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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Thain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann comes to the cage accompanied by Crank Dat by Soulja Boy. Thain has chosen Shamrocks and shenanigans as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Thain!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thain tries to clinch but Mann is having none of it.
Thain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thain wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
Thain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thain is looking to clinch but Mann is avoiding it.
Mann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thain is trying to defend but Mann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mann wants to control but Thain is keeping him busy.
Thain flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mann wants to control but Thain is keeping him busy.
Mann works his way into side control.
Thain is looking to regain half guard here but Mann keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Thain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thain throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thain shoots and misses
and Mann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mann has gone for a leg lock! Thain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mann's guard.
Mann wants to sweep here but Thain controlling him for the moment.
Mann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thain throwing strikes from guard but Mann blocks nicely.
Thain lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thain pushing down on Mann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thain seems to be looking for submissions.
Thain working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mann tries to kick Thain off but Thain keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mann is breathing heavily.
Thain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mann defending well though.
Thain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thain is looking for a kimura but Mann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thain to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is trying to stand back up but Thain is controlling him
Thain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mann trying to hold on to Thain's head to control him but Thain postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt.
Thain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mann wants a takedown.
Mann is trying to break the clinch but Thain is controlling him.
Thain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Thain.
Thain lands an elbow that stopped Mann in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Brandon Mann has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mann manages to pull guard.
Thain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mann is trying to control the position but Thain postures up.
Thain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thain lands a couple of digs.
Thain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Thain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon Mann's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mann circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thain won't be happy with that.
Mann blocks the strikes from Thain.
You can see the frustration on Thain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thain throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Thain is looking to reverse the position.
Thain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thain tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Mann trying to control the position but Thain is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mann circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Thain is defending well.
Mann seems to be working for a kimura but Thain defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thain connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Thain moves into full guard.
Thain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandon Mann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thain throws a couple of heel strikes.
Mann trying to control but Thain is working from the bottom.
Thain trying to keep a closed guard but Mann is proving a slippery customer.
Mann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mann has managed to get both his arms back between Thain's legs - danger averted.
Thain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mann trying to control but Thain is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thain throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Thain is trying to control the position but Mann postures up.
Thain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mann is one step ahead there.
Thain lands a decent shot there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mann circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thain won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann trying to control the position but Thain is working away.
Mann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thain, who protects the arm well.
Mann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mann working away.
Thain wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Thain throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Mann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Mann's cut.
That's time! Mann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thain wants to clinch but Mann slips to the side
and Mann counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mann fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thain sprawls well initially but Mann persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thain gets back to full guard.
Mann preventing the sweep.
Thain trying to strike off his back.
Thain has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mann off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mike Thain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thain wants to clinch
and Mann counters by clinching up.
Thain with a knee to the head.
Thain gets underhooks to prevent Mann's takedown attempt.
Thain lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thain prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mann fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann tries for a takedown but Thain manages to get underhooks.
Mann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thain smiles and moves away.
Thain tries to clinch up
and Mann counters with a two punch combo.
Thain wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
Thain clinches with his opponent.
Mann looking for a takedown.
Thain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thain lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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.
Thain missing with knees to the body.
Mann is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thain lands a nice elbow.
Mann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thain misses with a knee to the head.
Mann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mann tries to pull guard but Thain holds him up against the cage and eventually Mann drops back down to his feet.
Mann jumps guard but Thain stands there with Mann around his waist. Mann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thain is pressed up against the cage. Mann has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thain down to the mat. Thain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thain looks to clinch
and Mann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thain throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mann preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mann manages to get himself to full guard.
Thain chips away with some ground and pound.
Thain passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Thain working over Mann with some ground and pound. Mann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Thain connects with a nice short shot to Mann's temple.
Thain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mann defending well though.
Thain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mann flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Thain slips a nice elbow through Mann's hands, connecting with Mann's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mann is just riding it out for now. Thain eventually gives up the hold.
Mann is looking to improve his position.
