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EFC 83: Ballantine vs Egill PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koss Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johansson's entrance music is Tom Waits - Going out west.. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koss Greco!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johansson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greco.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Greco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hugo Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koss Greco.
Johansson lands with a nice body punch.
Johansson throws a jab when Greco was well out of range.
Johansson misses with a takedown
and Greco counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johansson!
Johansson tries to reverse the position but Greco maintains control.
Greco with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johansson looks a forlorn figure.
Johansson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greco throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johansson because Greco loaded up on that one.
Greco has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johansson's face.
Johansson is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco landing shots from mount.
Johansson is bucking up trying to escape but Greco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johansson tries to hold on but Greco pushes him away.
Greco throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Johansson is trying to escape the mount.
Johansson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Greco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johansson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Greco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johansson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Greco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johansson's head.
Greco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco is keen to just control but Johansson is a slippery customer.
Johansson moves into full guard.
Johansson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greco lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johansson wants to sweep but no luck.
Greco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johansson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greco postures up in Johansson's guard and throws a big left but Johansson blocks it.
Greco won't allow Johansson to sweep him here.
Johansson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greco.
Greco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Greco from controlling successfully.
Greco with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johansson is trying to keep Greco in close.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Greco from controlling successfully.
Johansson controls Greco momentarily but Greco frees himself.
Greco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johansson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greco working some strikes from top position.
Greco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Greco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johansson looking for a guillotine here but Greco defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Greco throws a strike but Johansson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Greco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson lands a couple of digs.
Greco throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Johansson postures up and lands a big shot to Greco's brow.
Greco keeping moving, preventing Johansson from controlling successfully.
Greco doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koss Greco dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greco.
Johansson closes the distance and clinches.
Greco wants a takedown.
Greco misses with the head strike.
Greco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greco is trying to trip Johansson. He has hold of a leg but Johansson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Greco persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johansson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Greco!
Johansson looking for a guillotine from mount but Greco is having none of it.
Greco swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Greco swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
A nice elbow there by Johansson.
Johansson with shots to the head and body - Greco looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johansson with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson prevents Greco from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Johansson.
Johansson blocks Greco's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Greco swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Johansson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johansson breaks from Greco's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Greco is rocked!
Johansson cracks Greco with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Greco is still in real trouble! Can Johansson finish him?
Greco regains half guard.
Hugo Johansson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johansson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Greco seems to have recovered his senses.
Greco is breathing heavily.
Johansson trying to control but Greco is having none of it.
Greco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Greco is squirming around, avoiding Johansson's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!
Johansson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greco is looking to escape.
Johansson blocks Greco's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Greco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johansson dominating with strikes here.
Johansson lands a big shot there that rocks Greco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Greco working to try and regain half guard.
Greco throwing hammer fists to the chest of Johansson. What's that going to do exactly?
Johansson lands a heavy elbow.
Greco flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Johansson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Greco is wriggling around trying to escape.
Greco is squirming around, avoiding Johansson's attempts to control the action.
Johansson lands a big shot there that rocks Greco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the head.
Greco flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Johansson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Johansson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Greco?
Greco swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Greco throwing hammer fists to the chest of Johansson. What's that going to do exactly?
Johansson lands with some strikes.
Johansson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Greco's face.
Johansson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Greco takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Greco is squirming around, avoiding Johansson's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Greco swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Johansson blocks Greco's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Greco is trying to escape the mount.
Johansson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Greco looks a forlorn figure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greco can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson blocks Greco's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Greco taking shots to the head.
Johansson landing punches.
Johansson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Greco hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson lands a big elbow.
Johansson cracks Greco with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Greco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Johansson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Greco is out of range.
Greco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck for Greco with that takedown attempt.
Johansson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johansson is defended easily by Greco.
Johansson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johansson showed some decent athleticism there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johansson connects with a nice short shot to Greco's temple.
