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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Skylar Davies Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wax Simulacra kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Skylar Davies Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies Miles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitchell scores with a head kick.
Mitchell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Davies Miles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davies Miles tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Skylar Davies Miles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davies Miles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Davies Miles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mitchell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mitchell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mitchell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davies Miles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mitchell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davies Miles defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davies Miles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies Miles postures up in Mitchell's guard and throws a big left but Mitchell blocks it.
Davies Miles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davies Miles won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
Davies Miles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davies Miles wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Davies Miles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davies Miles postures up in Mitchell's guard and throws a big left but Mitchell blocks it.
Davies Miles trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Davies Miles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mitchell is trying to keep Davies Miles in close.
Davies Miles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies Miles scoring with some ground and pound.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell is looking to sinch up a triangle. Davies Miles throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mitchell's body to avoid the submission. Mitchell has instead reached around Davies Miles's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mitchell arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Mitchell!
A very excited looking Billy Mitchell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Primo Carnera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carnera comes into the arena with DMX - one more road to cross blaring out of the sound system. Jones has chosen Coming Home as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Primo Carnera had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Primo Carnera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carnera.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Carnera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carnera misses with a few strikes there.
Carnera throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carnera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones pushes Carnera off looking to stand but Carnera dives back in and keeps control.
Carnera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Carnera eventually gives up the hold.
Carnera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Carnera is controlling him well.
Carnera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carnera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carnera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Carnera works his way into side control.
Jones tries to escape but Carnera is in control.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carnera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones pushes Carnera off looking to stand but Carnera dives back in and keeps control.
Carnera drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones wants to improve his position but Carnera is controlling well.
Carnera seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carnera.
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!
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carnera.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carnera is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones trying to hold on to Carnera's head to control him but Carnera postures up.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carnera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carnera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carnera is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carnera landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Carnera is controlling him.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carnera trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Carnera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carnera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carnera advances to half guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Carnera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carnera drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Carnera is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Carnera in his half guard.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carnera.
Jones has one foot on Carnera's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Carnera is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Carnera does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Carnera shoots in.
Carnera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones lands a jab to Carnera's midsection.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Carnera.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carnera lands with a cross.
Carnera slips under a jab from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Primo Carnera dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Carnera counters with a head kick.
Carnera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carnera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carnera lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones working for a triangle but Carnera defends it easily.
Carnera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carnera connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carnera tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Carnera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carnera trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carnera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Carnera is having none of it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Carnera here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Carnera from controlling successfully.
Jones working a defensive guard but Carnera passes into half guard.
Jones is looking to control Carnera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Carnera is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Carnera is controlling him
Jones gets full guard.
Carnera with a nice head shot there.
Carnera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Carnera from controlling successfully.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carnera defends well.
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!
Carnera is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Carnera controlling from the top position.
Jones pushes Carnera off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Carnera wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Carnera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Primo Carnera is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carnera pinned against the cage. Carnera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones misses with a hook.
Carnera dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carnera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Carnera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carnera shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of punches but Carnera moves out of range.
Carnera fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Primo Carnera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carnera.
Carnera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carnera misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Primo Carnera dominated that second round.
That's time! Carnera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Carnera shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carnera misses with a takedown
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carnera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Carnera persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Primo Carnera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carnera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Carnera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Carnera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carnera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Carnera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnera shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carnera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A clash of legs there as Carnera blocks the low kick.
A punch combination from Carnera misses.
Primo Carnera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Primo Carnera has been cut.
Jones scores with a jab. Carnera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carnera is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Carnera's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a hook to the side of Carnera's head but Carnera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carnera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Carnera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carnera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones throws a hook but Carnera avoids it easily.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Carnera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones looks for a takedown but Carnera sprawls well.
Carnera has a takedown stuffed.
Carnera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Carnera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnera looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Carnera misses with the combination.
Primo Carnera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carnera misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carnera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Primo Carnera!
Our winner, Primo Carnera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mahandry Andriamboavonjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Kiptanui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiptanui is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Teflon Brothers - Hoodilammas feat. Juju . 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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181 lbs
16 - 11 - 1 |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Kiptanui!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andriamboavonjy misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Kiptanui.
Kiptanui plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kiptanui misses with a low kick.
Kiptanui shoots in looking for a takedown but Andriamboavonjy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kiptanui's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kiptanui tries a low kick but Andriamboavonjy avoids it.
Kiptanui looks to land a combination but Andriamboavonjy avoids it well.
