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TDC 18: Penn vs. Champ PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Rabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haoa Kamakanuiloa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakanuiloa has chosen Hawaiian Night Marchers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Peter Rabbit has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Rabbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haoa Kamakanuiloa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabbit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamakanuiloa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kamakanuiloa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kamakanuiloa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rabbit is on top in guard.
Rabbit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamakanuiloa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rabbit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kamakanuiloa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kamakanuiloa trying to keep a closed guard but Rabbit is proving a slippery customer.
Rabbit stands up out of Kamakanuiloa's guard for a moment - Kamakanuiloa manages to land a nice upkick.
Kamakanuiloa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kamakanuiloa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rabbit trying to control but Kamakanuiloa is working from the bottom.
Rabbit wanted to stand there but Kamakanuiloa had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbit trying to control but Kamakanuiloa is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kamakanuiloa gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kamakanuiloa lands a nice short elbow.
Kamakanuiloa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rabbit is bucking up trying to escape but Kamakanuiloa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rabbit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rabbit is bucking up trying to escape but Kamakanuiloa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakanuiloa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rabbit has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rabbit!
Rabbit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamakanuiloa working for submissions but it's allowed Rabbit to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamakanuiloa controlling the position well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kamakanuiloa trying to hold on to Rabbit's head to control him but Rabbit postures up.
Rabbit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kamakanuiloa defending well though.
Kamakanuiloa trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakanuiloa wants to improve his position but Rabbit is controlling well.
Kamakanuiloa looks gassed!
Rabbit moves into full mount! Kamakanuiloa won't be happy about that!
Rabbit has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kamakanuiloa's face.
Kamakanuiloa tries to hold on but Rabbit pushes him away.
Rabbit tries to control but Kamakanuiloa wriggling away.
Rabbit in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rabbit controlling from the full mount.
Kamakanuiloa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabbit looking to control but Kamakanuiloa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kamakanuiloa tries to lock up and control but Rabbit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rabbit fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rabbit quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Rabbit but it's paid off an Kamakanuiloa is forced to tap! Nice work by Rabbit.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Rabbit!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sikblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikblood is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Brotha Lynch Hung - Welcome 2 Your Own Death. Chaz Williams had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chaz Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Sikblood!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sikblood stuffs the takedown.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sikblood is trying to keep an underhook but Williams manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sikblood defending well though.
Sikblood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Sikblood gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sikblood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sikblood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams pushes down on Sikblood's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Williams passes to side control.
Williams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sikblood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Williams 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sikblood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sikblood is trying to improve his position.
Sikblood sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sikblood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sikblood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sikblood sees it coming and defends easily.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sikblood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sikblood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Chaz Williams has been cut.
Sikblood fails to land with a series of punches.
Sikblood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sikblood throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sikblood digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Sikblood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sikblood thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sikblood.
Sikblood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sikblood misses with a few strikes there.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Sikblood counters with a straight right hand.
Sikblood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Williams is rocked!
Crack! Sikblood connects with the perfect overhand right and Williams falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Sikblood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Sikblood!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Andreev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Bongwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Oskolki by Amatory. Bud Bongwater 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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214 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksander Andreev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bud Bongwater!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreev misses with a double jab.
Bud Bongwater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bongwater closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bongwater lands a few punches from side control.
Bongwater working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bongwater in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bongwater trying to control the action but Andreev is working from the bottom.
Bongwater lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Andreev wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Bongwater is staying tight to Andreev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Andreev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bongwater is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bongwater with good strikes from the mount here!
Andreev flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Bongwater with a couple of short strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bongwater lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Andreev's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Andreev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Andreev wants to hold on but Bongwater pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bongwater.
Andreev swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Andreev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bongwater lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bongwater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bongwater lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bongwater cracks Andreev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bongwater trying to control but Andreev is having none of it.
Bongwater lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Andreev is rocked!
Bongwater raining down shots from the mount!
Bongwater looking to control but Andreev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bongwater raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Andreev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bongwater with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A big strike lands for Bongwater! That's really hurt Andreev and he's turned his back - Bongwater keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Bongwater Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bud Bongwater!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia's entrance music is Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. A fine choice. Fu has chosen Everything in its right place- Radio Head as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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300 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Braulio Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Fu!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maia slips a jab and a cross from Fu.
