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PFC 8: McMurder vs Reddman PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hearld dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by I will survive. Paul Hardy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, hearld dam!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dam shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hardy's guard.
dam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
dam is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
dam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
dam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy keeping full guard, as dam tries to pass.
dam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing dam from controlling successfully.
dam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
dam being controlled here momentarily.
Hardy working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
dam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but dam is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as dam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
dam passes into half guard.
dam thows a huge punch but Hardy dodges it nicely.
Hardy trying to hold on to dam's head to control him but dam postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
dam trying to control the pace.
Hardy is staying active underneath dam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
dam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for dam on the ground.
Hardy wants to control but dam is keeping busy.
dam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
I looks like dam might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Despite being in the dominant position, hearld dam just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
dam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
dam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hardy is looking to escape.
dam looks gassed!
dam controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy is squirming around, avoiding dam's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
hearld dam 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.
dam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardy's waist but Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing dam off to one side.
dam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but dam persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
dam closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hardy struggling a bit here.
dam fails to land a wild elbow strike.
dam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardy has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy dodges the ground and pound from dam.
dam looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hardy is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dam lands a nice forearm strike.
dam is breathing heavily.
Hardy can't do much from the bottom here.
Hardy is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for dam with that takedown attempt.
Paul Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hearld dam.
dam shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
Hardy tries to clinch but dam is having none of it.
dam displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardy.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but dam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
dam moves out of range as Hardy throws a body kick.
Paul Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
dam ducks right into an uppercut from Hardy.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
dam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardy lands a jab-cross combination.
Hardy throws a combination. dam tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
dam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hardy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hardy tries to stand but dam is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but dam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
dam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. dam is keeping the position for now.
Hardy wants to stand but dam is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but dam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Hardy trying to move into half guard but instead dam has managed to sweep!
Hardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
dam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy gets a takedown into half guard.
Hardy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so dam is just riding it out for now. Hardy eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hardy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
dam shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardy.
Hardy trying to control but dam is working from the bottom.
Hardy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of dam is proving hard to escape from.
Hardy trying to control but dam is working from the bottom.
Hardy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hardy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but dam manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as dam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dam trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
dam stands and throws Hardy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hardy is looking for a sweep.
hearld dam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardy can't do much from the bottom here.
Hardy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hardy can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
dam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hardy was covering up waiting for the punch and dam finishes the takedown easily into guard.
dam wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardy is trying to control the position but dam postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy is adopting a defensive guard.
dam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
dam cracks Hardy with a solid left hand.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing dam from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardy shoots and misses
and dam counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dam trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
dam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
dam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
dam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hardy is not content to let dam control the position.
dam wants to free his trapped foot but Hardy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
dam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
hearld dam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think dam 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... hearld dam!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Thomas!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Jones.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Jon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Jones.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Thomas.
Jones thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a body shot.
Thomas shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas looks gassed!
Jones wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Thomas has the dominant position.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Quinton Thomas has been cut.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Thomas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quinton Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Jones wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones jabs at Thomas's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Jones is looking to wear down Thomas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones lands a with a good body shot.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Thomas backs away looking to recover.
Jon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Thomas's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Thomas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quinton Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
Jones tries to break free but Thomas pushes him back against the cage.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the cage.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling him.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Jones throws a combination. Thomas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Quinton Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Jon Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones with a hook.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Beatdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Cyborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Project Cyborg has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Barry Beatdown's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Beatdown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Project Cyborg !
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beatdown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beatdown drops Cyborg with a beautiful combination! Cyborg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Beatdown is looking for the KO!
It looks like Project Cyborg has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cyborg shoots in and drives through. Beatdown sprawls well.
Barry Beatdown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyborg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beatdown drops Cyborg with a beautiful combination! Cyborg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Beatdown is looking for the KO!
Cyborg is rocked!
Cyborg looks gassed!
Beatdown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beatdown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beatdown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cyborg doesn't seem bothered though.
Beatdown misses with a wild combination.
Beatdown digs a good body shot into Cyborg 's ribs.
Beatdown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cyborg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beatdown lands a big right hand that sends Cyborg crashing to the mat! Beatdown stays standing though and waves Cyborg back to his feet!
Cyborg is still on wobbly legs! Can Beatdown finish him?
BOOM! Beatdown lands a beautiful left hook that drops Cyborg . Cyborg tries to recover but Beatdown is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Cyborg lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Beatdown!
Barry Beatdown retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews has chosen Bleed It Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vincent Matthews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Vincent Matthews!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matthews clinches.
The referee calls for Matthews to work.
