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IoM 13: Hawaii All Night Long PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gron Hellscream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gron Hellscream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen McGrady!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrady drops Hellscream with a beautiful combination! Hellscream stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McGrady is looking for the KO!
Hellscream is rocked!
It looks like Gron Hellscream has been cut.
Hellscream has McGrady up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Hellscream is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hellscream breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hellscream seems to have got his legs back now.
McGrady with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hellscream counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hellscream tries to clinch up but McGrady circles away and keeps his distance.
McGrady falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hellscream counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellscream clinches.
Hellscream breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hellscream throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGrady throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hellscream counters by moving into the clinch.
Hellscream looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hellscream prevents McGrady from breaking the clinch.
McGrady wants to get back to striking at distance but Hellscream won't allow it.
Hellscream's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGrady falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hellscream counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGrady wants to clinch.
Hellscream walks into a straight right hand from McGrady.
McGrady swings widly with a right hand
and Hellscream counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hellscream.
McGrady tries to pull guard but Hellscream won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGrady fails with the takedown
and Hellscream counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gron Hellscream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen McGrady.
Hellscream is breathing heavily.
Hellscream moves into range and clinches up with McGrady.
Hellscream escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hellscream closes the distance and clinches.
McGrady wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGrady can't break the clinch.
Hellscream's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGrady misses with an uppercut
and Hellscream counters by moving into the clinch.
Hellscream effectively controlling the action here.
McGrady breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Hellscream. Those never looked like landing.
McGrady misses with a double jab
and Hellscream counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McGrady is looking to break free of the clinch but Hellscream has double underhooks.
Hellscream breaks from the clinch.
Hellscream avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hellscream moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream breaks the clinch.
McGrady misses with a few strikes there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hellscream breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGrady takes one on the button.
Owen McGrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGrady tries to keep at a distance but Hellscream has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGrady is trying to break the clinch but Hellscream has him pressed against the cage.
Hellscream manages to break the clinch.
McGrady misses with a takedown
and Hellscream counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McGrady is trying to break the clinch but Hellscream has him pressed against the cage.
Hellscream lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGrady wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hellscream has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hellscream.
Hellscream's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGrady fails with the takedown
and Hellscream counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady is trying to break free.
McGrady wants to break free but Hellscream has control.
McGrady tries to break the clinch but Hellscream is controlling the position.
Hellscream breaks the clinch.
McGrady scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hellscream closes the distance and clinches.
McGrady is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hellscream has McGrady pushed against the cage.
Hellscream escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hellscream drives through and clinches with McGrady against the cage.
McGrady fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGrady working hard to break the clinch.
Hellscream controlling the action here for a moment.
McGrady has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hellscream breaks the clinch.
McGrady showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hellscream.
McGrady falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hellscream counters with a series of strikes. McGrady will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hellscream wants to clinch up but McGrady keeps it at a distance.
Hellscream fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. McGrady catches Hellscream right on the button with a cross.
McGrady throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hellscream counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGrady wants a takedown.
Hellscream manages to break the clinch.
McGrady throws a jab when Hellscream was well out of range.
McGrady gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hellscream counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hellscream.
Hellscream breaks from the clinch.
Hellscream wants to clinch up but McGrady keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellscream uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGrady.
McGrady avoids the body shot from Hellscream.
Hellscream throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Hellscream. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gron Hellscream dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gron Hellscream's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGrady falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hellscream counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hellscream is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hellscream escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGrady tries to clinch there but Hellscream circles away.
A jab from McGrady misses.
McGrady shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hellscream holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hellscream breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by McGrady.
Gron Hellscream is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hellscream closes the distance and pushes McGrady back into the cage.
McGrady misses with a punch on the inside.
Hellscream pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hellscream digs a good body shot into McGrady's ribs.
McGrady shoots and misses
and Hellscream holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hellscream breaks from the clinch.
Hellscream has managed to clinch.
Hellscream breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady throws a combination that misses
and Hellscream counters with a three punch combo that has McGrady backing up. McGrady nods at Hellscream to acknowledge the strikes.
McGrady with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hellscream counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gron Hellscream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen McGrady.
Hellscream escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gron Hellscream is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGrady throws a combination that misses
and Hellscream counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGrady avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hellscream misses with a wild combination.
McGrady tries to keep at a distance but Hellscream has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGrady tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hellscream breaks from the clinch.
McGrady is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hellscream.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hellscream pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGrady misses with a takedown
and Hellscream counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hellscream.
Hellscream's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by McGrady. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGrady.
McGrady looks to clinch
and Hellscream counters by moving into the clinch.