Johansson slips a nice elbow through Greco's hands, connecting with Greco's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johansson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Johansson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Greco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Greco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johansson passes Greco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johansson working over Greco with some ground and pound. Greco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johansson drops an elbow to the side of Greco's head.
Johansson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johansson working over Greco with some ground and pound. Greco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johansson works his way into full mount!
Johansson punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco taking shots to the head.
Greco throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Greco is wriggling around trying to escape.
Greco throwing hammer fists to the chest of Johansson. What's that going to do exactly?
Greco swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Johansson unloading with bombs!
Johansson controlling the pace for now.
Greco flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Johansson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Greco is looking to get to half guard.
Johansson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson trying to control but Greco is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco is trying desperately to improve position.
Johansson unloading with bombs!
Greco swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Greco throwing hammer fists to the chest of Johansson. What's that going to do exactly?
Johansson blocks Greco's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Greco throwing hammer fists to the chest of Johansson. What's that going to do exactly?
Greco is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Johansson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Greco is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugo Johansson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen Street Carp by Deftones as his entrance music. Daniel White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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207 lbs
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221 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
KO power |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sambo Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel White!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a two punch combo.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greco shoots for a double leg takedown but White sprawls well. He's pushed Greco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Greco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by White.
Greco fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Greco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greco misses with a takedown attempt
and White counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oooooh!!! White has knocked Greco down with a huge combo! White steps away and waves a wobbly Greco back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Greco is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greco circles away quickly and effectively.
White scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oh Greco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greco seems to have got his legs back now.
No luck for Greco with that takedown attempt.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. White looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White defending against the ground and pound.
Greco in side control, throwing shots but White defends.
Greco working the ground and pound from side control.
Greco landing strikes.
Greco sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but White is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco working the ground and pound but White is defending the strikes.
White defending against the ground and pound.
Greco throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Greco working the ground and pound.
Greco stands up.
Greco looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel White dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Greco misses with a shot to the body
and White counters with a one-two to the body.
Greco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
White throws a series of punches but Greco avoids them all with ease.
Greco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco misses with a right hand
and White counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
A punch lands to the side of Greco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Greco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco misses with a takedown attempt
and White counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Greco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and White counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Daniel White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and White counters with a crisp one two that drops Greco! White thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Greco to his feet! Greco is in big trouble!
Greco is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from White.
Daniel White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greco fails with the takedown
and White counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Greco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Greco to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by White!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel White!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Leno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leno's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, My Monologue. Savage has chosen the scatman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jay Leno could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sid Savage's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Leno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sid Savage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leno misses with a jab to the body
so Savage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Leno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savage postures up in Leno's guard and throws a big left but Leno blocks it.
Savage postures up in Leno's guard and throws a big left but Leno blocks it.
Leno trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Leno thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Savage trying to control but Leno is working from the bottom.
Leno throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Savage sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leno's guard.
Leno might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leno is controlling Savage's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Leno gets full guard.
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage passes into half guard.
Savage is pressing down on Leno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leno is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leno is in trouble now - Savage has advanced to mount!
Leno on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leno tries to get out of the position.
Savage thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Leno wants to control but Savage is having none of it.
Savage blocks Leno's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Leno wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Savage.
Leno wants to hold on but Savage pushes him away.
Savage putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Leno holds on to Savage as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Leno regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savage misses with a head shot. Leno uses the momentum to regain guard.
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leno throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Leno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leno throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Leno pulls Savage in close to prevent any damage.
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savage is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Savage wants to control from the top but Leno keeps moving.
Leno throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leno is striking from the bottom but Savage uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Leno trying to control from the bottom.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Leno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leno manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savage wants to control from the top but Leno keeps moving.
Leno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savage is fighting to break Leno's control of his arms but Leno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Savage looking to pass the guard.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Leno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Savage landing with the ground and pound.
Savage is looking to work some ground and pound but Leno has wrist control.
Leno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savage stays in close to Leno's body and controls the position.
Leno trying to keep a closed guard but Savage is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Leno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savage.