Kiptanui moves in looking to clinch but Andriamboavonjy pushes him off.
Andriamboavonjy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kiptanui tries to clinch up
and Andriamboavonjy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kiptanui scores with a punch to the head.
Andriamboavonjy throws a hook to the side of Kiptanui's head but Kiptanui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiptanui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andriamboavonjy with a nice cross.
Andriamboavonjy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kiptanui to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiptanui slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kiptanui won't allow Andriamboavonjy to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Andriamboavonjy looking for a guillotine here but Kiptanui defends easily.
Andriamboavonjy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Andriamboavonjy unloading with bombs!
Kiptanui wants to hold on but Andriamboavonjy pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui is bucking up trying to escape but Andriamboavonjy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Andriamboavonjy 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.
Andriamboavonjy avoids the attempt from Kiptanui to control.
Kiptanui is trying to escape the mount.
Kiptanui regains half guard.
Andriamboavonjy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kiptanui defending well though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiptanui gets full guard.
Kiptanui had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andriamboavonjy defends it easily.
Kiptanui avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andriamboavonjy advances position into side control!
Kiptanui taking punishment in the form of punches.
Andriamboavonjy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Andriamboavonjy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kiptanui manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kiptanui is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andriamboavonjy is just riding it out for now. Kiptanui eventually gives up the hold.
Kiptanui throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andriamboavonjy won't allow Kiptanui to pass to mount.
Andriamboavonjy wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Kiptanui there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Kiptanui.
Andriamboavonjy gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiptanui tries to free his leg and advance position but Andriamboavonjy is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui advances position into side control!
Kiptanui wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andriamboavonjy, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andriamboavonjy tries to improve position but can't.
Andriamboavonjy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kiptanui prevents Andriamboavonjy from improving his position.
Kiptanui trying to control from half guard but Andriamboavonjy is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andriamboavonjy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kiptanui trying to control but Andriamboavonjy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabriel Kiptanui will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Andriamboavonjy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiptanui is just out of range.
Kiptanui moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kiptanui tries to bum rush Andriamboavonjy with a series of wild strikes but Andriamboavonjy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kiptanui lands a high kick!
Kiptanui fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kiptanui takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andriamboavonjy swings for the body but Kiptanui moves out of range.
Kiptanui throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from Andriamboavonjy misses.
Kiptanui fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andriamboavonjy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiptanui.
A jab lands there for Andriamboavonjy.
Kiptanui manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Andriamboavonjy on his heels. He'll look to pass Andriamboavonjy's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiptanui is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kiptanui trying to control the position from guard on top but Andriamboavonjy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiptanui scoring with punches to the head and body.
Andriamboavonjy tries to strike from the bottom.
Andriamboavonjy wants to sweep but no luck.
Andriamboavonjy keeping moving, preventing Kiptanui from controlling successfully.
Kiptanui won't allow Andriamboavonjy to sweep him here.
Kiptanui is in close to Andriamboavonjy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kiptanui landing with the ground and pound.
Andriamboavonjy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kiptanui is aware though and is defending well.
Kiptanui advances position into side control!
Andriamboavonjy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Andriamboavonjy works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiptanui lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Andriamboavonjy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Andriamboavonjy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kiptanui is working to get back to half guard.
Kiptanui bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kiptanui won't allow Andriamboavonjy to sweep him here.
Kiptanui slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Andriamboavonjy is looking for a sweep.
Andriamboavonjy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andriamboavonjy.
Kiptanui wants to control from the top but Andriamboavonjy keeps moving.
Andriamboavonjy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kiptanui defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andriamboavonjy is on top in guard.
Gabriel Kiptanui has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kiptanui not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andriamboavonjy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kiptanui can't do much from the bottom here.
Kiptanui defending against the ground and pound.
Kiptanui manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui is looking to improve his position.
Andriamboavonjy drops an elbow to the side of Kiptanui's head.
Kiptanui tries to roll over but Andriamboavonjy keeps him under control.
Kiptanui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andriamboavonjy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiptanui is controlling Andriamboavonjy's trapped leg to prevent Andriamboavonjy from advancing to side control.
Kiptanui punching from the bottom.
Kiptanui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kiptanui makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kiptanui.
Kiptanui controls Andriamboavonjy momentarily but Andriamboavonjy frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andriamboavonjy connects with a couple of short punches.
Andriamboavonjy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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 Mahandry Andriamboavonjy will probably get the nod.
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!
A jab lands there for Kiptanui.
