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BFC 33: Double Trouble PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shonie Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen what up, whats happenin as his entrance music. Shonie Carter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeff Smith's chin.
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156 lbs
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156 lbs
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Good takedowns
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shonie Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Carter looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carter with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith wants to hold on but Carter pushes him away.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Carter tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith tries to hold on but Carter postures up.
Carter working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Smith looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Carter! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shonie Carter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Malat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ister Band (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Malat might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Put the Lime in the Coconut. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Malat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ister Band!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Band misses with the combination.
Malat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Band's waist but Band gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malat off to one side.
Malat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malat gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malat throws an elbow but Band slips to the side and avoids it well.
Band is looking for a sweep.
Malat stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Malat avoids the head kick by Band.
Nice sprawl there from Band as Malat shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Malat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malat fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malat.
Band fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Malat on the side of the head.
Malat is breathing heavily.
Jab from Band.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malat gets the takedown into side control.
Band tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Band is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Malat's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Band flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Band trying to control here.
Band is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Band trying to control but Malat postures up.
Band strikes from the bottom but Malat passes into mount!
Band throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
Band throwing hammer fists to the chest of Malat. What's that going to do exactly?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Band is in all sorts of trouble here.
Band is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Band is looking to get to half guard.
Malat blocks Band's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Band is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Band is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Band regains half guard.
Malat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Band throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Band trying to hold on to Malat's head to control him but Malat postures up.
Band regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Band is trying to keep Malat in close.
Band trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Malat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Band works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Band trying to strike off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Band lands a jab to the nose.
Band fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malat shoots in for a double leg but Band sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malat.
Malat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Band tries to avoid it but Malat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Band to the ground. Band escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malat shoots for a double leg takedown but Band sprawls well. He's pushed Malat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malat ducks right into an uppercut from Band.
Band feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Malat sprawling to the canvas! Malat rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Band finish him?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Band takes the fight into the clinch.
Malat fails to pull guard.
Band missing with knees to the body.
Band pressing his opponent against the cage.
Malat fails to pull guard.
Malat prevents Band from breaking the clinch.
Band pressing his opponent against the cage.
Malat successfully pulls guard.
Band missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Band with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Band with a flurry of punches that miss.
Band in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Band throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ister Band dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice jab there from Band.
Band stuffs the takedown attempt from Malat. Malat gets slowly back to his feet.
Band jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malat fails with the takedown.
Band scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Malat is rocked!
Malat is working to avoid the ground and pound but Band connects with a decent elbow.
Oh Malat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Band lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Malat down.
Band lands some shots froms side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Band in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Band scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Malat is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Band can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ister Band!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Harris's choice of entrance music: Kanye West - Jesus Walks. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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189 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Harris!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Paul Harris has been cut.
Dwayne Keller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Harris trying to control from half guard but Keller is working away.
Keller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harris.
Harris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Harris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harris is pressing down on Keller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keller is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris thows a huge punch but Keller dodges it nicely.
Harris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harris tries to pass to full mount but Keller defends it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Keller is just out of range.
A big right from Harris misses.
Keller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harris's calf.
Harris has a takedown stuffed.
Harris looks gassed!
Keller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller pushes Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Keller.
Keller stalling against the cage.
Harris takes an elbow to the forehead.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Keller is keeping busy.
Keller breaks the clinch.
Keller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keller thuds his shin into the meat of Harris's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keller tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Keller feints a jab and as Harris dips his head, Keller unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Harris right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Harris falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Keller smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dwayne Keller!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawkeye Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ken Hitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hawkeye Pierce!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pierce sizes up Hitman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Pierce misses.
Hitman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pierce.
Oooh a lovely combination from Hitman sends Pierce down but not out. Hitman dives into side control looking to finish.
Pierce is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitman in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Pierce looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hitman turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Hitman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Leiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay comes to the cage accompanied by Austin Howard - Heaven Know. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cassius Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yang Leiden!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leiden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leiden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Clay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clay throws a nice looking combination but Leiden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clay shoots in and drives through. Leiden sprawls well.
Clay fails with the takedown.
Clay throws a nice looking combination but Leiden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leiden throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Clay is breathing heavily.
Clay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leiden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cassius Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leiden is looking to slow Clay down with leg kicks.
