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TDC 41: Bastiat vs. Napps PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Wray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Caldwell will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Wray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Caldwell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caldwell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wray can't keep his opponent in guard - Caldwell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Caldwell is working for a kimura but Wray is defending it quite comfortably.
Wray wants to get back to his feet.
Caldwell wants to free his trapped foot but Wray is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wray wants to get back to his feet.
Caldwell is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Wray has managed to free his arm - good work.
Caldwell stops Wray from getting back to his feet.
Wray kicks Caldwell off and gets back to his feet.
Wray tries to clinch but Caldwell moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Wray misses.
Wray throws a right hand that Caldwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Caldwell also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caldwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wray leaves Caldwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Caldwell takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wray leaves Caldwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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.
Wray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Caldwell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Caldwell tries to work over Wray's front leg with a kick but Wray checks it.
Caldwell tries to bum rush Wray with a series of wild strikes but Wray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell moves forwards but Wray connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Wray.
Caldwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wray defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wray misses with an uppercut. Caldwell saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Caldwell.
Wray scores with a jab. Caldwell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Caldwell shoots in for a double leg but Wray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Wray dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Caldwell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wray looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Caldwell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wray pushes Caldwell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Caldwell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Caldwell tries to advance to mount but can't.
Caldwell works to advance to full mount. Wray defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Caldwell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Caldwell working for a submission but Wray is keeping him at bay.
Wray is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wray has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wray really wants to buck Caldwell off and get back to his feet.
Caldwell has hold of Wray's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wray manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Caldwell looking to secure an arm triangle but Wray defends it well.
Caldwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wray is trying to stand.
Caldwell looking to finish with strikes here!
Wray somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wray throws a series of punches but Caldwell avoids them all with ease.
Caldwell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Caldwell throws a head kick that misses.
Wray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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.
Caldwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Caldwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wray pinned against the cage. Wray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Caldwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caldwell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Christian Caldwell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Pate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack LeBalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack LeBalls has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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273 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Pate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack LeBalls!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pate defending well as LeBalls loads up on a big left hand.
Pate is on the wrong end of a nice combination from LeBalls.
LeBalls staying out of range there.
LeBalls gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pate to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pate wants to pass the guard but LeBalls is keeping the position.
Pate throws a strike but LeBalls rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
LeBalls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that LeBalls has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
LeBalls stopping the sweep attempt from Pate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pate strikes from his own guard.
Pate wants to sweep here but LeBalls controlling him for the moment.
LeBalls tries to stand but Pate is controlling from the bottom.
Pate is looking for a triangle but LeBalls pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LeBalls tries to free his leg and advance position but Pate is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeBalls thows a body shot but no joy.
Jake Pate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pate chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LeBalls looks to score with a jab to the body but Pate is just out of range.
LeBalls gets a takedown into half guard.
Pate missing with punches from the bottom.
Pate wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pate is working hard here to advance position.
LeBalls works his way into full mount!
LeBalls looking to control but Pate is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pate can't escape the position.
Pate sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls is taking a breather. Pate says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
LeBalls trying to pass the guard but Pate defending well.
Pate throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pate gets full guard.
LeBalls trying to control but Pate is working from the bottom.
Pate looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeBalls is one step ahead there.
Pate keeping moving, preventing LeBalls from controlling successfully.
LeBalls stopping the sweep attempt from Pate.
Pate keeping full guard, as LeBalls tries to pass.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fighters circling - Pate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pate tries for a takedown but LeBalls circles away easily
and LeBalls counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pate's guard now.
Pate manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
LeBalls tries to reverse the position but Pate maintains control.
Pate lands a big shot there that rocks LeBalls but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pate landing strikes from the mount and LeBalls is in trouble!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if LeBalls can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pate working LeBalls over with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pate scoring with strikes but LeBalls is staying in there.
LeBalls wants to control but Pate is having none of it.
Pate landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Pate dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pate lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and LeBalls has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LeBalls and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pate motions for LeBalls to come forward. Pate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
LeBalls looks to land a combination but Pate avoids it well.
Pate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pate misses with a body kick.
Pate misses with a looping right.
LeBalls looks for a takedown but Pate sprawls well.
LeBalls checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pate misses with a looping right.
Pate tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
LeBalls misses the shot to the body.
Pate throws a leg kick but LeBalls sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick misses from Pate.
LeBalls throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pate misses with an uppercut. LeBalls saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBalls tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LeBalls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pate tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and LeBalls is able to avoid easily.