Kiptanui tries a head kick but it misses.
Kiptanui scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kiptanui wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andriamboavonjy, who protects the arm well.
Kiptanui tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Andriamboavonjy tries to bench press Kiptanui off him but Kiptanui keeps the position.
Kiptanui just content to control the position.
Andriamboavonjy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kiptanui trying to control the action but Andriamboavonjy is working from the bottom.
Kiptanui uses his free foot to push down on Andriamboavonjy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Andriamboavonjy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy 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.
Kiptanui is trying to work for a kimura but Andriamboavonjy is defending well.
Andriamboavonjy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Andriamboavonjy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kiptanui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andriamboavonjy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Andriamboavonjy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andriamboavonjy lands strikes from half guard.
Kiptanui moves into full guard.
Andriamboavonjy postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andriamboavonjy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiptanui has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andriamboavonjy has managed to get both his arms back between Kiptanui's legs - danger averted.
Kiptanui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andriamboavonjy working some strikes from top position.
Andriamboavonjy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiptanui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andriamboavonjy is looking to work some ground and pound but Kiptanui has wrist control.
Kiptanui is looking for a triangle but Andriamboavonjy pushes his legs off easily.
Andriamboavonjy throws a big right hand that misses.
Andriamboavonjy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kiptanui's guard.
Andriamboavonjy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kiptanui tries to roll over but Andriamboavonjy keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kiptanui wants to improve his position but Andriamboavonjy is controlling well.
Andriamboavonjy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kiptanui moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andriamboavonjy wants to pass the guard but Kiptanui is keeping the position.
Kiptanui looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andriamboavonjy wants to pass the guard but Kiptanui is keeping the position.
Andriamboavonjy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kiptanui is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kiptanui has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy keeping moving, preventing Kiptanui from controlling successfully.
Andriamboavonjy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiptanui trying to control the position from guard on top but Andriamboavonjy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mahandry Andriamboavonjy.
I think Andriamboavonjy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tico Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalash Nikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikov has chosen Snoop Dogg Feat. Nate Dogg & Xzibit - Bitch Please as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158 lbs
13 - 5 - 1 |
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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
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tico Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kalash Nikov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikov lands a jab to Cortez's midsection.
A punch combination from Cortez misses.
Nikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Nikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nikov slips under a jab.
Cortez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nikov takes a step back to recover.
Cortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nikov.
Nikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cortez.
Nikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nikov checks the leg kick.
Nikov digs a good hook to Cortez's body.
Cortez throws a leg kick that misses.
Nikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cortez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Cortez.
Cortez lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Nikov.
Nikov throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
Nikov throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
Cortez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nikov throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot.
Nikov looks to land a combination. Cortez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikov.
A head kick from Cortez lands but Nikov takes it in his stride.
Cortez misses with a straight left.
Nikov digs a good hook to Cortez's body.
Nikov misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikov moves away.
Nikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez throws the left hand but Nikov avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Nikov slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez jabs Nikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cortez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikov.
Cortez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cortez blocks the body kick.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Cortez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nikov misses with a hook.
Nikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cortez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortez misses with the body kick
and Nikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Cortez darts in and clinches Nikov up against the cage.
Nikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikov prevents a body shot from Cortez.
Cortez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cortez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cortez misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikov's elbow.
Nikov stalling in the clinch but Cortez improves position.
Nikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cortez tries a body shot but Nikov blocks it.
Nikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cortez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cortez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cortez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikov tries a knee to the head but Cortez blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez throws a head punch that misses.
Nikov wants to get back to striking at distance but Cortez won't allow it.
Cortez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cortez tries to circle away but Nikov has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikov blocks an uppercut.
Nikov stalling in the clinch but Cortez improves position.
Cortez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cortez is defending well for now.
Nikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortez lands a nice uppercut.
Cortez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikov.
Cortez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikov wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Nikov.
Nikov moves out of range as Cortez strikes.
Cortez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tico Cortez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nikov slips under a jab from Cortez.
Nikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cortez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Cortez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A combination from Nikov does no damage.
Nikov throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez works Nikov's body with a nice hook.
Nikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kalash Nikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nikov instigates a clinch.
Nikov scores with a knee to the head.
Cortez lands a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cortez tries to work over Nikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortez.
Cortez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikov backwards.
Cortez avoiding damage as Nikov throws knees to the body.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortez misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez lands with a left to the head.
Nikov blocking some punches.
Cortez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikovs head.
Nikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cortez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nikov is rocked!
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nikov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cortez's brow.
Cortez breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Cortez scores with a spinning back kick!
Nikov wants to clinch.
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikov.
Nikov throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez throws the left hand but Nikov avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov throws a lazy head kick
and Cortez counters with a low kick, right behind Nikov 's knee.
Nikov wants to land a leg kick but Cortez is out of range.
Nikov throws a push kick but Cortez slaps the foot to one side.
Cortez tries to clinch but Nikov moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez connects with a crisp jab.
Nikov tries to clinch up but Cortez circles away and keeps his distance.
Nikov misses with a head kick.
Tico Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortez tests Nikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cortez tries to throw a body punch but Nikov avoids it by throwing Cortez back against the cage.
Nikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cortez.
Nice body punch from Cortez - that landed with a thud.
Nikov is breathing heavily.
Cortez lands a body punch.
Nikov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cortez has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nikov wants to stall.
Nikov wants to break free but Cortez has control.
Nikov misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez lands a right hand.
Cortez lands with a left to the head.
Cortez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortez.
Nikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cortez blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez.
Nikov crunches a lovely knee into Cortez's ribcage.
Tico Cortez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cortez.
Nikov blocks an uppercut.
Cortez has a couple of punches blocked by Nikov.
Nikov tries a knee to the head but Cortez blocks it.
Nikov trying to control the position but instead, Cortez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nikov into the cage.
Cortez tries a body shot but Nikov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Cortez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Cortez.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cortez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikov backwards.
Nikov looking to throw knees to the head but Cortez is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Cortez.
Cortez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortez pushes Nikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortez looking to throw knees to the head but Nikov is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cortez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cortez stalks Nikov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nikov's face. Nikov staggers backwards, shaken.
Nikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cortez finish him?
Cortez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nikov looks to land a left hand but Cortez moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Cortez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nikov looks to throw a body kick
and Cortez counters with a head kick.
Nikov throws a leg kick
and Cortez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nikov thinking.
Nikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cortez.
A lazy left from Cortez finds it's target.
Nikov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cortez gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tico Cortez!
A victorious Tico Cortez 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between TJ Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Malham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malham has chosen Poets of the Fall - War as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John Malham told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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28
197 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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196 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TJ Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Malham!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin misses with a left hand
and Malham counters with a nice low kick that buckles Griffin's knee momentarily.
Malham tries to land a front kick but Griffin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Griffin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffin lands with a shot to the body.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Malham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
Malham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Griffin.
Malham tries to clinch up but Griffin circles away and keeps his distance.
Malham throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Malham finds it's way through Griffin's defenses.
Malham scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin throws a lazy body kick
and Malham counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like TJ Griffin has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malham moves into range and clinches up with Griffin.
Griffin misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malham.
Malham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malham is leaning against Griffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malham utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Griffin is trying to stall.
Malham breaks the clinch.
Griffin moves into the clinch.
Malham looking to throw knees to the head but Griffin is blocking nicely.
Malham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malham manages to break the clinch.
Griffin misses with a body shot
and Malham counters with a nice uppercut.
TJ Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malham tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Malham.
Horrible takedown by Malham or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffin which made him look bad.
Griffin lands with a nice body punch.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Griffin is looking to slow Malham down with leg kicks.
Malham is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Malham feints and as Griffin raises his hands in defense, Malham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Malham landing with the ground and pound.
Malham stays in close to Griffin's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malham is one step ahead there.
Malham sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Griffin's guard.
Malham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Griffin is staying active underneath Malham, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malham looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Malham trying to pass the guard but Griffin defending well.
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Malham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Malham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Malham is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Malham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malham throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Griffin because Malham loaded up on that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Malham.
Malham throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Griffin because Malham loaded up on that one.
Malham tries to control but Griffin wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Malham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Griffin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffin.
Malham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffin's waist but Griffin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malham off to one side.
Griffin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Malham.
Malham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malham. Griffin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffin thuds his right hand into Malham's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Griffin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
TJ Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffin looks to land a right hand but Malham moved out of range.
Griffin feints and then cracks Malham's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malham down.
Malham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malham was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffin.
Griffin throws a combination. Malham tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Griffin lands a leg kick that knocks Malham off balance momentarily.
Malham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
Malham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Malham jumps guard but Griffin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A knee to the head by Malham.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malham jumps guard but Griffin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
TJ Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Malham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malham.
