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ROF 16 - 808's Heartbreak PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dog Shagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ainakea Mafua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ainakea Mafua will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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, Dog Shagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ainakea Mafua!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shagger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mafua shoots in for a takedown but Shagger shows good takedown defense.
Shagger throws a nice looking combination but Mafua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown by Mafua or perhaps it was just good defense by Shagger which made him look bad.
Mafua looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shagger keeping moving, preventing Mafua from controlling successfully.
Mafua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shagger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shagger is trying to control the position but Mafua postures up.
Mafua wanted to stand there but Shagger had control of the position.
Mafua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafua postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shagger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mafua, into his guard.
Shagger decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mafua, up you get!
Mafua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shagger but Shagger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dog Shagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ainakea Mafua.
Shagger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mafua gets the takedown into side control.
Mafua looks gassed!
Mafua working away.
Mafua controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shagger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mafua's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shagger trying to control but Mafua postures up.
Shagger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mafua's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mafua's back!
Shagger slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Shagger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mafua on the ground.
Shagger working for the choke.
Shagger could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mafua is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafua just trying to survive but Shagger is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shagger has the hooks in. Mafua is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Shagger doesn't have the hooks in and Mafua manages to turn into his guard.
Mafua preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mafua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shagger stuffs the takedown attempt from Mafua. Mafua gets slowly back to his feet.
Shagger misses with a two punch combination.
Shagger throws a lazy right hand but Mafua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shagger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shagger wants to control from the top but Mafua keeps moving.
Mafua lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shagger!
Shagger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mafua looking to finish with strikes here!
Mafua goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Shagger turns into him and now he's in Mafua's guard.
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 Dog Shagger 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.
Mafua gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shagger counters with a nice body kick.
Mafua with a poor takedown
and Shagger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shagger.
Mafua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shagger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mafua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shagger is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafua controls Shagger momentarily but Shagger frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shagger stopping the sweep attempt from Mafua.
Mafua wants to get back to his feet but Shagger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mafua is trying to keep Shagger in close.
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 referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mafua tries for a takedown but Shagger circles away easily
and Shagger counters with a straight right hand.
Dog Shagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ainakea Mafua.
Mafua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shagger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mafua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mafua with a poor takedown
enabling Shagger to counter with a crisp jab.
Dog Shagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shagger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shagger clinches.
Shagger breaks from the clinch.
Mafua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafua tries to clinch up
and Shagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mafua misses with a takedown
and Shagger moves into the clinch.
Shagger gets through Mafua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mafua keeps control of Shagger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mafua jumps guard but Shagger stands there with Mafua around his waist. Mafua gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shagger jumps into guard, dragging Mafua to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shagger wants to sweep here but Mafua controlling him for the moment.
Shagger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shagger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mafua wants to control from the top but Shagger keeps moving.
Mafua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mafua is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Shagger dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shagger misses with a wild combination.
Shagger misses with a few strikes there.
Shagger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mafua.
Mafua with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shagger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mafua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafua is trying to drag Shagger to the mat but Shagger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mafua can't get the takedown.
Dog Shagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ainakea Mafua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafua prevents Shagger from breaking the clinch.
Shagger is looking to break free of the clinch but Mafua has double underhooks.
Shagger wants to get back to striking at distance but Mafua won't allow it.
Shagger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shagger can't get the takedown.
Shagger wants a takedown but no success here.
Mafua lands a nice elbow.
Mafua tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mafua goes for a takedown attempt but Shagger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shagger tries to clinch there but Mafua circles away.
Dog Shagger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mafua has his takedown stuffed
and Shagger counters with a straight right hand.
Mafua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shagger as he avoids it easily.
Mafua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shagger circles away.
Shagger misses with a takedown attempt - Mafua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mafua shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dog Shagger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mafua wants to control from the top but Shagger keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafua is looking to work some ground and pound but Shagger has wrist control.
Shagger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shagger 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.
