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ROF 39 - Ka Na'i PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Ogden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Dillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ogden comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Drag The Waters. Dillan has chosen We Will Rock You - Queen as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Ogden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Dillan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ogden was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillan.
Dillan lands a right hook to the body.
Ogden throws a body kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dillan, as that shot connected.
Dillan is looking to score with low kicks.
Dillan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dillan thows a body shot but no joy.
Ogden misses with a takedown attempt - Dillan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dillan throws a body punch but Ogden moves out of range.
Dillan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ogden.
Ogden shoots in and drives through. Dillan sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillan. Ogden does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dillan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Dillan. No joy for Ogden on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Ogden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dillan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ogden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dillan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ogden looking to pass the guard.
Ogden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ogden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillan seems keen to control Ogden's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ogden wants to control from the top but Dillan keeps moving.
Dillan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ogden is one step ahead there.
Ogden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dillan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dillan has escaped and now he's on top!
Dillan stays in close to Ogden's body and controls the position.
Ogden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dillan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dillan is looking to stand up but Ogden won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogden wants to sweep here but Dillan controlling him for the moment.
Dillan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ogden is proving hard to escape from.
Dillan stopping the sweep attempt from Ogden.
Dillan wants to stand but Ogden is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ogden wants to sweep here but Dillan controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dillan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ogden.
Pete Dillan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Ogden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dillan finds it's way round the side to connect with Ogden's head.
Ogden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dillan as he jumps to the side.
Dillan throws an overhand right that lands on Ogden's shoulder, as Ogden tries to avoid the shot.
Dillan throws a big shot that misses.
Dillan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ogden was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillan.
Ogden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dillan.
Dillan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ogden has time to react.
Dillan scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Dillan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dillan throws a jab when Ogden was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillan.
Dillan misses the jab.
Ogden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ogden somewhat.
Ogden moves out of range as Dillan strikes.
Dillan missing with a left hand there. Ogden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ogden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ogden lands in his opponent's guard.
Ogden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ogden tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillan is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogden stopping the sweep attempt from Dillan.
Dillan keeping moving, preventing Ogden from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dillan 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.
Dillan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ogden!
Ogden is looking to get to half guard.
Ogden manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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.
Ogden wants to control but Dillan is keeping busy.
Ogden gets back to full guard.
Dillan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dillan with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ogden.
Ogden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillan.
Ogden slips under a jab from Dillan.
David Ogden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ogden.
A big right from Dillan misses.
Pete Dillan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ogden fakes the leg kick and cracks Dillan in the body.
Dillan is breathing heavily.
Ogden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dillan was covering up waiting for the punch and Ogden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dillan keeping full guard, as Ogden tries to pass.
Ogden wants to control from the top but Dillan keeps moving.
Ogden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ogden's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogden wants to sweep but no luck.
Ogden controls Dillan momentarily but Dillan frees himself.
Dillan wants to stand but Ogden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ogden keeping moving, preventing Dillan from controlling successfully.
Dillan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ogden, up you get!
Dillan throws a lazy right hand but Ogden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ogden shoots in for a takedown but Dillan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Ogden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dillan looks to throw the jab but Ogden is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pete Dillan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Dillan throws a hook to the side of Ogden's head but Ogden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillan misses with a double jab.
Dillan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ogden.
Ogden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ogden is trying to work for a kimura but Dillan is defending well.
Ogden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ogden is working for a kimura but Dillan is defending it quite comfortably.
Dillan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dillan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillan trying to control but Ogden postures up.
Dillan wants to get back to his feet.
Dillan wants to improve his position but Ogden is controlling well.
Ogden is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ogden misses with a takedown attempt - Dillan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ogden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dillan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ogden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ogden somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Ogden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillan. Ogden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillan misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dillan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ogden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dillan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dillan pushes Ogden away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ogden gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dillan wants to control but Ogden postures up.