That kick from Griffin tenderised Malham's leg. Malham is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malham moves out of range of the body kick.
Griffin throws a nice looking combination but Malham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffin swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by Griffin. Beautiful body shot.
Malham thumps Griffin with a low kick.
Griffin looks for the body kick but Malham saw that one coming.
Griffin clobbers Malham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Griffin is looking to wear down Malham with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malham.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. Malham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malham lands with a good body shot.
Griffin punishes Malham's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Griffin.
A low kick from Griffin misses
and Malham counters with an outside leg kick.
Griffin misses with a hook.
Malham pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Griffin back to the cage. Malham follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Griffin misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malham lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
TJ Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
Malham is looking to score with low kicks.
Malham cracks Griffin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Griffin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griffin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malham takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Griffin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malham.
Griffin misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Malham struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffin controls his hands.
Griffin wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Griffin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on TJ Griffin'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. This is the final round!
Griffin stuffs the takedown.
A head kick from Malham lands but Griffin takes it in his stride.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Malham misses the target.
Malham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Griffin avoids it really well and circles away.
A low kick from Griffin misses
and Malham counters with a nice leg kick.
Griffin checks a low kick from Malham.
Griffin looks to throw the jab but Malham is out of range.
Malham looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
Malham tries a low kick but Griffin avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin throws a jab when Malham was well out of range.
Malham looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
TJ Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Malham.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malham blocks a leg kick.
Malham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Griffin throws a body punch but Malham moves out of range.
Griffin lands a nice looking body kick.
Griffin throws a head kick but Malham moves out of range.
Griffin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malham clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Malham.
Malham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malham steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griffin. That one must have hurt.
Griffin throws out a loose jab but Malham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Malham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Griffin throws a big shot that misses.
Malham shoots for a takedown but Griffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Malham avoids it well.
Malham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Griffin throws a lazy right hand but Malham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malham has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Griffin.
Griffin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Malham.
Malham tries a head kick but it misses.
Malham takes the fight into the clinch.
Malham pulls guard successfully.
Malham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griffin trying to control but Malham is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malham has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Griffin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Malham.
Malham manages to work his way to half guard, despite Griffin's best efforts.
Malham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin blocks the strikes from Malham.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
John Malham has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Malham.
I think Malham 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Malham!
John Malham thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Filo Bedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Zenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zenin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Helloween - Power. Filo Bedo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filo Bedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vladimir Zenin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bedo connects with a nice looking jab.
Bedo connects with a high kick.
Bedo avoids the body shot from Zenin.
Zenin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bedo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Zenin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bedo throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Zenin to counter with a crisp jab.
Bedo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zenin throws an elbow that misses. Bedo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zenin's guard. Nice move by Bedo!
Bedo wants to stand but Zenin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zenin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zenin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bedo's guard.
Zenin is looking to work some ground and pound but Bedo has wrist control.
Zenin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bedo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zenin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zenin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zenin is controlling him.
Zenin postures up and lands a big shot to Bedo's brow.
Zenin throws an elbow that misses. Bedo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zenin's guard. Nice move by Bedo!
Bedo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zenin looking for a sweep. Not yet Zenin, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bedo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zenin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedo won't allow Zenin to sweep him here.
Bedo stands up and waves to Zenin to follow him.
Bedo ducks under a wild hook from Zenin.
Zenin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bedo at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zenin throws a sloppy head kick and Bedo moves out of range easily.
Zenin tries to land a front kick but Bedo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zenin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bedo throws a head kick but Zenin moves out of range.
Bedo scores with a head kick. Zenin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Vladimir Zenin has been cut.
Zenin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zenin avoids the body shot from Bedo.
Bedo moves away from the strike by Zenin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bedo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zenin. Zenin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bedo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zenin throws out the jab.
Bedo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zenin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zenin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Zenin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bedo moves out of range as Zenin strikes.
Bedo throws a nice looking combination but Zenin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bedo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filo Bedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zenin scores with a three punch combo!
Bedo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zenin backs up against the cage.
Zenin throws a head kick that misses
and Bedo counters with a body kick that stops Zenin in his tracks momentarily.
Bedo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zenin throws a lazy uppercut
and Bedo counters with a nice body shot.
Filo Bedo is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zenin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zenin misses with an uppercut. Bedo saw that one coming.
Zenin throws a series of punches but Bedo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedo throws a sloppy head kick and Zenin moves out of range easily.
Bedo throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Zenin counter with a right hand.
Zenin throws a hook to the side of Bedo's head but Bedo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zenin misses the shot to the body.