Leiden feints and then cracks Clay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clay down.
Leiden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leiden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leiden.
Leiden connects with a solid leg kick.
Leiden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clay's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Leiden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leiden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leiden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clay.
Leiden moves into range and clinches up with Clay.
Clay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Leiden.
Leiden lands a knee to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Clay. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Leiden crunches a lovely knee into Clay's ribcage.
Leiden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Leiden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Cassius Clay has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Leiden.
Leiden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leiden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Leiden with a knee to the head.
Leiden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leiden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leiden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Leiden.
Leiden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leiden with a knee to the head.
Clay fails to pull guard.
Leiden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Leiden scores with a shoulder strike.
Leiden digs a right hand underneath Clay's ribcage. Clay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leiden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Leiden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leiden.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leiden.
Leiden lands a knee to the body.
Leiden just leaning against Clay, taking a breather.
Leiden lands a knee to the body.
Leiden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Leiden crunches a lovely knee into Clay's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Leiden.
Leiden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leiden.
Leiden lands a nice knee to the body.
Clay is working for takedown but Leiden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leiden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Leiden scores a nice knee to the body.
Leiden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leiden.
Leiden lands a right hand.
Leiden prevents the takedown attempt.
Leiden lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Leiden.
Leiden is working Clay over against the cage.
Leiden scores a nice knee to the body.
Leiden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leiden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leiden crunches a lovely knee into Clay's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leiden lands a knee to the body.
Leiden connects with a knee to the head.
Leiden landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Leiden.
Leiden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leiden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Leiden.
Leiden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Leiden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clay takes a knee right on the jaw!
Leiden crunches a lovely knee into Clay's ribcage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leiden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leiden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leiden lands a nice knee to the body.
Leiden scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Leiden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cassius Clay's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Leiden scores with a shot to the body.
Clay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Clay stands and steps away. Leiden gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Leiden lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Leiden feints and then cracks Clay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clay down.
Clay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leiden can pounce on him.
Leiden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leiden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clay's sensitive parts.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leiden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Leiden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yang Leiden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leiden landing knees to the body.
Leiden crunches a lovely knee into Clay's ribcage.
Leiden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leiden scores a nice knee to the body.
Leiden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clay takes a knee right on the jaw!
Leiden lands a knee to the body.
Leiden crunches a lovely knee into Clay's ribcage.
Leiden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leiden lands a knee to the body.
Leiden connects with a knee to the head.
Leiden lands a nice knee to the body.
Leiden landing knees to the body.
Leiden has Clay pressed against the cage.
Leiden continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leiden with a knee to the head.
Clay can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leiden.
Leiden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clay's face.
Leiden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leiden with a knee to the head.
Leiden is pressed up against the cage. Clay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leiden down to the mat. Leiden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jab, jab by Leiden - just one landing.
Leiden scores with a leg kick.
Leiden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leiden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clay throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cassius Clay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clay just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Leiden.
Leiden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Leiden.
Leiden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leiden lands a nice knee to the body.
Leiden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leiden lands a knee to the body.
Leiden landing knees to the body.
Leiden digs a right hand underneath Clay's ribcage. Clay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leiden.
Leiden lands a nice knee to the body.
Clay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good body shot from Leiden.
Leiden lands a nice knee to the body.
Leiden lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leiden scores a nice knee to the body.
Leiden is working Clay over against the cage.
Leiden crunches a lovely knee into Clay's ribcage.
Leiden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clay takes a shot to the head.
Leiden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Leiden.
Knees to the body from Leiden.
Knees to the body from Leiden.
Leiden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clay tries for a takedown but Leiden manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leiden landing knees to the head.
Leiden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Leiden can't find room to land a body shot as Clay controls the action.
Clay goes for a takedown attempt but Leiden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Leiden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cassius Clay's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Clay shoots in but no luck this time.
Clay misses with a combination
and Leiden counters with a good low kick that Clay was not able to check.
Clay takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Leiden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leiden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leiden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yang Leiden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leiden connects with a solid leg kick.
Leiden rushes Clay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leiden landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leiden scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Leiden to work.
Leiden landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leiden.
Leiden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leiden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Leiden pushes Clay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leiden.
Leiden lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Leiden.
Clay tries to pull guard but Leiden holds him up against the cage and eventually Clay drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leiden.