Leno swings widly with a right hand
and Savage counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Leno!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Savage avoids the attempt from Leno to control.
Savage lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Savage dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Leno misses with a wild body shot.
Leno throws an off balance right hand
and Savage counters with a series of strikes that sends Leno to the canvas! Savage follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Leno is rocked!
Savage won't allow Leno to sweep him here.
Oh Leno is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leno thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Savage wants to control from the top but Leno keeps moving.
Leno seems to have got his legs back now.
Leno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savage manages to get himself to full guard.
Savage wants to stand up but Leno is controlling him.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leno is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Leno thows a big elbow that misses.
Leno trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Leno slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leno working the body and head with strikes.
Leno creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Leno creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Savage sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Savage is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Leno scoring with punches from side control.
Leno looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Savage is avoiding damage well.
Savage is pushing Leno's head away, looking to escape. Leno manages to hold on to the position though.
An elbow from Leno crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Leno working the body and head with strikes.
Savage is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Leno lands a nice forearm strike.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but Leno drags him back down.
Leno scoring with punches and elbows.
Savage taking punishment in the form of punches.
Savage is rocked!
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!
Leno is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Savage's shoulder. That is not cool.
Savage is still in real trouble! Can Leno finish him?
Leno in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Savage looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Leno turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Leno!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Viper PG Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Viper PG Master has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Viper PG Master seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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29
165 lbs
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27
162 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viper PG Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marcus Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but PG Master swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and PG Master counters with a nice body shot.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by PG Master.
PG Master misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and PG Master counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
Silva thuds a left hand into PG Master's body.
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva wants to control from the top but PG Master keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed PG Master's guard.
Silva with the ground and pound but PG Master uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Silva wants to control from the top but PG Master keeps moving.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
PG Master looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
PG Master trying to control the position here.
Silvais looking to pass into half guard but PG Master pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now PG Master is in guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing PG Master from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva has control of PG Master's left arm, preventing PG Master from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PG Master preventing the sweep.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
PG Master stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
PG Master wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
PG Master wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
PG Master trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva is trying to control PG Master's posture but PG Master avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Viper PG Master will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva darts in and clinches PG Master up against the cage.
PG Master fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
PG Master has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silva works on PG Master's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva is pushing PG Master up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
PG Master looking to stall.
PG Master lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
PG Master tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but PG Master was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PG Master throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
PG Master throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but PG Master moves away.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
PG Master misses with a hook to the body
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in PG Master's guard.
Silva throws a strike but PG Master rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing PG Master from controlling successfully.
PG Master preventing the sweep.
PG Master won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
PG Master is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but PG Master has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent PG Master from advancing to side control.
PG Master is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PG Master is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
PG Master working for a guillotine from mount but Silva is in no mood to give up.
Silva tries to hold on but PG Master postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PG Master working for a guillotine from mount but Silva is in no mood to give up.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding PG Master's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
PG Master working for a submission but Silva is keeping him at bay.
Silva wants to control but PG Master is having none of it.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with PG Master. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva reaches up to try and control the position but PG Master seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Silva rolls and tries to escape and now PG Master has his back!
PG Master has the hooks in. Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of PG Master backwards.
Silva blocks a body shot from PG Master.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from PG Master.
PG Master gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. PG Master will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva trying to control but PG Master is working from the bottom.
Silva postures up in PG Master's guard and throws a big left but PG Master blocks it.
PG Master looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva trying to control but PG Master is working from the bottom.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. PG Master is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PG Master looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Silva is defending well. PG Master quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Silva has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! PG Master celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viper PG Master!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Turcotte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukkis Karvakorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karvakorva has chosen AC DC Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Jukkis Karvakorva told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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28
186 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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177 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Turcotte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jukkis Karvakorva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karvakorva shoots and misses
and Turcotte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turcotte fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turcotte.
Karvakorva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turcotte counters with a nice double leg into side control. Karvakorva won't be happy with that.
