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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Hu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Cerrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glen Hu!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hu looks to land a right hand but Cerrone moved out of range.
Cerrone's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cerrone duly obliges.
Cerrone's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cerrone duly obliges.
Nice shot lands for Cerrone.
Hu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cerrone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Cerrone blocks the low kick.
Hu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cerrone.
Hu being controlled for a moment.
Cerrone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hu has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cerrone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cerrone stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cerrone shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hu is trying to defend but Cerrone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hu is trying to stand back up but Cerrone is controlling him
Cerrone slows the pace down in half guard.
Hu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cerrone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cerrone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cerrone content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cerrone jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hu is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hu and Cerrone has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cerrone is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hu looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cerrone gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hu is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cerrone lets go of the hold and Hu can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stephen Cerrone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willie Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ecko Souvongkhamchanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willie Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ecko Souvongkhamchanh!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souvongkhamchanh throws a nice head kick!
Stroker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stroker shoots in for a takedown but Souvongkhamchanh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stroker shoots for a takedown but Souvongkhamchanh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Stroker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroker misses with a takedown attempt - Souvongkhamchanh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Souvongkhamchanh with a jab.
Stroker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Stroker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Souvongkhamchanh has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Stroker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Souvongkhamchanh turns into him and now he's in Stroker's guard.
Souvongkhamchanh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stroker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Souvongkhamchanh has Stroker in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker stays in close to Souvongkhamchanh's body and controls the position.
Souvongkhamchanh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stroker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stroker wants to control from the top but Souvongkhamchanh keeps moving.
Stroker has gone for a leg lock! Souvongkhamchanh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stroker's guard.
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.
Stroker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Souvongkhamchanh looking to pass the guard.
Stroker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Souvongkhamchanh defends it easily.
Souvongkhamchanh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stroker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Souvongkhamchanh wants to pass the guard but Stroker is keeping the position.
Souvongkhamchanh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Souvongkhamchanh defends it easily.
Souvongkhamchanh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stroker's head.
Stroker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Souvongkhamchanh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stroker is breathing heavily.
Souvongkhamchanh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stroker dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker trying to control but Souvongkhamchanh is working from the bottom.
Souvongkhamchanh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stroker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stroker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stroker cracks Souvongkhamchanh with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stroker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Souvongkhamchanh, who protects the arm well.
Stroker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Stroker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stroker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stroker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Souvongkhamchanh, who protects the arm well.
Stroker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Souvongkhamchanh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stroker's guard! Nice work there by Souvongkhamchanh!
Souvongkhamchanh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stroker dives on top into guard.
Stroker trying to control the position from guard on top but Souvongkhamchanh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker has gone for a leg lock! Souvongkhamchanh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stroker's guard.
Souvongkhamchanh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stroker dives on top into guard.
Souvongkhamchanh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stroker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stroker stands and throws Souvongkhamchanh's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stroker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Souvongkhamchanh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Souvongkhamchanh, who protects the arm well.
Stroker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stroker is trying to get an arm triangle but Souvongkhamchanh is defending well.
Souvongkhamchanh wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Souvongkhamchanh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stroker's guard! Nice work there by Souvongkhamchanh!
Stroker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Souvongkhamchanh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stroker looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Souvongkhamchanh postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stroker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Souvongkhamchanh, into his guard.
Stroker wants to control from the top but Souvongkhamchanh keeps moving.
Willie Stroker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Souvongkhamchanh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stroker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stroker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Souvongkhamchanh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Souvongkhamchanh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Souvongkhamchanh!
Souvongkhamchanh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stroker has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Stroker 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. This is the final round!
Stroker wants to clinch up but Souvongkhamchanh keeps it at a distance.
Stroker throws a nice head kick!
Stroker tries for a takedown but Souvongkhamchanh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stroker throws a head kick that misses
and Souvongkhamchanh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stroker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Souvongkhamchanh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stroker has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Stroker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stroker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a head kick that misses.
Stroker misses with a takedown attempt - Souvongkhamchanh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stroker shoots in but no luck this time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Souvongkhamchanh.
It looks like Willie Stroker has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Souvongkhamchanh. That's going to slow Stroker down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Souvongkhamchanh.
Nice shot lands for Souvongkhamchanh.
Stroker dives in and grabs Souvongkhamchanh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Souvongkhamchanh pushes down on Stroker's head and hops out.