Ho takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matthews gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matthews connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kai Ho has been cut.
Ho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews looks for a takedown but Ho sprawls well.
Vincent Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Ho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ho wants it to stay on the feet.
Ho moves into the clinch.
Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Matthews stalls.
Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Ho both land. Nice combination.
Ho misses with a wild combination.
Matthews stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho throws a series of strikes that have Matthews backpedaling.
Ho wants to clinch
and Matthews counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ho tries to circle away but Matthews has him pinned against the cage.
Ho tries to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling the position.
Ho wants to break free but Matthews has control.
Ho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ho's defenses.
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matthews looks gassed!
Ho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matthews circles away quickly and effectively.
Ho shoots in and drives through. Matthews sprawls well.
Ho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matthews needs to keep his hands up - Ho had a free shot at his head there.
Ho jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matthews paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ho throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Matthews connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ho wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Matthews.
Ho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ho throws a one two combo.
Matthews misses with a combination
and Ho counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho doesn't manage to clinch there - Matthews circles away.
Ho darts in and clinches Matthews up against the cage.
Ho wants to break free but Matthews has control.
Ho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matthews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matthews prevents it.
Ho is trying to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Matthews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ho's efforts to push away.
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ho scores with a three punch combo!
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matthews counters with a head kick.
Ho connects with a nice looking jab.
Matthews slips a jab and a cross from Ho.
Ho tries to clinch up.
Ho scores with a hook to the body. Matthews takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ho closes the distance and pushes Matthews back into the cage.
Ho stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Matthews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ho's efforts to push away.
Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Matthews controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho has clasped his hands together around Matthews's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ho has hold of Matthews's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Matthews seems comfortable defending it but Ho has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Matthews is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Matthews is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ho couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kai Ho!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julio Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawson Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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18
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julio Caesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dawson Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Caesar delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Caesar is defended easily by Hopkins.
Caesar looks for a takedown but Hopkins sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Caesar. Caesar gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Caesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caesar shoots for a double leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls well. He's pushed Caesar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hopkins works Caesar's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Caesar fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Hopkins. No joy for Caesar on that attempt.
Caesar is breathing heavily.
Caesar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws out a powerful jab.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caesar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hopkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hopkins as Caesar shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hopkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Caesar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopkins as he jumps to the side.
Caesar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dawson Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caesar throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawson Hopkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Caesar moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopkins scores with a body shot.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Caesar rather than just go for the knockout.
Caesar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopkins is fending him off so far but Caesar persists. Nope, Hopkins circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Caesar. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Caesar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hopkins lands a with a good body shot.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Jab from Hopkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Caesar fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Caesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Caesar is just out of range.
Dawson Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caesar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopkins circles away.
Julio Caesar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar shoots in and drives through. Hopkins sprawls well.
Hopkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caesar.
Caesar fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins tests Caesar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caesar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopkins as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawson Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Caesar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caesar tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Caesar avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins leaves Caesar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Caesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Caesar moves away and avoids it.
Caesar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but Caesar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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.
Caesar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hopkins lands a slapping body shot.
Hopkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Julio Caesar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Caesar wants to clinch up but Hopkins keeps it at a distance.
Caesar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hopkins sizes up Caesar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Caesar saw that one coming.
Hopkins swings for the body but Caesar moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Caesar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopkins is fending him off so far but Caesar persists. Nope, Hopkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopkins stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Caesar with that takedown attempt.
Hopkins misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dawson Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hopkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dawson Hopkins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damir Klobucar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard comes to the cage accompanied by Juicy. Damir Klobucar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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19
163 lbs
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20
165 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damir Klobucar!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klobucar pinned against the cage. Klobucar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Klobucar did well to prevent Howard getting side control.
Klobucar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Howard winds up and cracks Klobucar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Howard lands with a punch from half guard.
Klobucar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Klobucar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Howard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Howard drops an elbow to the side of Klobucar's head.
Howard slips a nice elbow through Klobucar's hands, connecting with Klobucar's forehead.
Klobucar actively working from the bottom here.
Klobucar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Howard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Klobucar?
Howard landing strikes from the mount and Klobucar is in trouble!
Howard working Klobucar over with strikes here.
Howard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Klobucar looks a forlorn figure.
Klobucar is rocked!
Klobucar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Howard drops an elbow to the side of Klobucar's head.
Klobucar actively working from the bottom here.
Klobucar looks gassed!
Howard winds up and cracks Klobucar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Klobucar has hold of Howard's hands but Howard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klobucar looking for submissions off his back.
Howard is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard working over Klobucar with some ground and pound. Klobucar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Howard lands strikes from half guard.
