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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikolo Halike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Florain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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156 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nikolo Halike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cedric Florain!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halike avoids the head kick by Florain.
Halike scores with a takedown into Florain's guard.
Florain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Halike slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Florain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Florain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halike controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halike wants to pass the guard but Florain is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halike not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Nikolo Halike just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Florain misses with a head kick.
Florain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Halike.
Florain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Florain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halike lands a front kick.
Halike throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Florain looks gassed!
Florain throws a push kick but Halike slaps the foot to one side.
Halike keeps Florain at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Halike.
Halike shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Halike looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halike thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Florain's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halike not doing much here.
Halike lands strikes from half guard.
Halike frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Halike looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halike raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halike sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Florain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halike. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolo Halike dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Halike.
Florain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Halike changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Florain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Halike tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Florain takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Halike lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Halike 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halike is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Florain will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Florain takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halike controls the position.
Florain is breathing heavily.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Nikolo Halike just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Florain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cedric Florain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Florain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halike throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Halike lands with a nice body punch.
Florain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halike explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping body kick lands there for Halike.
Florain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Halike looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Halike. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halike.
Nikolo Halike is winning the standup battle so far.
Halike scores a takedown into full mount!
Nikolo Halike overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halike fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halike controlling the pace for now.
Halike lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Halike tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halike has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Halike looking to secure an arm triangle but Florain defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halike controlling the pace for now.
Halike with shots to the head and body - Florain looks very uncomfortable down there.
Halike takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halike is landing with some decent strikes but Florain is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Halike connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Halike sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Halike working Florain over with strikes here.
Halike lands a big elbow.
Halike breaks from Florain's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Halike takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolo Halike dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice cross by Halike.
Florain throws a sloppy head kick and Halike moves out of range easily.
Halike drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Halike is putting a hurting on Florain here, landing some big shots from side control.
Halike is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Florain's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Nikolo Halike just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Halike darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Halike controlling the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halike moves nicely into side control.
Halike is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Florain can do to turn this around?
Halike working the head with strikes.
Florain tries to escape but Halike is in control.
Halike scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Florain to see if he's OK.
Halike lands a few punches from side control.
Halike working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halike landing strikes.
Florain is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Halike is working to tighten is grip on Florain's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Florain has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Halike is really squeezing tight and eventually Florain passes out! Halike breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nikolo Halike!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tellen Sliversun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Kerouac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sliversun comes into the arena with Coldplay - Violet Hill blaring out of the sound system. Kerouac has chosen Hate Me Now as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tellen Sliversun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Holden Kerouac!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sliversun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kerouac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sliversun pinned against the cage. Sliversun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sliversun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sliversun lands with a kick to the temple. Kerouac shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Left hook, right uppercut from Sliversun.
Sliversun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kerouac looks gassed!
Kerouac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sliversun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sliversun works over Kerouac's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sliversun connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kerouac with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sliversun to score with a decent uppercut.
Sliversun keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sliversun lands with an overhand left.
Sliversun throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kerouac is rocked!
Sliversun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sliversun throws a series of punches but Kerouac moves out of range.
Sliversun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sliversun cracks a nice hook into Kerouac's ribs.
Sliversun moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sliversun swinging wilding here.
Sliversun connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sliversun lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sliversun misses with a double jab.
Sliversun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sliversun swinging wilding here.
Kerouac on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sliversun.
Sliversun throws a head kick but Kerouac moves out of range.
Kerouac dodges the punch combination from Sliversun.
Kerouac avoids the head kick by Sliversun.
Kerouac slips a jab and a cross from Sliversun.
Sliversun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sliversun displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kerouac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sliversun scores with a hook to the body. Kerouac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sliversun is working the combinations to good effect here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sliversun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Sliversun.
Sliversun scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sliversun throws a head kick but Kerouac moves out of range.
Sliversun scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sliversun lands a big head kick that sends Kerouac tumbling to the mat! Sliversun takes a step backwards and waves Kerouac back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kerouac is still on wobbly legs! Can Sliversun finish him?
Sliversun circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Kerouac drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Sliversun follows Kerouac to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tellen Sliversun!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - I'm Broken. Oscar Roberts will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oscar Roberts!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Penn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Penn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Penn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Penn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roberts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Roberts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roberts showed some decent athleticism there.