Ogden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dillan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dillan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ogden is looking to take a break and control but Dillan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dillan tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dillan, who protects the arm well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dillan leaves Ogden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
David Ogden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pete Dillan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ogden manages to avoid it.
Ogden shoots in and drives through. Dillan sprawls well.
Dillan throws a lazy right hand but Ogden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ogden moves out of range as Dillan strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Ogden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dillan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Dillinger Escape Plan - 43% Burnt as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carl Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sullivan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sullivan.
Jones tries to clinch up but Sullivan circles away and keeps his distance.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones pushes Sullivan up against the cage in a clinch.
Sullivan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sullivan to the mat. Sullivan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sullivan keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Sullivan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sullivan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Sullivan blocks nicely.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Sullivan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Sullivan!
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Sullivan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones managing to control the position.
Sullivan preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!
Sullivan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones landing strikes from the mount.
Sullivan is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones breaks from Sullivan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sullivan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sullivan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sullivan and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jones lands an elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Jones.
Sullivan tries to improve position but can't.
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Sullivan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily.
Sullivan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sullivan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sullivan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sullivan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Sullivan in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sullivan is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Sullivan has control of the leg.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sullivan pulls his head out easily.
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.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Sullivan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sullivan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sullivan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sullivan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sullivan.
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 Paul Sullivan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sullivan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sullivan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sullivan wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sullivan is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sullivan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Carl Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones trying to move into half guard but instead Sullivan has managed to sweep!
Sullivan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sullivan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sullivan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones looks up at the clock and then as Sullivan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jones smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Jones wants to control but Sullivan is keeping him busy.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones throwing strikes but Sullivan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sullivan looking to control but instead Jones has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carl Jones.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Lanier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lanier is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sage Francis-Sea Lion. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oscar Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Lanier!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts swinging wildly here.
Lanier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roberts manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet but Lanier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lanier trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lanier is controlling him.
Roberts pushes Lanier off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Roberts lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lanier backs up against the cage.
Roberts connects with a jab.
Lanier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but Lanier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roberts to the ground. Roberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
and Lanier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lanier trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Lanier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lanier is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lanier off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Roberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lanier.
Lanier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Roberts was covering up waiting for the punch and Lanier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Lanier from controlling successfully.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet but Lanier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roberts manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Roberts shoots in and bounces Lanier off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lanier manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lanier trying to control but Roberts is having none of it.
Lanier jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Roberts manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Roberts tries to escape but Lanier is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lanier trying to control the position but Roberts is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet but Lanier drags him back down.
Lanier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lanier looks gassed!
Roberts is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lanier counters with a takedown into side control.
Lanier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roberts has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roberts bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Roberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lanier circles away quickly and effectively.
Roberts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Lanier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Roberts wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lanier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lanier won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.
Lanier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lanier wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lanier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roberts wants to stand but Lanier is controlling the position.
Roberts has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lanier off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roberts.
Roberts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lanier counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lanier prevents Roberts from getting back to his feet.
Lanier trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lanier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lanier prevents Roberts from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Lanier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roberts moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lanier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roberts is trying to defend but Lanier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Roberts pushes Lanier off and gets back to his feet.
Roberts leaves Lanier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oscar Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lanier sprawls well initially but Roberts persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roberts is thwarting Lanier's attempts to control the position.
Roberts wants to work for an arm triangle but Lanier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lanier is looking to improve his position.
Roberts looks to land a strike but Lanier avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberts is in close to Lanier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andrew Lanier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberts drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lanier looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lanier looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lanier!
Roberts is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lanier has hold of Roberts's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Roberts tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lanier cranks the arm and Roberts screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Roberts, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Andrew Lanier!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Amsel Socamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Vo (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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143 lbs
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26
135 lbs
9 - 6 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Amsel Socamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, David Vo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Socamo sprawls well initially but Vo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vo stops Socamo from getting back to his feet.
Socamo tries to roll over but Vo keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Socamo is trying to stand.
Vo seems to be working for a kimura but Socamo defends the submission attempt.