Hellscream escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGrady throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hellscream stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hellscream scores with a sloppy right hand. McGrady should have avoided that one.
McGrady gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hellscream counters with a one-two to the body.
McGrady lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hellscream wants to clinch up but McGrady keeps it at a distance.
Hellscream is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGrady tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hellscream counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from McGrady misses.
Hellscream has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McGrady's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGrady looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGrady escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hellscream clinches up with McGrady and pushes him back against the cage.
Gron Hellscream has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hellscream pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hellscream tries to bum rush McGrady with a series of wild strikes but McGrady uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hellscream wants to clinch.
Hellscream swinging wildly here.
Hellscream closes the distance and pushes McGrady back into the cage.
Hellscream's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGrady misses with a lunging right hand
and Hellscream moves into the clinch.
McGrady wants a takedown.
Hellscream has McGrady pressed against the cage, preventing McGrady from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hellscream keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGrady's efforts to push away.
McGrady jumps guard but Hellscream stands there with McGrady around his waist. McGrady gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hellscream leaning against his opponent.
McGrady can't break the clinch.
Hellscream manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady tries to clinch but Hellscream is having none of it.
Hellscream has McGrady up against the cage in a clinch.
McGrady wants to get back to striking at distance but Hellscream won't allow it.
McGrady is looking to break free of the clinch but Hellscream has double underhooks.
McGrady is trying to break free.
Hellscream's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGrady tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hellscream makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGrady takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hellscream connects with a looping right hand.
Hellscream rushes McGrady and presses him up against the cage.
Hellscream manages to break the clinch.
Hellscream moves into the clinch successfully.
Hellscream breaks from the clinch.
McGrady throws the left hand but Hellscream avoids the punch easily.
McGrady misses with a takedown
and Hellscream counters with a nice body shot.
Owen McGrady seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hellscream throws a nice looking combination but McGrady bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hellscream has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gron Hellscream dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gron Hellscream's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hellscream gets a clinch.
Hellscream pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGrady tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for McGrady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGrady swats away the attempt to clinch by Hellscream.
McGrady throws a series of punches but Hellscream avoids them all with ease.
Hellscream feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGradys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A right-left combo lands from Hellscream.
McGrady closes the distance and clinches up with Hellscream, looking for a takedown. McGrady pushes Hellscream against the cage but Hellscream circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGrady throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hellscream counters by clinching up.
McGrady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hellscream pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGrady doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hellscream counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGrady tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hellscream counters with a nice uppercut.
McGrady misses with a takedown
and Hellscream counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hellscream.
Gron Hellscream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen McGrady.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hellscream has McGrady pressed against the cage, preventing McGrady from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGrady is trying to break free.
McGrady looking for a takedown.
McGrady wants to break free but Hellscream has control.
Hellscream pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hellscream clinches up against the cage.
Hellscream prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGrady wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGrady pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hellscream forces McGrady back against the cage and clinches.
Hellscream pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hellscream tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGrady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGrady looks to clinch
and Hellscream counters with a two punch combo.
McGrady walks into a stiff left hand from Hellscream.
McGrady swats away the attempt to clinch by Hellscream.
Hellscream closes the distance and pushes McGrady back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGrady wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGrady jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hellscream walks away with a smile on his face. McGrady gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hellscream works over McGrady's head and body with a nice combination.
Hellscream slaps away a takedown attempt from McGrady, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Some wild striking there from McGrady.
Hellscream tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGrady swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGrady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGrady misses with a straight left.
McGrady takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGrady gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hellscream counters with a left to the body.
McGrady throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hellscream.
McGrady with a poor takedown
and Hellscream holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hellscream breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady throws a combination that misses
and Hellscream counters with a three punch combo that has McGrady backing up. McGrady nods at Hellscream to acknowledge the strikes.
Hellscream dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGrady throws a series of punches but Hellscream moves out of range.
Hellscream moves into the clinch.
McGrady is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hellscream pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGrady is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hellscream breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hellscream avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hellscream gets a clinch.
McGrady wants to break free but Hellscream has control.
Hellscream breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGrady clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hellscream escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hellscream shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGrady eats them both and turns towards Hellscream to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGrady connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGrady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGrady throws the left hand but Hellscream avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - McGrady coming out on top.
McGrady throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hellscream counters by clinching up.
McGrady tries to break the clinch but Hellscream is controlling the position.
McGrady is trying to break the clinch but Hellscream is controlling him.
Hellscream lands with a light punch inside.
McGrady tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGrady digs a right hand underneath Hellscream's ribcage. Hellscream let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGrady tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hellscream just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hellscream manages to break the clinch.
Hellscream takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McGrady throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab by Hellscream.