Pate throws the kick towards the body but LeBalls avoids it.
LeBalls shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pate napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pate is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pate regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pate gets full guard.
Pate will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pate throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! LeBalls escapes and throws Pate's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pate is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jake Pate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LeBalls is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pate is just riding it out for now. LeBalls eventually gives up the hold.
LeBalls tries to pass to full mount but Pate defends it.
Pate tries to roll over but LeBalls keeps him under control.
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.
LeBalls looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
LeBalls prevents Pate from improving his position.
LeBalls tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pate knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
LeBalls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pate.
Pate looks to throw the jab but LeBalls is out of range.
Pate tries to work over LeBalls's front leg with a kick but LeBalls checks it.
LeBalls tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LeBalls will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
LeBalls just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pate misses with an uppercut.
LeBalls lands a right hook to the body.
Pate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeBalls is fending him off so far but Pate persists. Nope, LeBalls circles away and we're back to standing.
Pate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pate will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A leg kick checked by LeBalls.
LeBalls is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pate rather than just go for the knockout.
LeBalls tries to clinch but Pate is having none of it.
Pate loads up on a big right hand but LeBalls slips the punch.
Pate misses with a body kick.
Pate lunges at LeBalls with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by LeBalls's hand.
Pate is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pate's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
LeBalls connects with a nice looking jab.
Pate closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pate lands in his opponent's guard.
Pate scoring with some ground and pound.
Pate in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LeBalls manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
LeBalls trying to control but Pate is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pate keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pate sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pate slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pate is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LeBalls is aware though and is defending well.
LeBalls wants to control from the top but Pate keeps moving.
Pate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack LeBalls will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
LeBalls shoots in for a takedown but Pate shows good takedown defense.
Pate misses with an uppercut.
LeBalls clinches up with Pate and pushes him back against the cage.
LeBalls has Pate pressed against the cage.
LeBalls crunches a lovely knee into Pate's ribcage.
LeBalls softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pate wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from LeBalls.
LeBalls is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for LeBalls.
LeBalls is trying to trip Pate. He has hold of a leg but Pate is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. LeBalls persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
LeBalls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pate working for a triangle but LeBalls defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBalls chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pate trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
LeBalls sitting in guard, not really doing much.
LeBalls scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
LeBalls sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pate keeping moving, preventing LeBalls from controlling successfully.
Pate throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
LeBalls tries to free his leg and advance position but Pate is retaining full guard.
Pate 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.
LeBalls looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeBalls lands a with a good body shot.
LeBalls scores with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by LeBalls.
LeBalls misses with a wild body shot.
LeBalls rushes Pate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from LeBalls as the two fighters clinch.
LeBalls works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pate bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LeBalls's guard.
Pate is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LeBalls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LeBalls wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pate landing some decent shots from guard.
Pate sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed LeBalls's guard.
Pate moves into full mount! LeBalls won't be happy about that!
Pate pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pate punishing his opponent with strikes.
LeBalls really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pate postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. LeBalls looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Pate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pate landing strikes from the mount and LeBalls is in trouble!
Pate looking to finish LeBalls with some ground and pound. This is bad for LeBalls!
LeBalls tries to hold on but Pate pushes him away.
Pate with the ground and pound from mount.
LeBalls is trying to escape the mount.
Pate working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pate looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pate looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
LeBalls in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
LeBalls wants to hold on but Pate pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jake Pate.
I think Pate has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Vinegar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack comes into the arena with Navras blaring out of the sound system. Vinegar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. KRS ONE - Step into a world (Raptures delight) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Vic Vinegar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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213 lbs
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209 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vic Vinegar!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinegar dodges the punch combination from Mack.
Mack slips a jab from Vinegar.
Mack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dave Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinegar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vinegar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mack!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mack is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mack tries to get out of the position.
Mack is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Vinegar is working for a guillotine from mount but Mack frees his head quite easily.
Vinegar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mack has worked his arm free - good work by Mack!
Vinegar is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mack looks calm but he's in trouble here. Vinegar gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mack is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Vinegar lets go of the hold and Mack can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vic Vinegar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Yardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards has chosen Hello Zepp as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Yardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Edwards!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edwards somewhat.
Edwards is looking to clinch.
Yardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edwards throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yardy counters by moving into the clinch.
Edwards is looking to break free of the clinch but Yardy has double underhooks.
Yardy breaks from the clinch.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Yardy.
