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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carrie Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carrie Price has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Monson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carrie Price!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Price.
Price has a takedown stuffed.
Price will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peter Monson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carrie Price.
Price shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monson pinned against the cage. Monson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Price misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Monson doesn't manage to clinch there - Price circles away.
Carrie Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monson drives through and clinches with Price against the cage.
The referee calls for Monson to work.
Monson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Price has Monson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Monson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Monson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Price's face.
It looks like Carrie Price has been cut.
Monson connects with a knee to the head.
Price has Monson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Monson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Monson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monson tries to clinch but Price moves out of range.
Price fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Monson sprawls well initially but Price persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Monson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Monson has his hands on Price's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Price jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Price looks gassed!
Price drops back looking for a leg! Monson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monson manages to kick Price off! Price jumps back into Monson's guard.
Monson wants to sweep here but Price controlling him for the moment.
Price thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Monson controls Price momentarily but Price frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Price is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Price keeps the fight on the outside.
Monson tries to clinch there but Price circles away.
Monson clinches with his opponent.
Price can't get the takedown.
Price drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Monson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Monson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Price's defenses.
Monson slowing the pace effectively.
Monson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monson wants it to stay on the feet.
Price shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monson as he avoids it easily.
Price takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Price is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson doesn't manage to clinch there - Price circles away.
Price decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Monson wants to get back to full guard.
Monson is working hard here to advance position.
Monson is defending against the submission attempts here by Price.
Monson is looking for a sweep. Price is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Price is looking for a kimura but Monson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Price to get the leverage.
Price has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Monson defend it? Price steps over the head and cranks it - Monson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Price!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carrie Price!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenshin Batusai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurby Lovebug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batusai's entrance music is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JnOuSgfwxk. A fine choice. Kenshin Batusai has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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154 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenshin Batusai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kurby Lovebug!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovebug avoids the head kick by Batusai.
Batusai throws a head kick but Lovebug moves out of range.
Lovebug tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Batusai swivels and escapes.
Lovebug shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Batusai as he jumps to the side.
Batusai throws a push kick but Lovebug slaps the foot to one side.
Lovebug sizes up Batusai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lovebug throws an overhand right that lands on Batusai's shoulder, as Batusai tries to avoid the shot.
Lovebug misses with a looping left.
Lovebug misses with a looping left.
Lovebug looks to land a left hand but Batusai moved out of range nicely.
Lovebug jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lovebug shoots for a double leg takedown but Batusai sprawls well. He's pushed Lovebug's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kenshin Batusai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurby Lovebug.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovebug misses the shot to the body.
Batusai lands with a kick to the temple. Lovebug shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lovebug missing with a left hand there. Batusai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lovebug lands a two punch combo.
Batusai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lovebug's sensitive parts.
Lovebug ducks under a wild hook from Batusai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batusai ducks under a wild hook from Lovebug.
Batusai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lovebug misses with an uppercut. Batusai saw that one coming.
Batusai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lovebug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lovebug has eaten all the pies!
Lovebug shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Batusai but Batusai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lovebug listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Batusai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lovebug throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lovebug scores with a decent looking hook.
Lovebug blocks the body kick.
Lovebug fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lovebug looks gassed!
Batusai scoring well with a low kick there.
Batusai swings for the body but Lovebug moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batusai throws a leg kick but Lovebug checks it.
Lovebug might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Batusai tries a head kick but it misses.
Lovebug looks to throw the jab but Batusai is out of range.
Batusai just misses with a punch to the body.
Lovebug takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lovebug looks to throw the jab but Batusai is out of range.
Kenshin Batusai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batusai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lovebug throws out the jab.
Lovebug throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batusai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lovebug throws a lazy right hand but Batusai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lovebug throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batusai on the side of the head.
Lovebug looks for a takedown but Batusai sprawls well.
Batusai tries a low kick but Lovebug avoids it.
Batusai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lovebug.
Batusai throws a sloppy head kick and Lovebug moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batusai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lovebug throws a big shot that misses.
Lovebug swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Lovebug misses its intended target.
Lovebug is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Batusai throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Lovebug stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Batusai follows into mount!
Lovebug is desperately trying to improve his position but Batusai has a good base and remains in mount.
Batusai wants to control the pace but Lovebug is squirming around nicely.
Lovebug is looking to get to half guard.
Batusai is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batusai moves away from the strike by Lovebug.
The fighters circle momentarily. Batusai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lovebug fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batusai on the side of the head.
Lovebug misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Lovebug misses its intended target.
Batusai throws a body punch but Lovebug moves out of range.
Lovebug ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batusai moves away.
Batusai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Batusai.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lovebug lands a nice shot to the body.
Lovebug is trying desperately to land a takedown but Batusai is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lovebug.
Lovebug swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Batusai counters with a low kick, right behind Lovebug 's knee.
Batusai throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovebug misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshin Batusai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lovebug with a poor takedown
and Batusai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Batusai.