McGrady shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hellscream eats them both and turns towards McGrady to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Owen McGrady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gron Hellscream is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGrady misses with a series of wild punches.
McGrady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gron Hellscream showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hellscream 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... Gron Hellscream!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Harden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and North Dakota Elite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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171 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Harden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, North Dakota Elite!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elite gets the takedown into side control.
Elite is looking to take a break and control but Harden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harden is looking to regain half guard here but Elite keeps moving and retains side control.
Elite trying to control the action but Harden is working from the bottom.
Harden is trying to improve his position.
Harden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Harden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harden.
Harden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Elite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Elite trying to control the position from guard on top but Harden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Elite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Elite wants to control from the top but Harden keeps moving.
Harden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elite's guard.
Elite is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harden wants to control from the top but Elite keeps moving.
Harden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harden wants to control from the top but Elite keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elite working for a triangle but Harden defends it easily.
Harden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Harden has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Elite is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Harden yanks on the arm and Elite is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Harden.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesse Harden!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zak Houk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Turpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zak Houk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toni Turpa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turpa.
Turpa cracks Houk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Houk lands a jab-cross combination.
Houk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turpa can pounce on him.
Turpa misses with a low kick.
Turpa misses the shot to the body.
Houk moves into the clinch.
Turpa tries to land a knee to the head but Houk blocks with his arms.
Houk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turpa lands with a right to the head.
Houk has Turpa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Houk pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Turpa tumbling to the mat - Houk dives into Turpa's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houk trying to control the position from guard on top but Turpa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Houk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Turpa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpa has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Houk doesn't defend quickly enough and Turpa has managed to lock this one up! Can Houk escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Turpa on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Toni Turpa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Vito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Vito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vito slips a jab and a cross from Sullivan.
Vito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sullivan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sullivan pushes Vito up against the cage in a clinch.
Vito fails to pull guard.
Sullivan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sullivan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sullivan clinches up against the cage.
Vito misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Vito misses its intended target.
Sullivan clinches up with Vito and pushes him back against the cage.
Vito can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan controls the action.
Vito tries a body shot but Sullivan blocks it.
Sullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sullivan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vito circles away quickly and effectively.
Sullivan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vito circles away quickly and effectively.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Vito ducks under and follows up with a left that Vito also avoids with ease.
Sullivan throws a one two combo.
It looks like Victor Vito has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan slips a jab from Vito.
Vito tries to clinch but Sullivan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vito throws a hook but Sullivan blocks it.
Mark Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vito throws a series of punches but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Sullivan does no damage.
Sullivan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Mark Sullivan has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sullivan.
Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sullivan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vito swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vito scores with a hook to the body. Sullivan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sullivan looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vito looks to land a combination but Sullivan avoids it well.
Vito swinging wildly here.
Sullivan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vito's head.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vito.
Vito misses with a straight left.
Vito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sullivan.
A punch combination from Sullivan misses.
Vito works the jab nicely.
Vito swinging wildly here.
Vito slips a jab and a cross from Sullivan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a shot from downtown. Vito moves away and avoids it.
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sullivan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sullivan is countered with a crisp right hand from Vito that sends him to the canvas! Vito follows him to the mat into side control.
Sullivan is rocked!
Vito throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sullivan is still in real trouble! Can Vito finish him?
Vito 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.
The strikes coming from Vito are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sullivan seems to have recovered his senses.
Vito thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sullivan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan dodges the ground and pound from Vito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vito fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sullivan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vito thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vito throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sullivan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vito is trying to get an arm triangle but Sullivan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Vito dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vito, as that shot connected.
Sullivan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vito counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sullivan. Those never looked like landing.
Vito throws a series of punches but Sullivan moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Vito.
Vito tries to keep at a distance but Sullivan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sullivan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mark Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut. Vito saw that one coming.
Sullivan lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a series of wild punches.
Vito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sullivan tries to clinch up.
Sullivan is looking to clinch but Vito is avoiding it.
Victor Vito is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Sullivan misses.
Vito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mark Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sullivan throws a body punch but Vito moves out of range.
Sullivan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vito was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan.
Sullivan slips under a jab from Vito.
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
Sullivan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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.
Vito dodges the punch combination from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Sullivan tries to clinch there but Vito circles away.
Vito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vito misses with a double jab
and Sullivan counters with a left and a right that stings Vito.
Sullivan tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Sullivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vito.
Vito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vito rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sullivan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Sullivan does no damage.
Vito is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vito falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sullivan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan moves away.
Vito swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Sullivan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vito tries for a takedown but Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vito throws out a loose jab but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vito swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sullivan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vito circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sullivan moves into range and clinches up with Vito.
Sullivan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Sullivan both land. Nice combination.
Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that Vito avoids nicely.
Vito misses with a body shot
and Sullivan counters with a left to the body.
Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Vito throws a series of punches but Sullivan avoids them all with ease.
Vito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sullivan counters by clinching up.
Vito can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan controls the action.
Vito tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sullivan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Vito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan is struggling to control the position.
Vito can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A combination from Sullivan does no damage.
Vito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vito misses with an uppercut.
Vito misses with a double jab.
Vito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sullivan instigates a clinch.
Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan moves into the clinch successfully.
Sullivan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vito is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vito.
Vito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow.
Vito is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vito struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan controls his hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sullivan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sullivan misses with a wild combination.
Vito thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan.
Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Sullivan misses.
Vito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan.
A shot to the body from Vito misses
and Sullivan counters with a nice body shot.
Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sullivan misses with a few strikes there.
Sullivan moves into the clinch.
Sullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vito.
Some wild striking there from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vito misses with a wild combination.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vito.
Sullivan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vito swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vito.
Vito fails with a takedown attempt.
Sullivan rushes Vito and presses him up against the cage.
Vito working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut. Vito saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a series of punches but Vito avoids them all with ease.
Vito throws a shot from downtown. Sullivan moves away and avoids it.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Vito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sullivan throws a combination. Vito tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sullivan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vito.
Sullivan scores with a nice head shot.
Sullivan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sullivan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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.
Vito swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Vito shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Vito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan swinging wildly here.
Sullivan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vito counters with a series of strikes. Sullivan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vito throws a nice looking combination but Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sullivan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vito circles away quickly and effectively.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vito swings widly with a right hand
and Sullivan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vito.
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vito fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Victor Vito.
I think Vito has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ecif Irhcaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imran Shaah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irhcaz's entrance music is Reptile Theme by Skrillex. A fine choice. Shaah has chosen Time to Say Goodbye as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ecif Irhcaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Imran Shaah!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irhcaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shaah misses with a takedown attempt
and Irhcaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaah with a poor takedown
and Irhcaz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shaah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Irhcaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ecif Irhcaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imran Shaah.
Shaah misses with a takedown
and Irhcaz counters with a solid body kick.
Shaah looks gassed!
Irhcaz thumps Shaah with a low kick.
Irhcaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaah. That did some damage!
Irhcaz scores with a head kick. Shaah tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irhcaz drives through and clinches with Shaah against the cage.
Irhcaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Irhcaz manages to break the clinch.
Irhcaz scores with a punch to the head.
Shaah tries for a takedown but Irhcaz circles away easily
and Shaah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irhcaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shaah's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Irhcaz finds it's target.
It looks like Imran Shaah has been cut.
Irhcaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Irhcaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Irhcaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shaah manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irhcaz content to stall in guard here.
Irhcaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Irhcaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shaah keeping moving, preventing Irhcaz from controlling successfully.
Irhcaz scoring with some ground and pound.
Irhcaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaah is retaining full guard.
Irhcaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irhcaz wants to pass the guard but Shaah is keeping the position.
Shaah has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Irhcaz has passed into side control.
Shaah is looking to reverse the position.
Irhcaz is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Shaah's face as Irhcaz controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaah is looking to reverse the position.
Irhcaz cracks Shaah with a big elbow.
Irhcaz working the ground and pound.
Irhcaz landing a few strikes.
Irhcaz working the body and head with strikes.
Irhcaz controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irhcaz scores with punches from side control.
Irhcaz 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.
Shaah takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Irhcaz scores with punches from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaah is looking for a sweep.
Irhcaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Irhcaz tries to move to mount but Shaah blocks the move with his legs.
Shaah tries to improve position but can't.
Irhcaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shaah has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shaah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Irhcaz is controlling Shaah's trapped leg to prevent Shaah from advancing to side control.
Shaah seems to be working for a kimura but Irhcaz defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaah is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Irhcaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Irhcaz is controlling Shaah's trapped leg to prevent Shaah from advancing to side control.
Shaah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Irhcaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shaah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Irhcaz is keeping the position for now.
Irhcaz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shaah!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ecif Irhcaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Imran Shaah's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shaah with a poor takedown
and Irhcaz counters with a straight right hand.
Shaah doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Irhcaz counters with a straight right hand.
Irhcaz has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Irhcaz.
Irhcaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ecif Irhcaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imran Shaah.
Irhcaz prevents the takedown attempt.
Irhcaz has Shaah pushed against the cage.
Shaah goes for a takedown attempt but Irhcaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Irhcaz. That's going to slow Shaah down.
Imran Shaah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaah is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irhcaz throws a head kick that Shaah semi-blocks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Irhcaz.
Irhcaz digs a good body shot into Shaah's ribs.
Irhcaz scores with a leg kick.
Irhcaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Irhcaz thumps Shaah with a low kick.
