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TDC Fight Night 10 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angel Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Priest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Angel Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morgan Priest!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priest throws a right hand that Suarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Suarez also avoids with ease.
Suarez slips a straight right by Priest.
Priest tests Suarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Angel Suarez has been cut.
Priest misses with a takedown attempt - Suarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Priest throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Priest is looking to clinch but Suarez is avoiding it.
Priest throws a series of punches but Suarez moves out of range.
Suarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Priest misses with a series of wild punches.
Suarez tries for a takedown but Priest sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Priest swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Priest lands a hook that stumbles Suarez back into the cage. Priest follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Suarez to the canvas! Priest pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Suarez has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Morgan Priest!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikonosuke Uyenishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Rapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rapp's choice of entrance music: How bout you. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikonosuke Uyenishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier Rapp!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapp throws a one two combo.
It looks like Mikonosuke Uyenishi has been cut.
Nice shot by Rapp.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uyenishi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rapp circles away.
Rapp drops Uyenishi with a beautiful combination! Uyenishi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rapp is looking for the KO!
Uyenishi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rapp is fending him off so far but Uyenishi persists. Nope, Rapp circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uyenishi shoots in and drives through. Rapp sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikonosuke Uyenishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rapp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rapp lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a lovely combination from Rapp sends Uyenishi down but not out. Rapp dives into side control looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uyenishi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Uyenishi is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapp tries to stand but Uyenishi is controlling his head.
Uyenishi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rapp wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rapp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uyenishi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rapp as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Rapp as Uyenishi shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rapp is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Rapp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikonosuke Uyenishi's cut.
That's time! Uyenishi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Uyenishi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rapp moves in looking to clinch but Uyenishi pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uyenishi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uyenishi circles away quickly and effectively.
A cross from Rapp lands.
Rapp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uyenishi doesn't seem bothered though.
Rapp throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Rapp does no damage.
Rapp wants to clinch.
Uyenishi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rapp as he jumps to the side.
Xavier Rapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Rapp.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapp stuffs the takedown attempt from Uyenishi. Uyenishi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikonosuke Uyenishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uyenishi shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Rapp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikonosuke Uyenishi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rapp throws a right hand that Uyenishi ducks under and follows up with a left that Uyenishi also avoids with ease.
Rapp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uyenishi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rapp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rapp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uyenishi shoots in for a takedown but Rapp shows good takedown defense.
Rapp stuffs the takedown.
Uyenishi fails with the takedown.
Xavier Rapp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikonosuke Uyenishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Uyenishi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rapp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapp tries to clinch but Uyenishi moves out of range.
Uyenishi shoots in looking for a takedown. Rapp tries to sprawl out of it but Uyenishi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rapp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rapp throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapp tries to clinch up.
Rapp connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Rapp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rapp 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 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Rapp!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Guy Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pancho Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Downs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pancho Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downs gets the takedown into side control.
Gonzales is looking to regain half guard here but Downs keeps moving and retains side control.
Gonzales is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Downs off and has taken his back!
Gonzales scores with punches to the body.
Downs is trapped and Gonzales is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Gonzales controlling well, preventing Downs from escaping the position.
Downs is covering up but some of the strikes from Gonzales are getting through and doing damage.
It looks like Guy Downs has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales punishes Downs with strikes from the back mount.
Guy Downs's cut is getting worse.
Gonzales softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Downs rolls, trying to escape but Gonzales keeps control of the position.
Gonzales gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Downs is rocked!
Guy Downs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gonzales scoring with big shots to the body. Downs is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Downs was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pancho Gonzales!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shorty Mcmidget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Bika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shorty Mcmidget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elvis Bika!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bika lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Mcmidget misses.
Bika throws a shot to the body.
Bika throws a nice looking combination but Mcmidget bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bika misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elvis Bika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcmidget will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bika tries to bum rush Mcmidget with a series of wild strikes but Mcmidget uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcmidget throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bika counters with a straight right hand.
Bika misses with a wild combination.
Mcmidget fails with the takedown
and Bika counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bika throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcmidget ducks right into an uppercut from Bika.