Penn is pressing down on Roberts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roberts controls the pace.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberts is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Roberts uses it to pass to side control.
Roberts working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roberts wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roberts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roberts is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Penn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roberts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penn sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penn defends it well.
Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roberts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roberts's back!
Roberts defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Penn's arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn not allowing Roberts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Penn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Roberts scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Penn trying to control here.
Penn punching from the bottom.
Penn 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.
Roberts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roberts content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Penn lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Penn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Roberts is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Penn Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Roberts's back instead.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Penn's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Roberts covering up well under a series of strikes from Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts rolls, trying to escape but Penn keeps control of the position.
Penn avoiding Roberts 's attempts to control his hands.
Penn is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Penn is trying to stick to Roberts's back but Roberts is turning into Penn. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Penn's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Roberts.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Roberts might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Penn kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jay Penn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has Roberts backing up. Roberts nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts scores with a shot to the body.
Penn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Roberts is looking to regain half guard here but Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
Penn is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Roberts's shoulder. That is not cool.
Penn working away.
Roberts is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn cracks Roberts with a big elbow.
Roberts tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Penn easily slips into full mount!
Penn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penn raining down shots from the mount!
Penn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Roberts?
Roberts tries to buck Penn off but he can't manage it.
Oscar Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice elbow there by Penn.
Penn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Roberts looks a forlorn figure.
Roberts is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Roberts?
Roberts is still in real trouble! Can Penn finish him?
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big strike lands for Penn! That's really hurt Roberts and he's turned his back - Penn keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Penn Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Penn!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Kopite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ketelin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Kopite could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ketelin Jones's chin.
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137 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Kopite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ketelin Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Kopite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kopite is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Kopite defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite is looking to escape.
Jones works his way into full mount!
Kopite is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones goes for an armbar but Kopite turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kopite.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kopite doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kopite manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has an active guard here but Kopite has managed to pass into half guard.
Kopite knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Kopite has passed into side control.
Kopite content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopite tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ketelin Jones will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A lazy left from Kopite finds it's target.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kopite but Kopite pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Kopite.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Kopite tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donk. Kopite catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Roberto Kopite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Kopite.
Kopite lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kopite.
Jones is rocked!
Roberto Kopite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Kopite finish him?
Kopite moves in close and cracks Jones with a massive right hand! Jones, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kopite!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Kopite!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ground Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Simm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pound kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Get Low - Lil' Jon. Ash Simm has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ground Pound's chin.
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141 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ground Pound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ash Simm!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simm has a takedown stuffed.
Pound scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Simm works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simm trying to keep a closed guard but Pound is proving a slippery customer.
Pound drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pound jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pound trying to control the position from guard on top but Simm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pound preventing the sweep.
Simm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pound stopping the sweep attempt from Simm.
Simm keeping moving, preventing Pound from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Simm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Pound counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pound's guard.
Pound working for a triangle but Simm defends it easily.
Simm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simm pushing down on Pound's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simm wants to control but Pound is keeping him busy.
Pound tries to get to full guard but Simm has control of the leg.
Simm stalling.
Simm is pressing down on Pound's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pound is holding on for now.
Simm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pound defends it well.
Simm is looking to stall here but Pound recovers full guard.
Simm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simm looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pound lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Simm!
The referee warns Simm that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pound has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Simm's face.
Simm manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Simm looking for submissions off his back.
Simm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simm is looking to control Pound's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simm avoid being mounted?
Pound wants to take a breather but Simm is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pound is looking to advance position but Simm won't allow it.
Simm is pressing down on Pound's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pound 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.
Simm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pound dives in and grabs Simm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simm pushes down on Pound's head and hops out.
Simm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pound's half guard.
Simm takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Simm 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.
Pound is in trouble now - Simm has advanced to mount!
Simm looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simm throws some wild stikes that Pound manages to avoid easily.
Simm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pound is looking to escape.
Simm is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pound regains half guard.
Pound is not content to let Simm control the position.
Simm works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pound is looking to improve his position but Simm isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Pound dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Simm closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pound did well to prevent Simm getting side control.
Pound is staying active underneath Simm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pound works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pound working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pound keeping moving, preventing Simm from controlling successfully.
Pound looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simm trying to control but Pound is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ash Simm just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pound counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound wants to stand but Simm is controlling his arm.