Souvongkhamchanh connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souvongkhamchanh scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Souvongkhamchanh both land. Nice combination.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Stroker stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Souvongkhamchanh follows into mount!
Stroker is rocked!
Souvongkhamchanh looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Oh Stroker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Souvongkhamchanh has control of Stroker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stroker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stroker seems to have got his legs back now.
Souvongkhamchanh punching from mount but Stroker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souvongkhamchanh working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Souvongkhamchanh jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stroker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stroker and Souvongkhamchanh has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Souvongkhamchanh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stroker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Souvongkhamchanh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ecko Souvongkhamchanh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 strikes coming from Souvongkhamchanh are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Souvongkhamchanh swings around for an armbar but Stroker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Souvongkhamchanh's guard.
Willie Stroker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stroker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Souvongkhamchanh can't keep his opponent in guard - Stroker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stroker is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Souvongkhamchanh is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Willie Stroker!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luta Livre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durham is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Go WhiteBoy Go! - T-Bo ft S.C.C.. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luta Livre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Durham!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham feints and as Livre raises his hands in defense, Durham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Livre 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.
Durham trying to control but Livre is working from the bottom.
Durham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Durham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Durham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Livre keeping full guard, as Durham tries to pass.
Livre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Durham scoring with some ground and pound.
Durham is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Durham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Durham wants to pass the guard but Livre is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Durham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Livre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Durham landing some decent shots from guard.
Livre has Durham pulled in close to control his posture.
Livre keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
Livre lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Durham!
Livre punching from mount but Durham doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livre moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Durham has worked his arm free - good work by Durham!
Durham sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Durham wants to improve his position but Livre is controlling well.
Livre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Durham defending well though.
Livre is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Durham works his way to full guard. Good work.
Livre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Livre preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Durham's head.
Livre wants to stand but Durham is controlling his posture from full guard.
Livre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Durham is pulling down on Livre's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durham's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Durham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Livre!
Livre is squirming around, avoiding Durham's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Livre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Durham looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Durham throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Durham looking to finish Livre with some ground and pound. This is bad for Livre!
Livre is desperately trying to improve his position but Durham has a good base and remains in mount.
Durham with good strikes from the mount here!
Durham scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Durham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Livre suckers Durham into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Livre is now in Durham's guard!
Livre throws a strike but Durham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Livre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Durham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Durham dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Livre misses with a series of wild punches.
Livre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Livre misses with a straight left.
Livre gets caught flat footed, as Durham shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Livre keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
Durham working some strikes from top position.
Durham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Durham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Durham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Livre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Durham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Livre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Durham is looking to work some ground and pound but Livre has wrist control.
Durham trying to control but Livre is working from the bottom.
Durham content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham throwing strikes from guard but Livre blocks nicely.
Mike Durham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Livre keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Durham.
Durham fails to land the takedown.
A lazy left from Livre finds it's target.
Durham shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Durham was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Durham throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Durham cracks Livre with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livre is working to get back to half guard.
Durham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Durham lands with some strikes.
Durham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Durham postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Livre looks a forlorn figure.
Durham throwing strikes here but Livre is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Livre regains half guard.
Livre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham is keen to just control but Livre is a slippery customer.
Durham has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Livre is trying to escape the mount.
Durham wants to control the pace but Livre is squirming around nicely.
Durham looking to finish with strikes here!
Livre gets back to half guard.
Durham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Durham working Livre over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham is pressing down on Livre's thigh, looking to free his foot. Livre is holding on for now.
Livre has hold of Durham's hands but Durham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Durham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Durham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Livre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Durham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Durham is trying to control the action in half guard but Livre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Durham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Durham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Livre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Durham is nestled in close to Livre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Durham trying to control the pace.
Durham passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Livre!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Durham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Durham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Livre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Livre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Livre enables Durham to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Livre manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Durham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Durham postures up in Livre's guard and throws a big left but Livre blocks it.
Livre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Durham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Durham trying to control but Livre is working from the bottom.
Durham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Durham controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham postures up.
Livre wants to stand up but Durham is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Durham shoots for a double leg takedown but Livre sprawls well. He's pushed Durham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Durham shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Durham was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Durham controlling the position easily from mount.
Livre holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Durham tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Livre really wants to buck Durham off and get back to his feet.
Luta Livre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Livre holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Durham tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Livre is in a horrible position here. Durham smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Durham working Livre over with strikes here.
