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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tantric Yogi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
18 - 6 - 1 |
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Darius Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tantric Yogi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yogi throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Yogi.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Yogi.
Yogi scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Yogi. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Yogi connects with a solid leg kick.
Yogi misses with a looping right.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Yogi's shoulder, as Yogi tries to avoid the shot.
Yogi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yogi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Yogi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yogi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yogi.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Yogi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yogi throws a leg kick but Thomas checks it.
Nice sprawl there from Yogi as Thomas shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yogi's waist but Yogi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
Thomas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tantric Yogi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Thomas.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Yogi sprawls well.
Yogi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yogi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yogi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thomas did well to prevent Yogi getting side control.
Yogi tries to pass to full mount but Thomas defends it.
Yogi drops an elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Yogi seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is refusing to be controlled, as Yogi sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
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!
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yogi.
Thomas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Thomas is not content to let Yogi control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Yogi has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yogi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Yogi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Yogi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yogi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thomas controls Yogi momentarily but Yogi frees himself.
Thomas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yogi!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tantric Yogi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yogi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yogi lands with a slapping head kick.
Yogi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yogi.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Yogi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yogi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yogi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yogi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
Thomas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thomas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Yogi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yogi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Darius Thomas just wasn't active enough.
Thomas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Yogi.
Yogi lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yogi.
Yogi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Yogi settles back down.
Yogi throws a head kick that Thomas semi-blocks.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Yogi.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas dives in and grabs Yogi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yogi pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Yogi gets a double leg takedown into Thomas's guard.
Yogi passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Yogi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thomas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thomas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yogi slips nicely into half guard.
Yogi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yogi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Yogi has control of the leg.
Yogi works his way into side control.
Yogi is putting a hurting on Thomas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Thomas tries to bench press Yogi off him but Yogi keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yogi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Yogi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Yogi wants to control the pace but Thomas is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tantric Yogi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Yogi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yogi throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Yogi takes one on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yogi. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yogi.
Thomas throws a body punch but Yogi moves out of range.
Yogi misses with a wild body shot.
Yogi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tantric Yogi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yogi moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yogi.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown. Yogi tries to sprawl out of it but Thomas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yogi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yogi manages to avoid it.
Yogi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thomas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yogi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yogi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yogi trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Yogi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas can't keep his opponent in guard - Yogi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control but Yogi postures up.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Yogi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yogi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thomas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yogi wants to take a breather but Thomas is having none of it.
Yogi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thomas reverses the position - he's now on top in Yogi's guard.
Yogi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yogi has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Darius Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yogi being controlled here, momentarily.
Thomas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thomas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tantric Yogi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yogi trying to control the position.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Yogi keeps moving.
Tantric Yogi has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Darius Thomas just wasn't active enough.
Yogi is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yogi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tantric Yogi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yogi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tantric Yogi!
A victorious Tantric Yogi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Romziel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama comes to the cage accompanied by . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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183 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aoki Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Corey Romziel!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Funkyama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romziel.
Romziel lands an uppercut.
Funkyama lands a good knee to the midsection. Romziel won't want to take too many of those.
Funkyama lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Funkyama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romziel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Funkyama.
Funkyama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Romziel taking some punishment here, with Funkyama in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funkyama controlling the action here.
Funkyama is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Romziel is trying to stand back up but Funkyama is controlling him
Funkyama stalling away here and it's allowed Romziel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama is looking to work some ground and pound but Romziel has wrist control.
Funkyama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Romziel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romziel is looking to stand up but Funkyama isn't so interested in that idea.
Funkyama looking to sit in guard and control but Romziel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Funkyama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Romziel controls the pace.
Funkyama has his foot on Romziel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romziel works his way back into a safe position though.
Funkyama working for a triangle but Romziel defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romziel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Funkyama looking to control.
Romziel wants to pass the guard but Funkyama is keeping the position.
Romziel throws a strike but Funkyama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Romziel being controlled here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romziel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Funkyama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funkyama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Funkyama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Romziel is looking to stand up but Funkyama isn't so interested in that idea.
Funkyama chips away with some ground and pound.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Romziel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funkyama throwing strikes but missing.
Funkyama is looking to work some ground and pound but Romziel has wrist control.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Romziel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama stops Romziel from standing up.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Romziel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romziel wants to stand but Funkyama is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Funkyama dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Funkyama throws a big shot that misses.
Funkyama scores with a jab to the head.
Romziel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Funkyama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Funkyama gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Funkyama.
Funkyama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funkyama misses with a punch to the body.
Romziel working aggressively here.
Funkyama digs a right hand into Romziel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romziel's gas tank.
Funkyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romziel's elbow.
Romziel stalling.
Romziel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Romziel misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Romziel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Funkyama's brow.
Romziel misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romziel managing to block the knees to the body from Funkyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romziels head.
Funkyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Funkyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romziel blocks it with crossed arms.
Romziel takes a shot to the head.
Funkyama lands with a light punch inside.
Funkyama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Funkyama lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Funkyama.
Romziel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Funkyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Romziel is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Funkyama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Funkyama as Romziel tries to tie him up.
Romziel prevents a body shot from Funkyama.
Romziel tries to stall but Funkyama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Romziel tries a body shot but Funkyama blocks it.
Funkyama lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Funkyama manages to end up in side control.
Funkyama connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Romziel some visible discomfort.
Funkyama is working Romziel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Funkyama wants to control but Romziel is keeping him busy.
Funkyama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Funkyama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Romziel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aoki Funkyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Funkyama in side control lands a decent elbow.
Romziel is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Funkyama is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama lands a decent elbow from side control.
Romziel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Funkyama asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Romziel parries the strikes from Funkyama easily there. Funkyama is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Romziel to escape.
Funkyama lands some shots froms side control.
An elbow from Funkyama crashes against the mat.
Funkyama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Romziel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Funkyama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Romziel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romziel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Funkyama.
Funkyama in side control lands a decent elbow.
Romziel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkyama working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Funkyama is working Romziel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Romziel taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funkyama throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Romziel works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Funkyama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Funkyama dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Funkyama scores with a one two! Romziel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Funkyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Romziel rushes Funkyama and presses him up against the cage.
Aoki Funkyama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romziel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Funkyama tries a body shot but Romziel blocks it.
Nice elbow from Funkyama.
It looks like Corey Romziel has been cut.
Funkyama is leaning against Romziel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romziel struggles to land a body shot inside as Funkyama controls his hands.
Funkyama scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funkyama.
Funkyama works on Romziel's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Funkyama tries a body shot but Romziel blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funkyama.
A short body shot lands from Funkyama as the two fighters clinch.
Romziel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romziel misses with a punch to the body.
Funkyama lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama pushes Romziel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funkyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Funkyama tries to throw a body punch but Romziel avoids it by throwing Funkyama back against the cage.
Funkyama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romziel or not.
Funkyama pressing his opponent against the cage.
Romziel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Funkyama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Funkyama digs a right hand into Romziel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romziel's gas tank.
Romziel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Funkyama's face.
Funkyama presses Romziel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funkyama lands with a short shot to the head.
Funkyama digs a right hand underneath Romziel's ribcage. Romziel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Funkyama is working Romziel over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Funkyama.
Funkyama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Funkyama scores with a shot to the side of Romziel's head.
Funkyama pushes Romziel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Funkyama.
Funkyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Funkyama is leaning against Romziel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Funkyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Funkyama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Funkyama works on Romziel's body with a couple of short punches.
Funkyama misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Romziel takes a shot to the head.
Romziel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Funkyama.
A hook to the body from Funkyama.
Funkyama has Romziel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Funkyama pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Romziel tumbling to the mat - Funkyama dives into Romziel's guard.
Aoki Funkyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Funkyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romziel can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Funkyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romziel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkyama pushing down on Romziel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Corey Romziel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Funkyama in particular looking to stall.
We're going to have a standup here because Aoki Funkyama wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Romziel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funkyama lands with an overhand left.
Funkyama with a nice cross.
Funkyama lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki Funkyama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Funkyama 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aoki Funkyama!
After winning the bout, Aoki Funkyama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boon Baboon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Hinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baboon comes to the cage accompanied by Masterchef Synesthesia. Hinton has chosen Death to All as his entrance music. Scott Hinton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boon Baboon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Hinton!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baboon looking to score a takedown here. Hinton is defending well but Baboon drives through and ends up in Hinton's guard.
Hinton keeping moving, preventing Baboon from controlling successfully.
Baboon stands and throws Hinton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Baboon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hinton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baboon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baboon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hinton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baboon 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 Hinton's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hinton struggling a bit here.
Baboon wants to control but Hinton is keeping him busy.
Hinton sneaks back into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baboon not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinton actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hinton trying to hold on to Baboon's head to control him but Baboon postures up.
Baboon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hinton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Baboon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hinton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baboon.
Hinton actively working from the bottom here.
Baboon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hinton has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baboon works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baboon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hinton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hinton isn't going anywhere.
Baboon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baboon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Baboon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hinton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baboon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hinton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinton is not content to let Baboon control the position.
Baboon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hinton is trying to get back to half guard.