A left lands for Irhcaz.
Irhcaz lands a head kick. Shaah smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Irhcaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Irhcaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaah on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Irhcaz dips to his left and cracks Shaah with an uppercut!
Irhcaz scores with a hook to the body. Shaah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shaah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irhcaz cracks Shaah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Irhcaz throws a leg kick which misses Shaah's front leg but catches the back leg as Shaah tries to avoid it.
Irhcaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irhcaz thumps Shaah with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Irhcaz, right into the meat.
Irhcaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Irhcaz throws a leg kick which misses Shaah's front leg but catches the back leg as Shaah tries to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Irhcaz.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Irhcaz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shaah down.
Irhcaz working the body and head with strikes.
Shaah tries to bench press Irhcaz off him but Irhcaz keeps the position.
Irhcaz is staying tight to Shaah's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Irhcaz working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irhcaz scoring with punches and elbows.
Shaah takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Irhcaz cracks Shaah with a big right hand but Shaah just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Shaah takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Irhcaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shaah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shaah sneaks back into half guard.
Shaah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shaah.
Irhcaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Irhcaz is in close to Shaah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ecif Irhcaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Irhcaz landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irhcaz is aware though and is defending well.
Irhcaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Shaah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shaah wants to sweep but no luck.
Irhcaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shaah looking for a guillotine here but Irhcaz defends easily.
Irhcaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irhcaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shaah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irhcaz defends well.
Irhcaz is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ecif Irhcaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Imran Shaah's cut.
That's time! Irhcaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Irhcaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shaah is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irhcaz pulls his head out easily.
Shaah wants to get back to full guard.
Irhcaz working over Shaah with some ground and pound. Shaah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Irhcaz 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Irhcaz lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Irhcaz.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Irhcaz lands a nice short elbow.
Shaah moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irhcaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Irhcaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irhcaz defends well.
Irhcaz controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irhcaz trying to control but Shaah is working from the bottom.
Shaah being controlled here, momentarily.
Shaah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irhcaz defends well.
Irhcaz pushing down on Shaah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Irhcaz passes to full mount!
Irhcaz landing strikes from the mount.
Irhcaz dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irhcaz working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Shaah turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Irhcaz off and cradles Shaah's limp body as Irhcaz celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ecif Irhcaz!
Ecif Irhcaz retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixon Tudeep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tudeep has chosen Survival of the Fitttest as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
222 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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208 lbs
6 - 5 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kirk Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dixon Tudeep!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tudeep thows a body shot but no joy.
Tudeep has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tudeep there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Dixon Tudeep has been cut.
Tudeep moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tudeep swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Tudeep tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tudeep tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy throws a lazy body kick
and Tudeep counters with a single leg into guard. Murphy didn't expect that.
Tudeep trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tudeep drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tudeep jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tudeep passes into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Tudeep is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murphy tries to roll over but Tudeep keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudeep not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tudeep trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Tudeep frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Murphy is trying desperately to improve position.
Tudeep goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Murphy is on top in guard.
Murphy pushing down on Tudeep's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tudeep knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes.
Murphy 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.
Tudeep taking some punishment here, with Murphy in his half guard.
Murphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tudeep wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
Tudeep is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murphy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tudeep has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tudeep regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Murphy won't allow Tudeep to sweep him here.
Murphy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy distracts Tudeep with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
Murphy works over Tudeep with some ground and pound from guard.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Tudeep.
Murphy is working Tudeep over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tudeep has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murphy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudeep escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tudeep looks gassed!
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Tudeep keeps moving.
Murphy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Murphy lands a few punches from side control.
Murphy lands a nice forearm strike.
Tudeep is looking for a sweep.
Murphy works to advance to full mount. Tudeep defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Murphy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tudeep can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Murphy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy cracks Tudeep with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tudeep is desperately trying to improve his position but Murphy has a good base and remains in mount.
Murphy dominating with strikes here.
Tudeep is rocked!
Tudeep takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Murphy's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirk Murphy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Donghae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lime White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Donghae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lime White!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donghae moves out of range of the leg kick from White.
White will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lime White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donghae checks a low kick from White.
Donghae takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Donghae misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Donghae misses.
White fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Donghae, pushing him back against the cage.
Donghae throws a head punch that misses.
Donghae avoids a wild elbow strike from White.
White throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Donghae working aggressively here.
White pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Donghae misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from White.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Donghae's defenses.
Donghae misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from White.
White lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Donghae's face as he tries to break the clinch.
White throws an elbow that misses.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
White looks to throw an elbow but misses.
White leaning his opponent against the cage.
White lands an elbow that stopped Donghae in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donghae has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White lands an elbow that stopped Donghae in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
White lands an elbow inside that Donghae shrugs off.