Ainakea Mafua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mafua drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mafua jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mafua trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shagger's guard.
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.
Mafua throwing strikes but missing.
Mafua drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shagger dives on top into guard.
Shagger postures up.
Mafua had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Shagger is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mafua Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Shagger's back instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Even with his hooks in, Mafua manages to miss with strikes from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ainakea Mafua.
Well Shagger 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 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... Dog Shagger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Dyrdek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirlo Crokakk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Dyrdek 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Dyrdek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirlo Crokakk!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crokakk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mirlo Crokakk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Crokakk or perhaps it was just good defense by Dyrdek which made him look bad.
Crokakk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dyrdek is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crokakk off and has taken his back!
Dyrdek landing with strikes.
Can Crokakk hold on?! Dyrdek is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Dyrdek is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Dyrdek 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. Dyrdek gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Dyrdek apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Crokakk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Mirlo Crokakk 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!
Dyrdek tries for a takedown but Crokakk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dyrdek throws a shot to the body.
Crokakk looks gassed!
Crokakk tries to clinch there but Dyrdek circles away.
Crokakk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crokakk waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Dyrdek.
Dyrdek throws a shot to the body.
Dyrdek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dyrdek changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crokakk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dyrdek lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Crokakk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dyrdek connects with a decent elbow.
Dyrdek working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyrdek lands an elbow.
Crokakk looking for a sweep but Dyrdek has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dyrdek with a couple of short strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crokakk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dyrdek lands a big elbow.
Crokakk working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Dyrdek connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dyrdek with a couple of short strikes.
Crokakk is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dyrdek has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Crokakk's face.
Dyrdek lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dyrdek pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Crokakk is looking to get to half guard.
Dyrdek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crokakk is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek with good strikes from the mount here!
Dyrdek prevents Crokakk from getting the reversal.
Dyrdek in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Crokakk swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dyrdek working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Crokakk is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyrdek landing shots from mount.
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!
Crokakk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dyrdek punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dyrdek working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dyrdek lands with some strikes.
Dyrdek lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crokakk is desperately trying to improve his position but Dyrdek has a good base and remains in mount.
Dyrdek scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Crokakk?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dyrdek lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dyrdek content just to control the position here.
Crokakk is in a horrible position here. Dyrdek smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Crokakk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dyrdek landing strikes, looking to finish!
Crokakk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dyrdek 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.
Crokakk wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dyrdek with a couple of short strikes.
Dyrdek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crokakk is working to get back to half guard.
Dyrdek with a couple of short strikes.
Crokakk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dyrdek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek lands a big shot there that rocks Crokakk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dyrdek working the ground and pound effectively.
Crokakk is trying to escape the mount.
Dyrdek is landing with some decent strikes but Crokakk is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dyrdek lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Crokakk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dyrdek looking to finish Crokakk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Crokakk!
Dyrdek fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dyrdek unloading with bombs!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dyrdek with a couple of short strikes.
Dyrdek scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dyrdek putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dyrdek landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Dyrdek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mirlo Crokakk's cut.
That's time! Dyrdek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crokakk is looking to clinch.
Dyrdek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dyrdek ducks under a wild hook from Crokakk.
Dyrdek throws a series of punches but Crokakk avoids them all with ease.
Crokakk lands a jab to the head.
Dyrdek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dyrdek misses with a few strikes there.
Crokakk tries for a takedown but Dyrdek circles away easily
and Dyrdek counters with a nice uppercut.
Crokakk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dyrdek as he jumps to the side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dyrdek!
Crokakk shoots in but no luck this time.
Robert Dyrdek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirlo Crokakk.
Dyrdek scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dyrdek throws a hook but Crokakk avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dyrdek throws a body punch but Crokakk moves out of range.
Crokakk closes the distance but Dyrdek moves to the side
and Dyrdek counters with a series of strikes. Crokakk will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crokakk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dyrdek pinned against the cage. Dyrdek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dyrdek!