Mann is staying active underneath Thain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thain is thwarting Mann's attempts to control the position.
Thain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Thain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thain 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... Mike Thain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dewayne Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drunken Armadillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Who shot ya. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Drunken Armadillo enters the cage!
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265 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dewayne Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drunken Armadillo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Armadillo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armadillo somewhat.
Armadillo doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Armadillo shoots in but no luck this time.
Armadillo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Armadillo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Drunken Armadillo has been cut.
Williams leaves Armadillo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dewayne Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drunken Armadillo.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Armadillo was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Armadillo's guard.
Armadillo is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Armadillo tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Armadillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Armadillo is striking from the bottom but Williams uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armadillo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Armadillo looks gassed!
Armadillo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Armadillo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Williams trying to control but Armadillo is working from the bottom.
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.
Armadillo has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Armadillo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams trying to control the position but Armadillo is working away.
Williams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Armadillo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Williams's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armadillo manages to get to full guard.
Williams trying to control but Armadillo is working from the bottom.
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Armadillo is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armadillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armadillo is trying to keep Williams in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Williams stands and steps away. Armadillo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Armadillo misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Armadillo's knee momentarily.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armadillo shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Armadillo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Armadillo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Armadillo wants to clinch but Williams slips to the side
and Williams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Armadillo wants the takedown. Williams is fighting it off but Armadillo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Williams's guard against the cage.
Armadillo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armadillo has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Williams pushes a forearm under Armadillo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Armadillo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dewayne Williams!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikky Abby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nikky Abby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Travis Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abby tries to close the distance and clinch but Sinclair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sinclair throws a sloppy head kick and Abby moves out of range easily.
Abby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sinclair throws a series of punches but Abby avoids them all with ease.
Sinclair misses with a straight right.
Abby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abby instigates a clinch.
Sinclair wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abby tries to land a knee to the head but Sinclair blocks with his arms.
Abby lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Travis Sinclair has been cut.
Sinclair breaks from the clinch.
Abby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sinclair.
Sinclair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sinclair throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Abby.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sinclair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sinclair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sinclair misses with a straight right.
Abby slips a jab from Sinclair.
Sinclair looks to throw the jab but Abby is out of range.
Sinclair misses with a body shot
and Abby decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sinclair's guard.
Abby controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abby prevents Sinclair from getting back to his feet.
Sinclair looks gassed!
Sinclair being controlled here, momentarily.
Sinclair keeping moving, preventing Abby from controlling successfully.
Abby looking to pass the guard.
Sinclair is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sinclair's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abby has Sinclair pressed against the cage, preventing Sinclair from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Abby tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abby breaks the clinch.
Sinclair throws a right and a left that Abby avoids nicely.
Abby moves into the clinch successfully.
Abby misses with a knee strike.
Abby lands an elbow inside that Sinclair shrugs off.
Sinclair is trying to break free.
Abby lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Abby with a knee to the head.
Abby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sinclair is keeping busy.
Abby looking to throw knees to the head but Sinclair is blocking nicely.
Abby lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Abby.
Sinclair lands a body punch.
Sinclair tries to break the clinch but Abby is controlling the position.
Sinclair is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Abby effectively controlling the action here.
Abby tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abby is trying to maintain a safe position but Sinclair gets an underhook and turns Abby into the cage.
Abby using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sinclair has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abby swings wildly with an uppercut but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sinclair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sinclair throws a nice looking combination but Abby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sinclair looks to land a combination but Abby avoids it well.
Sinclair keeps the fight on the outside.
Abby shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Abby was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sinclair manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Abby is trying to control the action in half guard but Sinclair is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sinclair is trying to escape back to his feet but Abby uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Abby decides to stand back up. Abby steps back and let's Sinclair get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Sinclair.
Abby has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Abby closes the distance and pushes Sinclair back into the cage.
Abby connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sinclair's face.
Abby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sinclair.
Abby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abby tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sinclair can't break the clinch.
Abby tries to circle away but Sinclair has him pinned against the cage.
Sinclair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sinclair instigates a clinch.