Bika works the jab nicely.
Mcmidget tries to score with a low kick but Bika moves his leg out of the way.
Bika shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcmidget as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bika scores a takedown into full mount!
Mcmidget is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mcmidget throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bika. What's that going to do exactly?
Mcmidget is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mcmidget is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mcmidget is looking to improve his position but Bika isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Mcmidget that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mcmidget is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcmidget is working hard here to advance position.
A nice elbow there by Bika.
Mcmidget swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mcmidget regains half guard.
Bika trying to control from half guard but Mcmidget is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmidget gets back to full guard.
Mcmidget looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bika is one step ahead there.
Bika wants to control from the top but Mcmidget keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcmidget has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bika 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 Mcmidget.
Bika working the ground and pound.
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.
Bika passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mcmidget!
Bika postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mcmidget looks a forlorn figure.
Bika avoids the attempt from Mcmidget to control.
Bika prevents Mcmidget from getting the reversal.
Bika dominating with strikes here.
Bika with a couple of short strikes.
Mcmidget keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Bika dominated that round.
That's time! Mcmidget's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch combination from Bika misses.
Mcmidget on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bika displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bika throws a nice looking combination but Mcmidget bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Bika does no damage.
Bika looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcmidget is fending him off so far but Bika persists. Nope, Mcmidget circles away and we're back to standing.
Bika swinging wilding here.
Mcmidget throws a wild body kick that Bika sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bika closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mcmidget fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bika fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mcmidget on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmidget throws a solid leg kick but Bika takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mcmidget.
Bika tries to clinch but Mcmidget is having none of it.
Mcmidget slips a jab and a cross from Bika.
Mcmidget misses with a low kick.
Mcmidget fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bika sprawls well initially but Mcmidget persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mcmidget thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mcmidget throwing shots but Bika is blocking nicely.
Mcmidget looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bika can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcmidget missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bika is pressing down on Mcmidget's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bika throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bika keeping moving, preventing Mcmidget from controlling successfully.
Bika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mcmidget has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bika throws a series of punches but Mcmidget avoids them all with ease.
Mcmidget dodges the punch combination from Bika.
Bika throws a series of punches but Mcmidget moves out of range.
Bika's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bika duly obliges.
Bika checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mcmidget has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bika finds it's way round the side to connect with Mcmidget's head.
Mcmidget shoots in and bounces Bika off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmidget postures up.
Mcmidget is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bika utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcmidget slips nicely into half guard.
Mcmidget is tying to control. Bika wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bika avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcmidget.
Bika keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bika is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mcmidget pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcmidget is working away from the top position though.
Bika wants to get back to full guard.
Mcmidget tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bika knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bika throws a series of punches but Mcmidget avoids them all with ease.
Mcmidget wants to slow Bika down by chopping away at his legs.
Bika tries to bum rush Mcmidget with a series of wild strikes but Mcmidget uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elvis Bika will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bika misses with a double jab.
Bika misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcmidget fails with the takedown.
Mcmidget fails with the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Bika.
Mcmidget closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcmidget lands in his opponent's guard.
Bika looking for a sweep. Not yet Bika, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmidget pushing down on Bika's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bika wants to get back to full guard.
Mcmidget blocks the strikes from Bika.
Mcmidget is thwarting Bika's attempts to control the position.
Mcmidget is working for a submission of some sort.
Mcmidget trying to advance position but Bika counters by regaining guard.
Mcmidget postures up and lands a big shot to Bika's brow.
Mcmidget wants to pass the guard but Bika is keeping the position.
Elvis Bika is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Bika tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcmidget is looking to advance position but Bika has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Mcmidget swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mcmidget is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bika controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmidget tries to lock up and control but Bika gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcmidget is working to get back to half guard.
Bika takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcmidget is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bika controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcmidget is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bika sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shorty Mcmidget has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcmidget is looking to improve his position but Bika isn't that keen on the idea.
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 Shorty Mcmidget.
Well Bika has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvis Bika!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Shuai jiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuai jiao comes into the arena with Everything in its right place- Radio Head blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Shuai jiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Jordan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Shuai jiao swinging wilding here.