A right-left combo lands from Fu.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maia.
Maia misses with a wild body shot.
Maia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fu lands a really nice looking cross but Maia seems unphased.
Maia fails with the takedown.
Fu throws a head kick but Maia moves out of range.
Fu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maia at a distance.
Fu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maia's head.
Maia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braulio Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fu pulls Maia in to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fu is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fu stands up from Maia's guard - Fu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maia shoots for a takedown but Fu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fu stuffs the takedown attempt from Maia. Maia gets slowly back to his feet.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Fu stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Fu. No joy for Maia on that attempt.
Fu scores with a spinning back kick!
Fu stuns Maia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maia in his tracks.
Fu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fu throws a right and a left that Maia avoids nicely.
Nice body kick there by Fu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fu scores with a head kick.
Fu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A lazy left from Fu finds it's target.
Fu connects with a jab.
Maia on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fu lands a nice hook to Maia's body. Maia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Master Fu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu scores with a leg kick.
Fu misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu scores with a head kick.
Fu thuds his shin into the meat of Maia's side.
Fu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fu lands with a slapping head kick.
Maia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice combination there by Fu.
Fu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maia is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Fu! Maia is out on his feet! Fu rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Maia is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Maia is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Fu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard has chosen thunderstruck as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franz Ferdinand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Maynard!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferdinand as he jumps to the side.
Maynard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maynard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferdinand scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maynard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferdinand pinned against the cage. Ferdinand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Franz Ferdinand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Maynard.
Ferdinand drops his shoulder and cracks Maynard with a huge uppercut! Maynard goes down! Can Ferdinand finish him?
Ferdinand content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferdinand has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ferdinand lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maynard trying to keep a closed guard but Ferdinand is proving a slippery customer.
Ferdinand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferdinand postures up in Maynard's guard and throws a big left but Maynard blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maynard looks gassed!
Maynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferdinand.
Ferdinand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand preventing the sweep.
Maynard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferdinand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferdinand scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ferdinand throwing strikes but missing.
Ferdinand working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maynard had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ferdinand is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Maynard Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ferdinand's back instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ferdinand rolls, trying to escape but Maynard keeps control of the position.
Ferdinand is working hard here to advance position.
Ferdinand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maynard on the ground.
Maynard lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ferdinand can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maynard gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Ferdinand holding both Maynard 's hands and preventing any damage.
Ferdinand rolls, trying to escape but Maynard keeps control of the position.
Maynard is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Maynard gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Maynard gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Maynard apologises and we restart here on the feet.
No luck for Maynard with that takedown attempt.
Ferdinand lands a left and a right that sends Maynard crashing to the canvas! Ferdinand dives into mount looking to finish!
Ferdinand is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Maynard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maynard throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ferdinand. What's that going to do exactly?
Ferdinand working Maynard over with strikes here.
Maynard is trying desperately to improve position.
Ferdinand landing strikes from the mount.
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.
Maynard is bucking up trying to escape but Ferdinand cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Maynard is rocked!
Ferdinand pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maynard is still in real trouble! Can Ferdinand finish him?
Ferdinand lands a nice shot to the head.
Ferdinand postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Maynard badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ferdinand around the waist but Ferdinand pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ferdinand is the winner by TKO! Ferdinand jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franz Ferdinand!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Kislyak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kislyak comes to the cage accompanied by Warrior's Dance - The Prodigy. Hardy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Amazing. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxim Kislyak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Hardy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kislyak as he avoids it easily.
Hardy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kislyak misses the shot to the body.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Kislyak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maxim Kislyak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hardy.
Kislyak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kislyak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kislyak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kislyak's waist but Kislyak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardy off to one side.
Kislyak looks for the body kick but Hardy saw that one coming.
Hardy feints and as Kislyak raises his hands in defense, Hardy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kislyak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kislyak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kislyak pulls Hardy in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kislyak looking to control.
Hardy throwing strikes from guard but Kislyak blocks nicely.
Kislyak wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hardy manages to pass to side control.
Hardy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kislyak wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kislyak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kislyak uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Maxim Kislyak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kislyak wants to clinch.