Simm dodges the ground and pound from Pound.
Simm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pound's best efforts.
Simm is looking to improve his position.
Pound tries to pass to full mount but Simm defends it.
Simm is holding on to half guard well.
Simm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pound wants to control from the top but Simm keeps moving.
Simm wants to sweep but no luck.
Pound wants to pass the guard but Simm is keeping the position.
Simm controls Pound momentarily but Pound frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simm is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pound pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simm is keeping the position for now.
Simm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pound's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simm drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ground Pound overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simm throwing strikes from guard but Pound blocks nicely.
Simm wants to control from the top but Pound keeps moving.
Simm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simm is trying to control. Pound wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simm uses his free foot to push down on Pound's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pound.
Simm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pound manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Simm is pressing down on Pound's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pound is holding on for now.
Simm is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pound is pressing down on Simm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simm throwing strikes but missing.
Pound looking for a sweep. Not yet Pound, not yet.
Simm trying to control but Pound is working from the bottom.
Pound had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Simm is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pound Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Simm's back instead.
Simm rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Simm is trying to maintain the position but Pound is very close to passing his half guard.
Simm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pound.
Simm tries to roll over but Pound keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ash Simm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Simm looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pound keeping moving, preventing Simm from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simm is stalling in the full guard.
Pound is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simm is aware though and is defending well.
Simm is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pound throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simm trying to control but Pound is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pound trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simm trying to control the position from guard on top but Pound is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simm trying to control but Pound is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ash Simm just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simm shoots and misses
and Pound counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simm's guard now.
Simm controls Pound momentarily but Pound frees himself.
Simm keeping moving, preventing Pound from controlling successfully.
Simm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pound trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pound throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pound is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Simm feints and as Pound raises his hands in defense, Simm changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pound wants to sweep here but Simm controlling him for the moment.
Simm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pound keeping full guard, as Simm tries to pass.
Simm controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pound looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simm trying to control the position from guard on top but Pound is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pound is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simm trying to control but Pound is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simm changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pound looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pound is not content to let Simm control the position.
Simm taking a breather here.
Pound stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Simm slows the pace down.
Simm working the ground and pound but Pound is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simm is looking to take a break and control but Pound is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simm passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pound!
Pound regains half guard.
Pound is trying to stand.
Pound wants to improve his position but Simm is controlling well.
Simm performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pound is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ash Simm.
I think Simm 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 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ash Simm!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Turcotte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riggs comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - (Rock) Superstar. 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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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Turcotte!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs tries to clinch there but Turcotte circles away.
Turcotte has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turcotte has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Riggs is trying to keep an underhook but Turcotte manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Turcotte is thwarting Riggs's attempts to control the position.
Turcotte is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riggs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turcotte.
Turcotte is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riggs sees it coming and defends easily.
Turcotte wants to work for an arm triangle but Riggs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riggs wants to improve his position but Turcotte is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs is trying to stand up here but Turcotte is controlling him well.
Turcotte seems to be working for a kimura but Riggs defends the submission attempt.
Turcotte wants to advance to full mount but Riggs doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riggs clinches but Turcotte breaks the clinch
and Turcotte decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Riggs's guard.
Riggs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Riggs wants to stand up but Turcotte is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte wants to pass the guard but Riggs is keeping the position.
Turcotte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riggs keeping full guard, as Turcotte tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riggs looks to clinch
and Turcotte counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turcotte.
Riggs wants to stand but Turcotte is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turcotte is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turcotte throwing strikes but missing.
Turcotte advances to half guard.
Riggs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riggs.
Riggs managing to control the position.
Turcotte throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Riggs can't keep his opponent in guard - Turcotte advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Riggs is trying to stand up here but Turcotte is controlling him well.
Turcotte tries to pass to full mount but Riggs defends it.
Turcotte is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Turcotte throws a strike but Riggs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turcotte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riggs is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Turcotte 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.
Riggs tries to clinch but Turcotte moves away
and Turcotte counters with a shoot takedown. Riggs fights it but they end up in guard.
Turcotte trying to move into half guard but instead Riggs has managed to sweep!
Riggs stopping the sweep attempt from Turcotte.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Riggs is working Turcotte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Riggs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Turcotte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riggs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Riggs with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riggs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riggs landing with the ground and pound.
Turcotte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riggs is one step ahead there.