A right handed body shot lands from Leiden.
Leiden stalling the fight.
Leiden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Leiden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leiden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leiden lands the left hand.
Leiden scores with a leg kick.
Leiden rushes Clay and presses him up against the cage.
Leiden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leiden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Leiden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Leiden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clay's face.
Leiden lands a knee to the body.
Leiden lands a nice knee to the body.
Leiden lands a knee to the body.
Leiden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clay's face.
Leiden scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leiden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leiden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leiden crunches a lovely knee into Clay's ribcage.
Leiden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Leiden landing knees to the head.
Clay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leiden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Leiden.
Cassius Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leiden connects with a knee to the head.
Leiden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leiden stops a takedown attempt from Clay.
Clay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Leiden lands a body punch.
Clay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leiden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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.
Leiden lands a nice knee to the body.
Clay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yang Leiden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leiden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Leiden scores with a knee to the head.
Leiden lands a nice knee to the body.
Leiden lands a knee to the body.
Clay tries to score a body lock takedown but Leiden shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leiden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leiden digs a right hand underneath Clay's ribcage. Clay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leiden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Leiden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yang Leiden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leiden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yang Leiden!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hulohot Yokohama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bing Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yokohama comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Bong has chosen Right Here Right now as his entrance music. Hulohot Yokohama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bing Bong's chin.
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177 lbs
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179 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulohot Yokohama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bing Bong!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yokohama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yokohama tries to close the distance and clinch but Bong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yokohama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bong lands a lovely overhand right.
Yokohama knocks Bong to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Bong is rocked!
It looks like Bing Bong 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!
Yokohama is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bong is trying to escape and Yokohama transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bong is forced to tap! Nice work there by Yokohama! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hulohot Yokohama!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kellen Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BIFF BUPHALICIOUS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Turn My Swag On. BUPHALICIOUS has chosen Meet the Monster by Five Finger Death Punch as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kellen Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BIFF BUPHALICIOUS!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - BUPHALICIOUS throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but BUPHALICIOUS sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but BUPHALICIOUS sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A solid body kick from BUPHALICIOUS.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to clinch up.
BUPHALICIOUS throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps BUPHALICIOUS's head backwards.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by BUPHALICIOUS.
A head kick misses from Smith.
A nice inside leg kick there by BUPHALICIOUS. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BUPHALICIOUS pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
BUPHALICIOUS taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for BUPHALICIOUS.
A body shot lands from BUPHALICIOUS.
BUPHALICIOUS looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
BUPHALICIOUS scores a nice knee to the body.
BUPHALICIOUS lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Kellen Smith has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BUPHALICIOUS tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
BUPHALICIOUS scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from BUPHALICIOUS.
BUPHALICIOUS lands a body shot.
BUPHALICIOUS lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short left from BUPHALICIOUS.
BUPHALICIOUS digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
BUPHALICIOUS connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
BUPHALICIOUS scores with a knee to the head.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
BUPHALICIOUS slows down the pace here.
BUPHALICIOUS scores with a knee to the head.
BUPHALICIOUS throws an elbow but it misses.
BUPHALICIOUS lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
BUPHALICIOUS with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
BUPHALICIOUS gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kellen Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BUPHALICIOUS presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
BUPHALICIOUS is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith jumps into guard, dragging BUPHALICIOUS to the mat.
Smith is looking for a triangle but BUPHALICIOUS pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BUPHALICIOUS is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
BUPHALICIOUS trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Smith looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! BUPHALICIOUS has picked Smith up and slammed him! Smith can't keep hold of the triangle and BUPHALICIOUS manages to pass to side control!
BUPHALICIOUS controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
BUPHALICIOUS decides to stand back up. BUPHALICIOUS steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by BUPHALICIOUS.
BUPHALICIOUS moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
BUPHALICIOUS throws a lazy head kick
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and BUPHALICIOUS counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a head kick but BUPHALICIOUS moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BUPHALICIOUS lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
BUPHALICIOUS swinging wilding here.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
BUPHALICIOUS wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a big head kick but BUPHALICIOUS shrugs it off.
It looks like BIFF BUPHALICIOUS has been cut.
BUPHALICIOUS tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
BUPHALICIOUS closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for BUPHALICIOUS!