Kislyak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kislyak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hardy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kislyak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardy.
Hardy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hardy trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hardy wants to free his trapped foot but Kislyak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kislyak is trying to stand.
Hardy thows a huge punch but Kislyak dodges it nicely.
Kislyak has one foot on Hardy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kislyak is breathing heavily.
Kislyak moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Hardy shoots and misses
and Kislyak counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kislyak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kislyak tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardy.
Hardy feints and as Kislyak raises his hands in defense, Hardy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hardy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kislyak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kislyak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kislyak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kislyak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hardy 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.
Kislyak moves into range and clinches up with Hardy.
A knee to the head by Kislyak.
Kislyak gets underhooks to prevent Hardy's takedown attempt.
Kislyak can't break the clinch.
Hardy jumps into guard, dragging Kislyak to the mat.
Kislyak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hardy's guard.
Hardy wants to sweep here but Kislyak controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kislyak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hardy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kislyak has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kislyak wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
Kislyak working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kislyak misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kislyak's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kislyak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kislyak keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Kislyak keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
Hardy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kislyak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kislyak trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kislyak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hardy misses with a takedown
and Kislyak counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardy won't be happy with that.
Hardy regains half guard.
Hardy wants to control but Kislyak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kislyak wants to stand up but Hardy is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hardy trying to control but Kislyak postures up.
Kislyak is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hardy has his hands clasped together around Kislyak's back. He's all about the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy actively working from the bottom here.
Kislyak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hardy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hardy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kislyak tries to stand but Hardy is controlling from the bottom.
Kislyak trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
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 Maxim Kislyak will probably get the nod.
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!
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Kislyak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kislyak misses with a head kick.
Kislyak tries a head kick but it misses.
Kislyak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kislyak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kislyak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kislyak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt
and Kislyak counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy shoots in but Kislyak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maxim Kislyak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hardy.
Hardy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kislyak swivels and escapes.
Hardy fails with the takedown.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kislyak as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Kislyak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kislyak tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kislyak throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Kislyak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardy blocks a leg kick.
Hardy shoots and misses
and Kislyak counters with a head kick.
Kislyak pushes Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy tightens his grip and picks Kislyak up, before dumping him to the ground. Kislyak manages to land in guard.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Kislyak keeps moving.
Hardy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kislyak wants to stand up but Hardy is controlling him.
Hardy stays in close to Kislyak's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kislyak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hardy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kislyak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hardy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Kislyak keeps moving.
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 Maxim Kislyak.
I think Kislyak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Kislyak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Yardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake has chosen Travis Porter - All the Way Turnt Up as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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182 lbs
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174 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Yardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Drake!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake blocks a jab.
Dan Yardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yardy lunges at Drake with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drake's hand.
It looks like Christian Drake has been cut.
Yardy throws a right and a left that Drake avoids nicely.
Drake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yardy misses with a straight right.
Yardy throws out a loose jab but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yardy stuffs the takedown.
Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yardy.
Drake shoots for a double leg takedown but Yardy sprawls well. He's pushed Drake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dan Yardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Drake.
Drake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake staying out of range there.
Yardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Yardy does no damage.
A combination from Yardy does no damage.
Yardy throws a nice looking combination but Drake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yardy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Yardy sneaks out the side door and pushes Drake away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Yardy is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by Yardy - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake defending well as Yardy loads up on a big left hand.
Dan Yardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake fails to land the takedown.
Drake blocks a head kick by Yardy.
Drake shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yardy's guard.
Yardy keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yardy wants to stand but Drake is controlling the position.
Yardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yardy wants to stand but Drake is controlling the position.
Yardy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Yardy is looking to stand back up but Drake counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Yardy.
Yardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yardy throws out the jab.
A combination from Yardy does no damage.
Yardy missing with a left hand there. Drake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yardy throws out the jab.
Drake slips under a jab from Yardy.
Yardy misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Yardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Drake's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yardy throws a big shot that misses.
Yardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yardy throws a head kick that misses.
Yardy throws a head kick that misses.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yardy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yardy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drake looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yardy keeps working.