Lovebug swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lovebug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Batusai.
Batusai lands a head kick!
Lovebug shoots for a double leg takedown but Batusai sprawls well. He's pushed Lovebug's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Batusai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lovebug's sensitive parts.
Batusai throws a head kick but Lovebug moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Batusai.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batusai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batusai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batusai thuds his shin into the meat of Lovebug's side.
Batusai defending well as Lovebug loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Batusai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batusai moves away from the strike by Lovebug.
Lovebug looks to land a left hand but Batusai moved out of range nicely.
Lovebug shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Batusai counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenshin Batusai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurby Lovebug.
A telegraphed right hand from Lovebug misses the target.
Batusai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lovebug throws out the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Batusai.
Batusai connects with a solid leg kick.
Lovebug's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lovebug takes a swing at Batusai's ribcage but misses.
Kenshin Batusai is winning the standup battle so far.
Lovebug misses with a hook to the body
and Batusai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lovebug throws a jab when Batusai was well out of range.
Batusai swings for the body but Lovebug moves out of range.
Batusai moves out of range as Lovebug strikes.
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.
Lovebug takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Batusai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lovebug tries for a takedown but Batusai circles away easily
and Batusai counters with a head kick. That will keep Lovebug thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lovebug misses with an uppercut. Batusai saw that one coming.
Batusai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lovebug. That did some damage!
Lovebug just misses with a punch to the body.
Batusai throws a hook to the side of Lovebug's head but Lovebug sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Lovebug misses.
Lovebug takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lovebug lands a head shot.
Batusai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lovebug misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovebug throws a body punch but Batusai moves out of range.
Batusai ducks under a wild hook from Lovebug.
Lovebug takes a swing at Batusai's ribcage but misses.
Lovebug takes a swing at Batusai's ribcage but misses.
Lovebug fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Batusai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batusai slips under a jab.
Batusai is looking to slow Lovebug down with leg kicks.
Lovebug avoids a kick to the body.
Kurby Lovebug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batusai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovebug.
Lovebug looks to land a right hand but Batusai moved out of range.
Batusai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lovebug swings for the body but Batusai moves out of range.
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.
Lovebug thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batusai misses with a wild body shot.
Batusai throws the kick towards the body but Lovebug avoids it.
Batusai scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Lovebug misses.
Batusai is looking to wear down Lovebug with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lovebug shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Batusai's guard.
Lovebug drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Batusai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lovebug has Batusai in his guard.
Batusai stopping the sweep attempt from Lovebug.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshin Batusai dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lovebug shoots for a takedown but Batusai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batusai lands a head kick. Lovebug smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Batusai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batusai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lovebug dives in and grabs Batusai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Batusai pushes down on Lovebug's head and hops out.
Lovebug throws a lazy right hand but Batusai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lovebug moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Batusai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lovebug.
Batusai connects with a high kick.
Batusai moves forwards but Lovebug connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lovebug tries to score a power double leg takedown but Batusai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lovebug somewhat.
Kenshin Batusai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurby Lovebug.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crunch! Batusai slams his shin into Lovebug's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batusai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lovebug shoots for a takedown but Batusai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Batusai.
Batusai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lovebug looks to land a right hand but Batusai moved out of range.
Lovebug lands a jab to Batusai's midsection.
Lovebug throws a big shot that misses.
Batusai lands with a slapping head kick.
Batusai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lovebug to score with a decent uppercut.
Batusai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovebug.
Batusai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batusai lands a head kick!
Kurby Lovebug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovebug throws a jab but it's blocked by Batusai.
Batusai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lovebug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lovebug fails with a takedown attempt.
Lovebug swings away with a body shot that misses
and Batusai counters with a head kick.
Lovebug cracks a nice hook into Batusai's ribs.
Batusai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lovebug throws a hook to the side of Batusai's head but Batusai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lovebug tries for a takedown but Batusai circles away easily
and Batusai counters with a good, hard body kick but Lovebug shrugs it off.
Batusai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batusai fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batusai slips under a jab from Lovebug.
Lovebug tries for a takedown but Batusai circles away easily
and Batusai counters with a good low kick that Lovebug was not able to check.
Batusai lands a high kick!
Batusai throws a head kick but Lovebug moves out of range.
Lovebug is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batusai.
Lovebug cracks Batusai with a good jab.
Lovebug shoots in but Batusai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Batusai staying out of range there.
Batusai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lovebug looks to throw the jab but Batusai is out of range.
Lovebug misses with a body shot.
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.
Lovebug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lovebug misses with a straight right.
Lovebug takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lovebug throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batusai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batusai misses with a wild body shot.
Lovebug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batusai throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Batusai.
Lovebug thows a body shot but no joy.
Batusai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lovebug throws a jab when Batusai was well out of range.
Batusai slips a jab from Lovebug.
Kenshin Batusai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lovebug fails to land the takedown.
Lovebug chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Batusai can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenshin Batusai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batusai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenshin Batusai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garo Gambini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pancho Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garo Gambini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pancho Villa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Villa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gambini connects with a crisp jab.