Jordan misses with a leg kick.
Shuai jiao throws a sloppy head kick and Jordan moves out of range easily.
Shuai jiao thows a body kick. Jordan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shuai jiao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jordan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Master Shuai jiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shuai jiao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shuai jiao swinging wilding here.
Shuai jiao stuffs the takedown.
Jordan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shuai jiao.
Jordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shuai jiao.
Jordan cracks Shuai jiao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jordan shoots in and drives through. Shuai jiao sprawls well.
Shuai jiao cracks Jordan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Shuai jiao scores with a four punch combination!
A head kick from Shuai jiao lands but Jordan takes it in his stride.
Shuai jiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shuai jiao scores with a hook to the body. Jordan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Shuai jiao misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao slips under a jab from Jordan.
Shuai jiao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Some wild striking there from Shuai jiao.
Jordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jordan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jordan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shuai jiao jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shuai jiao staying out of range there.
Shuai jiao throws a head kick that half lands.
Shuai jiao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jordan needs to keep his hands up - Shuai jiao had a free shot at his head there.
Shuai jiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shuai jiao throws a head kick but Jordan moves out of range.
Shuai jiao looks to score with a jab to the body but Jordan is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Shuai jiao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuai jiao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jordan.
Shuai jiao jabs at Jordan's body.
Jordan is looking to chop away at Shuai jiao's legs.
Master Shuai jiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shuai jiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Jordan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shuai jiao pinned against the cage. Shuai jiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Master Shuai jiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Jordan.
Shuai jiao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jordan.
Shuai jiao keeps Jordan at a distance using the push kick.
Jordan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shuai jiao.
Jordan looks gassed!
Shuai jiao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao misses with the combination.
Shuai jiao works over Jordan's head and body with a nice combination.
Shuai jiao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jordan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shuai jiao is working the combinations to good effect here.
Shuai jiao digs a good body shot into Jordan's ribs.
A combination from Shuai jiao does no damage.
Shuai jiao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shuai jiao lands a head kick!
Shuai jiao connects with a nice looking jab.
Shuai jiao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shuai jiao lands with a hook. Jordan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jordan loads up on a big right hand but Shuai jiao slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Shuai jiao as he connects with a hook.
Shuai jiao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shuai jiao digs a good hook to Jordan's body.
Shuai jiao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shuai jiao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jordan dodges the punch combination from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jordan doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan misses the shot to the body.
Shuai jiao digs a good body shot into Jordan's ribs.
Jordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shuai jiao scores with a head kick.
Jordan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shuai jiao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jordan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shuai jiao pinned against the cage. Shuai jiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shuai jiao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jordan.
Shuai jiao throws a head kick that half lands.
Shuai jiao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shuai jiao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shuai jiao scores with a head kick.
Jab by Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao throws a head kick but Jordan moves out of range.
Shuai jiao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jordan's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Shuai jiao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shuai jiao misses with a wild combination.
Shuai jiao misses with a head kick.
Shuai jiao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shuai jiao lands a slapping body shot.
Jordan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shuai jiao is looking to land body kicks.
Jordan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shuai jiao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shuai jiao walks into a left hand.
Shuai jiao throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jordan's head.
Shuai jiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Shuai jiao misses.
Shuai jiao lands a high kick!
Shuai jiao throws a series of punches but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shuai jiao moves away.
Jordan misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuai jiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shuai jiao.
Some wild striking there from Jordan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jordan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jordan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shuai jiao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shuai jiao fails to land with a series of punches.
Jordan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Shuai jiao.
Jordan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shuai jiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao tries to bum rush Jordan with a series of wild strikes but Jordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shuai jiao misses with a head kick.
Jordan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jordan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan pushes down on Shuai jiao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jordan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jordan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shuai jiao won't allow Jordan to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shuai jiao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jordan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is looking for a kimura but Shuai jiao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jordan to get the leverage.
Shuai jiao is staying active underneath Jordan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shuai jiao pushes Jordan off looking to stand but Jordan dives back in and keeps control.