Riggs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Turcotte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs works over Turcotte with some ground and pound from guard.
Riggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riggs connects with a couple of short punches.
Riggs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Riggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riggs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turcotte's head.
Turcotte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riggs's guard.
Turcotte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turcotte wants to pass the guard but Riggs is keeping the position.
Turcotte drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Riggs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turcotte has Riggs in his guard.
Turcotte is breathing heavily.
Riggs stands up over Turcotte, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs won't allow Turcotte to sweep him here.
Riggs chips away with some ground and pound.
Riggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riggs slips nicely into half guard.
Turcotte throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Riggs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turcotte with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Riggs wants to control but Turcotte is keeping him busy.
Riggs is really struggling to control Turcotte but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Riggs prevents Turcotte from improving his position.
Riggs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turcotte is looking to improve his position.
Riggs 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.
Riggs working Turcotte over with strikes.
Riggs winds up and cracks Turcotte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs drops an elbow to the side of Turcotte's head.
Turcotte is looking for a sweep. Riggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riggs thows a huge punch but Turcotte dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turcotte wants to improve his position but Riggs is controlling well.
Riggs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Riggs is looking to take a break and control but Turcotte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riggs prevents Turcotte from improving his position.
Riggs controlling the action here.
Turcotte gets back to full guard.
Turcotte had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Riggs is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Turcotte Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Riggs's back instead.
Turcotte missing with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte misses with punches from the back.
Turcotte thows a strike but Riggs uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Riggs as he ends up in Turcotte 's guard!
Riggs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Riggs won't allow Turcotte to sweep him here.
Turcotte has momentary wrist control but Riggs slips an elbow through the middle.
Turcotte trying to strike off his back.
Turcotte manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Riggs is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Riggs dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Riggs closes the distance but Turcotte moves to the side
and Turcotte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Riggs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turcotte counters with a single leg into guard. Riggs didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turcotte accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riggs controlling Turcotte's posture.
Turcotte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turcotte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turcotte forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs trying to control from the bottom.
Turcotte trying to mount his opponent but Riggs defends it.
Riggs is trying to control but can't.
Turcotte is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riggs defends it well.
Turcotte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riggs darts in trying to clinch
and Turcotte counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs wants to get back to full guard.
Turcotte looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Riggs is pressing down on Turcotte's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Riggs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Riggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turcotte advances to half guard.
Riggs is trying to stand up here but Turcotte is controlling him well.
Turcotte trying to mount his opponent but Riggs defends it.
Riggs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turcotte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riggs is just riding it out for now. Turcotte eventually gives up the hold.
Riggs moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turcotte landing with the ground and pound.
Riggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Turcotte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riggs is looking to stand up but Turcotte isn't so interested in that idea.
Turcotte postures up in Riggs's guard and throws a big left but Riggs blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Turcotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turcotte 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Turcotte!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kam Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonboj manise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Fort Minor - Remember the Name 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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150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kam Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tonboj manise!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
manise tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. manise did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
manise manages to get to full guard.
manise had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Johnson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. manise Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Johnson's back instead.
manise tightening his grip on Johnson, looking for the choke.
Johnson showing good submission defense here.
Johnson is really stuck here.
manise is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into manise. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in manise's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson.
Johnson trying to control but manise is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! manise is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and manise manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into manise's guard.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! manise is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and manise manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into manise's guard.
manise keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! manise is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! manise has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson keeping full guard, as manise tries to pass.
manise slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
manise misses with a head shot.
manise wants to take Johnson's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
manise looks gassed!
manise with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
manise looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to hold on but manise pushes him away.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but manise maintains control.
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
manise is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
manise wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson is pressing down on manise's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson working for a triangle but manise defends it easily.
manise is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top!
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed manise's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kam Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
manise with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
manise tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
manise is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, manise has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but manise does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
manise is breathing heavily.
manise tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
manise manages to get to full guard.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
manise wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
manise tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but manise is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but manise is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
manise actively working from the bottom here.
manise is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount!
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but manise manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but manise is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
manise is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. manise doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
manise is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
manise manages to get to full guard.
manise is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but manise is retaining full guard.
manise keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. manise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to control but manise is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kam Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. manise is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
manise tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
manise is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but manise defends it.
manise holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
manise takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson wants to take a breather but manise is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
manise has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson prevents manise from improving his position.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the position but manise is working away.
manise tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Johnson trying to control the action but manise is working from the bottom.