Abby tries a knee to the head but Sinclair blocks it.
Sinclair breaks the clinch.
Sinclair tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abby rushes Sinclair and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abby holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sinclair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sinclair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sinclair catches Abby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikky Abby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Sinclair's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Abby.
Abby moves out of range as Sinclair strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Sinclair as Abby shoots in.
No luck for Abby with that takedown attempt.
A head kick from Sinclair lands but Abby takes it in his stride.
Abby is looking to clinch but Sinclair is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Sinclair. No joy for Abby on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikky Abby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinclair connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nikky Abby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sinclair scores with a hook.
Sinclair misses with a combination
and Abby holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sinclair is trying to break the clinch but Abby is controlling him.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sinclair in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sinclair blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Sinclair's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sinclair breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sinclair is looking to clinch but Abby is avoiding it.
Sinclair misses with a double jab.
Abby tries to clinch but Sinclair moves away
and Sinclair counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abby blocks a head kick by Sinclair.
Abby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abby tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sinclair manages to break the clinch.
Abby slips a jab and a cross from Sinclair.
Sinclair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sinclair keeps the fight on the outside.
Abby doesn't manage to clinch there - Sinclair circles away.
Abby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sinclair closes the distance and clinches.
Abby tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sinclair avoids it.
Sinclair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abby tries to clinch
and Abby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sinclair but Sinclair pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sinclair scores with a jab. Abby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sinclair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abby tries to clinch up but Sinclair circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair throws a big shot that misses.
Abby clinches up with Sinclair and pushes him back against the cage.
Sinclair takes a shot to the head.
Abby scores with a knee to the head.
Sinclair is trying to break the clinch but Abby has him pressed against the cage.
Abby connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sinclair's face.
Sinclair wants to break free but Abby has control.
Abby is trying to drag Sinclair to the mat but Sinclair just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sinclair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sinclair throws the left hand but Abby avoids the punch easily.
Abby staying out of range there.
Abby slips a jab from Sinclair.
Travis Sinclair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abby closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Abby has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Abby.
A right handed body shot lands from Abby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abby creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sinclair's defenses.
Abby lands a knee to the body.
Abby missing with knees to the body.
Sinclair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sinclair moves into the clinch.
Abby tries to land a knee to the head but Sinclair blocks with his arms.
Sinclair is trying to force a seperation but Abby has the dominant position.
Abby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sinclair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abby moves in looking to clinch but Sinclair pushes him off.
Sinclair falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sinclair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abby closes the distance and clinches.
Abby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abby trying to land knees to the body.
Sinclair wants to get back to striking at distance but Abby won't allow it.
Sinclair has Abby pressed against the cage, preventing Abby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sinclair is looking to break free of the clinch but Abby has double underhooks.
Abby tries a knee to the head but Sinclair blocks it.
Sinclair wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sinclair can't break the clinch.
Abby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sinclair loads up on a big right hand but Abby slips the punch.
Sinclair throws a right hand that Abby ducks under and follows up with a left that Abby also avoids with ease.
Sinclair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sinclair misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Sinclair misses its intended target.
Abby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abby lands an elbow just above Sinclair 's eye.
Sinclair is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Abby.
Sinclair is trying to break the clinch but Abby is controlling him.
Abby with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abby scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Sinclair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travis Sinclair's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sinclair waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Abby.
Abby has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abby connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sinclair's face.
Sinclair escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sinclair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abby.
A head kick by Sinclair misses
and Abby counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Abby throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sinclair is trying to break the clinch but Abby is controlling him.
Abby prevents the takedown attempt.
Sinclair tries to break free but Abby pushes him back against the cage.
Abby utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Abby using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sinclair has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sinclair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sinclair throws a hook but Abby blocks it.
Sinclair tries to close the distance and clinch but Abby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abby feints and as Sinclair raises his hands in defense, Abby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abby won't allow Sinclair to get back to his feet.