Jordan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Frank Jordan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shuai jiao.
No joy there for Jordan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jordan misses the jab.
Jordan misses the shot to the body.
Jordan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jordan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shuai jiao throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jordan's head.
Jordan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jordan scores with a takedown into Shuai jiao's guard.
Jordan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jordan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shuai jiao wants to stand and escape but Jordan is having none of it.
Shuai jiao has momentary wrist control but Jordan slips an elbow through the middle.
Shuai jiao wants to stand but Jordan is controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jordan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jordan stops Shuai jiao from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shuai jiao is looking to land body kicks.
Jordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jordan checks a leg kick.
Jordan closes the distance and clinches up with Shuai jiao, looking for a takedown. Jordan pushes Shuai jiao against the cage but Shuai jiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Jordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shuai jiao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shuai jiao throws a head kick that misses.
Shuai jiao is looking to wear down Jordan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shuai jiao swinging wilding here.
Shuai jiao looks to land a right hand but Jordan moved out of range.
Shuai jiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jordan looks to land a combination but Shuai jiao avoids it well.
Master Shuai jiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jordan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shuai jiao misses with a head kick.
Shuai jiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jordan tries to bum rush Shuai jiao with a series of wild strikes but Shuai jiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shuai jiao sprawls well initially but Jordan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shuai jiao is trying to stand up here but Jordan is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jordan stops Shuai jiao from getting back to his feet.
Jordan content to control rather than advance.
Jordan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jordan trying to pass the guard but Shuai jiao defending well.
Well, if Jordan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jordan wants to free his trapped foot but Shuai jiao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shuai jiao looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Jordan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Despite being in the dominant position, Frank Jordan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jordan throws a right hand that Shuai jiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Shuai jiao also avoids with ease.
Shuai jiao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan blocks the body kick.
Shuai jiao throws a right hand that Jordan ducks under and follows up with a left that Jordan also avoids with ease.
Shuai jiao swings for the body but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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. Jordan connects with a nice short shot to Shuai jiao's temple.
Shuai jiao tries to kick Jordan off but Jordan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jordan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Jordan there.
Jordan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shuai jiao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jordan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Jordan 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.
Jordan trying to control from half guard but Shuai jiao is working away.
Shuai jiao is trying to stand up here but Jordan is controlling him well.
Jordan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shuai jiao wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Jordan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shuai jiao is trying to stand back up but Jordan is controlling him
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jordan 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... Frank Jordan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Nappa (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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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirk Nappa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spencer.
Nappa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nappa.
Nappa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spencer fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Spencer finds it's way through Nappa's defenses.
Spencer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spencer dodges the punch combination from Nappa.
Spencer throws a push kick but Nappa slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer tries to clinch up but Nappa circles away and keeps his distance.
Nappa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frank Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spencer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nappa is fending him off so far but Spencer persists. Nope, Nappa circles away and we're back to standing.
Nappa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spencer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nappa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Spencer with that takedown attempt.
Nappa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spencer scores with a one two! Nappa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spencer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Spencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nappa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spencer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappa lands a decent punch to the body there.
Spencer tries to stand but Nappa is controlling from the bottom.
Nappa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Spencer won't allow Nappa to sweep him here.
Nappa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spencer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nappa circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A leg kick checked by Nappa.
Nappa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Spencer stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Nappa is chipping away with strikes.
Nappa trying to control the action but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer is trying to buck Nappa off.
Spencer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nappa's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer pushes Nappa off looking to stand but Nappa dives back in and keeps control.
Nappa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nappa lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nappa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nappa passes to side control.
A control attempt from Spencer but he's now mounted!
Spencer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nappa raining down shots from the mount!
Nappa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Spencer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nappa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nappa working Spencer over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Nappa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Spencer tries for a takedown but Nappa circles away easily
and Nappa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nappa.
Nappa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nappa working the head with strikes.
Nappa tries to advance to mount but Spencer denies him.
Spencer is trying to get back to half guard.
Nappa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Spencer is trying to improve his position.
Spencer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spencer won't allow Nappa to pass to mount.