Vo is working for a submission of some sort.
Vo is working for a kimura but Socamo is defending it quite comfortably.
Vo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vo is looking for a kimura but Socamo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vo to get the leverage.
Socamo is trying to stand.
Socamo is looking for a sweep. Vo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Socamo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vo.
Socamo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vo looks gassed!
Socamo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vo wants to pass the guard but Socamo is keeping the position.
Socamo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Socamo striking off his back but it's not causing Vo any problems.
Socamo tries to strike from the bottom.
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.
Socamo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Socamo's half guard.
Socamo is trying to stand.
Socamo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Socamo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Socamo pinned against the cage. Socamo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vo moves out of range of the strikes.
Vo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vo lands in his opponent's guard.
Vo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socamo kicks Vo off and gets to his feet.
David Vo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Socamo as Vo shoots in.
Socamo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Socamo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Socamo throws a jab but it's blocked by Vo.
Vo shoots in but no luck this time.
Amsel Socamo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Vo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Socamo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Socamo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Socamo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vo has time to react.
Socamo throws a hook but Vo avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Socamo as Vo shoots in.
Socamo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vo.
Socamo looks to land a combination. Vo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vo is rocked!
A combination from Socamo does no damage.
Amsel Socamo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socamo.
Vo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vo staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Socamo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vo somewhat.
Socamo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch combination from Socamo misses.
Socamo gets caught flat footed, as Vo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Socamo tries to strike from the bottom.
Vo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Socamo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vo on the ground.
Vo pushing down on Socamo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vo seems to be working for a kimura but Socamo defends the submission attempt.
Socamo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Socamo wants to stand and escape but Vo is having none of it.
Vo drops back looking for a leg! Socamo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Socamo manages to kick Vo off! Vo jumps back into Socamo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Vo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Socamo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vo.
Vo slips a jab from Socamo.
Socamo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Socamo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Socamo leaves Vo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vo prevents Socamo from getting back to his feet.
Vo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vo drops back looking for a leg! Socamo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Socamo manages to kick Vo off! Vo jumps back into Socamo's guard.
Socamo wants to stand and escape but Vo is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Socamo tests Vo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Socamo did well to prevent Vo getting side control.
Vo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Socamo sees it coming and defends easily.
Socamo is trying to stand up here but Vo is controlling him well.
Socamo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Socamo is just riding it out for now. Vo eventually gives up the hold.
Socamo wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vo seems to be working for a kimura but Socamo defends the submission attempt.
Socamo wants to get back to full guard.
Vo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Socamo is trying to stand back up but Vo is controlling him
Vo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Socamo defends it well.
Vo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Socamo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vo.
Socamo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socamo is trying to stand back up but Vo is controlling him
Vo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Socamo wants to get back to his feet.
Vo is pressing down on Socamo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Socamo is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vo has managed to clinch.
Vo breaks the clinch.
Socamo swinging wildly here.
Socamo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vo.
Vo shoots in and bounces Socamo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Socamo wants to get back to his feet but Vo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vo passes Socamo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socamo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Socamo is trying to stand.
Socamo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Vo seems to be looking for submissions.
Vo prevents Socamo from improving his position.
Socamo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vo is trying to work for a kimura but Socamo is defending well.
Socamo is pressing down on Vo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Socamo 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.
David Vo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A jab from Socamo misses.
Vo tries to bum rush Socamo with a series of wild strikes but Socamo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Vo.
Vo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Socamo's half guard.
Socamo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Socamo lands an upkick as Vo stands over him.
Socamo is looking to stand up but Vo isn't so interested in that idea.
Vo drops back looking for a leg! Socamo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Socamo manages to kick Vo off! Vo jumps back into Socamo's guard.
Socamo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Socamo lands a body shot.
Socamo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Socamo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socamo.
Vo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Socamo!
Socamo 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.
Socamo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vo shoots in looking for a takedown. Socamo tries to sprawl out of it but Vo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Socamo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vo shoots in for a takedown but Socamo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amsel Socamo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Vo.