Sinclair looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abby trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinclair wants to get back to his feet but Abby is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sinclair is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sinclair breaks from the clinch.
Abby moves away from the strike by Sinclair.
Abby tries to clinch up but Sinclair circles away and keeps his distance.
Abby closes the distance and pushes Sinclair back into the cage.
Sinclair looking for a takedown.
Abby lands an elbow inside that Sinclair shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abby using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sinclair has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Sinclair's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sinclair wants to get back to striking at distance but Abby won't allow it.
Abby tries to score a body lock takedown but Sinclair shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abby tries to land a knee to the head but Sinclair blocks with his arms.
Sinclair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sinclair is trying to break free.
Sinclair wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sinclair is trying to break free.
Abby tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sinclair wants to break free but Abby has control.
Sinclair is fighting off a takedown attempt but Abby is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sinclair to the mat. Sinclair regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sinclair manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sinclair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sinclair throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abby shoots in for a takedown but Sinclair shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikky Abby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinclair throws a shot from downtown. Abby moves away and avoids it.
Abby shoots in for a takedown but Sinclair shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abby tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abby stalling in the clinch but Sinclair improves position.
Abby missing with knees to the body.
Sinclair lands a takedown into guard.
Sinclair trying to stand up but can't free himself from Abby's guard.
Sinclair throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sinclair accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sinclair wants to stand and escape but instead Abby has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Abby stays in close to Sinclair's body and controls the position.
Sinclair is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nikky Abby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abby stands up and waves to Sinclair to follow him.
Sinclair lands a really nice looking cross but Abby seems unphased.
Sinclair tries to keep at a distance but Abby has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sinclair is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sinclair takes an elbow to the temple.
Sinclair tries to break free but Abby pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Abby to work.
Abby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sinclair escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abby moves into the clinch successfully.
Abby lands an elbow inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikky Abby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abby 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 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikky Abby!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filipe Emiliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Please (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emiliano comes to the cage accompanied by I'll See You In My Dreams by Moonspell. BJ Please has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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227 lbs
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240 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Filipe Emiliano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Please!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Please shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Emiliano as he jumps to the side.
Emiliano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Please.
BJ Please seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Please misses with a wild body shot.
Emiliano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Please looking for submissions off his back.
Please looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Emiliano is trying to control the action in half guard but Please is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Please with the active half guard here but Emiliano passes nicely into side control.
Emiliano cracks Please with a big right hand but Please just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
It looks like BJ Please has been cut.
Please tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Emiliano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Emiliano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Please is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Emiliano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Please dodges the ground and pound from Emiliano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Please is looking for a sweep.
Emiliano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Please looks gassed!
Please managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Emiliano.
Emiliano has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Please is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Emiliano yanks on the arm and Please is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Emiliano.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Filipe Emiliano!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmie FaTua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes to the cage accompanied by DMX Intro. The crowd seem to be enjoying FaTua's choice of entrance music: (iz) some were over the rainbow. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emmie FaTua!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Liddell.
No joy there for Liddell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liddell swats away the attempt to clinch by FaTua.
Liddell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Liddell.
Liddell throws a right and a left that both miss.
FaTua thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Liddell if he has to take too many more of those.
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FaTua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Liddell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
FaTua looks gassed!
Liddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liddell throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by FaTua.
Liddell throws a right hand that FaTua ducks under and follows up with a left that FaTua also avoids with ease.
Liddell swinging wilding here.
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
Liddell throws a body punch but FaTua moves out of range.
FaTua moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mark Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
FaTua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liddell throws a series of punches but FaTua avoids them all with ease.
Liddell throws a lazy body kick
and FaTua holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell breaks from the clinch.
Liddell throws the left hand but FaTua avoids the punch easily.
Liddell misses with a combination
and FaTua makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Liddell really felt that one!
FaTua tries to clinch up but Liddell circles away and keeps his distance.
FaTua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liddell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liddell lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddell throws a left and a right that both miss
and FaTua finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Liddell throws a combination. FaTua tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from Liddell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liddell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but FaTua circles away quickly and effectively.