Durham lands a nice shot to the head.
Durham wants to control but instead Livre manages to regain half guard.
Durham trying to mount his opponent but Livre defends it.
Durham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Livre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Durham.
Livre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Durham.
Durham working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Durham in particular looking to stall.
Mike Durham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Livre is looking to control Durham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Livre avoid being mounted?
Durham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Durham was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Livre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Durham to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Durham wants to control from the top but Livre keeps moving.
Durham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Durham is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Livre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Durham trying to control the position from guard on top but Livre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Durham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Durham 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... Mike Durham!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lee shrp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Steiner might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Agonoize - Baeng Baeng Goodbye. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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25
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Basic striking
Very confident |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Steiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, lee shrp!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
shrp throws a head kick that misses.
Steiner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
shrp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steiner smiles and moves away.
Steiner darts in and clinches shrp up against the cage.
Steiner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steiner lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Steiner.
Steiner works on shrp's body with a couple of short punches.
Steiner lands a nice uppercut.
shrp looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steiner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
shrp is rocked!
Steiner is leaning against shrp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
shrp is still on wobbly legs! Can Steiner finish him?
Steiner has a couple of punches blocked by shrp.
shrp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steiner misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steiner.
Steiner throws a head punch that misses.
shrp seems to have recovered his senses.
Steiner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steiner creates a bit of space for himself and rocks shrp with a big uppercut! shrp tries to clinch up but Steiner pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples shrp to the mat! shrp covers up and Steiner unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Max Steiner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toby MacAllistar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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207 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toby MacAllistar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa tries for a takedown but MacAllistar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacAllistar looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Balboa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacAllistar.
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick
and MacAllistar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacAllistar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Balboa counters with a left and a right that stings MacAllistar.
Balboa thuds his shin into the meat of MacAllistar's side.
Balboa throws a lazy head kick
and MacAllistar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Balboa's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAllistar stops Balboa from standing up.
Balboa pulls MacAllistar in close to prevent any damage.
Balboa wants to stand but MacAllistar is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacAllistar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Balboa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Balboa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacAllistar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balboa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacAllistar looking for a sweep. Not yet MacAllistar, not yet.
Balboa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rocky Balboa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Balboa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balboa misses with a head kick.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Balboa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. MacAllistar eats them both and turns towards Balboa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Toby MacAllistar has been cut.
Jab from Balboa.
MacAllistar is rocked!
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Balboa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. MacAllistar eats them both and turns towards Balboa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oh MacAllistar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balboa with a hook.
MacAllistar seems to have got his legs back now.
MacAllistar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacAllistar there as he acknowledges the shot.
MacAllistar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab from Balboa.
Balboa shoots and misses
and MacAllistar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by MacAllistar.
Toby MacAllistar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
MacAllistar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balboa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balboa has control of MacAllistar's left arm, preventing MacAllistar from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAllistar preventing the sweep.
MacAllistar postures up.
MacAllistar stops Balboa from standing up.
MacAllistar trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
MacAllistar shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
MacAllistar fails to land the takedown.
MacAllistar blocks a head kick by Balboa.
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.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch but MacAllistar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balboa lunges at MacAllistar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacAllistar's hand.
Balboa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAllistar moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacAllistar.
Balboa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacAllistar.
No joy there for MacAllistar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacAllistar shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense.
MacAllistar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MacAllistar lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balboa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MacAllistar is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toby MacAllistar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
MacAllistar clinches.
Balboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Balboa!
Nice cross by Balboa.
Balboa has closed the distance and engaged MacAllistar in a clinch.
Balboa tries to break free but MacAllistar pushes him back against the cage.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacAllistar has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balboa tries a head kick but it misses.
Balboa throws a combination. MacAllistar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
MacAllistar fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balboa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Balboa digs a good body shot into MacAllistar's ribs.
Balboa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Balboa. Beautiful body shot.
Balboa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
MacAllistar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Balboa connects with a body shot.
Rocky Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacAllistar avoids a kick to the body.
MacAllistar dives in and grabs Balboa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balboa pushes down on MacAllistar's head and hops out.
Balboa fails with the takedown.
MacAllistar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby MacAllistar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
MacAllistar tries to land a front kick but Balboa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Balboa.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown. MacAllistar tries to sprawl out of it but Balboa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacAllistar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Balboa as MacAllistar shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAllistar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than MacAllistar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
MacAllistar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poor strikes thrown by MacAllistar there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Balboa is trying to escape the mount.