Vo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Socamo's waist but Socamo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vo off to one side.
Vo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Socamo misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Socamo.
Vo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socamo.
A big left from Socamo misses.
Vo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Socamo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vo moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Socamo.
Vo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Socamo tries to avoid it but Vo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Socamo to the ground. Socamo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Socamo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Socamo takes a swing at Vo's ribcage but misses.
Vo darts in and clinches Socamo up against the cage.
Vo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Socamo can't fight it off and eventually Vo manages to take the fight to the floor. Socamo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Socamo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Socamo wants to stand but Vo is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vo advances to half guard.
Socamo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Vo seems to be looking for submissions.
Vo stops Socamo from getting back to his feet.
David Vo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Socamo sees it coming and defends easily.
Vo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Socamo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vo.
Socamo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vo is trying for a kimura here. Socamo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Vo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Vo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jakamo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Simm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
140 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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141 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jakamo Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ash Simm!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Simm, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Simm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Simm tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him.
A lull in the action here.
Simm is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Simm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Simm stalls from top position.
Simm throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Simm trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simm might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ash Simm just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simm moves away from the strike by Jones.
Simm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Simm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Simm persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simm on the side of the head.
It looks like Ash Simm has been cut.
Simm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jakamo Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ash Simm.
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simm slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simm trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Simm is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simm taking a breather here.
Simm is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Simm looks gassed!
Simm trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
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.
Simm prevents Jones from standing back up.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Simm content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Simm tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Simm is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simm wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ash Simm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ash Simm's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simm shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jones is staying active underneath Simm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simm stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Simm content to control rather than advance.
Simm is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simm is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is looking to control Simm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ash Simm just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones clobbers Simm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simm.
Simm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simm shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Simm was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simm trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Simm there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simm sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Simm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simm throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Simm thowing shots but they're missing.
Simm is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jones is surviving well by controlling Simm's body position as best he can.
Simm throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Simm is having none of it.
Simm thowing shots but they're missing.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simm tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Simm throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Jones has his hands clasped together but Simm breaks the hold and Jones is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Simm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ash Simm!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Galindo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Galindo's choice of entrance music: Boss Life. Mike Shields could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Justin Galindo's chin.
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25
217 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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23
209 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Galindo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galindo shoots in for a double leg but Shields sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Galindo misses with a series of wild punches.
Galindo lands a jab.
Shields keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shields moves into the clinch.
Galindo takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Justin Galindo has been cut.
Galindo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shields drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shields got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galindo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shields has managed to get both his arms back between Galindo's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shields missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shields postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Galindo keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galindo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shields gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shields makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shields has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shields wants to control from the top but Galindo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galindo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shields can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shields throws a big right hand that misses.
Galindo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shields preventing the sweep.
Shields cracks Galindo with a solid left hand.
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Galindo looking for a guillotine here but Shields defends easily.
Galindo looks gassed!
Galindo looking for a sweep. Not yet Galindo, not yet.
Galindo has momentary wrist control but Shields slips an elbow through the middle.
Galindo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shields is working Galindo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Galindo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galindo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shields working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Galindo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shields postures up in Galindo's guard and throws a big left but Galindo blocks it.
Shields makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shields missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shields throws a big right hand that misses.
Shields stands up over Galindo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Galindo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Galindo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shields trying desperately to get to his feet.
Galindo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galindo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shields is surviving well by controlling Galindo's body position as best he can.
Shields is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shields really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shields tries to lock up and control but Galindo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shields is looking to improve his position but Galindo isn't that keen on the idea.
Shields knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Galindo on the ground.
Galindo unloading with bombs!
Shields tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shields is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galindo looking to secure an arm triangle but Shields defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Galindo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Shields is trying desperately to improve position.
Shields taking shots to the head.
Galindo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shields wants to control but Galindo is having none of it.