Klobucar won't allow Howard to pass to mount.
Klobucar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Howard wants to pass the guard but Klobucar is defending well.
Klobucar has hold of Howard's hands but Howard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howard is defended easily by Klobucar.
Howard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Klobucar's half guard.
Howard lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard is pressing down on Klobucar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Klobucar is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klobucar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howard pulls his head out easily.
Howard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Howard working Klobucar over with strikes here.
BOOM! Howard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Klobucar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Klobucar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Howard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Klobucar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howard pulls his head out easily.
Klobucar looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard works his way into full mount!
Howard prevents Klobucar from getting the reversal.
Howard cracks Klobucar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Howard looking to finish Klobucar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Klobucar!
Howard prevents Klobucar from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Howard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Howard lands a heavy elbow.
Howard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Klobucar's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Howard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Howard scores with a takedown into Klobucar's guard.
Klobucar has his foot on Howard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howard works his way back into a safe position though.
Howard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Howard working some strikes from top position.
Klobucar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howard defends it easily.
Howard passes into half guard.
Klobucar actively working from the bottom here.
Howard is looking to advance position but Klobucar won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klobucar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mike Howard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Howard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Howard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Howard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Howard showed some decent athleticism there.
Klobucar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Klobucar has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Howard. Oh but Klobucar has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Howard goes limp - he's gone! Klobucar jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damir Klobucar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Liston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Blyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blyer has chosen Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Rocky Blyer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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216 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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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, Sonny Liston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Blyer!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liston.
Liston ducks under a wild hook from Blyer.
Blyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Liston tries to sprawl out of it but Blyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Liston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blyer.
Blyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Blyer with a couple of short strikes.
Blyer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Blyer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Blyer throwing strikes here but Liston is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Liston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blyer on the ground.
Blyer looking to finish Liston with some ground and pound. This is bad for Liston!
Liston really wants to buck Blyer off and get back to his feet.
Blyer looking to ground and pound but Liston is blocking nicely.
Liston is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Liston in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Blyer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Liston'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyer lands a big shot there that rocks Liston but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liston is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Blyer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blyer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Liston can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blyer breaks from Liston's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Liston is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Liston is in a horrible position here. Blyer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Blyer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Blyer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Liston is looking to escape.
Blyer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Blyer working Liston over with strikes here.
Blyer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liston is trying to stand up.
Blyer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liston blocking the ground and pound.
Blyer looking to ground and pound but Liston is blocking nicely.
Blyer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blyer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Blyer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Blyer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Poor strikes thrown by Blyer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Blyer punching from mount but Liston doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Blyer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Blyer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Blyer working the ground and pound effectively.
Blyer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blyer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blyer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Blyer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Liston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liston tries to get out of the position.
Blyer looks gassed!
Blyer scoring with strikes but Liston is staying in there.
Liston wants to get back to his feet.
Blyer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Liston takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Blyer looking to finish Liston with some ground and pound. This is bad for Liston!
Blyer unloads with some shots from mount but Liston bucks and avoids them well.
Liston tries to buck Blyer off but he can't manage it.
Blyer lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blyer looking to finish Liston with some ground and pound. This is bad for Liston!
Liston is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Blyer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Blyer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Liston trying desperately to get to his feet.
Blyer throwing strikes here but Liston is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Liston tries to buck Blyer off but he can't manage it.
Blyer landing punches.
Blyer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Liston's face.
Blyer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Liston is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Blyer is landing with some decent strikes but Liston is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blyer breaks from Liston's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Blyer working the ground and pound effectively.
Blyer working Liston over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Blyer dominated that round.
That's time! Liston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Blyer misses.
Blyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blyer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liston to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Rocky Blyer has been cut.
Blyer throws a hook but Liston avoids it easily.
Liston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blyer.
Blyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Blyer avoids the body shot from Liston.
Liston looks to land a right hand but Blyer moved out of range.
Liston misses with a double jab.
Liston misses with a double jab.
Liston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blyer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blyer connects with a right hand. Liston shakes it off.
Liston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blyer finds it's way round the side to connect with Liston's head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blyer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Check out the look on Blyer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liston is trying to get back to his feet.
Blyer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Liston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Liston is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Blyer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Blyer working the body and head with strikes.
Liston defending against the ground and pound.
Blyer working the body and head with strikes.
Blyer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Blyer working the ground and pound from side control.
Liston is pushing Blyer's head away, looking to escape. Blyer manages to hold on to the position though.
Blyer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Liston avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blyer.
Blyer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blyer landing strikes.
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.
Blyer is chipping away with strikes.
Liston is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Blyer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Blyer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Liston down.