Edwards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yardy.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Yardy moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yardy jabs Edwards right on the nose. Edwards blinks but takes it well.
Justin Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yardy!
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a front kick that sends Yardy stumbling back into the cage.
Yardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Edwards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Edwards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edwards tries to clinch but Yardy is having none of it.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yardy but Yardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dan Yardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
Edwards tries to bum rush Yardy with a series of wild strikes but Yardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yardy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Justin Edwards has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to keep at a distance but Yardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yardy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edwards drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yardy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Edwards looks gassed!
Edwards tries to pull guard but Yardy won't allow it.
Yardy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Edwards regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yardy is in close to Edwards's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yardy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Edwards looking to control.
Yardy stands up from Edwards's guard - Yardy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Edwards wants to clinch but Yardy slips to the side
and Yardy counters with a two punch combo.
Yardy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yardy showed some decent athleticism there.
Edwards is rocked!
Yardy decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yardy closes the distance and clinches.
Yardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards misses with a takedown
enabling Yardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Yardy finish him?
Yardy lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Edwards falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Yardy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Stackhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristofa NappyNaps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stackhouse comes to the cage accompanied by Every Time I Die - Roman Holiday. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Stackhouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kristofa NappyNaps!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NappyNaps moves in looking to clinch but Stackhouse pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from NappyNaps. No joy for Stackhouse on that attempt.
Stackhouse misses with a straight left.
NappyNaps moves in looking to clinch but Stackhouse pushes him off.
Stackhouse fails with a takedown attempt.
Stackhouse swats away the attempt to clinch by NappyNaps.
NappyNaps is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch but Stackhouse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says NappyNaps as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Stackhouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse swings for the body but NappyNaps moves out of range.
Stackhouse drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
NappyNaps working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stackhouse.
NappyNaps is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stackhouse is controlling him.
NappyNaps utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stackhouse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stackhouse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
NappyNaps wants to stand but Stackhouse is controlling the position.
Stackhouse wants to pass the guard but NappyNaps is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
NappyNaps is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stackhouse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
NappyNaps tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stackhouse throws a jab but it's blocked by NappyNaps.
NappyNaps tries to clinch up.
Stackhouse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fight stays on the outside here - NappyNaps looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
NappyNaps is looking to clinch.
NappyNaps fails with an attempt to clinch.
NappyNaps is looking to clinch but Stackhouse is avoiding it.
Stackhouse looks for a takedown but NappyNaps sprawls well.
NappyNaps tries to clinch up but Stackhouse circles away and keeps his distance.
NappyNaps moves in looking to clinch but Stackhouse pushes him off.
NappyNaps wants to clinch up but Stackhouse keeps it at a distance.
Stackhouse circles away from the clinch attempt.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stackhouse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch but Stackhouse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. NappyNaps sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown but NappyNaps shows good takedown defense.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stackhouse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
NappyNaps tries to clinch up.
NappyNaps tries to clinch up but Stackhouse circles away and keeps his distance.
NappyNaps closes the distance and pushes Stackhouse back into the cage.
Stackhouse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stackhouse just misses with a punch to the body.
NappyNaps doesn't manage to clinch there - Stackhouse circles away.
Stackhouse fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. NappyNaps sprawls well initially but Stackhouse persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stackhouse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stackhouse looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
NappyNaps tries to get to full guard but Stackhouse has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse moves into full mount! NappyNaps won't be happy about that!
Stackhouse with a couple of short strikes.
NappyNaps looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Stackhouse dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stackhouse looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stackhouse is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. NappyNaps can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Stackhouse dominated that round.
That's time! Stackhouse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stackhouse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stackhouse shoots for a double leg takedown but NappyNaps sprawls well. He's pushed Stackhouse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
NappyNaps tries to clinch up.
NappyNaps wants to clinch up but Stackhouse keeps it at a distance.
Stackhouse swats away the attempt to clinch by NappyNaps.
The fight stays on the outside here - NappyNaps looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NappyNaps fails with an attempt to clinch.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch but Stackhouse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stackhouse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stackhouse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse is trying hard to land a takedown here. NappyNaps sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Stackhouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NappyNaps doesn't manage to clinch there - Stackhouse circles away.
NappyNaps fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stackhouse throws a right hand that NappyNaps ducks under and follows up with a left that NappyNaps also avoids with ease.
NappyNaps doesn't manage to clinch there - Stackhouse circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
NappyNaps keeps control of Stackhouse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
NappyNaps is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stackhouse is defending well for now.