Villa misses with a looping right.
Villa works the jab nicely.
Gambini doesn't manage to clinch there - Villa circles away.
Garo Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gambini misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gambini fails to land.
Villa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gambini is looking to clinch but Villa is avoiding it.
Villa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Villa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini moves into the clinch.
Villa working hard to break the clinch.
Villa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Villa looks to land a combination. Gambini sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gambini throws a hook but Villa avoids it easily.
Gambini misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Villa throws a right and a left that Gambini avoids nicely.
Villa misses with a few strikes there.
Villa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gambini defends it nicely.
Gambini clinches up against the cage.
Villa can't break the clinch.
Gambini misses with the head strike.
Villa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Villa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gambini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Come on Gambini - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gambini keeps control of Villa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gambini slowing the pace effectively.
Villa is looking to break free of the clinch but Gambini has double underhooks.
Villa being controlled against the cage.
Gambini misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa working hard to break the clinch.
Gambini has a couple of punches blocked by Villa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gambini.
Gambini misses with some punches.
Gambini digs a right hand underneath Villa's ribcage. Villa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gambini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gambini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Villa blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gambini.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Villa breaks the clinch.
Gambini moves in looking to clinch but Villa pushes him off.
Villa walks into a straight right hand from Gambini.
Gambini throws a hook but Villa blocks it.
Gambini lands with an overhand left.
Gambini wants to clinch up but Villa keeps it at a distance.
Villa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gambini.
Villa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gambini as he avoids it easily.
Villa looks gassed!
A punch lands to the side of Villa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gambini scores with a hook.
Gambini goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gambini misses with a combination
and Villa counters with a right hand to the body.
Gambini thuds a left hand into Villa's body.
Gambini clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Gambini fails to land.
Gambini lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Gambini as the two fighters clinch.
Villa working hard to break the clinch.
Villa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gambini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gambini lands with a light punch inside.
Villa tries to circle away but Gambini has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambini is working Villa over against the cage.
Gambini scores with a hook to the body.
Gambini lands with a right to the head.
Gambini lands with a short shot to the head.
Gambini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gambini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gambini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Villa.
Gambini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gambini leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gambini misses with a punch on the inside.
Gambini misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Gambini.
A frustrated look appears on Villa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Gambini fails to land.
Villa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gambini throws a jab when Villa was well out of range.
Villa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garo Gambini dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gambini lands a with a good body shot.
Gambini tries to clinch up but Villa circles away and keeps his distance.
Gambini fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Villa is defended easily by Gambini.
Gambini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Villa is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gambini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gambini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garo Gambini is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini avoids the head kick by Villa.
Gambini gets a clinch.
Gambini lands with a light punch inside.
Villa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gambini missing with a left hand there. Villa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini lands with a hook. Villa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gambini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Villa, pushing him back against the cage.
Gambini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Villa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gambini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Villa or not.
Gambini swings wildly with an uppercut but Villa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gambini has a couple of punches blocked by Villa.
Villa breaks the clinch.
Villa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some wild striking there from Villa.
Gambini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Villa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Villa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gambini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Villa is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Villa misses with a wild combination.
Gambini misses with a combination
and Villa counters with a nice uppercut.
Gambini moves out of range of the body kick.
Villa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gambini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Gambini fails to land.
Gambini working aggressively here.
Gambini lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gambini.
Gambini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Villas head.
Villa tries to break free but Gambini pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini has Villa pressed against the cage, preventing Villa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Gambini.
Villa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gambini has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Gambini.
Villa tries to break free but Gambini pushes him back against the cage.
Gambini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Villa can't break the clinch.
Gambini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Villa backwards.
Gambini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gambini fails to land.
Garo Gambini has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gambini lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gambini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Villa is looking to break free of the clinch but Gambini has double underhooks.
Villa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gambini moves into range and clinches up with Villa.
A right handed body shot lands from Gambini.
Gambini misses with some punches.
Gambini pushes Villa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villa is trying to drag Gambini to the mat but Gambini just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Garo Gambini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pancho Villa.
Villa takes a shot to the head.
Gambini lands with a right to the head.
Gambini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike.
Gambini working aggressively here.
Gambini scores with a shot to the side of Villa's head.
Gambini pushes Villa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gambini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike.
Gambini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gambini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gambini lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gambini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gambini avoiding damage.
Villa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Villa tries to circle away but Gambini has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garo Gambini dominated that second round.
That's time! Gambini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Gambini.
Villa manages to pull guard.
Gambini content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gambini looking to sit in guard and control but Villa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Villa thows a big elbow that misses.
Villa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gambini's guard.
Villa seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gambini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Villa can do to turn this around?
Villa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gambini regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Villa.
Villa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Villa throws a one two combo.
Garo Gambini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Villa throws a leg kick but Gambini sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambini digs a good hook to Villa's body.
Villa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gambini misses with a body shot.
Gambini clinches.