Karvakorva can't do much from the bottom here.
Karvakorva tries to improve position but can't.
Turcotte tries to advance position but instead Karvakorva slips a leg back in to half guard.
Turcotte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva tries to get to full guard but Turcotte has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turcotte passes to full mount!
Karvakorva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karvakorva tries to control Turcotte's body but Turcotte pushes him off. Karvakorva squirms to his side and now Turcotte has his back!
Karvakorva is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Turcotte gets his way!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Turcotte is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Karvakorva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Turcotte's guard. Nice work there by Karvakorva.
Karvakorva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karvakorva cracks Turcotte with a big elbow.
Turcotte is looking for a sweep.
Karvakorva working the head with strikes.
Turcotte is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Karvakorva takes a little break here. Turcotte wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Karvakorva cracks Turcotte with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Turcotte gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Turcotte tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karvakorva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Turcotte hang on?
Turcotte really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karvakorva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Karvakorva has hold of Turcotte's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Turcotte manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Karvakorva dominating with strikes here.
Karvakorva with good strikes from the mount here!
Turcotte in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte is trying desperately to improve position.
Karvakorva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Karvakorva dominating with strikes here.
Karvakorva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karvakorva prevents Turcotte from getting the reversal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Turcotte taking shots to the head.
Karvakorva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte is working to get back to half guard.
Karvakorva quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Karvakorva but it's paid off an Turcotte is forced to tap! Nice work by Karvakorva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jukkis Karvakorva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bony Phony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Brown (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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29
215 lbs
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212 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bony Phony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Brown!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phony misses with an uppercut.
Brown feints and then cracks Phony's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phony down.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phony on the side of the head.
Phony ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Phony throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown connects with a high kick.
It looks like Bony Phony has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown drops Phony with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Phony looks back up at him and smiles so Brown waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Phony counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phony takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Phony showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Phony tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Phony.
Brown sends Phony crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Brown is motioning to the referee to let Phony up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Phony is rocked!
Brown misses with a straight left.
Oh Phony is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phony seems to have got his legs back now.
Phony lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phony lands a right hook to the body.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Phony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phony checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phony tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Phony's calf.
Phony misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Phony takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phony lands with a right hand.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Phony's front leg but catches the back leg as Phony tries to avoid it.
Phony throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phony getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phony throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown misses the jab.
Brown tries to move into range but Phony moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a jab to the body
and Phony counters with a straight right hand.
Phony avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown walks into a jab.
Phony stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Phony takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phony throws a combination that misses
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phony. That did some damage!
Phony throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phony.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phony is breathing heavily.
Phony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phony is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phony.
Brown throws a body punch but Phony moves out of range.
Phony is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phony throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Phony.
Phony moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brown.
Brown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phony counters with a one-two to the body.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bony Phony's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phony sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Phony might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phony.
Craig Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phony getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phony takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A good leg kick by Brown.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phony misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phony misses with a straight right.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Phony's shoulder, as Phony tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phony misses with a body punch
and Brown counters with a nice leg kick.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Brown.
Phony blocks a low kick nicely.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phony throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
Phony moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phony.
Brown throws the left hand but Phony avoids the punch easily.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phony thows a body shot but no joy.
Phony throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phony doesn't seem phased though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Phony has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phony and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slow jab from Phony misses its intended target.
Brown takes one on the button.
Phony sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phony momentarily.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Phony uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Phony takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown feints and then cracks Phony's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phony down.
Phony takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
Brown is looking to chop away at Phony's legs.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Phony's belly button to the back.
Phony takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phony throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Phony looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Phony stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
Phony drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown slips a jab from Phony.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phony. That did some damage!
Nice shot by Brown.
Phony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Phony was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Brown punishes Phony's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phony moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phony.
Phony takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bony Phony's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Phony scores with a nice strike.
Phony throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Phony misses.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown takes a swing at Phony's ribcage but misses.
Phony is looking to clinch.