Baboon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hinton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baboon working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baboon trying to control the action but Hinton is working from the bottom.
Hinton is trying to improve his position.
Baboon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hinton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baboon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hinton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baboon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hinton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baboon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hinton keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boon Baboon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baboon closes the distance and clinches up with Hinton, looking for a takedown. Baboon pushes Hinton against the cage but Hinton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hinton throws a jab but it's blocked by Baboon.
Nice straight punches there by Hinton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hinton.
Baboon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hinton scores with a leg kick.
Hinton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hinton drops Baboon with a right and a left! Hinton comes rushing in but Baboon regains his composure and manages to keep Hinton in guard.
Baboon is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hinton postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Baboon covers up, he's hurt! Hinton keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hinton and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hinton can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Hinton!
Scott Hinton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remo Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's entrance music is Living Colour - Cult Of Personality. A fine choice. Remo Williams is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Remo Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matthews.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Remo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Matthews.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Remo Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams connects with a high kick.
It looks like Chris Matthews has been cut.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matthews.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Matthews. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Matthews with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Matthews counters with a takedown into side control.
Matthews stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Matthews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Matthews moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matthews.
Matthews slips a jab from Williams.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Matthews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matthews tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Matthews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Matthews persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthews takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matthews looks gassed!
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matthews. That did some damage!
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Remo Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matthews.
Matthews looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams feints and then cracks Matthews's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matthews down.
Williams wants to slow Matthews down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams scores with a hook.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Matthews's head back.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt.
Matthews defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Matthews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matthews.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Williams. Matthews shrugs it off though.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Williams misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Williams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Matthews counters with a shoot takedown. Williams fights it but they end up in guard.
Matthews showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matthews looking to pass the guard.
Matthews stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Matthews was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Williams takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matthews.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Williams misses with a combination
and Matthews counters with a shoot takedown. Williams fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remo Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Matthews's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matthews off to one side.
Williams cracks Matthews with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matthews feints and as Williams raises his hands in defense, Matthews changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matthews is one step ahead there.
Williams trying to control the position.
Matthews trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matthews would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Williams trying to control the position here.
Chris Matthews has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Williams throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Matthews has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Matthews's head.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matthews's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Remo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Matthews.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams throws a leg kick but Matthews checks it.
Matthews blocks a leg kick.
Williams delivers a nice body kick.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Remo Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matthews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matthews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matthews off to one side.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Matthews is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Williams tries a low kick but Matthews avoids it.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Williams misses with a hook
and Matthews counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matthews.
Williams wants to sweep here but Matthews controlling him for the moment.
Matthews is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams is pulling down on Matthews's head to control his posture.
Matthews wants to stand but Williams is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Matthews.
Williams with a hook.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams lands a nice hook to Matthews's body. Matthews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matthews shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Matthews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews slips under a jab from Williams.
Matthews fails with the takedown.
Williams looks to land a combination but Matthews avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remo Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Matthews's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matthews staying out of range there.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matthews.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That has opened up Chris Matthews's cut even more.
Matthews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Matthews persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Matthews's head but Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthews fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a big head kick but Matthews shrugs it off.
Remo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Matthews.
Matthews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matthews off to one side.
Matthews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams throws a push kick but Matthews slaps the foot to one side.
Matthews shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matthews gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws a wild body kick that Matthews sees coming a mile off.
Matthews slips a straight right by Williams.
Matthews takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Matthews slips the punch.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams throws a front kick that sends Matthews stumbling back into the cage.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matthews in his tracks.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Matthews's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Williams.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matthews doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matthews.
Chris Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matthews takes a step back to recover.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Williams cracks the inside of Matthews's front leg.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Horrible takedown by Matthews or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matthews.
Matthews defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Matthews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matthews off to one side.
Matthews moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Matthews. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthews with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
The cut above Chris Matthews's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matthews.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Remo Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams throws a leg kick but Matthews moved away.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Matthews steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matthews under the eye.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Matthews saw that one coming.
Williams scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Williams 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.
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matthews checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Matthews with that takedown attempt.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matthews is out of range.
Matthews has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Williams.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Matthews slips the punch.
Williams punishes Matthews's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthews can do to turn this around?
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Matthews.
Williams throws a leg kick but Matthews moved away.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Matthews.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Williams blocks the leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Matthews.
Horrible takedown by Matthews or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Matthews throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remo Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remo Williams!
Remo Williams thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ac Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graves has chosen Alvarez as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ac Slater!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doug Graves!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater misses with a head kick.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt - Slater sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ac Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slater throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slater tries to avoid it but Graves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slater to the ground. Slater escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ac Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Graves.