Yardy pushes Drake off looking to stand but Drake dives back in and keeps control.
Yardy is refusing to be controlled, as Drake sits in half guard.
Yardy is trying to stand back up but Drake is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Drake is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yardy throws a series of punches but Drake avoids them all with ease.
Yardy misses with an uppercut.
Yardy scores with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Yardy. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yardy thows a body shot but no joy.
Yardy throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
Yardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drake.
Yardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yardy stuffs the takedown.
Dan Yardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Drake.
Yardy misses the jab.
Drake defending well as Yardy loads up on a big left hand.
Yardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yardy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yardy swivels and escapes.
Yardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yardy looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
Yardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
Dan Yardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Yardy. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Yardy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christian Drake's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yardy misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Yardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yardy connects with a single shot there.
That has opened up Christian Drake's cut even more.
Yardy misses with a looping right.
Drake shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Drake prevents Yardy from standing back up.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yardy trying to control from the bottom.
Yardy gets back to full guard.
Yardy wants to stand up but Drake is controlling him.
Drake won't allow Yardy to sweep him here.
Yardy wants to get back to his feet but Drake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Drake looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Yardy!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yardy wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Drake with a couple of short strikes.
Drake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dan Yardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yardy is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake avoids the attempt from Yardy to control.
Drake looking for a guillotine from mount but Yardy is having none of it.
Yardy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yardy tries to hold on but Drake pushes him away.
Drake misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yardy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yardy squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Drake misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Drake tries to control but Yardy wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yardy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yardy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Drake wants to control the pace but Yardy is squirming around nicely.
Christian Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yardy is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christian Drake.
I think Yardy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Yardy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Ludwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reggie Stone will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elliot Ludwig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reggie Stone!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Ludwig, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ludwig looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Ludwig lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Reggie Stone has been cut.
Ludwig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
A combination from Ludwig does no damage.
Stone tries to clinch up.
A combination from Ludwig does no damage.
Ludwig is breathing heavily.
Ludwig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ludwig swinging wilding here.
Ludwig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ludwig misses with a double jab.
Ludwig takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stone wants to clinch.
Stone lands a left and a right that sends Ludwig crashing to the canvas! Stone dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Elliot Ludwig has been cut.
Ludwig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ludwig tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Stone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ludwig is working to get back to half guard.
Ludwig in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stone landing shots from mount.
Stone with a couple of short strikes.
Ludwig is bucking up trying to escape but Stone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone lands a heavy elbow.
Stone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ludwig's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone with a couple of short strikes.
Stone with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! Stone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Stone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ludwig can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Elliot Ludwig's cut is getting worse.
Stone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ludwig?
Stone with shots to the head and body - Ludwig looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Stone.
Stone looking to finish Ludwig with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ludwig!
Jeez, Elliot Ludwig's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Elliot Ludwig's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Reggie Stone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between PJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio EsteveZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, PJ Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emilio EsteveZ!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn stuffs the takedown.
Benn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
EsteveZ throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Benn wants to control from the top but EsteveZ keeps moving.
EsteveZ looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benn trying to control but EsteveZ is working from the bottom.
Benn looking to pass the guard.
Benn passes EsteveZ's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
EsteveZ taking some punishment here, with Benn in his half guard.
EsteveZ actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed EsteveZ's head.
Benn moves into full mount! EsteveZ won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn with shots to the head and body - EsteveZ looks very uncomfortable down there.
Benn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
EsteveZ is working to get back to half guard.
EsteveZ tries to hold on but Benn postures up.
EsteveZ is trying desperately to improve position.
EsteveZ tries to hold on but Benn pushes him away.
Benn with good strikes from the mount here!
Benn controlling his opponent.
Benn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Benn lands a big elbow.
Benn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. EsteveZ looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, EsteveZ has managed to escape the submission attempt.
EsteveZ wants to control but Benn is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benn lands a nice shot to the head.
EsteveZ wants to control but Benn is having none of it.
Benn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
EsteveZ flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
EsteveZ looks gassed!
EsteveZ is trying to escape the mount.
Benn landing shots from mount.
Benn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can EsteveZ hang on?
EsteveZ is working to get back to half guard.