Phony loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phony misses the jab.
Phony throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brown drops Phony with a beautiful combination! Phony stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brown is looking for the KO!
Phony slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phony misses the shot to the body.
Phony ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phony jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phony throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phony misses the shot to the body.
Phony throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Phony backing up. Phony nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Phony counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phony has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.
Phony fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Phony. That snapped Brown's head back.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Phony moves away and avoids it.
Bony Phony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phony cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Phony seems unphased.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Phony counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a series of punches but Phony moves out of range.
Phony throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Phony throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phony misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phony throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown misses with the combination.
Brown misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there
enabling Phony to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Phony misses its intended target.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Phony is out of range.
Phony misses with a body shot.
Brown's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brown duly obliges.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Phony.
Phony forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Phony lands a body punch.
Phony throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
A right handed body shot lands from Phony.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Brown taking a breather.
Craig Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phony does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Phony lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
enabling Phony to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Phony misses.
Phony avoids the body shot from Brown.
Phony lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown misses with a double jab
and Phony cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Brown!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Petrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Araya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Araya has chosen Slayer - Angel of Death 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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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sasha Petrova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomas Araya!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrova throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Araya on the side of the head.
Petrova feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arayas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petrova throws a left and a right that both miss
and Araya counters with a nice body kick.
Petrova misses with a lunging right hand
and Araya counters with a thumping low kick.
Petrova misses with a lunging right hand
and Araya counters with a nice leg kick.
Araya throws a front kick aimed at Petrova's knee but Petrova avoids it well.
Araya walks into a left hand.
Petrova misses with a right hand
and Araya counters with a head kick. That will keep Petrova thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrova misses with a double jab
and Araya counters with a good low kick that Petrova was not able to check.
Araya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrova thows a leg kick but Araya checks it
and Araya counters with an outside leg kick.
Petrova checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrova misses with a wild combination.
Araya moves away from the strike by Petrova.
Petrova swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Araya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petrova misses with a shot to the body
and Araya makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Petrova misses with a body shot.
Petrova swings widly with a right hand
and Araya counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petrova misses with a leg kick
and Araya counters with a good low kick that Petrova was not able to check.
Petrova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Araya. Araya obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrova is breathing heavily.
Petrova rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Araya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrova thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Araya connects with a leg kick. Petrova looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sasha Petrova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araya throws a head kick that Petrova semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Araya catches Petrova right on the button with a cross.
Araya looks to land a combination but Petrova avoids it well.
Araya scoring well with a low kick there.
Araya misses with a wild body shot.
Petrova throws a poor cross that misses
and Araya counters with a nice low kick that buckles Petrova's knee momentarily.
Petrova misses with a right hand
and Araya counters with a nice low kick that buckles Petrova's knee momentarily.
Petrova swings away with a body shot that misses
and Araya counters with a low kick, right behind Petrova 's knee.
Araya lands a leg kick that knocks Petrova off balance momentarily.
Araya delivers a nice body kick.
Araya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrova ducks right into an uppercut from Araya.
Petrova tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrova is rocked!
Araya is looking to slow Petrova down with leg kicks.
Oh Petrova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araya throws a leg kick which misses Petrova's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrova tries to avoid it.
Araya feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Petrova collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tomas Araya!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Czolgosz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bhang Bhang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Czolgosz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bhang Bhang!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhang misses with a body kick.
Czolgosz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Czolgosz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bhang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bhang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Czolgosz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bhang is looking to score with low kicks.
Bhang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bhang misses with a looping left.
Czolgosz swats away the attempt to clinch by Bhang.
Czolgosz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bhang is trying to defend but Czolgosz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Czolgosz 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhang tries to roll over but Czolgosz keeps him under control.
Bhang is not content to let Czolgosz control the position.
Czolgosz stalling away here and it's allowed Bhang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bhang seems keen to control Czolgosz's posture.
Czolgosz tries to free his leg and advance position but Bhang is retaining full guard.