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
Liddell misses with a looping left.
FaTua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liddell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liddell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liddell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but FaTua circles away quickly and effectively.
FaTua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Liddell throws a push kick but FaTua slaps the foot to one side.
Liddell throws a right and a left that FaTua avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FaTua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy body kick from Liddell
and FaTua counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Liddell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.
FaTua is looking to clinch but Liddell is avoiding it.
Liddell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liddell misses with a straight left.
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
FaTua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Liddell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liddell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Liddell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Liddell throws a left that rocks FaTua and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Liddell dives into side control, looking to finish! Can FaTua regain composure!
It looks like Emmie FaTua has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell misses with the ground and pound.
Liddell in side control, throwing shots but FaTua defends.
Liddell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
FaTua on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Liddell cracks FaTua with a big right hand but FaTua just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Liddell lands a nice forearm strike.
FaTua is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Liddell working the ground and pound from side control.
Liddell scores with a couple of short elbows.
Liddell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
FaTua is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell scores with a couple of short elbows.
Liddell decides to stand back up. Liddell steps back and let's FaTua get back to his feet.
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
FaTua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mark Liddell is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Liddell looks to land a combination. FaTua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Liddell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Liddell misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Liddell. That snapped FaTua's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell misses with a body shot.
Liddell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Liddell.
FaTua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
FaTua tries to land a body kick
and Liddell counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell drops FaTua with a left right combo! Liddell follows him down to the ground into side control.
FaTua is rocked!
Liddell scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh FaTua is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Liddell can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Liddell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Everaldo Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cat Litter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Everaldo Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cat Litter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Junior.
Litter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Junior on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Junior tries to get out of the position.
Junior wants to get back to his feet but Litter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Litter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Junior works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Litter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Litter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Litter 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.
Junior wants to stand up but Litter is controlling him.
Junior preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Junior wants to stand up but Litter is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Litter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Junior defends it nicely.
Junior throws a head kick that half lands.
Litter misses with a takedown attempt - Junior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litter tries for a takedown but Junior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Everaldo Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cat Litter.
Litter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Litter.
Junior lands a head kick!
Junior misses with a few strikes there.
Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Litter moves out of range easily.
Litter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Junior throws a series of punches but Litter moves out of range.
Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Litter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cat Litter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Litter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Junior as he jumps to the side.
Junior throws a head kick but Litter moves out of range.
Litter swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Junior misses with a few strikes there.
Litter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Junior moves into the clinch.
Junior missing with knees to the body.
Junior crunches a lovely knee into Litter's ribcage.
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.
Junior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Litter wants a takedown but no success here.
Junior is trying to break free.
Junior missing with knees to the body.
Litter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Litter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Litter is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.
Junior gets to his feet. Litter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Junior is breathing heavily.
Litter fails with a takedown attempt.
Litter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No joy there for Junior, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Litter avoids the head kick by Junior.
A punch combination from Junior misses.
Litter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Litter shoots in and bounces Junior off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Litter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litter drops back looking for a leg! Junior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Junior manages to kick Litter off! Litter jumps back into Junior's guard.
Litter stops Junior from standing up.
Litter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Litter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Litter trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior wants to get back to his feet but Litter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Litter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Litter prevents Junior from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Junior gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Litter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Junior is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Litter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Litter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Junior is looking to stand up but Litter isn't so interested in that idea.
Litter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Litter on the ground.
Litter throwing strikes from guard but Junior blocks nicely.
Junior is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Litter is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cat Litter 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.
Junior has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Litter finds it's way round the side to connect with Junior's head.
Litter gets the takedown into side control.
Litter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Junior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Junior throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Junior is looking to slow Litter down with leg kicks.
Junior stuffs the takedown attempt from Litter. Litter gets slowly back to his feet.
Litter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Junior to the mat! Junior manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Junior wants to stand but Litter is controlling the position.
Litter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Litter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Litter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Litter is controlling him.