Kam Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by manise, who protects the arm well.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
manise tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
manise is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson trying to control the position but manise is working away.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because manise is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
manise is trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson wants to control but manise is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming manise to the mat! manise manages to get full guard.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. manise is keeping the position for now.
Kam Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
manise keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
manise wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but manise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
manise looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson trying to control but manise is working from the bottom.
Tonboj manise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kam Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kam Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Molear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Molear had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Molear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morris McDonald!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Molear sprawls well initially but McDonald persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Molear wants to get back to his feet.
Molear is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
Molear pushes McDonald off looking to stand but McDonald dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald moves into full mount! Molear won't be happy about that!
McDonald controlling from mount.
Molear is trying to stand up.
McDonald landing shots from mount.
McDonald looking to secure an arm triangle but Molear defends it well.
McDonald trying to control but Molear is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald goes for an armbar but Molear turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Molear.
McDonald managing to control the position.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Molear is one step ahead there.
Molear has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McDonald is proving hard to escape from.
Molear stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
McDonald trying to control the position.
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.
McDonald 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.
McDonald is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Molear has his hands clasped together but McDonald extends an breaks Molear's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McDonald.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morris McDonald!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister Brutal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mister Brutal has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mister Brutal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Wise!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brutal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wise pinned against the cage. Wise gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brutal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brutal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horrible takedown by Brutal or perhaps it was just good defense by Wise which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Brutal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Brutal both land. Nice combination.
Wise leaves Brutal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brutal shoots in for a takedown but Wise shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wise scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wise prevents Brutal from improving his position.
Wise is looking for a kimura here.
Brutal won't allow Wise to pass to mount.
Brutal is trying to get back to full guard.
Wise working over Brutal with some ground and pound. Brutal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutal wants to get back to full guard.
Wise seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brutal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wise is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wise is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brutal is just riding it out for now. Wise eventually gives up the hold.
Wise is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brutal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brutal looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Wise is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brutal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wise pulls his head out easily.
Wise seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brutal is pressing down on Wise's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brutal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wise lands a couple of digs.
Brutal has momentary wrist control but Wise slips an elbow through the middle.
Wise pushes down on Brutal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brutal is trying to get back to full guard.
Wise is trying for a kimura here. Brutal looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wise wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dennis Wise!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Amsel Socamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Palau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Palau's choice of entrance music: Bob Marley - I shot the sherif. 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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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amsel Socamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nelson Palau!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socamo throws a jab when Palau was well out of range.
A big right from Socamo misses.
Socamo lands the left hand.
It looks like Nelson Palau has been cut.
Palau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Socamo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palau.
Palau closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Socamo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palau looks up at the clock and then as Socamo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Palau smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Socamo is pushing Palau's head away, looking to escape. Palau manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Palau lands some shots froms side control.
Socamo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Palau is controlling him well.
Palau postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Palau connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Socamo some visible discomfort.
Socamo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Palau working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Palau wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Socamo, who protects the arm well.
Palau tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Palau has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Palau seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palau throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Socamo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Socamo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Socamo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Palau asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Socamo throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Socamo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Palau is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Socamo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palau.
Socamo throws a hook but Palau avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Socamo misses its intended target.
Socamo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palau.
Socamo looks to throw the jab but Palau is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Socamo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palau ducks under a wild hook from Socamo.
Socamo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palau on the side of the head.
Amsel Socamo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Palau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socamo.
Palau shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Socamo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Palau in side control, throwing shots but Socamo defends.
Palau lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Palau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Socamo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Socamo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Socamo throws a jab but it's blocked by Palau.
Palau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socamo.
Socamo missing with a left hand there. Palau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socamo lands a nice shot that snaps Palau's head back.
Socamo fails to land with a series of punches.
Socamo lands a left and a right that send Palau crashing to the mat, dazed. Socamo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Palau is rocked!
A big right from Socamo misses.
Socamo throws a hook but Palau avoids it easily.
A combination from Socamo does no damage.
Socamo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Palau.
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!
Socamo prevents Palau from moving into mount.
Palau looks gassed!
Socamo wants to get back to his feet but Palau drags him back down.
Socamo wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Socamo pushes Palau away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Palau gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Palau grinds an elbow into Socamo's temple.