A shot in the inside from Gambini.
Gambini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gambini lands a hook that snaps the head of Villa backwards.
Nice body punch from Gambini.
Gambini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gambini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gambini digs a right hand into Villa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Villa's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gambini.
Gambini content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Villa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Villa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garo Gambini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gambini.
Gambini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Villa backwards.
Villa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Villa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Villa has had enough of the clinch but Gambini keeps him there for the moment.
Villa is trying to break the clinch but Gambini is controlling him.
Gambini leaning against his opponent.
Villa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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.
Villa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gambini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pancho Villa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gambini moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gambini throws a one two combo.
Gambini pushes Villa up against the cage in a clinch.
Gambini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gambini has Villa pressed against the cage, preventing Villa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Villa has had enough of the clinch but Gambini keeps him there for the moment.
Villa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Villa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garo Gambini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gambini, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garo Gambini!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Your Mom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carwin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Telephone- Lady Gaga. Mom has chosen Ameno by ERA as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
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277 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Your Mom!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin ducks under a wild hook from Mom.
Mom misses the jab.
Mom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carwin.
Mom missing with a left hand there. Carwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mom throws a right hand that Carwin ducks under and follows up with a left that Carwin also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Mom misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Mom misses.
Mom avoids the body shot from Carwin.
Carwin swinging wilding here.
Mom thows a body shot but no joy.
Carwin misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Frank Carwin has been cut.
Mom misses with the combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carwin circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Mom. That snapped Carwin's head back.
Nice jab there from Carwin.
Carwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Mom cracks Carwin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mom has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Carwin to stand back up!
Carwin is rocked!
Frank Carwin's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mom drops Carwin with a naaaaasty hook - Carwin is in real trouble here! Mom dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Your Mom!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaldo Laitamos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitamos has chosen Stam1na - Kadonneet kolme sanaa as his entrance music. Damian Myers has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Masaldo Laitamos!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laitamos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Myers is trying to break the clinch but Laitamos is controlling him.
Laitamos wants to break free but Myers has control.
Myers tries a knee to the head but Laitamos blocks it.
Myers goes for a takedown attempt but Laitamos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Laitamos scores a takedown into full mount!
Laitamos working for a submission but Myers is keeping him at bay.
Laitamos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Myers?
Myers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Myers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Myers tries to hold on but Laitamos pushes him away.
Laitamos dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Laitamos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Laitamos controlling the position easily from mount.
Myers taking shots to the head.
It looks like Damian Myers has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitamos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Myers can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Myers throwing hammer fists to the chest of Laitamos. What's that going to do exactly?
Laitamos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Myers is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Laitamos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Laitamos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Laitamos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Myers is looking to escape.
Laitamos prevents Myers from getting the reversal.
Laitamos working the ground and pound effectively.
Laitamos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Myers is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Myers is squirming around, avoiding Laitamos's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laitamos stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A nice combination there by Laitamos.
Laitamos misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Myers 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 Laitamos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laitamos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laitamos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myers missing with punches from the bottom.
Myers is breathing heavily.
Laitamos passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myers takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Myers takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Laitamos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Myers's legs.
Myers is looking for a sweep.
Laitamos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laitamos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Myers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitamos trying to control the action but Myers is working from the bottom.
Laitamos tries to move to mount but Myers blocks the move with his legs.
Myers tries to buck Laitamos off but Laitamos is having none of it.
Laitamos is looking to take a break and control but Myers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Laitamos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laitamos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Myers.
Laitamos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Laitamos lands in his opponent's guard.
Laitamos wants to control from the top but Myers keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers working a defensive guard here.
Myers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Laitamos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Laitamos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Myers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laitamos has Myers in his guard.
Laitamos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Myers landing some decent shots from guard.
Myers tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitamos is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaldo Laitamos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Myers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Laitamos gets caught flat footed, as Myers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Myers won't allow Laitamos to sweep him here.
Laitamos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Laitamos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Laitamos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Myers hang on?
Laitamos lands a big elbow.
Laitamos has control of Myers's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Myers regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Laitamos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Myers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Laitamos controlling his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laitamos has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Myers is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Masaldo Laitamos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Calvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blitzkrieg Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Theodore Calvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Blitzkrieg Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calvin throws a series of strikes that have Rage backpedaling.
Rage scores with a jab.
Rage shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rage seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Calvin is trying to stand back up but Rage is controlling him
Rage is trying to control the action in half guard but Calvin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Calvin trying to get back to full guard but Rage takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvin is desperately trying to improve his position but Rage has a good base and remains in mount.
Rage throws some wild stikes that Calvin manages to avoid easily.
Rage sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Calvin tries to hold on but Rage postures up.
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.
Rage looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rage looking to control but Calvin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rage controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvin is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rage controlling from mount.
Calvin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four 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.
Rage throws some wild stikes that Calvin manages to avoid easily.
Rage lands a big elbow.
Rage throws some wild stikes that Calvin manages to avoid easily.
