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RB 33 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cor Nepgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wyatt's choice of entrance music: Daft Punk - Face to face. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
176 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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182 cm
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180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cor Nepgen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nepgen works Wyatt's body with a nice hook.
Wyatt forces Nepgen back against the cage and clinches.
Nepgen wants a takedown.
Nepgen has Wyatt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wyatt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nepgen can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cor Nepgen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wyatt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nepgen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nepgen goes for a takedown attempt but Wyatt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wyatt!
Wyatt darts in and clinches Nepgen up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wyatt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wyatt gets underhooks to prevent Nepgen's takedown attempt.
Wyatt stalls.
Nepgen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nepgen fails to pull guard.
Wyatt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nepgen tries to pull guard but Wyatt holds him up against the cage and eventually Nepgen drops back down to his feet.
Nepgen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wyatt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wyatt stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jose Wyatt.
Wyatt looks for a takedown but Nepgen sprawls well.
Wyatt wants to clinch but Nepgen slips to the side
and Nepgen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wyatt's guard.
Nepgen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wyatt's guard.
Nepgen thows a huge punch but Wyatt dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt is trying to maintain the position but Nepgen is very close to passing his half guard.
Wyatt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wyatt won't allow Nepgen to pass to mount.
Nepgen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nepgen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wyatt on the ground.
Nepgen misses with a head shot. Wyatt uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nepgen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wyatt is trying to control the position but Nepgen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt has Nepgen pulled in close to control his posture.
Nepgen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wyatt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nepgen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nepgen throwing strikes from guard but Wyatt blocks nicely.
Wyatt seems keen to control Nepgen's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jose Wyatt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wyatt.
Wyatt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wyatt fakes the leg kick and cracks Nepgen in the body.
Wyatt throws a combination that misses
and Nepgen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nepgen shoots in looking for a takedown. Wyatt tries to sprawl out of it but Nepgen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wyatt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Wyatt.
Wyatt moves out of range of the leg kick from Nepgen.
Nepgen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wyatt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wyatt taking a breather.
Wyatt prevents the takedown attempt.
Nepgen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wyatt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nepgen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wyatt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nepgen has Wyatt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wyatt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nepgen is breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Wyatt.
Wyatt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Wyatt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wyatt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nepgen throws a series of punches but Wyatt avoids them all with ease.
Wyatt moves into the clinch successfully.
Wyatt stalling against the cage.
Nepgen wants a takedown.
Wyatt stops a takedown attempt from Nepgen.
Nepgen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cor Nepgen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nepgen can't get the takedown.
Wyatt stalls.
Wyatt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nepgen has Wyatt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wyatt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wyatt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wyatt leaning against his opponent.
Nepgen is working for takedown but Wyatt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wyatt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wyatt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nepgen tries to clinch
and Wyatt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nepgen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wyatt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nepgen's calf.
Wyatt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wyatt closes the distance and pushes Nepgen back into the cage.
Nepgen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wyatt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wyatt.
Wyatt stalling against the cage.
Wyatt landing knees to the body.
Wyatt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wyatt lands a knee to the head.
Wyatt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wyatt gets through Nepgen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nepgen.
Nepgen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wyatt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wyatt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nepgen up against the cage.
Nepgen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wyatt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Wyatt.
Wyatt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nepgen tries to score a body lock takedown but Wyatt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wyatt has Nepgen pushed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wyatt.
Wyatt stalling.
Wyatt working Nepgen over with knees to the body.
Nepgen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wyatt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt landing knees to the head.
It looks like Cor Nepgen has been cut.
Wyatt has Nepgen pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jose Wyatt.
Wyatt shoots in but Nepgen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nepgen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wyatt feints and then cracks Nepgen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nepgen down.
Jose Wyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nepgen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wyatt gets back to full guard.
Nepgen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt is working an open guard so Nepgen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wyatt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nepgen. That did some damage!
Wyatt misses with a left hand
and Nepgen counters with a one-two to the body.
Wyatt has managed to clinch.