Crokakk sizes up Dyrdek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robert Dyrdek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dyrdek looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Crokakk!
A nice elbow there by Dyrdek.
Dyrdek working the ground and pound effectively.
Crokakk takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dyrdek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crokakk can do to turn this around?
Crokakk is looking to get to half guard.
Dyrdek lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Crokakk hang on?
Dyrdek lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dyrdek cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crokakk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dyrdek cracks Crokakk with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dyrdek scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Crokakk?
Dyrdek is landing with some decent strikes but Crokakk is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Crokakk tries to reverse the position but Dyrdek maintains control.
Dyrdek is landing with some decent strikes but Crokakk is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Crokakk tries to reverse the position but Dyrdek maintains control.
Dyrdek looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dyrdek has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Crokakk's face.
Crokakk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Dyrdek.
Dyrdek is landing with some decent strikes but Crokakk is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dyrdek prevents Crokakk from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Dyrdek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crokakk is squirming around, avoiding Dyrdek's attempts to control the action.
Crokakk is in a horrible position here. Dyrdek smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Crokakk is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Crokakk tries to reverse the position but Dyrdek maintains control.
Crokakk swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Crokakk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dyrdek postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Crokakk looks a forlorn figure.
Crokakk is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You get the feeling that Crokakk really doesn't like being in this position too much.
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.
Crokakk tries to reverse the position but Dyrdek maintains control.
Dyrdek controlling the position easily from mount.
Dyrdek landing strikes from the mount and Crokakk is in trouble!
Crokakk in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Crokakk tries to hold on but Dyrdek postures up.
Dyrdek working Crokakk over with strikes here.
Dyrdek landing strikes from the mount.
Dyrdek unloading with bombs!
Crokakk is squirming around, avoiding Dyrdek's attempts to control the action.
Dyrdek with shots to the head and body - Crokakk looks very uncomfortable down there.
Crokakk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dyrdek with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Dyrdek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mirlo Crokakk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dyrdek tries for a takedown but Crokakk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crokakk tries for a takedown but Dyrdek circles away easily
and Dyrdek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crokakk with a poor takedown
enabling Dyrdek to counter with a crisp jab.
Dyrdek scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dyrdek.
Crokakk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dyrdek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dyrdek lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crokakk wants to clinch but Dyrdek slips to the side
and Dyrdek counters with a single leg into guard. Crokakk didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dyrdek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dyrdek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crokakk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dyrdek.
Crokakk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dyrdek.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crokakk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyrdek is one step ahead there.
Dyrdek stops Crokakk from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crokakk trying to control the position.
Dyrdek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice straight punches there by Dyrdek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dyrdek.
Dyrdek shoots for a double leg takedown but Crokakk sprawls well. He's pushed Dyrdek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crokakk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dyrdek is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crokakk tries to clinch but Dyrdek moves out of range.
Crokakk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dyrdek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dyrdek throws an overhand right that lands on Crokakk's shoulder, as Crokakk tries to avoid the shot.
Crokakk walks into a straight right hand from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crokakk wants to get back to his feet.
Dyrdek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crokakk tries to get to full guard but Dyrdek has control of the leg.
Dyrdek is trying to control the action in half guard but Crokakk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dyrdek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robert Dyrdek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dyrdek thows a huge punch but Crokakk dodges it nicely.
Crokakk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dyrdek.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Crokakk wants to clinch but Dyrdek slips to the side
and Dyrdek counters with a straight right hand.
Crokakk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Crokakk tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dyrdek is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crokakk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek wants to control but Crokakk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Crokakk is going to stand back up.
Crokakk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crokakk is looking to stall here but Dyrdek recovers full guard.
Dyrdek keeping full guard, as Crokakk tries to pass.
Dyrdek is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dyrdek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crokakk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crokakk wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dyrdek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crokakk has a hand on Dyrdek's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dyrdek takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Dyrdek has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Crokakk's face.