Galindo prevents Shields from getting the reversal.
Shields wants to control but Galindo is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galindo raining down shots from the mount!
Galindo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Galindo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Galindo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shields slaps away a takedown attempt from Galindo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shields closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Galindo to the mat! Galindo manages to get full guard.
Galindo 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.
Galindo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Galindo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galindo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shields.
Shields pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galindo is keeping the position for now.
Shields working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Galindo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shields defends it easily.
Shields works over Galindo with some ground and pound from guard.
Shields throwing strikes from guard but Galindo blocks nicely.
Shields working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields working some strikes from top position.
Galindo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Shields frees his head nicely. Oh but Galindo has switched to an armbar! Shields is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Justin Galindo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Silk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Take A Ride On My Bologna Pony! ! !. Casey Silk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Richard Simmons's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Casey Silk!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Casey Silk has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Simmons.
Silk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simmons moves away.
Simmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silk.
Simmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simmons tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simmons somewhat.
Simmons thuds a left hand into Silk's body.
Simmons lands a really nice looking cross but Silk seems unphased.
Silk falls off balance throwing a combination
so Simmons 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.
Silk is looking to stand up but Simmons isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silk wants to stand up but Simmons is controlling him.
Simmons throwing strikes but missing.
Silk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simmons stands and steps away. Silk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Simmons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silk takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Silk is trying to control Simmons's posture but Simmons avoids it.
Simmons lands some shots froms side control.
Silk tries to buck Simmons off but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons landing strikes.
Silk sneaks back into half guard.
Simmons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Simmons thows a huge punch but Silk dodges it nicely.
Simmons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silk tries to kick Simmons off but Simmons keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons thows a huge punch but Silk dodges it nicely.
Simmons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silk is pressing down on Simmons's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simmons landing some decent shots from guard.
Simmons is working Silk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Simmons lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Simmons working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons won't allow Silk to sweep him here.
Simmons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silk looks gassed!
Simmons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simmons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Simmons's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Silk is keeping the position.
Simmons forces his way into half guard.
Simmons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silk wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silk is looking to improve his position.
Silk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silk trying to control here.
Silk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Simmons scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simmons scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Simmons is nestled in close to Silk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Simmons working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Simmons looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simmons working Silk over with strikes.
Silk taking some punishment here, with Simmons in his half guard.
Silk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simmons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simmons's back!
Silk looking for the choke but no joy.
Silk is not going to allow Simmons to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Simmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Casey Silk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silk closes the distance but Simmons moves to the side
and Simmons decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silk's guard.
Simmons stops Silk from standing up.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Silk keeps moving.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from Silk.
Simmons scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Richard Simmons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simmons working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Simmons scoring with some ground and pound.
Silk wants to stand but Simmons is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons trying to control but Silk is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Simmons's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silk is breathing heavily.
Silk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Silk keeps moving.
Simmons advances to half guard.
Simmons takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Simmons is keen to just control but Silk is a slippery customer.
Simmons working the head and body with strikes.
Simmons lands with a punch from half guard.
Silk is in trouble now - Simmons has advanced to mount!
The referee warns Silk that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Simmons scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Silk?
Silk slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silk is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Silk is defending well.
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. Simmons connects with a nice short shot to Silk's temple.
Silk actively working from the bottom here.
Simmons lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simmons lands a nice short elbow.
Simmons is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Simmons working Silk over with strikes.
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. Simmons connects with a nice short shot to Silk's temple.
Simmons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simmons working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Silk gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silk wants to sweep here but Simmons controlling him for the moment.
Simmons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silk's head.
Silk 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.
Silk looking for a guillotine here but Simmons defends easily.
Silk looking for a sweep. Not yet Silk, not yet.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simmons thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simmons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simmons slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silk shoots and misses
and Simmons counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silk won't be happy with that.
Silk is looking for a sweep.
Simmons trying to control the action but Silk is working from the bottom.
Silk takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Silk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Simmons is controlling him well.