White throws an elbow that misses.
Donghae misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donghae is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
White pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
White blocking some punches.
Donghae throws a head punch that misses.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Lee Donghae has been cut.
White lands an elbow inside that Donghae shrugs off.
White throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Donghae working hard to break the clinch.
White lands a nice elbow.
White lands a nice elbow.
White lands a damaging elbow.
Donghae misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from White.
White throws an elbow that misses.
White misses with an elbow strike.
Donghae wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.
White misses with an elbow over the top.
White looks to throw an elbow but misses.
White lands an elbow inside that Donghae shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
Donghae takes an elbow to the forehead.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Donghae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donghae takes an elbow to the forehead.
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
White lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
Donghae avoids a wild elbow strike from White.
Donghae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White throws an elbow that misses.
Donghae fails to pull guard.
Donghae wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Donghae fails to land.
Donghae misses with a punch on the inside.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Donghae's defenses.
Donghae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donghae throws a head punch that misses.
White lands a damaging elbow.
Donghae working aggressively here.
White lands an elbow inside that Donghae shrugs off.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Donghae is trying to push White away but White has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Donghae has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White lands an elbow inside.
Donghae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White misses with an elbow over the top.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Donghae working aggressively here.
White lands an elbow just above Donghae 's eye.
White keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donghae's efforts to push away.
White lands an elbow inside.
Donghae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
Donghae misses with the head strike.
Donghae takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donghae misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
White lands an elbow just above Donghae 's eye.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White lands an elbow just above Donghae 's eye.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White lands a damaging elbow.
Donghae fails to pull guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
Donghae avoids a wild elbow strike from White.
Donghae avoids the elbow strike from White, against the cage.
White lands an elbow inside that Donghae shrugs off.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Donghae swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Donghae blocks an elbow strike from White.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donghae.
Donghae blocks the elbow strike.
Donghae looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Donghae has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White lands an elbow inside that Donghae shrugs off.
Donghae working aggressively here.
White lands an elbow just above Donghae 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Donghae fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands an elbow inside that Donghae shrugs off.
Donghae takes an elbow to the forehead.
White lands an elbow just above Donghae 's eye.
White lands an elbow inside that Donghae shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donghae.
White lands an elbow inside.
Donghae takes an elbow to the forehead.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Donghae tries to circle away but White has him pinned against the cage.
White lands a nice elbow.
Donghae is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from White.
White lands a damaging elbow.
Donghae has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
White stalling in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls for White to work.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Donghae's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
Donghae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donghae throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Nice elbow from White.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, White just misses with a elbow thrown towards Donghae's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lime White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Donghae's cut.
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.
Donghae checks a leg kick nicely.
Donghae circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Donghae as he checks the leg kick.
Donghae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donghae scores with a one two! White had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lee Donghae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donghae throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donghae checks a low kick from White.
White throws a leg kick but Donghae sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White tries to clinch but Donghae moves out of range.
Donghae misses with a series of wild punches.
Donghae lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Donghae blocks the low kick.
White misses with a leg kick.
Donghae misses with a wild combination.
Donghae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That kick from White tenderised Donghae's leg. Donghae is trying to keep his angry face on.
White tries a low kick but Donghae avoids it.
White throws a front kick aimed at Donghae's knee but Donghae avoids it well.
Donghae displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Donghae gets tackled into the cage by White. White maintains the clinch.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
White avoiding damage.
White lands an elbow just above Donghae 's eye.
White lands a nice elbow.
White creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Donghae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White lands an elbow inside.
White throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
White lands an elbow just above Donghae 's eye.
Donghae has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
White prevents Donghae from breaking the clinch.
White blocking some punches.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing Donghae up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
Donghae avoids a wild elbow strike from White.
Donghae wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Donghae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donghae is trying to break the clinch but White has him pressed against the cage.
White lands an elbow that stopped Donghae in his tracks for a moment.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
White lands an elbow just above Donghae 's eye.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Donghae's defenses.
Lee Donghae's cut is getting worse.
Donghae throws a head punch that misses.
White misses with an elbow over the top.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from White.
White lands an elbow just above Donghae 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
Donghae can't break the clinch.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
White is pushing Donghae up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
Donghae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Donghae's defenses.
Nice elbow from White.
Donghae swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
Donghae tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
White stalling.
White creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Donghae throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White has Donghae pressed against the cage.
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
White misses with an elbow strike.
Donghae misses with some punches.
White lands an elbow inside.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donghae avoids a wild elbow strike from White.
White looks to throw an elbow but misses.
White lands an elbow just above Donghae 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
Donghae wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White has him pressed against the cage.
Donghae misses with a short punch on the inside.
White throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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.
Donghae throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White throws an elbow but it's blocked.
White stalling.
White lands an elbow that stopped Donghae in his tracks for a moment.
Donghae has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
White lands an elbow inside that Donghae shrugs off.
White lands an elbow inside.
Donghae throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, White just misses with a elbow thrown towards Donghae's brow.
White has Donghae pushed against the cage.
Donghae wants to break the clinch but can't.
Donghae takes an elbow to the temple.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Donghae's defenses.
Donghae throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
Donghae avoids a wild elbow strike from White.
White throws an elbow that misses.
Donghae lands with a left to the head.
Donghae has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Donghae working aggressively here.
White leaning against his opponent.
White lands an elbow that stopped Donghae in his tracks for a moment.
White lands an elbow inside that Donghae shrugs off.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Donghae's defenses.
White lands an elbow inside.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
White pushes off an throws an elbow but Donghae leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Donghae's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lime White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lee Donghae's cut.
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!
Donghae fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White pushes Donghae up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
Donghae misses with a punch on the inside.
White throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Donghae blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
Donghae takes an elbow to the temple.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Donghae takes an elbow to the temple.
Donghae blocks an elbow strike.
White lands a damaging elbow.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Donghae's defenses.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
White lands an elbow just above Donghae 's eye.
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
White lands a nice elbow.
Donghae working hard to break the clinch.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Donghae takes an elbow to the temple.
Donghae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lime White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
White keeps control of Donghae as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Donghae throws a head punch that misses.
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Donghae avoids the elbow strike from White, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donghae tries to pull guard but White holds him up against the cage and eventually Donghae drops back down to his feet.
White lands an elbow inside.
White lands a damaging elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
White throws an elbow but it misses.
Donghae swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
White lands a damaging elbow.
White lands a nice elbow.
White lands an elbow just above Donghae 's eye.
Donghae takes an elbow to the temple.
Donghae has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
White leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, White just misses with a elbow thrown towards Donghae's brow.
Donghae blocks an elbow strike.
White prevents Donghae from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
White creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Donghae blocks the elbow strike.
Lime White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two 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.
Donghae can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donghae swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White lands an elbow inside that Donghae shrugs off.
Donghae takes an elbow to the forehead.
White lands an elbow that stopped Donghae in his tracks for a moment.
Donghae has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
White blocking some punches.
White pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Donghae throws a head punch that misses.
Donghae blocks an elbow strike.
Donghae misses with a hook from the clinch.
White lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from White.
Lee Donghae's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Donghae tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
White lands a nice elbow.
White lands an elbow inside that Donghae shrugs off.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Donghae takes an elbow to the temple.
White lands an elbow inside that Donghae shrugs off.
Donghae wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Donghae misses with the head strike.
White lands an elbow inside.
Donghae misses with the head strike.
White misses with an elbow strike.
White pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
White lands an elbow just above Donghae 's eye.
Nice elbow from White.
Donghae can't break the clinch.
White blocks an uppercut.
Donghae misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Donghae fails to land.
Donghae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donghae is trying to push White away but White has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Donghae swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee Donghae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
White lands an elbow that stopped Donghae in his tracks for a moment.
White lands an elbow that stopped Donghae in his tracks for a moment.
Jeez, Lee Donghae's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
White misses with an elbow over the top.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Donghae misses with a short punch on the inside.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Donghae's defenses.
White lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Donghae fails to land.
Donghae throws a head punch that misses.
White lands an elbow that stopped Donghae in his tracks for a moment.
White lands an elbow that stopped Donghae in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lee Donghae's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lime White!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clark Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pablo Morales!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morales counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morales scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kent slips a jab and a cross from Morales.
Morales moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Morales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kent looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morales is fending him off so far but Kent persists. Nope, Morales circles away and we're back to standing.
Morales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kent.
Clark Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kent with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morales counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Kent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Morales. No joy for Kent on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Morales.
Morales throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Morales throws a one two combo.
Kent closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morales quickly recovers to half guard.
Kent trying to control the action but Morales is working from the bottom.
Morales is trying to get back to full guard.
Morales is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morales trying to control here.
Kent 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent looking for a guillotine from mount but Morales is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kent cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Morales throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kent. What's that going to do exactly?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kent manages to capitalize on a mistake by Morales to take his back!
Morales tries to escape but Kent has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Morales is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kent.
Morales is trying to defend against the choke here but Kent has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Kent Tightens the hold and Morales taps out furiously! Kent displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Clark Kent!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armas Paisti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paisti comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Back In Black . Scott Miller is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Armas Paisti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Miller!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Paisti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paisti throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Paisti rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paisti as Miller tries to tie him up.