Litter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Litter drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Litter seems to have locked his on tight now - Junior screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Litter, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cat Litter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Little Nog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Little Nog has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Little Nog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nog is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Nog is keeping the position.
Nog being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Nog's legs - danger averted.
Nog wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nog working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson pushing down on Nog's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Nog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Nog defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nog manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Nog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson trying to control but Nog is working from the bottom.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson trying to control but Nog is working from the bottom.
Nog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nog can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nog is keeping the position for now.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Nog's legs - danger averted.
Jackson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nog to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jackson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nog pulls down on the head and he's put Jackson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Little Nog!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Costas Kempmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costas Kempmen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Francisco Morris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Costas Kempmen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris throws the left hand but Kempmen avoids the punch easily.
Kempmen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morris shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Morris was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Morris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Morris connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kempmen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kempmen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The referee warns Kempmen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Morris raining down shots from the mount!
Kempmen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morris lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kempmen is still in real trouble! Can Morris finish him?
Morris goes for an armbar but Kempmen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kempmen.
Kempmen seems to have recovered his senses.
Morris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morris tries to get out of the position.
Morris will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kempmen postures up.
Morris has control of Kempmen's left arm, preventing Kempmen from doing any damage.
Kempmen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kempmen looks gassed!
Morris throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Morris is looking for a triangle here but Kempmen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Morris regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kempmen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Morris is doing well to control the position and prevent Kempmen from advancing to side control.
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.
Morris won't allow Kempmen to pass to mount.
Kempmen prevents Morris from improving his position.
Kempmen blocks the strikes from Morris.
Morris is looking for a sweep. Kempmen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kempmen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Morris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morris works over Kempmen with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kempmen's head.
Morris postures up and lands a big shot to Kempmen's brow.
Morris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morris trying to control but Kempmen is working from the bottom.
Morris postures up in Kempmen's guard and throws a big left but Kempmen blocks it.
Kempmen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morris wants to control from the top but Kempmen keeps moving.
Kempmen wants to stand and escape but Morris is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kempmen did well to prevent Morris getting side control.
Morris winds up and cracks Kempmen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Morris lands strikes from half guard.
Kempmen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morris.
Morris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kempmen taking some punishment here, with Morris in his half guard.
Morris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Morris misses with a head shot. Kempmen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Morris cracks Kempmen with a solid left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kempmen is trying to control the position but Morris postures up.
Morris scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Morris 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.
Morris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kempmen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morris fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Morris in side control lands a decent elbow.
Morris trying to control the position but Kempmen is working away.
Kempmen is looking for a sweep.
Kempmen wants to get back to his feet but Morris drags him back down.
Morris scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kempmen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morris is putting a hurting on Kempmen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris tries for a kimura but Kempmen is defending well.
Kempmen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kempmen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Morris connects with a decent elbow.
Morris scores with a couple of short elbows.
Morris trying to control the action but Kempmen is working from the bottom.
Morris scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris working the ground and pound.
Morris landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kempmen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kempmen is looking to reverse the position.
Morris working the ground and pound.
Kempmen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Morris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Morris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Morris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Morris lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Kempmen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kempmen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris grinds an elbow into Kempmen's temple.
Morris in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Kempmen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morris trying to control the position but Kempmen is working away.
Kempmen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morris scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kempmen to see if he's OK.
Morris is chipping away with strikes.
Morris working the ground and pound from side control.
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.
Morris lands an elbow.
Morris scores with punches from side control.
Morris trying to control the position but Kempmen is working away.
Morris cracks Kempmen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kempmen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kempmen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kempmen is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Morris's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Morris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Morris dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Morris takes the fight into the clinch.
Kempmen has had enough of the clinch but Morris keeps him there for the moment.
Kempmen missing with knees to the body.
Kempmen wants to get back to striking at distance but Morris won't allow it.
Morris prevents Kempmen from breaking the clinch.
Morris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kempmen has Morris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morris turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Morris scoring with punches from side control.
Morris is putting a hurting on Kempmen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Morris advances to mount.