Crokakk in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Crokakk is looking to improve his position but Dyrdek isn't that keen on the idea.
Dyrdek lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dyrdek fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dyrdek pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dyrdek landing strikes from the mount and Crokakk is in trouble!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dyrdek pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dyrdek 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.
Mirlo Crokakk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Dyrdek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crokakk is squirming around, avoiding Dyrdek's attempts to control the action.
Dyrdek thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Dyrdek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dyrdek has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Dyrdek!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Rick Ross - Mafia Music as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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, Scott Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
Miller drops Smith with a right and a left! Miller comes rushing in but Smith regains his composure and manages to keep Miller in guard.
Smith is rocked!
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Miller finish him?
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Miller from standing up.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Miller from standing up.
Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Miller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Scott Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Miller lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Miller.
Miller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That has opened up John Smith's cut even more.
Miller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Miller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good leg kick by Miller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Miller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Smith is trying desperately to land a takedown but Miller is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith fails with the takedown.
Miller with a hook.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Miller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Miller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The cut above John Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Miller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scott Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
Miller works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Miller throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
John Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Miller.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller is working the combinations to good effect here.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
Smith looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scott Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Miller!
Miller tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scott Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Miller stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Miller!
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miller kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miller tries to buck Smith off but he can't manage it.
Smith has isolated one of Miller's arms. Miller looking to fight him off but Smith twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sanchez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ring of Fire. Taylor has chosen Dark Tranquillity - Therein 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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170 lbs
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184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Corey Taylor!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Taylor throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Taylor throws a solid leg kick but Sanchez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taylor.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Donk. Sanchez catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Taylor. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Taylor to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Taylor is rocked!
Sanchez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sanchez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Taylor screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sanchez! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Diego Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Goldfish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz MonRoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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246 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Goldfish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luiz MonRoe!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldfish misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goldfish shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MonRoe pinned against the cage. MonRoe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Goldfish or perhaps it was just good defense by MonRoe which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Goldfish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from MonRoe.
Goldfish shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A decent looking cross lands there for MonRoe.
It looks like James Goldfish has been cut.
MonRoe digs a good hook to Goldfish's body.
Goldfish is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldfish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MonRoe as he avoids it easily.
MonRoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goldfish's head.
Nice combo by MonRoe! Oh, that's hurt him - Goldfish falls to the canvas and MonRoe follows him into side control.
Goldfish is rocked!
MonRoe trying to control the position but Goldfish is working away.
MonRoe has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
MonRoe cracks a nice hook into Goldfish's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MonRoe cracks Goldfish with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Goldfish falls to his knees and MonRoe doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luiz MonRoe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kal El (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Readen Bugle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Readen Bugle was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kal El!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Readen Bugle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bugle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but El paws at him with a jab and circles away.
El stuffs the takedown attempt from Bugle. Bugle gets slowly back to his feet.
El throws a looping overhand right but Bugle ducks down to avoid it.
El throws a series of punches but Bugle avoids them all with ease.
Readen Bugle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bugle is looking to clinch but El is avoiding it.
El swinging wilding here.
Bugle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bugle trying to control but El is working from the bottom.
Bugle looking to sit in guard and control but El gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
El would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bugle working for a triangle but El defends it easily.
El won't allow Bugle to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugle wants to stand up but El is controlling him.
El won't allow Bugle to sweep him here.
Bugle has his foot on El's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. El works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bugle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but El paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bugle looks gassed!
Bugle wants to clinch up but El keeps it at a distance.
A combination from El does no damage.
Kal El is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
El darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Bugle's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles El before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kal El!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mello Shain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mello Shain had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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201 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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196 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mello Shain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Williams!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Shain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams scores a takedown into full mount!
Shain is in a horrible position here. Williams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! Williams connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shain wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Williams working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Shain is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shain really wants to buck Williams off and get back to his feet.