Czolgosz forces his way into half guard.
Bhang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czolgosz is looking to take a break and control but Bhang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bhang wants to improve his position but Czolgosz is controlling well.
Czolgosz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bhang is trying to maintain the position but Czolgosz is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Czolgosz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bhang trying to hold on to Czolgosz's head to control him but Czolgosz postures up.
Czolgosz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bhang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bhang tries to roll over but Czolgosz keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Czolgosz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Czolgosz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bhang counters with a nice leg kick.
Bhang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Czolgosz is squirming around, avoiding Bhang's attempts to control the action.
Czolgosz is looking to improve his position but Bhang isn't that keen on the idea.
Bhang content just to control the position here.
Bhang lands a nice shot to the head.
Bhang lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czolgosz tries to hold on but Bhang postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bhang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Czolgosz is looking to escape.
Czolgosz is bucking up trying to escape but Bhang cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bhang lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Czolgosz blocking the ground and pound.
Bhang wants to control the pace but Czolgosz is squirming around nicely.
Bhang controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Czolgosz looks a forlorn figure.
Bhang lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bhang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Czolgosz is looking to escape.
Czolgosz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bhang working Czolgosz over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhang content just to control the position here.
Bhang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Czolgosz can't escape the position.
Bhang controlling his opponent.
Bhang is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Czolgosz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Czolgosz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bhang.
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.
Bhang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bhang lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bhang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bhang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Czolgosz taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bhang Bhang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Czolgosz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bhang tries to clinch but Czolgosz moves out of range.
Czolgosz fails with the takedown
and Bhang counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bhang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Czolgosz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bhang defends well.
Bhang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bhang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bhang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bhang stopping the sweep attempt from Czolgosz.
Bhang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Czolgosz is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Czolgosz working for submissions but it's allowed Bhang to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Bhang there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Czolgosz is not content to let Bhang control the position.
Bhang blocks the strikes from Czolgosz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhang stalling away here and it's allowed Czolgosz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bhang preventing the sweep.
Bhang trying to control but Czolgosz is working from the bottom.
Czolgosz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bhang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Czolgosz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bhang passes into half guard.
Czolgosz actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bhang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bhang trying to control the action but Czolgosz is working from the bottom.
Bhang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bhang Bhang has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bhang Bhang really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bhang.
Bhang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Czolgosz's half guard.
Czolgosz won't allow Bhang to pass to mount.
Bhang slows the pace down in half guard.
Czolgosz is looking to control Bhang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Czolgosz avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czolgosz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Czolgosz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bhang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bhang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bhang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Czolgosz is keeping the position for now.
Bhang stays in close to Czolgosz's body and controls the position.
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.
Czolgosz working for a triangle but Bhang defends it easily.
Czolgosz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bhang defends well.
Bhang trying to control but Czolgosz is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Czolgosz controls Bhang momentarily but Bhang frees himself.
Bhang wants to control from the top but Czolgosz keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bhang Bhang wasn't active enough on the ground.
Czolgosz ducks under a wild hook from Bhang.
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.
A punch combination from Bhang misses.
Bhang dives in and scores a takedown into Czolgosz's guard.
Czolgosz is looking for a triangle but Bhang pushes his legs off easily.
Bhang looking to pass the guard.
Czolgosz keeping moving, preventing Bhang from controlling successfully.
Bhang is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Czolgosz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bhang Bhang dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bhang looks to land a left hand but Czolgosz moved out of range nicely.
Bhang throws the left hand but Czolgosz avoids the punch easily.
Bhang tries to clinch up.
Czolgosz fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Bhang misses.
Czolgosz shoots and misses
and Bhang counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Bhang as he connects with a hook.
Bhang Bhang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Czolgosz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bhang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Bhang does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czolgosz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Czolgosz trying to control the pace.
Bhang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Czolgosz.
Czolgosz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Czolgosz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bhang wants to improve his position but Czolgosz is controlling well.