Calvin tries to reverse the position but Rage maintains control.
Rage throwing strikes here but Calvin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blitzkrieg Rage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rage closes the distance and clinches up with Calvin, looking for a takedown. Rage pushes Calvin against the cage but Calvin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Calvin punishes Rage's body with a nice straight punch.
Rage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Theodore Calvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calvin with a hook.
Calvin misses with the combination.
Rage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calvin tries to avoid it but Rage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calvin to the ground. Calvin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rage doesn't manage to clinch there - Calvin circles away.
Calvin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Calvin sprawls well. Calvin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rage gets slowly back to his feet.
Theodore Calvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blitzkrieg Rage.
Rage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Calvin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Calvin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Calvin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Calvin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calvin as he avoids it easily.
Rage tries to close the distance and clinch but Calvin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Calvin scores with a four punch combination!
Calvin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rage tries to clinch up but Calvin circles away and keeps his distance.
Calvin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Calvin. No joy for Rage on that attempt.
Calvin thuds his right hand into Rage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Calvin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rage.
Theodore Calvin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Calvin but Calvin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rage is breathing heavily.
Calvin misses with a double jab.
Calvin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rage.
Rage fails with a takedown attempt.
Calvin scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calvin cracks Rage with a good jab.
Rage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Calvin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Calvin.
Rage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calvin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Calvin swats away the attempt to clinch by Rage.
Calvin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rage has time to react.
Calvin fails to land with a series of punches.
Calvin misses with a two punch combination.
Rage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rage tries for a takedown but Calvin circles away easily
and Calvin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calvin scores with a jab. Rage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Rage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Calvin wants to get back to his feet but Rage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Calvin keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rage tries to free his leg and advance position but Calvin is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage wants to stand and escape but instead Calvin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rage trying to control the position.
Calvin is looking to stand up but Rage won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot by Calvin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Calvin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Calvin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown by Rage or perhaps it was just good defense by Calvin which made him look bad.
Calvin swats away the attempt to clinch by Rage.
Calvin scores with a decent looking hook.
Rage closes the distance and clinches up with Calvin, looking for a takedown. Rage pushes Calvin against the cage but Calvin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Calvin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Calvin lands a jab.
Calvin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Theodore Calvin is winning the standup battle so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Calvin.
Theodore Calvin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calvin misses with a jab to the body
and Rage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rage.
Rage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calvin tries to break free but Rage pushes him back against the cage.
Calvin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvin is looking to reverse the position.
Rage decides to stand up, so the ref orders Calvin to his feet.
Rage fails with a takedown attempt.
Theodore Calvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blitzkrieg Rage.
Calvin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Calvin lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Calvin lands.
Calvin moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left and a right from Calvin both land. Nice combination.
A big left from Calvin misses.
Calvin scores with a one two! Rage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Rage or perhaps it was just good defense by Calvin which made him look bad.
Rage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calvin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Rage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Rage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Calvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rage's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage is looking to work some ground and pound but Calvin has wrist control.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Calvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rage tries to free his leg and advance position but Calvin is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Calvin jabs at Rage's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calvin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Calvin throws a hook but Rage blocks it.
Calvin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rage counters with a single leg into guard. Calvin didn't expect that.
Rage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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 Theodore Calvin.
I think Calvin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Calvin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Deco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Kilimanjaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilimanjaro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jäähyväiset konalalle. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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19
167 lbs
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20
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Deco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Kilimanjaro!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilimanjaro fails to land the takedown.
Deco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kilimanjaro wants a takedown.
Deco tries a body shot but Kilimanjaro blocks it.
Kilimanjaro blocks an uppercut.
Kilimanjaro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kilimanjaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Deco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Deco slows down the pace here.
Kilimanjaro tries to score a body lock takedown but Deco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tommy Deco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Kilimanjaro.
Deco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kilimanjaro fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilimanjaro has a couple of punches blocked by Deco.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deco.
Kilimanjaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deco tries to score a body lock takedown but Kilimanjaro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kilimanjaro jumps guard but Deco stands there with Kilimanjaro around his waist. Kilimanjaro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Deco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilimanjaro throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deco has a couple of punches blocked by Kilimanjaro.
Deco misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Deco fails to land.
Deco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kilimanjaro is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Deco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kilimanjaro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kilimanjaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Deco swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilimanjaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deco has Kilimanjaro pushed against the cage.
Kilimanjaro prevents Deco from breaking the clinch.
Deco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kilimanjaro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kilimanjaro tries a knee to the head but Deco blocks it.
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.
Kilimanjaro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deco.
Deco has had enough of the clinch but Kilimanjaro keeps him there for the moment.
Deco lands a takedown into guard.
Kilimanjaro pulls Deco in to control the position.
Kilimanjaro has momentary wrist control but Deco slips an elbow through the middle.
Kilimanjaro 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.
Deco looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decois looking to pass into half guard but Kilimanjaro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kilimanjaro is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deco wriggles free and stands up.
Deco thuds a left hand into Kilimanjaro's body.