Smith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for BUPHALICIOUS because Smith loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Smith tries to control but BUPHALICIOUS wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BIFF BUPHALICIOUS dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
BUPHALICIOUS tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
BUPHALICIOUS trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith 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.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but BUPHALICIOUS is defending well.
Smith throws a strike but BUPHALICIOUS avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Smith tries to stand but BUPHALICIOUS is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
BUPHALICIOUS scores with a kick to the body.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
BUPHALICIOUS doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
BIFF BUPHALICIOUS seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BUPHALICIOUS lands a body shot.
BUPHALICIOUS gets in close and instigates a clinch.
BUPHALICIOUS leaning his opponent against the cage.
BUPHALICIOUS landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BUPHALICIOUS scores a nice knee to the body.
BUPHALICIOUS landing knees to the head.
BUPHALICIOUS crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BUPHALICIOUS lands a knee to the head.
BUPHALICIOUS with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
BUPHALICIOUS scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from BUPHALICIOUS.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but BUPHALICIOUS has double underhooks.
BUPHALICIOUS takes a shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from BUPHALICIOUS.
Smith has BUPHALICIOUS pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. BUPHALICIOUS manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
BUPHALICIOUS missing with knees to the body.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but BUPHALICIOUS blocks nicely.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
BUPHALICIOUS utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but BUPHALICIOUS blocks nicely.
Smith postures up in BUPHALICIOUS's guard and throws a big left but BUPHALICIOUS blocks it.
BUPHALICIOUS is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
BUPHALICIOUS fails in his attempt to clinch.
BUPHALICIOUS throws a head kick that misses.
BUPHALICIOUS misses with a kick to the body.
Smith shoots for a takedown but BUPHALICIOUS saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to clinch up.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith wants to control from the top but BUPHALICIOUS keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but BIFF BUPHALICIOUS will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has BUPHALICIOUS pinned against the cage. BUPHALICIOUS gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from BUPHALICIOUS as Smith shoots in.
BUPHALICIOUS clinches.
BUPHALICIOUS using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
BUPHALICIOUS misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to pull guard but BUPHALICIOUS won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kellen Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith jumps guard but BUPHALICIOUS stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BUPHALICIOUS missing with knees to the body.
BUPHALICIOUS looking to stall.
BUPHALICIOUS presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
BUPHALICIOUS throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from BUPHALICIOUS - that landed with a thud.
BUPHALICIOUS landing knees to the body.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from BUPHALICIOUS.
BUPHALICIOUS prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but BUPHALICIOUS gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith wants a takedown.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. BUPHALICIOUS gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
BUPHALICIOUS trying to land knees to the body.
BUPHALICIOUS is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by BUPHALICIOUS.
BUPHALICIOUS looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
BUPHALICIOUS misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Knees in the clinch landing for BUPHALICIOUS.
Smith is trying to break free.
BUPHALICIOUS is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Smith throws a strike but BUPHALICIOUS avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but BUPHALICIOUS is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BUPHALICIOUS working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as BUPHALICIOUS works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but BUPHALICIOUS is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BUPHALICIOUS avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but BUPHALICIOUS keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
BUPHALICIOUS dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
BUPHALICIOUS avoids the head kick by Smith.
BUPHALICIOUS clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
BUPHALICIOUS with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
BUPHALICIOUS lands a knee to the head.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but BUPHALICIOUS pulls his leg out and moves away.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BUPHALICIOUS moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith tries to pull guard but BUPHALICIOUS holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BUPHALICIOUS prevents the takedown attempt.
BUPHALICIOUS keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kellen Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BUPHALICIOUS tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but BUPHALICIOUS won't allow it.
Come on BUPHALICIOUS - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
BIFF BUPHALICIOUS is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BUPHALICIOUS blocking some punches.
BUPHALICIOUS unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as BUPHALICIOUS walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
BUPHALICIOUS lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith darts in and clinches BUPHALICIOUS up against the cage.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith looking for a takedown.
BUPHALICIOUS throws a knee to the head but misses.
BUPHALICIOUS avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
BIFF BUPHALICIOUS comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got BUPHALICIOUS winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BIFF BUPHALICIOUS!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and trevor gunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, trevor gunter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by gunter.
Maia misses with a double jab.
Maia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
gunter closes the distance and clinches.