Balboa 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa has a hand on MacAllistar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. MacAllistar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Balboa manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Balboa, under a barage of strikes from MacAllistar.
MacAllistar seems to be working for a kimura but Balboa defends the submission attempt.
Balboa moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacAllistar passes Balboa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacAllistar seems to be looking for submissions.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacAllistar is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toby MacAllistar's cut.
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!
Balboa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and MacAllistar counters by clinching up.
Balboa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balboa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balboa is trying to break free.
Balboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balboa throws a combination. MacAllistar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Balboa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Balboa lands with an overhand left.
Toby MacAllistar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Balboa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balboa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces MacAllistar back to the cage. Balboa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
MacAllistar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Balboa is trying to defend but MacAllistar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
MacAllistar controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAllistar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Balboa is trying to stand back up but MacAllistar is controlling him
Balboa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Balboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacAllistar pinned against the cage. MacAllistar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacAllistar delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacAllistar fails with the takedown.
MacAllistar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Balboa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Balboa throws a leg kick
and MacAllistar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
MacAllistar connects with a couple of short punches.
Balboa looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacAllistar is one step ahead there.
MacAllistar postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAllistar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Balboa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Balboa stands up and waves to MacAllistar to follow him.
Toby MacAllistar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
MacAllistar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacAllistar dives in and grabs Balboa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balboa pushes down on MacAllistar's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby MacAllistar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacAllistar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa cracks a nice hook into MacAllistar's ribs.
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick
and MacAllistar moves into the clinch.
MacAllistar has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MacAllistar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MacAllistar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balboa's elbow.
MacAllistar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Balboa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
MacAllistar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Balboa working hard to break the clinch.
Good body shot from MacAllistar.
Rocky Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacAllistar prevents Balboa from breaking the clinch.
MacAllistar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacAllistar tries to work over Balboa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balboa avoiding damage as MacAllistar throws knees to the body.
Balboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balboa closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacAllistar circles 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 Toby MacAllistar.
I think Balboa 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 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Ruggiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruggiero comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cole Thompson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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168 lbs
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20
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benjamin Ruggiero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cole Thompson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruggiero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ruggiero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ruggiero tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
Thompson controlling his opponent.
Thompson prevents Ruggiero from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruggiero tries to lock up and control but Thompson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruggiero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thompson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ruggiero is on top in guard.
Ruggiero trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thompson pulls Ruggiero in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruggiero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruggiero keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruggiero shoots and misses
and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ruggiero trying his best to control but Thompson has mounted him.
Thompson punching from mount but Ruggiero doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Thompson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thompson avoids the attempt from Ruggiero to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero can't escape the position.
Thompson thowing shots but they're missing.
Thompson looking to control but Ruggiero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thompson wants to control but Ruggiero has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Ruggiero is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruggiero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruggiero gets back to full guard.
Ruggiero pulls Thompson in close to his closed guard and prevents Thompson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ruggiero has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Thompson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ruggiero closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thompson quickly recovers to half guard.
Ruggiero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thompson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruggiero.
Ruggiero trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away.
Thompson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruggiero is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ruggiero content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Benjamin Ruggiero wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Ruggiero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ruggiero manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ruggiero takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thompson tries to buck Ruggiero off but he can't manage it.
Thompson tries to hold on but Ruggiero postures up.
Ruggiero wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ruggiero's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ruggiero tries to control but Thompson wriggling away.
Thompson 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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruggiero performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Benjamin Ruggiero just wasn't active enough.
Thompson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thompson has Ruggiero up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruggiero jumps guard.
Thompson won't allow Ruggiero to sweep him here.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Ruggiero blocks nicely.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Ruggiero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Ruggiero dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ruggiero with a poor takedown
and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control.
Ruggiero is looking to reverse the position.
Thompson throws a strike aimed at the side of Ruggiero's head but Ruggiero avoids it well.
Thompson controls the position from side control.
Ruggiero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ruggiero manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thompson is trying to control. Ruggiero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thompson prevents Ruggiero from improving his position.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Ruggiero is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cole Thompson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Ruggiero circles away easily
and Ruggiero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thompson.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Ruggiero isn't so interested in that idea.
Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruggiero manages to get himself to full guard.
Ruggiero looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruggiero, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ruggiero holds on and takes a little breather.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruggiero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ruggiero is proving hard to escape from.
Thompson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thompson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thompson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Thompson tries to stand but Ruggiero is controlling from the bottom.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruggiero working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson 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 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Thompson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Makua Koa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Ramblin' Gamblin' Man as his entrance music. Tom Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Makua Koa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Koa throws a strike but Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Koa trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Koa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson controls Koa momentarily but Koa frees himself.
Koa tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Koa from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Makua Koa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Koa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Koa.
Koa tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Koa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Koa shoots in but no luck this time.
Koa swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Koa avoids it well.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Koa avoids nicely.
Koa tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Koa misses with a combination
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koa is breathing heavily.
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!
Johnson throws a combination. Koa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Koa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson connects with a combination that backs up Koa into the cage. Johnson lands a flurry of punches that gets past Koa's guard. Koa is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Johnson bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Johnson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Strupek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawaiian Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strupek kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Click Clack. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hart's choice of entrance music: Here comes boom. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roman Strupek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hawaiian Hart!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strupek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strupek tries to clinch but Hart is having none of it.
A combination from Hart does no damage.
Strupek shoots in looking for a takedown but Hart manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strupek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strupek tries for a takedown but Hart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strupek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hart sprawls well initially but Strupek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hart tries to kick Strupek off but Strupek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Strupek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Strupek is trying for a kimura here. Hart looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Strupek wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Strupek!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DumDum Legutnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Battle Royal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DumDum Legutnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legutnik misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like DumDum Legutnik has been cut.
Legutnik swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Legutnik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legutnik throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Legutnik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Legutnik lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Legutnik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Legutnik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Legutnik looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legutnik stuffs the takedown.
Legutnik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson tries to circle away but Legutnik has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson tries to break free but Legutnik pushes him back against the cage.
Legutnik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Legutnik lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Peter Jackson has been cut.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Legutnik lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Legutnik lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Legutnik just stands there and leans against the cage.
Legutnik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Legutnik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Legutnik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Legutnik lands a damaging elbow.
Legutnik content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legutnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Legutnik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Legutnik.
A right hand to the body from Legutnik.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Legutnik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Legutnik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Legutnik controlling the action here for a moment.
Legutnik wants a takedown.
Legutnik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Legutnik crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Legutnik obliges.
Legutnik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Legutnik lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Legutnik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Legutnik obliges.
Come on Legutnik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Legutnik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DumDum Legutnik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legutnik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Legutnik lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Legutnik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Legutnik is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legutnik wants a takedown but no success here.
Legutnik lands an elbow inside.
Legutnik lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Legutnik lands a damaging elbow.
Legutnik lands a damaging elbow.
Legutnik lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Legutnik crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Legutnik has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Legutnik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Legutnik putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Legutnik keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Legutnik is defending well for now.
Legutnik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Legutnik just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Legutnik obliges.
Jackson tries to break free but Legutnik pushes him back against the cage.
Legutnik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Legutnik lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Legutnik's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Legutnik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legutnik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Legutnik lands an elbow inside.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Legutnik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Legutnik crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Legutnik lands an elbow inside.
Legutnik lands a nice elbow.
Jackson is working Legutnik over against the cage.
A short right from Legutnik.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Legutnik is controlling him.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Legutnik's face.
DumDum Legutnik's cut is getting worse.
Legutnik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson wants to break free but Legutnik has control.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Legutnik lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Legutnik holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Legutnik lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson looking to stall.
Legutnik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DumDum Legutnik dominated that round.
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.
Legutnik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Legutnik connects with a jab.
Legutnik misses with a hook
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legutnik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Legutnik's waist but Legutnik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
DumDum Legutnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Jackson.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Legutnik. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Legutnik.
Peter Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legutnik lands an overhand right.
Legutnik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Legutnik. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Legutnik throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legutnik moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Legutnik has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Legutnik breaks the clinch.
Legutnik swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Legutnik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Legutnik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Legutnik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Legutnik misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Legutnik down! Jackson is looking to finish but Legutnik is intelligently defending himself.
Legutnik is rocked!
Legutnik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oh Legutnik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets to his feet and stands over Legutnik, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Legutnik felt that one! Jackson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Legutnik from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Jackson!
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