Blyer is staying tight to Liston's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Blyer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Liston some visible discomfort.
Blyer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Liston misses the shot to the body.
Sonny Liston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liston swings for the body but Blyer moves out of range.
Liston punishes Blyer's body with a nice straight punch.
Liston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blyer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liston throws a lazy right hand but Blyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blyer, as that shot connected.
Blyer slips under a jab.
Sonny Liston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liston slaps away a takedown attempt from Blyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liston as he avoids it easily.
Sonny Liston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Blyer.
Liston with a hook.
Liston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blyer.
Liston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blyer.
Liston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyer throws out the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Liston as Blyer shoots in.
Blyer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blyer misses with an uppercut.
Liston tries to bum rush Blyer with a series of wild strikes but Blyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Liston.
Liston misses with a hook. Blyer ducked under it nicely.
Liston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blyer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liston throws a right and a left that Blyer avoids nicely.
Blyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liston as he avoids it easily.
Liston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liston but Liston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Liston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sonny Liston is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blyer looks to land a left hand but Liston moved out of range nicely.
Blyer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blyer catches Liston 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.
Sonny Liston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Blyer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Blyer shoots in for a double leg but Liston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Liston throws a nice looking combination but Blyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A lazy left from Liston finds it's target.
Horrible takedown by Blyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Liston which made him look bad.
Liston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blyer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liston throws a series of strikes that have Blyer backpedaling.
Liston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Liston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liston swivels and escapes.
Sonny Liston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Blyer.
Liston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Liston cracks a nice hook into Blyer's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Blyer.
Liston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blyer.
Liston with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy left from Liston finds it's target.
The crowd cheers as Blyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liston doesn't seem phased though.
Liston throws a series of punches but Blyer avoids them all with ease.
Blyer shoots for a double leg takedown but Liston sprawls well. He's pushed Blyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Liston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sonny Liston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blyer works Liston's body with a nice hook.
Blyer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Liston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blyer.
A combination from Liston does no damage.
Blyer fails with a takedown attempt.
Blyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liston throws out the jab.
Jab from Liston.
Blyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blyer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Liston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liston lands a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Liston!
Blyer shoots in and drives through. Liston sprawls well.
Liston cracks Blyer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blyer.
Horrible takedown by Blyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Liston which made him look bad.
A right-left combo lands from Liston.
Blyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blyer misses with a takedown attempt - Liston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Liston. No joy for Blyer on that attempt.
Blyer drops his hands momentarily and Liston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liston as he jumps to the side.
Blyer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liston connects with a right hand. Blyer shakes it off.
Liston takes a swing at Blyer's ribcage but misses.
Liston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Blyer.
Liston stuffs the takedown attempt from Blyer. Blyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Liston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Blyer fails with a takedown attempt.
Liston lands with an overhand left.
Liston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Liston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liston wants it to stay on the feet.
Liston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Liston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blyer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liston tries to avoid it but Blyer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liston to the ground. Liston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liston lands a two punch combo.
Liston tries to bum rush Blyer with a series of wild strikes but Blyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blyer throws a series of punches but Liston moves out of range.
Blyer tries for a takedown but Liston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blyer clobbers Liston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Liston throws a series of punches but Blyer moves out of range.
Blyer connects with a single shot there.
Blyer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Liston.
Blyer staying out of range there.
Blyer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Liston misses.
Blyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liston as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blyer throws a good cross that connects.
Blyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liston lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Liston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liston 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 28:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Kurkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurkku's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Födosagan. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mike Tyson enters the cage!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Kurkku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurkku swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyson.
Tyson misses with a straight right.
Tyson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson swinging wilding here.
Kurkku shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyson sprawls well. Tyson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kurkku gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson tries to clinch up.
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurkku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyson on the side of the head.
Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson throws a right and a left that Kurkku avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tyson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurkku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyson looks to clinch
and Kurkku counters with a takedown into side control.
Kurkku prevents Tyson from escaping the position.
The ground and pound from Kurkku seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tyson is trying to get back to his feet.
Kurkku 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.
Tyson defending against the ground and pound.
Tyson is looking to get back to his feet here but Kurkku is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tyson's back.
Tyson prevents Kurkku from getting a body triangle.
Tyson covering up well under a series of strikes from Kurkku.
Tyson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kurkku punches the canvas rather than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to stand back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kurkku's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
Tyson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kurkku working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kurkku tries to get the hooks in deep but Tyson pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurkku misses with a punch to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurkku throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Kurkku controls the action.
Tyson staying busy and making it hard for Kurkku to control.
Kurkku thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Tyson prevents Kurkku from getting a body triangle.