Maia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maia pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
gunter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maia!
Maia trying to control the position but gunter is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Maia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maia working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gunter is looking to regain half guard here but Maia keeps moving and retains side control.
Maia lands a nice forearm strike.
Maia trying to control the action but gunter is working from the bottom.
gunter trying to remain calm as Maia controls from the top position.
gunter tries to buck Maia off but Maia is having none of it.
Maia is looking to take a break and control but gunter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maia is putting a hurting on gunter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, gunter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maia taking a breather here.
Maia 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 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.
Maia wants to control for a moment but gunter uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
gunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maia tries to get to full guard but gunter has control of the leg.
gunter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
gunter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maia's face.
gunter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maia hang on?
Maia is rocked!
Maia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oh Maia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
gunter wants to finish this one by submission but Maia is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from gunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gunter with shots to the head and body - Maia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Maia takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! gunter's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). trevor gunter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bang McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McGee's choice of entrance music: Metallica - All Nightmare Long. 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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212 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stringer Bell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bang McGee!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee tries to clinch but Bell moves out of range.
Bell stalks McGee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGee's face. McGee staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Bang McGee has been cut.
Bell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee throws a looping overhand right but Bell ducks down to avoid it.
Bell swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
McGee jabs at Bell's body.
McGee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell misses with an uppercut.
McGee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bell circles away quickly and effectively.
Bell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bell moves forwards but McGee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bell moves away.
Bell moves out of range of the strikes.
McGee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGee clinches with his opponent.
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Bell.
Bell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bell throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee throws a hook but Bell avoids it easily.
McGee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
McGee misses with a looping left.
Bell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.
McGee moves in looking to clinch but Bell pushes him off.
Bang McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bell scores with a jab to the body.
Bell staying out of range there.
McGee misses the jab.
McGee tries to clinch up but Bell circles away and keeps his distance.
Bell cracks McGee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bell throws a right and a left that McGee avoids nicely.
McGee with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws out a loose jab but Bell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for McGee. That snapped Bell's head back.
McGee tries to move into range but Bell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That has opened up Bang McGee's cut even more.
McGee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McGee looks gassed!
Bell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bell slips a straight right by McGee.
A left and a right from Bell both land. Nice combination.
McGee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bell.
McGee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bell with a jab.
McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Bell is just out of range.
McGee misses with a looping left.
Bell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bell.
Bell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The cut above Bang McGee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target.
Bell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGee throws out the jab.
A big right from McGee misses.
McGee throws out a loose jab but Bell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGee circles away quickly and effectively.
Bell missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from McGee misses.
McGee misses with a body shot
and Bell counters with a two punch combo.
Bell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bell throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Bell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell drops McGee with a big left hand and mounts him. McGee is in big trouble!
Bang McGee's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bang McGee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stringer Bell!
Stringer Bell retains his light heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Runar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gable comes to the cage accompanied by Rick Derringer - I am a Real American. Runar has chosen Amon Amarth - The Pursuit of Vikings as his entrance music. Dan Gable could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sven Runar's chin.
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282 lbs
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275 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Gable!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sven Runar!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gable gets the takedown into side control.
Gable working the head and body with strikes.
Gable looks up at the clock and then as Runar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gable smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gable looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Runar is avoiding damage well.
Gable grinds an elbow into Runar's temple.
Runar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gable's best efforts.
Gable lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gable not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Runar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gable 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.
Runar wants to control but Gable is keeping busy.
Gable trying to control from Runar's half guard. Runar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gable is working Runar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Runar is rocked!
Gable trying to control the position from guard on top but Runar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Runar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gable accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gable stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Runar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gable won't allow Runar to get back to his feet.
Gable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Runar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Runar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gable lands a nice shot that snaps Runar's head back.
Gable fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gable clobbers Runar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gable checks a leg kick nicely.
Runar throws a looping overhand right but Gable ducks down to avoid it.
Runar slips under a jab from Gable.
Gable misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Runar misses.
Gable tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Runar swivels and escapes.
Runar misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Gable.
Sven Runar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gable showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Runar.
Gable misses with a hook.
Gable misses with a few strikes there.
Gable shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gable showed some decent athleticism there.
Runar is trying to maintain the position but Gable is very close to passing his half guard.