Nepgen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wyatt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wyatt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wyatt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nepgen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wyatt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nepgen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wyatt circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Wyatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cor Nepgen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Crunch! Wyatt slams his shin into Nepgen's torso.
Wyatt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nepgen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wyatt rushes Nepgen and presses him up against the cage.
Nepgen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nepgen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wyatt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nepgen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wyatt pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cor Nepgen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wyatt is looking to clinch.
Wyatt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wyatt lands a leg kick that knocks Nepgen off balance momentarily.
Nepgen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nepgen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wyatt has managed to clinch.
Wyatt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wyatt receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Wyatt prevents the takedown attempt.
Nepgen looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Wyatt.
Knees to the body from Wyatt.
Wyatt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nepgen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nepgen takes an elbow to the temple.
Wyatt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nepgen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wyatt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wyatt clinches with his opponent.
Nepgen is working for takedown but Wyatt is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wyatt.
Nepgen tries to score a body lock takedown but Wyatt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wyatt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wyatt tries to clinch there but Nepgen circles away.
Wyatt looks to clinch
and Nepgen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wyatt won't be happy with that.
Wyatt pushes Nepgen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nepgen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wyatt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nepgen is looking to take a break and control but Wyatt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nepgen connects with a nice short shot to Wyatt's temple.
Nepgen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nepgen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nepgen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nepgen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nepgen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wyatt working a defensive guard here.
Nepgen throws a big right hand that misses.
Wyatt trying to control the position here.
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.
Nepgen wants to pass the guard but Wyatt is keeping the position.
Wyatt wants to stand and escape but Nepgen is having none of it.
Cor Nepgen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nepgen throws a big right hand that misses.
Nepgen wants to control from the top but Wyatt keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wyatt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nepgen works over Wyatt's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jose Wyatt.
I've got Wyatt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Wyatt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Gaulterie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borya Byvalyi (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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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Gaulterie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Borya Byvalyi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaulterie shoots in looking for a takedown. Byvalyi tries to sprawl out of it but Gaulterie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Byvalyi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gaulterie slips a jab and a cross from Byvalyi.
Byvalyi closes the distance but Gaulterie moves to the side
and Gaulterie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gaulterie is trying to control. Byvalyi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Byvalyi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gaulterie trying to control the position from guard on top but Byvalyi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Gaulterie.
Gaulterie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byvalyi throws a combination that misses
and Gaulterie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Byvalyi won't be happy with that.
Byvalyi is not content to let Gaulterie control the position.
Gaulterie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gaulterie is trying to ground and pound but Byvalyi uses the momentary lack of control by Gaulterie to regain half guard.
Byvalyi wants to get back to full guard.
Gaulterie is keen to just control but Byvalyi is a slippery customer.
Gaulterie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Byvalyi is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byvalyi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gaulterie not doing much here.
Byvalyi is trying to stand back up but Gaulterie is controlling him
Gaulterie is stalling here. Byvalyi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gaulterie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Byvalyi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gaulterie throws Byvalyi to one side and escapes!
Byvalyi tries to clinch
and Gaulterie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaulterie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaulterie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gaulterie seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byvalyi pushes Gaulterie off looking to stand but Gaulterie dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Gaulterie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Byvalyi is not content to let Gaulterie control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Paul Gaulterie wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Byvalyi moves out of range as Gaulterie throws a body kick.
A nice combination there by Byvalyi.
Gaulterie swats away the attempt to clinch by Byvalyi.
Byvalyi has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byvalyi lands with a left to the head.
Byvalyi tries for a takedown but Gaulterie manages to get underhooks.
Byvalyi taking a breather.
Gaulterie fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Gaulterie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byvalyi misses with some punches.
Gaulterie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gaulterie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Byvalyi is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaulterie has wrist control.
Gaulterie keeping moving, preventing Byvalyi from controlling successfully.
Byvalyi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Byvalyi landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byvalyi throwing strikes from guard but Gaulterie blocks nicely.
Byvalyi wants to stand but Gaulterie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Gaulterie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A punch combination from Byvalyi misses.
Borya Byvalyi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byvalyi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gaulterie.
Byvalyi lands a jab-cross combination.