Williams breaks from Shain's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Williams breaks from Shain's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Shain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Williams loads up with a big shot that hurts Shain! He's pulled Williams in close but Williams has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Shain survive? More strikes from Williams and Shain is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DJ Williams!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Dillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stryder Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dillan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We Will Rock You - Queen. 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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185 lbs
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186 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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, Pete Dillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stryder Maloney!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillan ducks under a wild hook from Maloney.
Maloney slips a straight right by Dillan.
Maloney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maloney effectively controlling the action here.
Maloney scores with a shot to the side of Dillan's head.
Dillan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dillan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dillan missing with a left hand there. Maloney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stryder Maloney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Dillan there.
It looks like Stryder Maloney has been cut.
Maloney misses with a head kick.
Dillan blocks a head kick by Maloney.
Dillan fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Maloney misses.
Maloney loads up on a big right hand but Dillan slips the punch.
Dillan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maloney in his tracks.
Maloney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dillan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maloney scores a nice knee to the body.
Maloney stalling in the clinch but Dillan improves position.
Maloney gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney trying to control but Dillan is working from the bottom.
Dillan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maloney's guard.
Dillan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maloney is looking for a triangle but Dillan pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maloney, up you get!
Maloney clinches up with Dillan and pushes him back against the cage.
Dillan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maloney looks gassed!
Dillan breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Maloney misses
and Dillan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dillan with a nice cross.
Dillan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maloney stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maloney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dillan pulls guard.
Dillan wants to stand and escape but Maloney is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is looking to work some ground and pound but Dillan has wrist control.
Maloney trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillan pushes Maloney off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Maloney throws a head kick but Dillan moves out of range.
Dillan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maloney was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillan.
Pete Dillan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dillan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Maloney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dillan tests Maloney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillan lands with a hook. Maloney tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dillan.
Maloney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maloney avoids the body shot from Dillan.
Maloney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Dillan misses.
Dillan avoids the head kick by Maloney.
Dillan's corner calls for a 1-2. Dillan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dillan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Dillan coming out on top.
Dillan misses with a hook.
Maloney tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillan lands with a shot to the body.
Maloney drops his hands momentarily and Dillan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dillan cracks a nice hook into Maloney's ribs.
Dillan with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillan with a jab.
Dillan lands a glancing blow to the side of Maloney's head.
Maloney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dillan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maloney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillan misses with a wild combination.
Dillan scores with a nice right hand.
Dillan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maloney throws a sloppy head kick
and Dillan counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dillan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maloney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dillan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maloney to score with a decent uppercut.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maloney blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Dillan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stryder Maloney's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maloney.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses.
Dillan cracks a nice hook into Maloney's ribs.
Dillan slips under a jab from Maloney.
Maloney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dillan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dillan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dillan lands with a nice body punch.
Maloney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maloney looks to clinch
and Dillan counters with a nice uppercut.
Maloney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Dillan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maloney moves out of range as Dillan strikes.
Dillan cracks Maloney with a good jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maloney throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dillan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dillan swings for the body but Maloney moves out of range.
Maloney lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Maloney or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillan which made him look bad.
Maloney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dillan tests Maloney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillan misses with the combination.
Dillan misses with a leg kick
and Maloney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maloney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maloney tries a knee to the head but Dillan blocks it.
Maloney misses with a punch to the body.
Maloney has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dillan scores with a hook to the body.
Dillan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maloney has him pressed against the cage.
Dillan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maloney swings for the body but Dillan moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Dillan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dillan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Dillan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maloney tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dillan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maloney misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dillan keeps the fight on the outside.
Maloney doesn't manage to clinch there - Dillan circles away.
Dillan misses with a double jab
and Maloney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maloney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pete Dillan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Maloney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maloney looks for a takedown but Dillan sprawls well.
Pete Dillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stryder Maloney.
Dillan misses with a few strikes there.
Dillan tries to land a front kick but Maloney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab from Maloney.
Dillan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dillan.