Stackhouse takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Dave Stackhouse has been cut.
NappyNaps misses with a knee to the head.
Stackhouse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stackhouse looking to slow down the pace here.
Stackhouse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
NappyNaps lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps landing knees to the head.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stackhouse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
NappyNaps wants to stall.
Stackhouse wants to break the clinch but can't.
NappyNaps is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
NappyNaps connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NappyNaps comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
NappyNaps blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stackhouse takes an elbow to the temple.
NappyNaps with a knee to the head.
Stackhouse has had enough of the clinch but NappyNaps keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse stalling against the cage.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside.
Dave Stackhouse's cut is getting worse.
Stackhouse is trying to force a seperation but NappyNaps has the dominant position.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside that Stackhouse shrugs off.
Stackhouse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps landing knees to the head.
Dave Stackhouse's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stackhouse takes an elbow to the forehead.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
Stackhouse takes an elbow to the temple.
Stackhouse takes an elbow to the temple.
NappyNaps working Stackhouse over with knees to the body.
NappyNaps managing to block the knees to the body from Stackhouse.
NappyNaps gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stackhouse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps lands an elbow that stopped Stackhouse in his tracks for a moment.
Jeez, Dave Stackhouse's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls for NappyNaps to work.
NappyNaps connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stackhouse's face.
Stackhouse wants to get back to striking at distance but NappyNaps won't allow it.
Stackhouse takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dave Stackhouse's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kristofa NappyNaps!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Abaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Mortis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mortis has chosen The theme tune from Rocky as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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218 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Abaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Mortis!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abaya tries to bum rush Mortis with a series of wild strikes but Mortis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abaya misses with an uppercut. Mortis saw that one coming.
Abaya swings for the body but Mortis moves out of range.
Abaya throws an overhand right that lands on Mortis's shoulder, as Mortis tries to avoid the shot.
Abaya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abaya misses the jab.
Abaya throws a looping overhand right but Mortis ducks down to avoid it.
Abaya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abaya lands a nice shot that snaps Mortis's head back.
It looks like Kyle Mortis has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mortis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abaya.
Abaya misses with a looping right.
Mortis blocks a jab.
Abaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mortis manages to avoid it.
Abaya swinging wilding here.
Abaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mortis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mortis slips a straight right by Abaya.
Abaya throws a right and a left that Mortis avoids nicely.
Abaya throws a series of punches but Mortis avoids them all with ease.
Abaya swinging wilding here.
Abaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abaya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mortis clinches with his opponent.
Mortis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mortis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abaya avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mortis breaks from the clinch.
Abaya is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abaya.
Abaya looks to land a left hand but Mortis moved out of range nicely.
Mortis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abaya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mortis on the side of the head.
Mortis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Abaya misses.
Mortis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Mortis.
A big right from Abaya misses.
Mortis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abaya lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mortis backs up against the cage.
A jab from Abaya misses.
Abaya throws a looping overhand right but Mortis ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaya swings for the body but Mortis moves out of range.
Mortis lands with a nice body punch.
Mortis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abaya.
Abaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mortis.
Abaya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mortis.
Mortis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abaya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mortis thinking.
Mortis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abaya misses with an uppercut. Mortis saw that one coming.
Mortis throws a head kick that Abaya semi-blocks.
Abaya throws a big shot that misses.
Mortis moves out of range of the strikes.
Abaya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abaya misses with a looping right.
Abaya misses with a double jab.
Mark Abaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Abaya misses the target.
Mortis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abaya.
Mark Abaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abaya misses with a hook.
Abaya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mortis throws a leg kick which misses Abaya's front leg but catches the back leg as Abaya tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Mortis.
Abaya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mortis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abaya throws a big shot that misses.
Mortis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abaya's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Abaya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Mortis's cut.
That's time! Abaya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mortis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mortis scores with a nice strike.
Mortis staying out of range there.
Abaya throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mortis counters with a nice leg kick.
Mortis with a jab.
Abaya is rocked!
Mortis throws a pinpoint strike between Abaya's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Abaya crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Mortis scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Mortis!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig von Mises (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ludwig von Mises has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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150 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
Determined |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ludwig von Mises!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimbo Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Mises lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jenkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jenkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
von Mises fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
von Mises lands a slapping body shot.
von Mises throws a left that rocks Jenkins and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! von Mises dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Jenkins regain composure!