Spencer is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer has hold of Nappa's hands but Nappa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nappa lands with a punch from half guard.
Nappa passes to full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spencer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Spencer is looking to improve his position but Nappa isn't that keen on the idea.
Nappa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nappa with good strikes from the mount here!
Spencer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nappa lands with some strikes.
Nappa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Spencer's face.
It looks like Frank Spencer has been cut.
Nappa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spencer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappa dominating with strikes here.
Spencer wants to control but Nappa is having none of it.
Nappa landing strikes from the mount and Spencer is in trouble!
Nappa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer tries to buck Nappa off but he can't manage it.
Nappa controlling the pace for now.
Spencer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Spencer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nappa avoids the attempt from Spencer to control.
Nappa landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappa with good strikes from the mount here!
Nappa unloading with bombs!
Nappa raining down shots from the mount!
Spencer taking shots to the head.
Nappa with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nappa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Spencer wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Nappa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spencer is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nappa controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Spencer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nappa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spencer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nappa.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nappa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nappa cracks Spencer with a big elbow.
Nappa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Nappa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Spencer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Spencer tries to clinch up
and Nappa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spencer's guard.
Nappa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nappa prevents Spencer from getting back to his feet.
Spencer 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.
Nappa is working Spencer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spencer is looking to stand up but Nappa isn't so interested in that idea.
Nappa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nappa stands up over Spencer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spencer wants to stand but Nappa is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nappa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spencer doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nappa waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Spencer.
Spencer wants to clinch
and Nappa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nappa is looking to advance position but Spencer won't allow it.
Nappa is keen to just control but Spencer is a slippery customer.
Spencer pushes Nappa off looking to stand but Nappa dives back in and keeps control.
Spencer is looking to get back to is feet but Nappa passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappa advances to mount.
Nappa raining down shots from the mount!
Spencer tries to hold on but Nappa pushes him away.
Nappa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Spencer is bucking up trying to escape but Nappa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Spencer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Spencer tries to lock up and control but Nappa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nappa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nappa looking to finish Spencer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spencer!
Nappa working Spencer over with strikes here.
Nappa lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Spencer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nappa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Spencer's face.
Spencer tries to hold on but Nappa pushes him away.
Nappa is landing with some decent strikes but Spencer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nappa working Spencer over with strikes here.
Spencer is desperately trying to improve his position but Nappa has a good base and remains in mount.
Nappa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nappa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nappa landing strikes from the mount and Spencer is in trouble!
Nappa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Spencer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nappa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Nappa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nappa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nappa prevents Spencer from getting the reversal.
Spencer wants to get back to his feet.
Nappa unloading with bombs!
Spencer tries to lock up and control but Nappa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spencer is bucking up trying to escape but Nappa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Spencer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dirk Nappa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spencer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spencer is working hard here to advance position.
Frank Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Nappa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nappa 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 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Nappa!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevie Hill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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192 cm
22
194 lbs
3 - 0 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Stevie Hill!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Hill misses.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill connects with the punch.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hill's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith has Hill pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hill tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Hill's guard.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hill wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill trying to control the position.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Hill trying to strike off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A jab lands there for Hill.
A lazy left from Hill finds it's target.
Hill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith lands a left hand.
Hill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries for a takedown but Hill manages to get underhooks.
Smith has Hill pressed against the cage.
Smith has Hill pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hill manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working for takedown but Hill is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Hill lands a knee to the body.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Hill stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Hill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hill.
A telegraphed right hand from Hill misses the target.
Hill connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hill.
The crowd cheers as Hill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Hill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hill trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hill tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith looks to land a combination but Hill avoids it well.
Hill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Hill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith has Hill pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hill manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith is trying to drag Hill to the mat but Hill just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hill wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Hill pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to de liver by Hill. Beautiful body shot.
Hill cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hill scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hill stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Stevie Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is looking to clinch but Hill is avoiding it.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Hill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith slips under a jab from Hill.
Hill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hill scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hill digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Hill lands a jab-cross combination.
Hill lands a right hook to the body.
Hill wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hill's guard.