Simmons working the body and head with strikes.
Silk tries to bench press Simmons off him but Simmons keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons working the ground and pound.
Simmons is working Silk over with some ground and pound from side control.
Silk is looking to reverse the position.
Simmons wants to control but Silk is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Simmons dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Casey Silk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Simmons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Simmons has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silk's face.
Silk working to try and regain half guard.
Silk wants to hold on but Simmons pushes him away.
Simmons is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Simmons with the ground and pound from mount.
Silk is looking to get to half guard.
Simmons with a couple of short strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Simmons postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silk looks a forlorn figure.
Simmons is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Simmons unloading with bombs!
Silk takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Silk slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Simmons scores with a couple of nice shots.
Silk looking for submissions off his back.
Simmons working Silk over with strikes.
Silk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simmons is in close to Silk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silk has momentary wrist control but Simmons slips an elbow through the middle.
Casey Silk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard Simmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons trying to control but Silk is working from the bottom.
Silk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simmons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simmons works over Silk with some ground and pound from guard.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simmons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simmons is controlling him.
Silk 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.
Silk keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons landing with the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simmons swings for the body but Silk moves out of range.
Simmons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silk finds it's way round the side to connect with Simmons's head.
Silk throws a head kick that misses.
Simmons fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silk sprawls well initially but Simmons persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silk wants to get back to full guard.
Simmons is keen to just control but Silk is a slippery customer.
Silk moves into full guard.
Simmons is working Silk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Simmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silk can do to turn this around?
Simmons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons won't allow Silk to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silk misses with a straight left.
Silk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Simmons to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Simmons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silk's head.
Silk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simmons landing some decent shots from guard.
Simmons stands up over Silk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Simmons trying to control but Silk is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simmons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Simmons!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tangerine Dream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dream's entrance music is Mothers of Rain. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tangerine Dream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dream missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dream uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - Dream circles away.
Nice jab there from Dream.
Good exchange - Dream coming out on top.
Dream steps into range and cracks Parker with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Parker flops backwards and Dream dives into his guard looking to finish!
Parker is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dream's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Parker is still in real trouble! Can Dream finish him?
Dream postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Parker covers up, he's hurt! Dream keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dream and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dream can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tangerine Dream!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joao Pequeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Fickett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pequeno comes to the cage accompanied by Cão da Morte by Mão Morta. Brad Fickett is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joao Pequeno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Fickett!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pequeno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Pequeno as Fickett shoots in.
Fickett doesn't manage to clinch there - Pequeno circles away.
Pequeno wants to clinch.
Pequeno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pequeno lands a left and a right that send Fickett crashing to the mat, dazed. Pequeno thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fickett is rocked!
It looks like Brad Fickett has been cut.
Pequeno lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Fickett is looking to close the distance but Pequeno sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Fickett crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Fickett is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Joao Pequeno!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Romano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andre Romano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao misses with a hook. Romano ducked under it nicely.
Pacquiao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Romano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao tries to avoid it but Romano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pacquiao to the ground. Pacquiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pacquiao checks a low kick from Romano.
Pacquiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romano tries to work over Pacquiao's front leg with a kick but Pacquiao checks it.
Pacquiao lands a left and a right that send Romano crashing to the mat, dazed. Pacquiao thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Pacquiao cracks the inside of Romano's front leg.
Romano throws a leg kick
and Pacquiao counters with a leg kick.
Romano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Pacquiao does no damage.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pacquiao thumps Romano with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pacquiao avoids the head kick by Romano.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romano avoids the head kick by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pacquiao.
Andre Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romano throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romano misses with a body shot.
Pacquiao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pacquiao swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
Pacquiao lands a left and a right that send Romano crashing to the mat, dazed. Pacquiao thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Romano is rocked!
Romano is breathing heavily.
Romano thows a leg kick but Pacquiao checks it
and Pacquiao counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Romano is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao is the new lightweight champion!
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G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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