awn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Awn misses with a double jab.
Awn closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Awn pushes Black against the ropes but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tai Won Awn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black has a takedown stuffed.
Awn gets caught flat footed, as Black shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awn wants to stand and escape but Black is having none of it.
Awn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Black trying to control but Awn is working from the bottom.
Awn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Awn keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Awn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Awn fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Awn misses with a combination
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Mike Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Awn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Awn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Black throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Awn throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Awn throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Awn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Awn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Awn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tai Won Awn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black looks to land a combination but Awn avoids it well.
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.
Black is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Awn.
Awn looking to control.
Awn wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
Black trying to control but Awn is working from the bottom.
Black won't allow Awn to get back to his feet.
Mike Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Black wants to control from the top but Awn keeps moving.
Awn is trying to keep Black in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tai Won Awn's cut.
That's time! Awn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Awn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tai Won Awn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Awn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side.
Donk. Black catches Awn right on the button with a cross.
Black checks a leg kick nicely.
Black lands with a right hand.
Awn misses with a looping left.
Awn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Some wild striking there from Awn.
Awn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Black counters with a two punch combo.
Awn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Awn tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Awn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Awn throws a combination that misses
and Black counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Awn defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Awn is in trouble now - Black has advanced to mount!
You get the feeling that Awn really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Awn flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Black wants to control but Awn has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Awn is trying to stand back up but Black is controlling him
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.
Black is keen to just control but Awn is a slippery customer.
Awn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Awn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Awn.
Black works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Awn wants to get back to his feet.
Awn gets back to full guard.
Awn wants to get back to his feet but Black passes into half guard.
Black trying to control from half guard but Awn is working away.
Awn wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black passes into side control, despite Awn's attempt to control the position.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Awn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Awn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Awn pushes Black off and gets back to his feet.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Awn as he jumps to the side.
Awn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awn with a hook.
Awn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Black counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Awn. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Awn cracks Black with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Awn shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tai Won Awn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Awn wants to clinch.
Awn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Black's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Awn thuds his shin into the meat of Black's side.
Awn misses with a double jab.
A solid body kick from Awn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Black really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tai Won Awn's cut.
That's time! Awn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Awn moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Black lands a head shot.
Black lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Awn.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Awn.
Black moves out of range as Awn throws a body kick.
Awn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Black counter with a right hand.
Black takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Mike Black has been cut.
Black looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Awn throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
Awn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Black fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Awn tries a head kick but it misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Black checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Black.
Black takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black with a poor takedown
and Awn counters with a left and a right that stings Black.
Awn misses with a body kick.
Black is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Awn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Awn shoots in but Black avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Awn has a takedown stuffed.
Black misses with a double jab
and Awn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Awn.
Awn won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Awn being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Black wants to stand up but Awn is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Awn thows a big elbow that misses.
Awn wants to get up but he can't break Black's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Black can do anything to dispel that myth.
Black keeping moving, preventing Awn from controlling successfully.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Awn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Black counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Awn thinking.
Awn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Awn off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tai Won Awn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black fails with the takedown
and Awn makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Black really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Black throws a series of punches but Awn avoids them all with ease.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Black crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Awn - the referee stops the clock and Black gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Awn. Black manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Awn stuffs the takedown attempt from Black. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Awn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Awn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Awn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Awn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Awn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Awn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. Awn won't be happy with that.
Awn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awn tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Awn struggling a bit here.
Awn wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Awn struggling a bit here.
Awn connects with an elbow from the bottom.
Awn tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Awn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Black tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Awn wants to hold on but Black pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Won Awn had his way with Mike Black in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Black slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Awn motions for Black to come forward. Awn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Black lands a right hook to the body.
Awn throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Black moves out of range as Awn throws a body kick.
Awn looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
Awn misses with a body kick.
Black moves out of range as Awn throws a body kick.
Black looks to land a combination. Awn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Awn misses with a head kick.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Awn circles away.
Awn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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.
Black clobbers Awn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Awn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Awn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Black counters with a single leg into guard. Awn didn't expect that.
Awn wants to stand up but Black is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awn trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Awn looking to control.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Awn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Awn throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Awn punching from the bottom - just letting Black know he's still in a fight.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Awn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Black.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Awn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Awn shoots and misses
and Black counters with a stiff right hand.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Awn's waist but Awn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Awn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black moves out of range of the leg kick from Awn.
Awn has managed to clinch.
Awn trying to land knees to the body.
Awn missing with knees to the body.
Black slowing the pace effectively.
Awn tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hand to the body from Black.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Black wants a takedown but no success here.
Tai Won Awn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Black.
Black avoiding damage as Awn throws knees to the body.
Black is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Black is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Awn wants a takedown but no success here.
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Awn looks for the body kick but Black saw that one coming.
Mike Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Black keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Awn.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw.
Black lands a two punch combo.
Black lands a glancing blow to the side of Awn's head.
Awn needs to keep his hands up - Black had a free shot at his head there.
Black gets a takedown into half guard.
Awn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tai Won Awn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Awn misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Awn wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black 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 for Mike Black!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Mike Black!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Mike Black!
Mike Black wins by unanimous decision!
Mike Black is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Spanky Panky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Spanky Panky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Panky does no damage.
Smith lands a nice hook to Panky's body. Panky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Panky as he connects with a hook.
Panky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith misses with a body kick.
Panky throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
Panky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Panky.
Panky throws a nice head kick!
Panky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panky is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Panky but Panky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panky.
Panky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Panky does no damage.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith moves into full mount! Panky won't be happy about that!
Smith with shots to the head and body - Panky looks very uncomfortable down there.
Panky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Panky tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Panky is having none of it.
Smith scoring with strikes but Panky is staying in there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Panky takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Panky is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Panky takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Smith's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Smith!
Dan Smith is the new middleweight champion!
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