Kilimanjaro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deco swivels and escapes.
Deco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deco just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilimanjaro has closed the distance and engaged Deco in a clinch.
Kilimanjaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Deco is trying to drag Kilimanjaro to the mat but Kilimanjaro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kilimanjaro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kilimanjaro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Deco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Deco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Deco misses with the head strike.
Deco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deco blocking some punches.
Kilimanjaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deco stops a takedown attempt from Kilimanjaro.
Deco tries to throw a body punch but Kilimanjaro avoids it by throwing Deco back against the cage.
Deco tries a body shot but Kilimanjaro blocks it.
Kilimanjaro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Deco digs a right hand into Kilimanjaro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kilimanjaro's gas tank.
Kilimanjaro looks gassed!
Kilimanjaro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kilimanjaro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Deco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kilimanjaro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Deco has Kilimanjaro in his guard.
Deco working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Deco dominated that round.
That's time! Deco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Deco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilimanjaro tries to bum rush Deco with a series of wild strikes but Deco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilimanjaro clinches.
Kilimanjaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kilimanjaro misses with a knee to the head.
Deco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Deco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilimanjaro backwards.
Kilimanjaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kilimanjaro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Deco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Deco swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilimanjaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilimanjaro's elbow.
Kilimanjaro blocks an elbow strike from Deco.
Kilimanjaro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Deco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Deco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilimanjaro.
Deco wants the takedown. Kilimanjaro is fighting it off but Deco persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kilimanjaro's guard against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilimanjaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Deco passes into half guard.
Kilimanjaro is breathing heavily.
Deco wants to pass to mount but Kilimanjaro is defending the position.
Kilimanjaro is trying to control but can't.
Deco works his way into full mount!
Deco trying to control but Kilimanjaro is having none of it.
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.
Deco unloads with some shots from mount but Kilimanjaro bucks and avoids them well.
Deco lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Deco 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.
Deco swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kilimanjaro is now in Deco's guard. A big mistake from Deco there, giving up the dominant position!
Deco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kilimanjaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilimanjaro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Deco holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kilimanjaro misses with a body kick.
Deco gets a takedown into half guard.
Kilimanjaro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deco.
Deco is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kilimanjaro tries to hold on but Deco pushes him away.
Deco is landing with some decent strikes but Kilimanjaro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Deco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deco sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Deco is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kilimanjaro has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kilimanjaro!
Kilimanjaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilimanjaro lands a couple of elbows.
Kilimanjaro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kilimanjaro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Deco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kilimanjaro looking to sit in guard and control but Deco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Deco throws and elbow that misses. Kilimanjaro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Deco's guard. Nice move by Kilimanjaro!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Deco dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kilimanjaro clinches up against the cage.
Deco gets underhooks to prevent Kilimanjaro's takedown attempt.
Deco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kilimanjaro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Deco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Deco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deco scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Deco looks to land a strike but Kilimanjaro avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deco wants to control from the top but Kilimanjaro keeps moving.
Deco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deco cracks Kilimanjaro with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kilimanjaro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Deco.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deco tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Deco working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kilimanjaro tries to buck Deco off but Deco is having none of it.
Deco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kilimanjaro manages to get back to half guard.
Kilimanjaro is positioning himself well to prevent Deco advancing to mount.
Deco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Deco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Deco looks to land a strike but Kilimanjaro avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deco preventing the sweep.
Deco trying to control but Kilimanjaro is working from the bottom.
Kilimanjaro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Deco's guard.
Tommy Deco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deco 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.
Deco working a defensive guard here.
Kilimanjaro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kilimanjaro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Deco has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kilimanjaro preventing the sweep.
Deco keeping moving, preventing Kilimanjaro from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kilimanjaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deco tries a body shot but Kilimanjaro blocks it.
Deco prevents the takedown attempt.
Deco effectively controlling the action here.
Deco is leaning against Kilimanjaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Deco prevents a body shot from Kilimanjaro.
Deco wants a takedown but no success here.
Hector Kilimanjaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilimanjaro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kilimanjaro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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 Tommy Deco.
Well Deco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Deco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between El Chupacabra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatjaana Rakopaljaana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakopaljaana has chosen Kari ja Karvattomat - Hirvimettällä as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Chupacabra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tatjaana Rakopaljaana!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakopaljaana closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chupacabra to the mat! Chupacabra manages to get full guard.
Chupacabra wants to sweep here but Rakopaljaana controlling him for the moment.
Chupacabra has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rakopaljaana has passed into side control.
Chupacabra looking for a sweep but Rakopaljaana has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakopaljaana connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rakopaljaana fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rakopaljaana working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chupacabra looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rakopaljaana doesn't have the hooks in and Chupacabra manages to turn into his guard.
Rakopaljaana is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chupacabra trying to control but Rakopaljaana is working from the bottom.
Chupacabra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chupacabra won't allow Rakopaljaana to sweep him here.
Chupacabra trying to control but Rakopaljaana is working from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chupacabra is one step ahead there.