Bedo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zenin manages to avoid it.
Zenin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zenin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bedo counters with a nice leg kick.
Bedo lands a glancing blow to the side of Zenin's head.
Zenin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bedo can pounce on him.
Bedo throws a sloppy head kick and Zenin moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zenin.
A punch lands to the side of Zenin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bedo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bedo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zenin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Zenin misses.
Zenin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bedo can pounce on him.
Zenin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bedo.
Bedo stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zenin misses with a looping left.
Zenin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bedo's waist but Bedo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zenin off to one side.
Filo Bedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zenin.
Bedo throws a head kick that Zenin semi-blocks.
Zenin is rocked!
Bedo and Zenin are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Bedo throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Zenin into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Bedo knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Filo Bedo!
Filo Bedo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ice Lander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belin Billet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lander kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tribute. Billet is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: in your face. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ice Lander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Belin Billet!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lander misses with a hook to the body
and Billet counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Billet.
Billet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lander.
Billet lands a body shot.
Billet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Billet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lander but Lander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billet manages to avoid it.
Billet throws a series of punches but Lander moves out of range.
Billet lands with a cross.
Lander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lander misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Lander blocks the low kick.
Billet tries to land a leg kick but Lander saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lander avoids a kick to the body.
Billet tries a head kick but it misses.
Billet checks a leg kick.
Billet scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billet throws out the jab.
Billet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lander. That did some damage!
Billet loads up on a big right hand but Lander slips the punch.
Lander takes a kick to the side of the head.
Billet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lander counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lander. Lander obviously looking to wear him down.
Billet throws an off balance right hand
and Lander counters with an inside leg kick.
Billet cracks Lander with a good jab.
Lander lands a slapping body shot.
Lander is looking to wear down Billet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billet looks to land a body kick but Lander moved away.
Lander connects with a jab.
Billet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Billet looks for the body kick but Lander saw that one coming.
Billet misses with a hook.
Billet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Billet tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Billet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Billet throws a hook but Lander blocks it.
Billet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Lander. Those never looked like landing.
Lander takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lander misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Billet takes a swing at Lander's ribcage but misses.
Billet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Billet looks to land a right hand but Lander moved out of range.
Billet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Billet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lander's head backwards.
Billet moves out of range of the leg kick from Lander.
Ice Lander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Billet looks to land a left hand but Lander moved out of range nicely.
Nice body kick there by Billet.
Lander moves out of range of the body kick from Billet.
Billet connects with a looping right hand.
Lander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Billet takes a swing at Lander's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lander just misses with a punch to the body.
Lander misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Lander checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lander has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Billet.
Billet misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Billet blocks the low kick.
Lander jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Billet throws a hook to the side of Lander's head but Lander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lander throws a predictable looking body shot
and Billet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lander lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lander tries to clinch but Billet is having none of it.
Billet throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Billet tenderised Lander's leg. Lander is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lander checks a low kick from Billet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belin Billet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Billet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lander.
Lander fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Billet is out of range.
Lander misses with a body kick.
Lander tries to land a body kick
and Billet counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lander misses with an uppercut. Billet saw that one coming.
Belin Billet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Billet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lander.
That kick from Billet tenderised Lander's leg. Lander is trying to keep his angry face on.
Billet ducks under a wild hook from Lander.
Billet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body punch from Billet.
Lander looks to throw the jab but Billet is out of range.
A big left from Billet misses.
Billet throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lander.
Billet wants to land a leg kick but Lander is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Billet, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billet misses with a body kick.
Billet throws a right hand that Lander ducks under and follows up with a left that Lander also avoids with ease.
Lander takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lander throws a push kick but Billet slaps the foot to one side.
Billet misses with a head kick.
Billet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lander's head.
Billet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lander throws a series of punches but Billet avoids them all with ease.
Lander tries to bum rush Billet with a series of wild strikes but Billet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lander moves out of range of the body kick.
Lander avoids the head kick by Billet.
Lander misses with a body shot.
Lander misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billet throws a push kick but Lander slaps the foot to one side.
Billet scores with a nice body kick.
Billet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Lander misses.
Billet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Billet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lander can pounce on him.
Billet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lander. Billet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lander's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billet. Lander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lander misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lander wants to clinch.
Billet scores with a leg kick.
Billet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lander. That did some damage!
Lander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billet.
Lander connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Billet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lander lands a nice leg kick that just misses Billet's sensitive parts.