Maloney throws a head kick that half lands.
Maloney misses with a straight left.
Dillan misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Maloney as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Maloney misses the target.
Dillan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maloney was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maloney with a nice cross.
Dillan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maloney.
Maloney tries for a takedown but Dillan circles away easily
and Dillan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillan misses with a few strikes there.
Maloney throws a nice head kick!
Dillan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maloney just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillan fails to land with a series of punches.
Maloney lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dillan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maloney throws a leg kick but Dillan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dillan jabs at Maloney's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pete Dillan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stryder Maloney's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Maloney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maloney moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillan lands with a nice body punch.
Maloney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maloney gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maloney tries to clinch
and Dillan counters with a nice uppercut.
Maloney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maloney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maloney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dillan as he jumps to the side.
Maloney gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pete Dillan is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maloney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maloney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dillan.
A right-left combo lands from Dillan.
Maloney connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maloney checks a low kick from Dillan.
Maloney has closed the distance and engaged Dillan in a clinch.
Dillan wants to get back to striking at distance but Maloney won't allow it.
Maloney landing knees to the body.
Dillan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dillan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dillan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dillan is trying to stall.
Dillan works on Maloney's body with a couple of short punches.
Maloney breaks the clinch.
Dillan misses with an uppercut. Maloney saw that one coming.
Maloney connects with a crisp jab.
Dillan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Maloney.
Dillan fails to land with a series of punches.
Dillan looks to land a combination but Maloney avoids it well.
Maloney scores with a kick to the body.
Maloney throws a series of punches but Dillan avoids them all with ease.
Dillan misses with a straight left.
Dillan looks to score with a jab to the body but Maloney is just out of range.
Maloney tries to clinch but Dillan moves out of range.
Stryder Maloney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maloney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dillan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dillan throws a body punch but Maloney moves out of range.
Maloney misses with a head kick.
Dillan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maloney is looking to clinch.
Maloney misses with a looping left.
Dillan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney staying out of range there.
Maloney moves into the clinch successfully.
Maloney keeps control of Dillan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maloney trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Maloney.
Dillan tries to break the clinch but Maloney is controlling the position.
Dillan is trying to break free.
Maloney will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dillan up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dillan.
Maloney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maloney prevents Dillan from breaking the clinch.
Maloney tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillan smiles and moves away.
Pete Dillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stryder Maloney.
Maloney tries to clinch there but Dillan circles away.
Maloney misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Maloney or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillan which made him look bad.
Maloney drops his hands momentarily and Dillan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dillan throws out a loose jab but Maloney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maloney fails with the takedown
and Dillan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dillan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maloney.
Dillan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dillan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maloney was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillan.
Dillan tries to bum rush Maloney with a series of wild strikes but Maloney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maloney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dillan has had enough of the clinch but Maloney keeps him there for the moment.
Maloney lands a nice elbow.
Maloney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maloney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dillan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dillan manages to break the clinch.
Dillan connects with a solid leg kick.
Pete Dillan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maloney throws a sloppy head kick and Dillan moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Dillan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dillan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Dillan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conway comes into the arena with ! ! ! (chk chk chk)- Yadnus blaring out of the sound system. Payne is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Freestyler. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Teddy Payne!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Payne fails to land with a series of punches.
Conway shoots in but Payne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Conway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Conway misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Conway moves out of range as Payne strikes.
Payne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Conway doesn't manage to clinch there - Payne circles away.
Payne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teddy Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne scores with a jab.
Payne drops Conway with a right and a left! Payne comes rushing in but Conway regains his composure and manages to keep Payne in guard.
Conway is rocked!
Conway doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Oh Conway is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Payne stands up and waves to Conway to follow him.
Payne circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Conway out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teddy Payne!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Jodoin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Guccione (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nelson Jodoin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Guccione!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guccione seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Jodoin shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Guccione is backing up but Jodoin catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Guccione covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Jodoin Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Jodoin!
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