Chupacabra thows a big elbow that misses.
Rakopaljaana wants to sweep here but Chupacabra controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rakopaljaana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rakopaljaana shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rakopaljaana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rakopaljaana's back!
Rakopaljaana turns into Chupacabra and is now in his guard.
Rakopaljaana throws a big right hand that misses.
Rakopaljaana looking to pass the guard.
Rakopaljaana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chupacabra striking off his back but it's not causing Rakopaljaana any problems.
Rakopaljaana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chupacabra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rakopaljaana shoots in looking for a takedown. Chupacabra tries to sprawl out of it but Rakopaljaana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chupacabra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rakopaljaana has a takedown stuffed.
Rakopaljaana looks gassed!
Rakopaljaana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
El Chupacabra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatjaana Rakopaljaana.
Chupacabra lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rakopaljaana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chupacabra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Chupacabra lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chupacabra is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rakopaljaana can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rakopaljaana is rocked!
Rakopaljaana takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rakopaljaana is still in real trouble! Can Chupacabra finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rakopaljaana is desperately trying to improve his position but Chupacabra has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra working Rakopaljaana over with strikes here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Chupacabra! Rakopaljaana is hurt baaadly! Chupacabra is firing away with more strikes - Rakopaljaana is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). El Chupacabra!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lex Luger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny The Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Real American. The Badass has chosen Bad to the Bone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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272 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lex Luger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny The Badass!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from The Badass.
The Badass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Badass. That's going to slow Luger down.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Badass.
Luger is breathing heavily.
The Badass fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Badass scores with a jab. Luger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Badass drops Luger with a beautiful combination! Luger stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - The Badass is looking for the KO!
Luger is rocked!
It looks like Lex Luger has been cut.
The Badass steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Luger is out on his feet! The Badass sets himself and nearly takes Luger's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny The Badass!
Johnny The Badass is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duke Drosey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukkis Karvakorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drosey comes to the cage accompanied by Trash. Karvakorva has chosen Living dead superstar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Duke Drosey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jukkis Karvakorva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karvakorva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Drosey prevents Karvakorva from moving into mount.
Drosey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karvakorva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drosey, who protects the arm well.
Drosey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Karvakorva 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.
Drosey won't allow Karvakorva to pass to mount.
Karvakorva 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.
Karvakorva prevents Drosey from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva is controlling the pace.
Karvakorva 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.
Drosey is looking to escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Karvakorva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karvakorva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karvakorva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drosey moves in looking to clinch but Karvakorva pushes him off.
Drosey connects with a right hand. Karvakorva shakes it off.
It looks like Jukkis Karvakorva has been cut.
Drosey looks to throw the jab but Karvakorva is out of range.
Karvakorva throws a sloppy head kick and Drosey moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Karvakorva misses.
Karvakorva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Drosey.
Karvakorva fails with a takedown attempt.
Duke Drosey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukkis Karvakorva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drosey misses with a combination
and Karvakorva counters with a takedown into side control.
Karvakorva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drosey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Karvakorva in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Karvakorva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drosey tries to escape but Karvakorva is in control.
Karvakorva working the head and body with strikes.
Drosey tries to escape but Karvakorva is in control.
Karvakorva tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Karvakorva is looking to take a break and control but Drosey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drosey tries to buck Karvakorva off but Karvakorva is having none of it.
Drosey struggling a bit here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Drosey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duke Drosey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drosey misses with a leg kick
and Karvakorva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Drosey's guard now.
Karvakorva trying to control the position from guard on top but Drosey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karvakorva is stalling in the full guard.
Karvakorva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drosey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Karvakorva has Drosey in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukkis Karvakorva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jukkis Karvakorva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Karvakorva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drosey as he jumps to the side.
Drosey lands with a hook. Karvakorva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drosey misses with a combination
and Karvakorva counters with a shoot takedown. Drosey fights it but they end up in guard.
Karvakorva prevents Drosey from getting back to his feet.
Drosey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karvakorva stops Drosey from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva stands up from Drosey's guard - Karvakorva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Karvakorva slips a jab from Drosey.
Drosey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drosey slaps away a takedown attempt from Karvakorva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drosey throws a right and a left that Karvakorva avoids nicely.
Karvakorva shoots for a takedown but Drosey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duke Drosey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukkis Karvakorva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva avoids the body shot from Drosey.
Karvakorva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drosey avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karvakorva is defended easily by Drosey.
Drosey misses with a body shot.
Drosey misses with the body kick
and Karvakorva counters with a single leg into guard. Drosey didn't expect that.
Karvakorva prevents Drosey from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva drops back looking for a leg! Drosey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drosey manages to kick Karvakorva off! Karvakorva jumps back into Drosey's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karvakorva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karvakorva trying to control the position from guard on top but Drosey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karvakorva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karvakorva prevents Drosey from escaping the position.
Karvakorva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Karvakorva is breathing heavily.
Drosey wants to get back to his feet but Karvakorva drags him back down.