Czolgosz is trying to control the action in half guard but Bhang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhang is trying to control but can't.
Czolgosz is controlling the pace.
Bhang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Czolgosz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bhang keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Leon Czolgosz just wasn't active enough.
Bhang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Czolgosz was covering up waiting for the punch and Bhang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Bhang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bhang looking to pass the guard.
Czolgosz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bhang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bhang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Czolgosz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leon Czolgosz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bhang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Czolgosz is looking for a triangle but Bhang pushes his legs off easily.
Bhang Bhang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Czolgosz has his foot on Bhang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bhang works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Czolgosz keeping full guard, as Bhang tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bhang Bhang.
Well Bhang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 45:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 45:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bhang Bhang!
Bhang Bhang is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Ceasar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julius Ceasar!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ceasar thows a body kick. Valentine tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Valentine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Ceasar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ceasar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ceasar closes the distance but Valentine moves to the side
and Valentine counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ceasar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valentine won't allow Ceasar to get back to his feet.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Ceasar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ceasar wants to get back to his feet but Valentine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valentine drops back looking for a leg! Ceasar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ceasar manages to kick Valentine off! Valentine jumps back into Ceasar's guard.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Ceasar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine prevents Ceasar from getting back to his feet.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Ceasar keeps moving.
Ceasar is looking to stand up but Valentine isn't so interested in that idea.
Valentine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valentine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ceasar keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
Valentine advances to half guard.
Valentine works his way into full mount!
Valentine looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ceasar working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ceasar is surviving well by controlling Valentine's body position as best he can.
Valentine is landing with some decent strikes but Ceasar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ceasar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ceasar and Valentine has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Valentine is trying to get an arm triangle but Ceasar is defending well.
Ceasar tries to bench press Valentine off him but Valentine keeps the position.
Valentine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ceasar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valentine off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries to roll but Ceasar sticks to his back.
Ceasar looking to break Valentine's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Valentine remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ceasar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Valentine tries to break free.
Valentine is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ceasar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Valentine.
Ceasar struggling to keep hold of the position.
Valentine is in bad spot here.
Will Ceasar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Valentine rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Valentine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A low kick from Valentine misses
and Ceasar counters with a nice body kick.
Valentine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ceasar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valentine lunges at Ceasar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ceasar's hand.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Valentine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ceasar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valentine's best efforts.
Ceasar is looking to escape.
Valentine works his way into full mount!
Ceasar wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Valentine goes for an armbar but Ceasar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ceasar.
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
Ceasar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ceasar stopping the sweep attempt from Valentine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ceasar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ceasar wants to pass the guard but Valentine is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Valentine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ceasar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Ceasar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alexander Valentine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Ceasar from controlling successfully.
Ceasar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Julius Ceasar.
Valentine misses with a lunging right hand
and Ceasar counters with a big head kick but Valentine shrugs it off.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
Ceasar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ceasar checks a leg kick.
Valentine looks for the body kick but Ceasar saw that one coming.
Ceasar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valentine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Valentine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ceasar counters with a stiff right hand.
Ceasar misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Valentine will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ceasar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valentine throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ceasar to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentine takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Valentine misses with an uppercut
and Ceasar counters with a stiff right hand.
Ceasar misses with a combination
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Ceasar misses.
A head kick misses from Ceasar.
Valentine misses with an uppercut.
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt - Ceasar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ceasar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceasar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Ceasar moved out of range.
Valentine throws the left hand but Ceasar avoids the punch easily.
Ceasar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Ceasar moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Ceasar.
Ceasar misses with a double jab.
Ceasar throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Valentine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valentine lands a jab to Ceasar's midsection.
Ceasar throws a sloppy head kick
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ceasar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valentine finds it's way round the side to connect with Ceasar's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ceasar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine throws a front kick aimed at Ceasar's knee but Ceasar avoids it well.
Ceasar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valentine is out of range and Ceasar settles back down.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentine misses with a body kick.