Hill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Smith is striking off his back. Hill thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith keeping hold of Hill's head, controlling as best he can.
Hill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Hill eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Hill sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.
Hill is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hill to get the leverage.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Hill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith striking from half guard on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith is pressing down on Hill's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hill regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.
Smith is in close to Hill's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stevie Hill will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith throws a series of punches but Hill avoids them all with ease.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Hill avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A hook to the body from Hill.
Hill trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hill into the cage.
Hill is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Hill takes a shot to the head.
Hill looking to stall.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is working for takedown but Hill is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Hill is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hill has his back to the cage.
Hill tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Hill back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hill to regain full guard.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hill looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith postures up in Hill's guard and throws a big left but Hill blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dan Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith is working Hill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith is in close to Hill's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Hill's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Hill has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hill on the ground.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Hill controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
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.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hill lands a with a good body shot.
Hill gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith throws a strike but Hill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Smith!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bumba Motumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White's entrance music is Everything in its right place- Radio Head. A fine choice. Motumbo has chosen N.W.A - Straight Outta Compton as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bumba Motumbo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motumbo clinches up against the cage.
White can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Motumbo.
Motumbo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
White is breathing heavily.
Motumbo lands a left hand.
Motumbo is working White over against the cage.
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!
Motumbo lands a nice shot to the body.
Motumbo is stalling here.
Motumbo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Motumbo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Motumbo landing knees to the head.
Motumbo connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Motumbo.
Motumbo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motumbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Motumbo connects with a knee to the head.
Motumbo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Motumbo landing knees to the head.
White takes a knee right on the jaw!
Motumbo scores with a knee to the head.
Motumbo stalling against the cage.
Motumbo scores with a knee to the head.
White is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Motumbo.
White letting Motumbo take a breather here.
Motumbo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Motumbo connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
Motumbo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Motumbo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motumbo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
White tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Motumbo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Motumbo connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
Motumbo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Motumbo connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
White drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Motumbo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
White takes a knee right on the jaw!
White fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Motumbo lands a knee to the body.
White goes for a takedown attempt but Motumbo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Motumbo. No joy for White on that attempt.
Motumbo pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
Motumbo scores with a knee to the head.
White goes for a takedown attempt but Motumbo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
White looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motumbo has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
Motumbo landing knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Motumbo.
Motumbo landing knees to the body.
White tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Motumbo smiles and moves away.
Motumbo misses the shot to the body.
White misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
Motumbo darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
Motumbo scores a nice knee to the body.
Motumbo landing knees to the head.
White drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Motumbo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Motumbo effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motumbo unloads a knee to the mid-section. White lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Motumbo.
Motumbo landing knees to the head.
Motumbo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Motumbo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Motumbo lands a knee to the body.
Motumbo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Motumbo pushes White back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
White is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Motumbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
Motumbo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Motumbo scores with a knee to the head.
White avoiding damage as Motumbo throws knees to the body.
Motumbo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Motumbo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy.
White has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Motumbo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
White tries to pull guard but Motumbo holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
White is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Motumbo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
White tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Motumbo smiles and moves away.
Motumbo tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motumbo swinging wilding here.
White throws a combination that misses
and Motumbo counters by moving into the clinch.
Motumbo unloads a knee to the mid-section. White lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Motumbo lands a knee to the head.
Motumbo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Motumbo stalling in the clinch but White improves position.
White tries to score a body lock takedown but Motumbo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Motumbo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
Motumbo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Motumbo looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
Motumbo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Motumbo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White.
Motumbo stops a takedown attempt from White.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Motumbo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Motumbo walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Motumbo has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bumba Motumbo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
White misses with a takedown attempt
and Motumbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Motumbo closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Motumbo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Motumbo.
Motumbo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Motumbo.
Motumbo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Motumbo landing knees to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Motumbo.
White tries to pull guard but Motumbo holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
Motumbo unloads a knee to the mid-section. White lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Motumbo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Motumbo as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Motumbo.
Motumbo connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
White tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Motumbo connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Motumbo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White fails to pull guard.