Billet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billet takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lander lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lander looks to score with a jab to the body but Billet is just out of range.
Lander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billet moves away.
Billet fails to land with a series of punches.
Billet shoots in looking for a takedown but Lander manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Billet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lander lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Billet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Billet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lander throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Billet is breathing heavily.
Lander's jab looks to have found its range, popping Billet under the eye.
Lander lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lander.
Lander throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belin Billet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lander is looking to slow Billet down with leg kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Billet - that will leave a mark!
Billet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lander has time to react.
Billet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lander.
Billet misses with a few strikes there.
Billet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lander lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Billet lands an overhand right.
Lander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billet.
Lander swings for the body but Billet moves out of range.
Billet throws a lazy uppercut
and Lander counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Billet thinking.
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!
Billet misses with a looping left.
Lander throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Billet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billet fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lander avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Lander.
Billet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Billet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Billet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lander has taken the fight to the clinch.
Billet struggles to land a body shot inside as Lander controls his hands.
Lander blocks an uppercut.
Lander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lander tries to work over Billet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lander struggles to land a body shot inside as Billet controls his hands.
Ice Lander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billet blocks the elbow strike.
Billet missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Lander.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Billet tries to work over Lander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lander will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Billet taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Billet does no damage.
Lander misses with a body shot.
Lander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lander fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lander lands a leg kick that knocks Billet off balance momentarily.
Lander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lander lands a slapping body shot.
Lander just misses with a punch to the body.
Lander lands a nice hook to Billet's body. Billet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lander looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lander connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Billet throws a lazy right hand but Lander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lander fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lander scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lander darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lander.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lander.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lander scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Billet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lander connects with a nice looking jab.
Lander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billet closes the distance and clinches up with Lander, looking for a takedown. Billet pushes Lander against the cage but Lander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Billet avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Belin Billet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Billet throws a head kick but Lander moves out of range.
Lander 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Billet blocks a leg kick.
Lander lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Billet has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lander.
Billet throws a series of punches but Lander avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ice Lander showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Billet 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Belin Billet!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between McGillicuddy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chul Moo Pak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, McGillicuddy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chul Moo Pak!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A punch combination from Pak misses.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Pak's head.
Pak misses with a kick to the body.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pak throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Pak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pak lands a nice looking body shot.
Pak throws a head kick that misses.
Pak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak misses with a kick to the body
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones with a hook.
Pak looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Pak moved out of range nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Chul Moo Pak has been cut.
Pak throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones throws a body punch but Pak moves out of range.
Pak tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones throws a body punch but Pak moves out of range.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pak checks the leg kick.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Pak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a hook
and Pak counters with a thumping low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pak.
Pak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pak.
Pak throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Pak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Pak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pak moves out of range of the body kick.
Pak moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pak throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Pak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Pak counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a leg kick but Pak moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGillicuddy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Pak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pak misses with a body shot.
Pak looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Pak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pak misses with a looping right.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Pak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick from Jones lands but Pak takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that McGillicuddy Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chul Moo Pak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Pak is just out of range.
Pak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pak.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pak looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Pak.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Pak
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Jones misses.
Chul Moo Pak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Pak's shoulder, as Pak tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pak. Jones shrugs it off though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pak!
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones works Pak's body with a nice hook.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones throws a right hand that Pak ducks under and follows up with a left that Pak also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Pak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Pak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones throws a right and a left that Pak avoids nicely.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Pak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Pak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pak scores with a push kick.
Pak misses with a body kick.
Jones misses with a hook.
Pak misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pak.
Jones misses the jab.
Pak connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
letting Pak counter with a right hand.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Pak counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Pak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Jones misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chul Moo Pak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chul Moo Pak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Pak off the cage and back into range.
Jones wants to slow Pak down by chopping away at his legs.
Pak scoring well with a low kick there.
Pak misses with a wild body shot.
Pak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones throws a leg kick but Pak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pak slips under a jab from Jones.
Pak jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Pak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones throws a low kick but Pak avoids it.
Jones misses with the combination.
Pak moves out of range of the strikes.
Pak avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Pak counters with a body kick that stops Jones in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pak moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Pak counters with a stiff right hand.
Pak cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pak slips a straight right by Jones.
Pak stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Pak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Pak throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Pak counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pak scores with a push kick.
Pak lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pak. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Pak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Pak connects with a body shot.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Pak throws out a powerful jab.