Karvakorva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drosey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Karvakorva working away.
Drosey is trying to improve his position.
Drosey wants to get back to his feet.
Karvakorva wants to control for a moment but Drosey uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drosey wants to clinch but Karvakorva slips to the side
and Karvakorva counters with a single leg into guard. Drosey didn't expect that.
Karvakorva passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Karvakorva is trying to control. Drosey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karvakorva prevents Drosey from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Karvakorva seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukkis Karvakorva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jukkis Karvakorva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Drosey throws a body punch but Karvakorva moves out of range.
Karvakorva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Drosey tries to hold on but Karvakorva postures up.
Drosey is looking to improve his position but Karvakorva isn't that keen on the idea.
Drosey defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Karvakorva.
Drosey is trying to escape the mount.
Karvakorva scoring with strikes but Drosey is staying in there.
Karvakorva looking to secure an arm triangle but Drosey defends it well.
Karvakorva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karvakorva goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Drosey turns into him and now he's in Karvakorva's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drosey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Drosey.
Drosey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva lands with a kick to the temple. Drosey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Karvakorva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drosey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Karvakorva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drosey keeps working.
Karvakorva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drosey kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Karvakorva works his way into full mount!
Karvakorva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Drosey has worked his arm free - good work by Drosey!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drosey is trying to control Karvakorva's posture but Karvakorva avoids it.
Drosey bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Karvakorva shoots in but no luck this time.
Karvakorva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Drosey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Drosey wants to stand but Karvakorva is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drosey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karvakorva drops back looking for a leg! Drosey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drosey manages to kick Karvakorva off! Karvakorva jumps back into Drosey's guard.
Drosey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drosey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Karvakorva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Karvakorva misses with a takedown attempt - Drosey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jukkis Karvakorva just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jukkis Karvakorva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Karvakorva shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab by Drosey.
Drosey tries for a takedown but Karvakorva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karvakorva shoots in but no luck this time.
Drosey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Drosey swinging wilding here.
Karvakorva shoots in for a takedown but Drosey shows good takedown defense.
Duke Drosey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukkis Karvakorva.
Drosey blocks a head kick by Karvakorva.
Karvakorva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drosey.
Karvakorva shoots in but Drosey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drosey leaves Karvakorva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karvakorva moves away from the strike by Drosey.
Drosey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drosey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karvakorva's waist but Karvakorva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drosey off to one side.
Karvakorva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drosey to the mat! Drosey manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva working some strikes from top position.
Karvakorva advances to half guard.
Karvakorva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drosey sees it coming and defends easily.
Karvakorva prevents Drosey from standing back up.
Karvakorva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Karvakorva throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Karvakorva looking to control but Drosey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karvakorva avoids the attempt from Drosey to control.
Karvakorva looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Drosey defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva has control of Drosey's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Drosey regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Drosey manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drosey wants to improve his position but Karvakorva is controlling well.
Jukkis Karvakorva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karvakorva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drosey moves into full guard.
Drosey trying to keep a closed guard but Karvakorva is proving a slippery customer.
Karvakorva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karvakorva tries to free his leg and advance position but Drosey is retaining full guard.
Drosey is looking to stand up but Karvakorva isn't so interested in that idea.
Drosey pulls Karvakorva in close to his closed guard and prevents Karvakorva from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Drosey had his way with Jukkis Karvakorva in that round.
The cut man is working on Jukkis Karvakorva's cut.
That's time! Drosey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Drosey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Karvakorva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Karvakorva passes Drosey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Karvakorva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drosey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karvakorva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Drosey!
Karvakorva jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Drosey is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Drosey and Karvakorva has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Karvakorva has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Drosey!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Drosey avoids a series of strikes thrown by Karvakorva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drosey wants to control but Karvakorva is having none of it.
Drosey is desperately trying to improve his position but Karvakorva has a good base and remains in mount.
Karvakorva wants to control the pace but Drosey is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Karvakorva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Karvakorva lands a nice shot to the head.
Drosey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Karvakorva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drosey is looking to escape.
Drosey can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drosey manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Drosey is trying to stand.
Drosey tries to get to full guard but Karvakorva has control of the leg.
Karvakorva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Karvakorva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drosey sees it coming and defends easily.
Karvakorva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drosey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karvakorva.
Karvakorva wants to pass the guard but Drosey is defending well.
Duke Drosey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drosey is pressing down on Karvakorva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Drosey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karvakorva is controlling him.
Drosey looking to control.
Karvakorva drops back looking for a leg! Drosey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drosey manages to kick Karvakorva off! Karvakorva jumps back into Drosey's guard.
Karvakorva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Drosey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Drosey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Drosey!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Drosey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karvakorva keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karvakorva can't do much from the bottom here.
Karvakorva is looking for a sweep.
Karvakorva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karvakorva can't do much from the bottom here.
Jukkis Karvakorva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drosey working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jukkis Karvakorva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karvakorva 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukkis Karvakorva!
Jukkis Karvakorva is the new welterweight champion!
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