Benn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Benn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Benn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Benn lands with some strikes.
Benn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
EsteveZ is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn landing shots from mount.
Benn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Benn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
EsteveZ tries to hold on but Benn postures up.
Benn looking to control but EsteveZ is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Benn is really struggling to control EsteveZ but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Benn is landing with some decent strikes but EsteveZ is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
EsteveZ really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PJ Benn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A swing and a miss from EsteveZ.
Benn dodges the punch combination from EsteveZ.
Benn feints and as EsteveZ raises his hands in defense, Benn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
EsteveZ looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of EsteveZ's head.
Benn wants to control from the top but EsteveZ keeps moving.
Benn stopping the sweep attempt from EsteveZ.
EsteveZ is looking for a triangle but Benn pushes his legs off easily.
Benn wants to control from the top but EsteveZ keeps moving.
EsteveZ is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
EsteveZ escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benn advances to half guard.
EsteveZ tries to roll over but Benn keeps him under control.
Benn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
EsteveZ tries to roll over but Benn keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Benn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benn is tying to control. EsteveZ wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
EsteveZ has hold of Benn's hands but Benn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Benn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Benn moves nicely into side control.
EsteveZ striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
EsteveZ is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Benn is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Benn working EsteveZ over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
EsteveZ bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Benn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in EsteveZ's guard.
Benn trying to control the position from guard on top but EsteveZ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Benn passes EsteveZ's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Benn trying to control from half guard but EsteveZ is working away.
EsteveZ is looking to improve his position.
Benn wants to take a breather but EsteveZ is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
EsteveZ wants to control but Benn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benn slows the pace down in half guard.
Benn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but EsteveZ does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
PJ Benn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and EsteveZ defends it well.
EsteveZ is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - EsteveZ looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
EsteveZ doesn't manage to clinch there - Benn circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PJ Benn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Benn scores a takedown into full mount!
EsteveZ tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Benn trying to control but EsteveZ is having none of it.
EsteveZ wants to control but Benn is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benn cracks EsteveZ with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Benn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn raining down shots from the mount!
Benn prevents EsteveZ from getting the reversal.
Benn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. EsteveZ can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
BOOM! Benn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Benn landing strikes from the mount.
EsteveZ tries to get back to half guard but can't.
EsteveZ wants to control but Benn is having none of it.
Benn lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
EsteveZ working to try and regain half guard.
Benn controlling the pace for now.
Benn raining down shots from the mount!
Benn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can EsteveZ hang on?
EsteveZ really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Benn with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Benn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
EsteveZ swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Benn lands a nice shot to the head.
EsteveZ is wriggling around trying to escape.
Benn with a couple of short strikes.
Benn prevents EsteveZ from getting the reversal.
Benn lands a nice shot to the head.
Benn working for a guillotine from mount but EsteveZ is in no mood to give up.
Benn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Benn trying to control but EsteveZ is having none of it.
EsteveZ's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Emilio EsteveZ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Benn dominating with strikes here.
Benn dominating with strikes here.
Benn lands with some strikes.
EsteveZ avoids a series of strikes thrown by Benn.
EsteveZ working to try and regain half guard.
EsteveZ wants to control but Benn is having none of it.
Benn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
EsteveZ is in a horrible position here. Benn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
PJ Benn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
EsteveZ throwing hammer fists to the chest of Benn. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
PJ Benn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PJ Benn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and the champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by BJ Penn. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, the champ!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
champ shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penn as he jumps to the side.
champ wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
champ throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn's waist but Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing champ off to one side.
Penn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like the champ has been cut.
champ shoots in and drives through. Penn sprawls well.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of the champ.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Penn misses with a low kick.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Penn, as that shot connected.
champ looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
champ throws a head kick that misses.
champ defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
champ shoots in but Penn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
champ staying out of range there.
Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
champ ducks straight into an uppercut from Penn and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - champ maanges to regain guard straight away.
champ looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Penn has picked champ up and slammed him! champ can't keep hold of the triangle and Penn manages to pass to side control!
Penn stands up.
champ is trying desperately to land a takedown but Penn is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for champ.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Penn.
Penn cracks champ with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends champ tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Penn pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! champ is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn retains his lightweight title!
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