Runar wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gable lands a nice short elbow.
Runar wants to control but Gable is keeping busy.
Gable scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gable is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gable throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Runar keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully.
Runar wants to sweep here but Gable controlling him for the moment.
Runar tries to strike from the bottom.
Gable distracts Runar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gable in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Runar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gable.
Gable postures up in Runar's guard and throws a big left but Runar blocks it.
Gable stops Runar from standing up.
Runar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gable's guard.
Gable keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Gable throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gable will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Runar won't allow Gable to sweep him here.
Runar stands up and waves to Gable to follow him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gable swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gable misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gable keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runar.
Runar swings for the body but Gable moves out of range.
Runar throws the left hand but Gable avoids the punch easily.
Runar scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Runar.
Runar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gable sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dan Gable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Gable does no damage.
Runar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gable throws a jab when Runar was well out of range.
Gable throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gable swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gable tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Runar.
Runar feints and then cracks Gable's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gable down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable misses with a wild combination.
Gable lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gable throws a hook but Runar avoids it easily.
Runar motions for Gable to come forward. Runar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Runar avoids the body shot from Gable.
Gable throws a series of punches but Runar avoids them all with ease.
Runar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gable will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Runar punishes Gable's body with a nice straight punch.
Dan Gable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gable slips a straight right by Runar.
Runar throws a series of punches but Gable moves out of range.
Runar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runar misses with a two punch combination.
Gable blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runar misses with a straight left.
Gable misses with a two punch combination.
Runar throws the left hand but Gable avoids the punch easily.
Runar scores with a hook.
Runar slips a jab and a cross from Gable.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Runar, right into the meat.
Gable takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gable moves out of range as Runar throws a body kick.
Runar throws a jab but it's blocked by Gable.
Gable doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No joy there for Runar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Runar misses.
Nice jab there from Runar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gable keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runar.
Runar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Runar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gable.
Gable on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Gable misses the target.
Gable uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runar.
Runar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gable moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Runar staying out of range there.
Runar lands a head shot.
Gable pushes Runar up against the cage in a clinch.
Gable drops down looking for an ankle pick but Runar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gable throws the left hand but Runar avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Runar throws a series of punches but Gable moves out of range.
Gable misses with the combination.
Decent striking displayed by Runar there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gable shoots for a takedown but Runar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable defending well as Runar loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Runar misses.
Runar throws a series of punches but Gable avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gable throws an overhand right that lands on Runar's shoulder, as Runar tries to avoid the shot.
Runar tries to land a front kick but Gable steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gable is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Runar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gable slips under a jab.
Runar misses with a straight left.
Gable shoots for a double leg takedown but Runar sprawls well. He's pushed Gable's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gable looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Runar misses with a straight right.
Gable is looking to clinch.
Sven Runar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gable crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Runar - the referee stops the clock and Gable gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Runar. Gable manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Runar cracks the inside of Gable's front leg.
Runar looks to land a combination but Gable avoids it well.
Gable on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Runar. Runar obviously looking to wear him down.
Runar tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gable ducks right into an uppercut from Runar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Runar does no damage.
Runar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Runar lands a nice hook to Gable's body. Gable takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Runar.
Runar throws a shot from downtown. Gable moves away and avoids it.
Runar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gable's sensitive parts.
Runar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gable avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gable scores a takedown into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gable throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Runar because Gable loaded up on that one.
Gable blocks Runar's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable cracks Runar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gable throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Runar is in a horrible position here. Gable smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gable blocks Runar's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gable connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gable thowing shots but they're missing.
Gable scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gable sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gable throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gable with a couple of short strikes.
Runar throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gable. What's that going to do exactly?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runar is working to get back to half guard.
Gable will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Runar wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gable.
Dan Gable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Runar is trying to stand.
Gable has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Runar's face.
Runar wants to get back to his feet.
Gable unloading with bombs!
Runar wants to control but Gable is having none of it.
Gable lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runar tries to hold on but Gable pushes him away.
Runar is looking to improve his position but Gable isn't that keen on the idea.
Runar wants to control but Gable is having none of it.
The referee warns Runar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gable postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Runar looks a forlorn figure.
Gable postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Runar bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Gable and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Gable!
Dan Gable retains his heavyweight title!
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