Pak feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pak can pounce on him.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pak lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Jones misses.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Pak counters with a head kick.
Pak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Pak counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chul Moo Pak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pak 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chul Moo Pak!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naoto Sugawara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tallak Hrolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sugawara's entrance music is Eye Of The Tiger. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tallak Hrolf enters the cage!
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305 lbs
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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
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoto Sugawara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tallak Hrolf !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Hrolf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sugawara misses with a right hand
so Hrolf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sugawara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hrolf scoring with some ground and pound.
It looks like Naoto Sugawara has been cut.
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!
Hrolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Sugawara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hrolf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hrolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hrolf landing some decent shots from guard.
Hrolf wants to control from the top but Sugawara keeps moving.
Hrolf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugawara pulls Hrolf in close to his closed guard and prevents Hrolf from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hrolf trying to control but Sugawara is working from the bottom.
Sugawara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hrolf throws a big elbow that misses.
Hrolf throws a strike but Sugawara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hrolf seems keen to control Sugawara's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara won't allow Hrolf to get back to his feet.
Hrolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sugawara is one step ahead there.
Sugawara trying to control the position from guard on top but Hrolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hrolf wants to sweep here but Sugawara controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sugawara tries a head kick but it misses.
Hrolf throws a body punch but Sugawara moves out of range.
Sugawara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sugawara defends it nicely.
Sugawara drives through and clinches with Hrolf against the cage.
Sugawara tries to throw a body punch but Hrolf avoids it by throwing Sugawara back against the cage.
Hrolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hrolf can't get the takedown.
Hrolf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hrolf throws a right hand that misses
and Sugawara counters with a good low kick that Hrolf was not able to check.
Sugawara tries to land a leg kick but Hrolf saw it coming and moves away.
Hrolf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sugawara. Hrolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hrolf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Naoto Sugawara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tallak Hrolf .
Hrolf shoots in looking for a takedown. Sugawara tries to sprawl out of it but Hrolf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sugawara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sugawara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hrolf moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hrolf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sugawara scrambles back to his feet.
Naoto Sugawara's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sugawara connects with a solid leg kick.
Hrolf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sugawara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hrolf throws out the jab.
Sugawara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sugawara throws a quick inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Hrolf blocks the low kick.
Hrolf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sugawara throws an overhand right that lands on Hrolf 's shoulder, as Hrolf tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hrolf moves out of range as Sugawara strikes.
Hrolf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sugawara.
Sugawara checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tallak Hrolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naoto Sugawara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hrolf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sugawara. Sugawara obviously looking to wear him down.
Hrolf checks a leg kick.
Hrolf shoots for a takedown but Sugawara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sugawara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sugawara lands a leg kick that knocks Hrolf off balance momentarily.
Hrolf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sugawara can pounce on him.
Sugawara doesn't manage to clinch there - Hrolf circles away.
Sugawara lands a glancing blow to the side of Hrolf 's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sugawara ducks under a wild hook from Hrolf .
Hrolf misses with a takedown
and Sugawara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sugawara scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Tallak Hrolf has been cut.
Hrolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hrolf is breathing heavily.
Sugawara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tallak Hrolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugawara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sugawara is looking to wear down Hrolf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sugawara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Hrolf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Naoto Sugawara is winning the standup battle so far.
Sugawara leaves Hrolf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Naoto Sugawara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tallak Hrolf .
Sugawara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hrolf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hrolf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sugawara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sugawara is looking to clinch but Hrolf is avoiding it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sugawara here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sugawara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sugawara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hrolf .
Sugawara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hrolf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sugawara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara throws a leg kick which misses Hrolf 's front leg but catches the back leg as Hrolf tries to avoid it.
Sugawara scores with a punch to the head.
Hrolf is rocked!
Sugawara lands a big uppercut and Hrolf crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hrolf looks OK. Sugawara waves Hrolf back to his feet!
Hrolf is still on wobbly legs! Can Sugawara finish him?
Sugawara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Naoto Sugawara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sugawara gets a clinch.
Sugawara lands a hook that snaps the head of Hrolf backwards.
The referee calls for Sugawara to work.
Hrolf 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sugawara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sugawara drops Hrolf onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hrolf is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hrolf is trying to break the clinch but Sugawara is controlling him.
Sugawara pushes Hrolf against the cage. Sugawara is working some dirty boxing. Sugawara pushes off with a quick right hook! Hrolf goes down! Hrolf tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sugawara moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naoto Sugawara!
Naoto Sugawara retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Naoto Sugawara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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