Socamo is pushing Palau's head away, looking to escape. Palau manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palau lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Socamo down.
Palau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Palau looks up at the clock and then as Socamo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Palau smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Socamo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Socamo pushes Palau away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Palau gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Socamo is trying to improve his position.
Socamo is working hard here to advance position.
Palau looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Socamo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Palau ducks under a wild hook from Socamo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Amsel Socamo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nelson Palau's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Socamo misses the shot to the body.
Socamo throws out a loose jab but Palau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Socamo cracks Palau with an open hand slap.
A jab from Socamo misses.
Palau staying out of range there.
Socamo looks to throw the jab but Palau is out of range.
Socamo digs a good hook to Palau's body.
Palau staying out of range there.
Socamo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Socamo misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Palau.
Socamo scores with a one two! Palau had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Socamo swings for the body but Palau moves out of range.
Palau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nelson Palau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socamo takes a swing at Palau's ribcage but misses.
Socamo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socamo throws a looping overhand right but Palau ducks down to avoid it.
Socamo throws a jab when Palau was well out of range.
A jab from Socamo misses.
Socamo lands a really nice looking cross but Palau seems unphased.
Socamo clobbers Palau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Palau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socamo.
Socamo throws a jab when Palau was well out of range.
Socamo misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Socamo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Socamo throws a body punch but Palau moves out of range.
Palau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socamo.
Palau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Socamo looks to land a combination but Palau avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Palau there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Palau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palau tries to move into range but Socamo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Palau changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Socamo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Socamo is looking to regain half guard here but Palau keeps moving and retains side control.
Palau lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Socamo is looking to regain half guard here but Palau keeps moving and retains side control.
Palau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Socamo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Palau lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palau lands a nice forearm strike.
Palau works to advance to full mount. Socamo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Socamo is trying to stand.
Socamo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Palau is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Socamo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Socamo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Socamo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Palau scoring with strikes but Socamo is staying in there.
Palau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Socamo is trying desperately to improve position.
Palau working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Palau is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Socamo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Socamo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socamo landing strikes from the bottom.
Palau passes to full mount!
Socamo is trying to stand up.
Palau working Socamo over with strikes here.
Socamo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Socamo stands up from Palau's guard - Socamo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Socamo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palau.
Palau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palau slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amsel Socamo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nelson Palau's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Socamo scores with a nice strike.
Palau is looking to land body kicks.
Socamo looks to land a left hand but Palau moved out of range nicely.
Socamo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Palau drives through with a takedown into guard.
Palau throwing strikes from guard but Socamo blocks nicely.
Nelson Palau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Socamo wants to stand and escape but Palau is having none of it.
Palau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Socamo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Palau is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Socamo lands some strikes from the bottom.
Palau cracks Socamo with a solid left hand.
Socamo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Palau is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Socamo does it's job there.
Socamo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socamo misses with a series of wild punches.
Palau staying out of range there.
Palau moves away from the strike by Socamo.
Palau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socamo.
Socamo misses with an uppercut.
Socamo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palau dodges the punch combination from Socamo.
Palau staying out of range there.
Socamo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Palau throws a quick inside leg kick.
Palau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Socamo throws a hook but Palau blocks it.
Socamo throws a hook but Palau avoids it easily.
Palau moves out of range of the strikes.
Amsel Socamo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socamo lands the left hand.
Socamo stalks Palau and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Palau's face. Palau staggers backwards, shaken.
Socamo gets caught flat footed, as Palau shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Palau postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Socamo wants to stand up but Palau is controlling him.
Palau chips away with some ground and pound.
Socamo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palau slips nicely into half guard.
Socamo is in trouble now - Palau has advanced to mount!
Socamo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Socamo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Palau blocks Socamo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Palau cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nelson Palau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Socamo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Palau blocks Socamo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Palau looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Palau has hold of Socamo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Socamo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Socamo is looking to improve his position but Palau isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socamo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Palau missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Socamo tries to kick Palau off but Palau keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Socamo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Socamo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palau.
Palau trying to mount his opponent but Socamo defends it.
Socamo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Palau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Socamo's head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Socamo lands a glancing blow to the side of Palau's head.
Amsel Socamo is winning the standup battle so far.
Palau blocks a jab.
Amsel Socamo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Socamo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nelson Palau.
I think Socamo 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 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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