Morris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kempmen hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris lands a nice shot to the head.
Francisco Morris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morris cracks Kempmen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Morris punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Kempmen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kempmen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Morris.
Morris punishing his opponent with strikes.
Morris looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Morris with shots to the head and body - Kempmen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kempmen tries to hold on but Morris postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris cracks Kempmen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Morris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kempmen can do to turn this around?
Morris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kempmen hang on?
Morris prevents Kempmen from getting the reversal.
Morris controlling the position easily from mount.
Morris looking to control but Kempmen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morris landing strikes from the mount.
Morris with good strikes from the mount here!
Morris looking to control but Kempmen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kempmen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kempmen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kempmen is trying to escape the mount.
Morris lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris content just to control the position here.
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.
Kempmen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Morris. What's that going to do exactly?
Morris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Morris wants to finish this one by submission but Kempmen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Morris.
Morris is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kempmen is surviving well by controlling Morris's body position as best he can.
Morris fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kempmen 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.
Francisco Morris clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Morris feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kempmen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Morris tries to hold on but Kempmen pushes him away.
Morris slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Morris tries to get to full guard but Kempmen has control of the leg.
Morris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kempmen looking to pass the guard.
Morris manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Morris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kempmen looks a forlorn figure.
Morris lands a big shot there that rocks Kempmen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Morris throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The referee warns Kempmen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Morris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kempmen is looking to improve his position but Morris isn't that keen on the idea.
Kempmen wants to hold on but Morris pushes him away.
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.
Morris raining down shots from the mount!
Morris landing strikes from the mount.
Morris punishing his opponent with strikes.
You get the feeling that Kempmen really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kempmen tries to hold on but Morris pushes him away.
Morris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kempmen looks a forlorn figure.
Morris working the ground and pound effectively.
Morris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris scoring with strikes but Kempmen is staying in there.
Kempmen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Morris pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Morris landing strikes from the mount and Kempmen is in trouble!
Morris controlling the pace for now.
Morris looking to control but Kempmen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morris lands a heavy elbow.
Morris looking to finish Kempmen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kempmen!
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.
Kempmen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kempmen won't allow Morris to pass to mount.
Morris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morris working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Morris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kempmen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morris scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kempmen wants to improve his position but Morris is controlling well.
Kempmen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kempmen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morris.
Kempmen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Morris had his way with Costas Kempmen in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Morris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morris feints and as Kempmen raises his hands in defense, Morris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kempmen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kempmen, not yet.
Morris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kempmen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kempmen wants to stand and escape but Morris is having none of it.
Morris stands up over Kempmen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kempmen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kempmen is looking to stand up but Morris isn't so interested in that idea.
Morris with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kempmen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Morris is looking to work some ground and pound but Kempmen has wrist control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morris is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kempmen's half guard.
Morris throwing shots but Kempmen is blocking nicely.
Morris stalling away here and it's allowed Kempmen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kempmen trying to keep a closed guard but Morris is proving a slippery customer.
Kempmen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kempmen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morris stands up over Kempmen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris wants to control from the top but Kempmen keeps moving.
Kempmen trying to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kempmen shoots and misses
and Morris counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kempmen!
A nice elbow there by Morris.
Kempmen wants to hold on but Morris pushes him away.
BOOM! Morris connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kempmen is in a horrible position here. Morris smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kempmen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Morris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kempmen looks a forlorn figure.
Morris has hold of Kempmen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kempmen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Morris putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Morris with shots to the head and body - Kempmen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Morris cracks Kempmen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Morris lands a big elbow.
Morris looking to finish Kempmen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kempmen!
Kempmen is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris landing strikes from the mount and Kempmen is in trouble!
Morris is landing with some decent strikes but Kempmen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Morris scoring with strikes but Kempmen is staying in there.
Morris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kempmen looks a forlorn figure.
Morris in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
You get the feeling that Kempmen really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Morris has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kempmen's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Morris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morris 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Morris!
Francisco Morris is the new lightweight champion!
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