Tyson is trying to stand back up.
Kurkku struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tyson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
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.
Tyson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kurkku's arms.
Tyson trying to get back to his feet but Kurkku is in full control for now.
Kurkku working for the choke.
Kurkku trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tyson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kurkku. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Tyson is trying to stand back up.
Kurkku has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Tyson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kurkku gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Kurkku!
John Kurkku retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carson McMurder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LaShawn Reddman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reddman has chosen Headstrong as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carson McMurder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, LaShawn Reddman!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by McMurder.
Reddman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reddman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McMurder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McMurder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reddman falls off balance throwing a combination
and McMurder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reddman thinking.
McMurder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reddman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McMurder blocks a jab.
Reddman gets caught flat footed, as McMurder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMurder thows a big elbow that misses.
McMurder sitting in guard here, content to control.
McMurder trying to control but Reddman is working from the bottom.
McMurder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reddman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McMurder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McMurder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reddman looking to hit a scissor sweep but McMurder is one step ahead there.
Reddman keeping moving, preventing McMurder from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A cross from Reddman lands.
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.
Reddman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Reddman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McMurder throws a body punch but Reddman moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Reddman.
LaShawn Reddman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McMurder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reddman.
McMurder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McMurder misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Reddman is being controlled here.
Reddman is not content to let McMurder control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reddman, as that shot connected.
McMurder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Reddman coming out on top.
Reddman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McMurder misses with a wild body shot.
Reddman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McMurder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McMurder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reddman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reddman throws a hook but McMurder blocks it.
Reddman throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson McMurder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good shot there by Reddman.
A punch combination from Reddman misses.
LaShawn Reddman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reddman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McMurder.
McMurder throws the kick towards the body but Reddman avoids it.
Reddman takes a swing at McMurder's ribcage but misses.
McMurder looks for a takedown but Reddman sprawls well.
Reddman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Reddman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McMurder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McMurder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McMurder trying to control but Reddman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMurder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurder trying to control the position but Reddman is working away.
McMurder throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Reddman is not content to let McMurder control the position.
McMurder is trying to get an arm triangle but Reddman is defending well.
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.
McMurder throws an elbow but Reddman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Reddman wants to control but McMurder postures up.
McMurder tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McMurder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reddman, who protects the arm well.
McMurder working the ground and pound but Reddman is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A slow jab from Reddman misses its intended target.
McMurder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reddman defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carson McMurder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reddman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McMurder's head backwards.
Reddman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Reddman.
McMurder throws out a leg kick but Reddman moves out of range and McMurder only half commits.
McMurder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reddman misses with a looping left.
McMurder misses with a straight right.
McMurder is looking to wear down Reddman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reddman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McMurder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reddman.
Reddman stalks McMurder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McMurder's face. McMurder staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurder looks to land a left hand but Reddman moved out of range nicely.
Reddman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McMurder.
Reddman is breathing heavily.
Reddman throws a looping overhand right but McMurder ducks down to avoid it.
Reddman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reddman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for McMurder.
A combination from Reddman does no damage.
Reddman fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Reddman misses the target.
McMurder lands a nice hook to Reddman's body. Reddman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reddman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McMurder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
LaShawn Reddman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reddman ducks under a wild hook from McMurder.
McMurder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reddman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Reddman as he checks the leg kick.
McMurder tries to bum rush Reddman with a series of wild strikes but Reddman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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 Carson McMurder will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McMurder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McMurder misses with an uppercut.
McMurder looks to land a left hand but Reddman moved out of range nicely.
McMurder shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reddman's guard.
McMurder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McMurder throws a big right hand that misses.
McMurder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reddman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reddman has escaped and now he's on top!
McMurder looking to control.
Reddman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reddman is one step ahead there.
McMurder is working hard here to advance position.
Reddman wants to control from the top but McMurder keeps moving.
Reddman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reddman looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reddman trying to control but McMurder is working from the bottom.
McMurder pushes Reddman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Some wild striking there from Reddman.
McMurder misses with a body shot.
Reddman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McMurder shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reddman's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McMurder pushing down on Reddman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McMurder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McMurder is keen to just control but Reddman is a slippery customer.
McMurder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McMurder thows a huge punch but Reddman dodges it nicely.
McMurder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
McMurder is looking to take a break and control but Reddman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McMurder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
LaShawn Reddman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carson McMurder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McMurder not doing much here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reddman throws a hook but McMurder blocks it.
Reddman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reddman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McMurder to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to de liver by McMurder. Beautiful body shot.
McMurder scores with a jab.
McMurder slips a straight right by Reddman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carson McMurder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McMurder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carson McMurder!
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