Motumbo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries to pull guard but Motumbo holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
Motumbo scores with a knee to the head.
White is trying to drag Motumbo to the mat but Motumbo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Motumbo unloads a knee to the mid-section. White lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The is referee keeping an eye on Motumbo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Motumbo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Motumbo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt White or not.
White drops down looking for an ankle pick but Motumbo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Motumbo is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
Motumbo closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Motumbo.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Motumbo.
Motumbo with a knee to the head.
White has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Motumbo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
White tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Motumbo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Motumbo is pressed up against the cage. White has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Motumbo down to the mat. Motumbo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
White takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White shoots and misses
and Motumbo moves into the clinch.
White has Motumbo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Motumbo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Motumbo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
White fails to pull the fight into his guard.
White takes a knee right on the jaw!
Motumbo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Motumbo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
White goes for a takedown attempt but Motumbo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Motumbo closes the distance and clinches.
White jumps guard but Motumbo stands there with White around his waist. White gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Motumbo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
White fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Motumbo connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
Motumbo looking to slow down the pace here.
Motumbo looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
White has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Motumbo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Motumbo.
Motumbo landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motumbo is stalling here.
Motumbo lands a knee to the head.
White tries to pull guard but Motumbo holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
White takes a knee right on the jaw!
White changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Motumbo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
White swings for the body but Motumbo moves out of range.
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Motumbo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Motumbo lands a knee to the body.
Motumbo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Motumbo is struggling to control the position.
Motumbo connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
Motumbo lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Motumbo tries a knee to the head but White blocks it.
Motumbo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
White jumps guard but Motumbo stands there with White around his waist. White gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Motumbo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White.
Motumbo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
White fails to pull guard.
Bumba Motumbo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Motumbo slowing the pace effectively.
White tries for a takedown but Motumbo manages to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Motumbo walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Motumbo is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
White fails with the takedown
and Motumbo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Motumbo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
White tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Motumbo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Motumbo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Motumbo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White.
White fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bumba Motumbo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
White takes a head kick and keeps coming.
White shoots in but Motumbo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Motumbo instigates a clinch.
Motumbo landing knees to the head.
Motumbo with a knee to the head.
Motumbo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Motumbo landing knees to the head.
Motumbo prevents a takedown attempt there.
White jumps guard but Motumbo stands there with White around his waist. White gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Motumbo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Motumbo.
White tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Motumbo smiles and moves away.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Motumbo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Motumbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Motumbo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Motumbo is keeping the position for now.
White is working hard here to advance position.
Motumbo has control of White's left arm, preventing White from doing any damage.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Motumbo is retaining full guard.
Motumbo controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Motumbo is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Motumbo clinches.
Motumbo is pressed up against the cage. White has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Motumbo down to the mat. Motumbo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Motumbo is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
Motumbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Motumbo landing knees to the body.
Motumbo has White pushed against the cage.
Motumbo landing knees to the head.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Motumbo walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White throws a right hand that Motumbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Motumbo also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from White both land. Nice combination.
Motumbo dodges the punch combination from White.
White throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Motumbo.
White tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Motumbo swivels and escapes.
White has his takedown stuffed
and Motumbo counters with a head kick. That will keep White thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Freddy White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White swinging wilding here.
Motumbo pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
Motumbo unloads a knee to the mid-section. White lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Motumbo connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Motumbo.
Motumbo gets underhooks to prevent White's takedown attempt.
Motumbo lands a left hand.
Motumbo stops a takedown attempt from White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motumbo connects with a knee to the head.
White fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bumba Motumbo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Motumbo connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
White tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Motumbo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Motumbo lands with a right to the head.
White tries to pull guard but Motumbo holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
Motumbo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Motumbo lands a knee to the head.
White tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
White tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Motumbo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Freddy White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Motumbo slows down the pace here.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White wants a takedown.
White jumps guard but Motumbo stands there with White around his waist. White gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Motumbo.
Motumbo prevents the takedown attempt.
Motumbo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Motumbo.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bumba Motumbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Motumbo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bumba Motumbo!
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