Jenkins is rocked!
It looks like Jimbo Jenkins has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
von Mises looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jenkins is avoiding damage well.
Jenkins is still in real trouble! Can von Mises finish him?
von Mises decides to stand back up. von Mises steps back and let's Jenkins get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
von Mises rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
von Mises drops Jenkins with a big left hand! Jenkins is injured, injured bad! von Mises jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig von Mises!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neville Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teenio Tinio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Angle Theme. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tinio's choice of entrance music: Vienna. Neville Morris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Neville Morris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Teenio Tinio!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tinio swivels and escapes.
Tinio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tinio circles away.
Morris moves in looking to clinch but Tinio pushes him off.
No luck for Morris with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neville Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tinio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morris working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tinio is looking to reverse the position.
Tinio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morris landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinio takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Tinio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tinio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tinio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Morris's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Morris trying to control the pace.
Tinio is looking to improve his position.
Tinio moves into full guard.
Morris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tinio wants to improve his position but instead Morris has moved into half guard.
Tinio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morris scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tinio is not content to let Morris control the position.
Morris working over Tinio with some ground and pound. Tinio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tinio is rocked!
Tinio has hold of Morris's hands but Morris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tinio is still in real trouble! Can Morris finish him?
Morris lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tinio! More strikes land and this one is all over! Morris jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neville Morris!
Neville Morris retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Inoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Crayzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crayzle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dropkick Murphys - Johnny I hardly knew ya kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pat Inoke is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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193 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pat Inoke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Crayzle !
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crayzle misses the shot to the body.
Crayzle takes a swing at Inoke's ribcage but misses.
Inoke takes a swing at Crayzle 's ribcage but misses.
Crayzle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crayzle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inoke shoots in looking for a takedown. Crayzle tries to sprawl out of it but Inoke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crayzle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Inoke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crayzle thows a body shot but no joy.
Crayzle misses the shot to the body.
Inoke misses with a double jab.
No luck for Inoke with that takedown attempt.
Inoke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Inoke winds up and cracks Crayzle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Inoke stops Crayzle from getting back to his feet.
Inoke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Crayzle is in a horrible position here. Inoke smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crayzle is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Inoke looking to control but Crayzle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Inoke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crayzle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Inoke landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inoke working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Crayzle is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Inoke punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inoke lands a big shot there that rocks Crayzle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Crayzle 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Inoke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crayzle is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crayzle trying desperately to get to his feet.
Inoke 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.
Inoke dominating with strikes here.
Crayzle 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Crayzle is squirming around, avoiding Inoke's attempts to control the action.
Inoke connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Inoke looking to finish Crayzle with some ground and pound. This is bad for Crayzle !
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crayzle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Inoke is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Crayzle tries to buck Inoke off but he can't manage it.
Inoke is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Crayzle is surviving well by controlling Inoke's body position as best he can.
Inoke is breathing heavily.
Inoke looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Crayzle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Inoke. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Inoke lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Crayzle really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Inoke looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Crayzle is trying to stand.
Inoke lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Inoke is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Inoke punishing his opponent with strikes.
Crayzle trying desperately to get to his feet.
Crayzle has left one of his arms exposed and Inoke doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Crayzle screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pat Inoke!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederic Bastiat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristofy Napps (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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270 lbs
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260 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
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Decent boxing
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frederic Bastiat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kristofy Napps!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napps just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastiat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bastiat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Napps.
Bastiat tries a head kick but it misses.
Bastiat feints and then cracks Napps's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Napps down.
Bastiat wants to slow Napps down by chopping away at his legs.
Bastiat throws a sloppy head kick and Napps moves out of range easily.
Napps moves out of range of the body kick.
Bastiat throws a sloppy head kick and Napps moves out of range easily.
Bastiat misses with a head kick.
Bastiat slips under a jab from Napps.
Bastiat throws a head kick that misses.
Frederic Bastiat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastiat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Napps swings for the body but Bastiat moves out of range.
Bastiat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bastiat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Bastiat.
Bastiat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Napps is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bastiat.
Bastiat swings for the body but Napps moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastiat throws a head kick that misses.
Bastiat throws a head kick that half lands.
Bastiat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Napps looks gassed!
Bastiat swings away with a body shot that misses
and Napps counters with a series of strikes. Bastiat will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bastiat throws a sloppy head kick and Napps moves out of range easily.
Bastiat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastiat circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Napps drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Bastiat follows Napps to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederic Bastiat!
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