Byvalyi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Byvalyi.
Gaulterie misses with a wild body shot.
Byvalyi gets a clinch.
Byvalyi pushes Gaulterie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaulterie controlling the action here for a moment.
Byvalyi wants to stall.
Byvalyi is working for takedown but Gaulterie is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Byvalyi dodges an elbow strike from Gaulterie.
Gaulterie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaulterie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Byvalyi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaulterie.
A nice combination there by Byvalyi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaulterie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gaulterie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Byvalyi!
Gaulterie wants to control but Byvalyi has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gaulterie wants to take a breather but Byvalyi is having none of it.
Gaulterie trying to control the pace.
Byvalyi pushes Gaulterie off and gets back to his feet.
Byvalyi misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byvalyi tries to clinch there but Gaulterie circles away.
Byvalyi instigates a clinch.
Byvalyi works on Gaulterie's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaulterie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gaulterie stalling the fight.
Byvalyi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gaulterie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Byvalyi tries to break free but Gaulterie pushes him back against the cage.
Byvalyi pushes Gaulterie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Byvalyi tries to score a body lock takedown but Gaulterie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paul Gaulterie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borya Byvalyi.
Byvalyi has Gaulterie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gaulterie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Byvalyi scores with a shoulder strike.
Byvalyi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gaulterie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Byvalyi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gaulterie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaulterie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byvalyi.
Byvalyi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Byvalyi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Byvalyi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byvalyi tries to clinch up but Gaulterie circles away and keeps his distance.
Byvalyi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaulterie throws out the jab.
Gaulterie swats away the attempt to clinch by Byvalyi.
Byvalyi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaulterie checks the leg kick.
Gaulterie is looking to land body kicks.
Gaulterie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gaulterie looks for a takedown but Byvalyi sprawls well.
Gaulterie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Byvalyi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gaulterie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Byvalyi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gaulterie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Byvalyi!
Byvalyi tries to hold on but Gaulterie postures up.
Paul Gaulterie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gaulterie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaulterie looking to control but Byvalyi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byvalyi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gaulterie trying to advance position but Byvalyi counters by regaining guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Byvalyi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gaulterie dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borya Byvalyi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gaulterie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byvalyi.
Gaulterie punishes Byvalyi's body with a nice straight punch.
Gaulterie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Byvalyi misses.
Byvalyi throws a combination that misses
and Gaulterie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Byvalyi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gaulterie has passed into side control.
Gaulterie trying to control the action but Byvalyi is working from the bottom.
Byvalyi is trying to escape the position but Gaulterie is controlling the position.
Byvalyi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gaulterie's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaulterie trying to control from half guard but Byvalyi is working away.
Byvalyi wants to control but Gaulterie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Byvalyi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gaulterie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gaulterie stopping the sweep attempt from Byvalyi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Byvalyi is looking to stand up but Gaulterie isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Paul Gaulterie wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Byvalyi tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Gaulterie.
Byvalyi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Byvalyi stuffs the takedown.
Gaulterie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Byvalyi catches Gaulterie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gaulterie dives in and grabs Byvalyi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Byvalyi pushes down on Gaulterie's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byvalyi wants to clinch.
Gaulterie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Byvalyi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaulterie tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gaulterie tries for a kimura but Byvalyi is defending well.
Byvalyi regains half guard, as Gaulterie was trying to land strikes.
Gaulterie is stalling here. Byvalyi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gaulterie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Byvalyi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byvalyi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
An elbow from Byvalyi crashes against the mat.
Gaulterie regains half guard, as Byvalyi was trying to land strikes.
Byvalyi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Byvalyi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Gaulterie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gaulterie 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... Paul Gaulterie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Built Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Me Against The World. Jason Smith had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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240 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Built Win!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Win as he avoids it easily.
Smith dives in and grabs Win's left leg, looking for a takedown. Win pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Win keeps the fight on the outside.
Win keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Win counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Win as he avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Win counters with a straight right hand.
Win listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Win is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Win connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Win looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Win punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Win is out of range.