Graves shoots in but no luck this time.
Slater lands a body shot.
Slater lands with a right hand.
Graves slips under a jab.
Slater takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves shoots in but Slater avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slater lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Graves checks a leg kick.
Graves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slater as he avoids it easily.
Slater looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Graves takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Slater misses with a straight left.
Graves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Slater counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slater stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater with a nice head shot there.
Slater wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Graves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graves looking to control.
Slater slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Graves controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graves tries for a takedown but Slater sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Graves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slater connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slater tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Graves is able to avoid easily.
Slater with a hook.
Graves looks for a takedown but Slater sprawls well.
Slater connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back.
Graves moves away from the strike by Slater.
Slater lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Slater might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slater trying to control from the bottom.
Slater is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Slater is not content to let Graves control the position.
Doug Graves has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Graves shoots in and bounces Slater off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Slater wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ac Slater dominated that round.
That's time! Slater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Graves moves away from the strike by Slater.
Nice takedown defense from Slater. No joy for Graves on that attempt.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Graves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Graves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slater as he avoids it easily.
Graves moves out of range of the body kick.
Slater paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slater misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slater is fending him off so far but Graves persists. Nope, Slater circles away and we're back to standing.
Ac Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Graves.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slater, right into the meat.
Graves blocks a leg kick.
Slater lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slater.
Slater looks to land a combination but Graves avoids it well.
Slater throws a solid leg kick but Graves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Slater.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slater bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Graves's head.
Slater stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slater moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slater scores with a nice strike.
Slater stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slater wants it to stay on the feet.
Slater comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Graves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slater counters with a right hand to the body.
Graves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slater pinned against the cage. Slater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Graves is breathing heavily.
Slater leaves Graves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Slater finds it's way through Graves's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slater.
Graves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slater's waist but Slater gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graves off to one side.
Slater displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slater as he jumps to the side.
Slater throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Doug Graves has been cut.
Donk. Slater catches Graves right on the button with a cross.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graves sprawls well. Graves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slater gets slowly back to his feet.
Graves takes one to the chin there.
Graves shoots in but Slater avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves closes the distance and clinches up with Slater, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes Slater against the cage but Slater circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slater lands the left hand.
Graves takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graves.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graves.
Slater lands a two punch combo.
Graves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A lazy left from Slater finds it's target.
Slater listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slater throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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!
Slater bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graves's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slater misses the shot to the body.
Slater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Slater does no damage.
Graves closes the distance and clinches up with Slater, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes Slater against the cage but Slater circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Graves fails with the takedown.
Slater misses with a body kick.
Slater clobbers Graves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slater stalks Graves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Graves's face. Graves staggers backwards, shaken.
Graves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Graves shoots in looking for a takedown. Slater tries to sprawl out of it but Graves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slater manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Graves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ac Slater dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doug Graves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slater pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Graves shows good takedown defense.
Slater throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Graves.
Slater stuffs the takedown.
Graves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slater as he jumps to the side.
Slater shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slater throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Slater lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graves circles away quickly and effectively.
Graves fails with a takedown attempt.
Ac Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Graves.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slater scores with a leg kick.
Graves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater is looking to land body kicks.
Graves shoots in but Slater avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Slater as he connects with a hook.
Slater throws a head kick that misses.
Slater throws a right hand that Graves ducks under and follows up with a left that Graves also avoids with ease.
Graves has his takedown stuffed
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Slater misses with a body shot
and Graves counters with a single leg into guard. Slater didn't expect that.
Slater looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graves wanted to stand there but Slater had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Slater looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Doug Graves wasn't active enough on the ground.
Slater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ac Slater is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves moves out of range of the body kick.
Slater lets loose with a powerful body kick. Graves will feel that in the morning.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Graves crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Slater - the referee stops the clock and Graves gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Slater. Graves manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Graves doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Slater counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graves is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Graves or perhaps it was just good defense by Slater which made him look bad.
A left lands for Slater.
Slater throws a head kick that Graves semi-blocks.
Slater misses with a low kick.
Graves has his takedown stuffed
and Slater counters with a two punch combo.
Graves is rocked!
Good leg kick by Slater there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Graves is still on wobbly legs! Can Slater finish him?
Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slater.
Slater fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Graves seems to have recovered his senses.
Good work by Graves as he checks the leg kick.
Slater takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Graves shoots in looking for a takedown but Slater manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slater lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Graves falls backwards - clearly groggy! Slater dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ac Slater!
Ac Slater retains his super heavyweight title!
Ac Slater seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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