Paisti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paisti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paisti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paisti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paisti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller stands and throws Paisti's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Miller in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paisti keeps working.
Paisti is trying to get back to his feet.
Paisti parries the strikes from Miller easily there. Miller is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Paisti to escape.
Paisti is looking to regain half guard here but Miller keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paisti keeps working.
Miller working away.
Miller prevents Paisti from escaping the position.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paisti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Paisti wants to get back to his feet.
Miller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miller 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.
Miller throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
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.
Miller 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.
Paisti is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Paisti tries to improve position but can't.
Miller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paisti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Paisti is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Miller asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Miller seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Paisti is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Paisti can't do much from the bottom here.
Paisti dodges the ground and pound from Miller.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paisti, who protects the arm well.
Paisti tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
Miller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Paisti is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Paisti prevents Miller from moving into mount.
Paisti wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Miller in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Miller throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Miller prevents Paisti from escaping the position.
Miller tries to score with some ground and pound. Paisti controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Miller throws an elbow but Paisti slips to the side and avoids it well.
Paisti is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
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.
Paisti is not content to let Miller control the position.
Miller looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Paisti is avoiding damage well.
Paisti pushes Miller away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Miller gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Paisti is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Miller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miller 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.
Miller working the ground and pound but Paisti is defending the strikes.
Paisti is holding Miller down, trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Miller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miller tries to clinch there but Paisti circles away.
Paisti gets a clinch.
Paisti tries to stall but Miller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paisti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Paisti which made him look bad.
Paisti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Scott Miller has been cut.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paisti gets a clinch.
Paisti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miller is keeping busy.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paisti scores with a hook to the body.
Paisti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paisti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Paisti clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Paisti is trying to stand back up.
Paisti has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Miller.
Paisti is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Miller off. It looks like it's working - Miller slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Paisti displaying calm under pressure there.
Paisti tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller has hold of one of Paisti's legs. Paisti is fighting the takedown attempt but Miller gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Paisti wants to stand and escape but Miller is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paisti trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paisti pushes Miller off and gets back to his feet.
Paisti misses with a combination
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch.
Paisti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller tries for a takedown but Paisti manages to get underhooks.
Armas Paisti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Miller.
Miller with a knee to the head.
Miller is trying to drag Paisti to the mat but Paisti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Paisti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paisti is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Paisti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paisti scores with 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!
Paisti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miller is keeping busy.
Miller is trying to drag Paisti to the mat but Paisti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paisti is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Paisti is trying to keep an underhook but Miller manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Paisti has one foot on Miller's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Paisti scores with a jab. Miller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A combination from Paisti does no damage.
Paisti drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
Paisti is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Paisti is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Paisti is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Paisti working hard to break the clinch.
Paisti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller blocks a body shot from Paisti.
Miller tries for a takedown but Paisti manages to get underhooks.
Miller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Paisti pushes Miller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paisti scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Paisti.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paisti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Paisti.
Paisti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paisti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paisti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paisti.
Paisti lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
Paisti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miller momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller has Paisti up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller has picked Paisti up - he's going for a ride! Miller dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Miller tries to pass to full mount but Paisti defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Paisti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Miller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Paisti darts in and clinches Miller up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Paisti.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paisti prevents it.
Paisti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paisti blocks it with crossed arms.
Paisti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Paisti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage.
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Paisti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paisti lands a really nice looking cross but Miller seems unphased.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paisti tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paisti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paisti misses with a hook
and Miller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Paisti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Paisti is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paisti down to the mat. Paisti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Armas Paisti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Miller.
Paisti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Paisti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Armas Paisti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Paisti finds it's target.
Paisti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paisti struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paisti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paisti throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Paisti swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paisti pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Miller back to the cage. Paisti follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paisti thuds a left hand into Miller's body.
Paisti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paisti is trying to push Miller away but Miller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Miller lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Paisti defends it.
Miller controlling the pace.
Paisti is trying to stand back up but Miller is controlling him
Paisti is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paisti avoid being mounted?
Miller prevents Paisti from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller 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.
Miller throwing shots but Paisti is blocking nicely.
Paisti pushes Miller off and gets back to his feet.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paisti.
Paisti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paisti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paisti can't break the clinch.
Miller is trying to drag Paisti to the mat but Paisti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paisti stops a takedown attempt from Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paisti prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Paisti.
Paisti manages to break the clinch.
Paisti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miller momentarily.
Paisti keeps the fight on the outside.
Paisti misses with a right hand
and Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Paisti is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Miller wants a takedown.
Paisti is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paisti down to the mat. Paisti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paisti lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.
Paisti misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paisti lands a two punch combo.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armas Paisti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paisti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armas Paisti!
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