Smith looks for a takedown but Win sprawls well.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Win counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Win.
Jason Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Win cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith is looking to clinch but Win is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to clinch up but Win keeps it at a distance.
Win cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith is rocked!
Win wobbles Smith with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Win dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Smith to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Built Win!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barbados Slim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barbados Slim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brick Fist!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slim misses with a body shot
letting Fist counter with a right hand.
Fist shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Slim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fist looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fist won't allow Slim to sweep him here.
Fist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fist trying to control the position from guard on top but Slim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Slim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fist manages to get himself to full guard.
Slim trying to control but Fist is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fist has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slim has managed to get both his arms back between Fist's legs - danger averted.
Slim 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fist is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slim's back!
Fist looking to break Slim's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Slim remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fist will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fist has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Slim has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Slim is really stuck here.
Slim tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fist fails to take his opponent's back.
Fist unloads with some shots from mount but Slim bucks and avoids them well.
Slim is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist controlling his opponent.
Slim tries to hold on but Fist postures up.
Slim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fist is looking to work his way around to Slim's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Slim is desperately trying to improve his position but Fist has a good base and remains in mount.
Fist controlling from the full mount.
Slim tries to hold on but Fist pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Fist.
Slim is looking to improve his position but Fist isn't that keen on the idea.
Fist wants to finish this one by submission but Slim is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fist.
Fist wants to control the pace but Slim is squirming around nicely.
Fist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Slim kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Slim is surviving well by controlling Fist's body position as best he can.
Fist is looking to work his way around to Slim's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fist goes for an armbar but Slim turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Slim.
Fist keeping full guard, as Slim tries to pass.
Fist working a defensive guard here.
Fist wants to sweep but no luck.
Slim advances position into side control!
Slim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Slim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fist gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Fist dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A shot to the body from Fist misses
and Slim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fist swings widly with a right hand
and Slim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fist misses with a lunging right hand
and Slim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fist manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slim on his heels. He'll look to pass Slim's guard now, I'm sure.
Fist throwing strikes from guard but Slim blocks nicely.
Slim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fist trying to control but Slim is working from the bottom.
Fist postures up.
Slim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fist.
Slim wants to control from the top but Fist keeps moving.
Slim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fist manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fist manages to get to full guard.
Fist working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fist working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fist trying to keep a closed guard but Slim is proving a slippery customer.
Slim passes Fist's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Slim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fist is just riding it out for now. Slim eventually gives up the hold.
Fist wants to control but Slim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slim passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brick Fist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fist really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Slim fails to advance to Fist's back.
Fist keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Slim wants to take his opponent's back but Fist doesn't allow it.
Slim with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fist is desperately trying to improve his position but Slim has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Fist sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fist looking for submissions off his back.
Fist is breathing heavily.
Fist trying to control but Slim postures up.
Slim is trying to work for a kimura but Fist is defending well.
Fist tries to get to full guard but Slim has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fist looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Barbados Slim will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fist misses with a hook to the body
and Slim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fist scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Slim is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fist misses the jab.
Fist misses with a body punch
and Slim counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fist throws an off balance right hand
and Slim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slim throws an off balance right hand
so Fist counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fist slips nicely into half guard.
Fist not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist is thwarting Slim's attempts to control the position.
Fist trying to control the pace.
Slim moves into full guard.
Slim looking for a sweep. Not yet Slim, not yet.
Fist seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fist wants to pass the guard but Slim is keeping the position.
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.
Fist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fist is pushing down on Slim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slim is fighting to maintain full guard but Fist has managed to sneak the leg through.
Slim manages to get to full guard.
Slim keeping moving, preventing Fist from controlling successfully.
Fist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slim working a defensive guard here.
Fist passes Slim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fist seems to be working for a kimura but Slim defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slim trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slim manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slim working a defensive guard here.
Fist trying to control but Slim is working from the bottom.
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.
Slim being controlled here, momentarily.
Fist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fist misses with an uppercut
and Slim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fist cracks Slim with a good jab.
Fist misses with an uppercut
and Slim counters with a nice body shot.