Julius Ceasar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentine catches Ceasar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ceasar enables Valentine to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ceasar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Valentine won't allow Ceasar to get back to his feet.
Valentine drops back looking for a leg! Ceasar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ceasar manages to kick Valentine off! Valentine jumps back into Ceasar's guard.
Valentine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valentine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ceasar is keeping the position for now.
Valentine drops back looking for a leg! Ceasar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ceasar manages to kick Valentine off! Valentine jumps back into Ceasar's guard.
Valentine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Ceasar is keeping the position.
Valentine forces his way into half guard.
Alexander Valentine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Valentine wants to pass to mount but Ceasar is defending the position.
Valentine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine tries to pass to full mount but Ceasar defends it.
Valentine is taking a breather. Ceasar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ceasar punching from the bottom.
Ceasar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ceasar pushes Valentine off looking to stand but Valentine dives back in and keeps control.
Valentine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Valentine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valentine 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 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Valentine!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnie Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egill Skallagrimsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skallagrimsson has chosen Hoeremeisje by EyeMJR as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnie Ballantine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Egill Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballantine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skallagrimsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Skallagrimsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skallagrimsson tries to work over Ballantine's front leg with a kick but Ballantine checks it.
Skallagrimsson throws out a leg kick but Ballantine moves out of range and Skallagrimsson only half commits.
Ballantine throws an off balance right hand
and Skallagrimsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ballantine jabs Skallagrimsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ballantine throws a right hand that misses
and Skallagrimsson counters with a solid body kick.
Ballantine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skallagrimsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Ballantine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Skallagrimsson.
Ballantine tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballantine moves to clinch but Skallagrimsson breaks away
and Skallagrimsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Skallagrimsson misses with a body kick.
Ballantine blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson throws out a powerful jab.
Skallagrimsson works Ballantine's body with a nice hook.
Ballantine misses with a shot to the body
enabling Skallagrimsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ballantine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ballantine misses with a double jab
and Skallagrimsson counters with a body kick that stops Ballantine in his tracks momentarily.
Ballantine throws a lazy uppercut
and Skallagrimsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Skallagrimsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ballantine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ballantine misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Skallagrimsson misses with a low kick.
Skallagrimsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Skallagrimsson counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skallagrimsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Ballantine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ballantine misses with a right hand
and Skallagrimsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Ballantine clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skallagrimsson is trying to drag Ballantine to the mat but Ballantine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ballantine swings wildly with an uppercut but Skallagrimsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballantine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballantine tries to work over Skallagrimsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skallagrimsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ballantine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Ballantine.
Ballantine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skallagrimsson blocks an uppercut.
Ballantine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Ballantine.
Ballantine working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson takes a shot to the head.
Ballantine has a couple of punches blocked by Skallagrimsson.
Ballantine misses with a punch on the inside.
Skallagrimsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ballantine's elbow.
Ballantine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ballantine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skallagrimsson is looking to control Ballantine's arms but Ballantine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skallagrimsson has his back to the cage.
The referee calls for Skallagrimsson to work.
Ballantine is working Skallagrimsson over against the cage.
Skallagrimsson looks gassed!
Skallagrimsson tries to throw a body punch but Ballantine avoids it by throwing Skallagrimsson back against the cage.
Skallagrimsson working aggressively here.
Skallagrimsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ballantine.
Skallagrimsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ballantine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballantine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ballantine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ballantine lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skallagrimsson.
Ballantine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ballantine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skallagrimsson backwards.
Nice body punch from Ballantine.
Ballantine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skallagrimsson is rocked!
Skallagrimsson blocks an uppercut.
Skallagrimsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ballantine finish him?
Skallagrimsson blocking some punches.
Skallagrimsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Ballantine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ballantine lands a nice shot to the body.
Ballantine is leaning against Skallagrimsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Skallagrimsson with a big uppercut! Skallagrimsson tries to clinch up but Ballantine pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Skallagrimsson to the mat! Skallagrimsson covers up and Ballantine unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnie Ballantine!
Johnie Ballantine retains his light heavyweight title!
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