Slim throws a right hand that misses
and Slim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fist connects with a body shot.
Slim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slim moves away from the strike by Fist.
Barbados Slim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Fist really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fist closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fist lands in his opponent's guard.
Fist postures up.
Fist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fist throwing strikes but missing.
Slim 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.
Fist seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Slim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fist trying to hold on to Slim's head to control him but Slim postures up.
Slim prevents Fist from improving his position.
Fist trying to control here.
Slim works his way into full mount!
Fist tries to hold on but Slim postures up.
Slim looking to secure an arm triangle but Fist defends it well.
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.
Fist is looking to improve his position but Slim isn't that keen on the idea.
Fist regains half guard.
Slim wants to free his trapped foot but Fist is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fist wants to get back to full guard.
Fist trying to control from the bottom.
Fist is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fist is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slim's back!
Slim is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Slim tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Slim is surviving well by controlling Fist's body position as best he can.
Fist jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Slim is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Slim and Fist has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Slim struggling a bit here.
Fist controls the position.
Fist advances to full mount.
Fist working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Slim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist goes for an armbar but Slim turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Slim.
Slim tries to free his leg and advance position but Fist is retaining full guard.
Slim slips nicely into half guard.
Slim is working for a kimura but Fist is defending it quite comfortably.
Fist slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Slim tries to free his leg and advance position but Fist is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Brick Fist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Donk. Fist catches Slim right on the button with a cross.
Fist manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slim on his heels. He'll look to pass Slim's guard now, I'm sure.
Slim is trying to keep Fist in close.
Slim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slim keeping full guard, as Fist tries to pass.
Fist stands and throws Slim's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fist trying to control the action but Slim is working from the bottom.
Fist tries to move to mount but Slim blocks the move with his legs.
Fist is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Slim's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fist is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim wants to control but Fist postures up.
Fist throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Slim prevents Fist from improving position.
Fist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fist wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slim keeps working.
Fist wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slim, who protects the arm well.
That's two 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.
Slim can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Fist seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Slim is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fist stalling.
Fist is keen to just control but Slim is a slippery customer.
Slim works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slim wants to sweep but no luck.
Fist controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fist trying to control the position from guard on top but Slim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slim working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brick Fist.
Slim throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist throws a poor cross that misses
and Slim counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fist thinking.
Fist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slim.
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.
Slim scores with a jab.
Fist looks to land a combination but Slim avoids it well.
Fist throws a poor cross that misses
and Slim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Slim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fist misses with a right hand
and Slim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slim misses with a looping left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fist lands a nice shot that snaps Slim's head back.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slim counters with a straight right hand.
Barbados Slim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brick Fist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fist feints and as Slim raises his hands in defense, Fist changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brick Fist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fist 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 47:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brick Fist!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hattori Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Benitez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hattori Hanzo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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156 lbs
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26
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hattori Hanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Benitez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benitez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hanzo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Benitez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benitez is trying to drag Hanzo to the mat but Hanzo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hanzo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hattori Hanzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Benitez.
Benitez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanzo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benitez prevents it.
Benitez avoids the elbow strike from Hanzo, against the cage.
Benitez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Benitez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hanzo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Benitez's guard! Nice work there by Hanzo!
Benitez looks gassed!
Hanzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benitez keeping full guard, as Hanzo tries to pass.
Hanzo throws and elbow that misses. Benitez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hanzo's guard. Nice move by Benitez!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Benitez!
The referee warns Benitez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hanzo with the ground and pound from mount.
Benitez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hanzo is landing with some decent strikes but Benitez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hanzo landing strikes from the mount and Benitez is in trouble!
Hanzo looking to finish Benitez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Benitez!
It looks like Carlos Benitez has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanzo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Benitez hang on?
Benitez is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benitez working to try and regain half guard.
Benitez is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Hanzo locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Benitez is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hattori Hanzo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darby OGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Lilke has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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27
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Lilke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darby OGill!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilke scores with a head kick. OGill tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
OGill fails with the takedown
and Lilke counters with a two punch combo.
OGill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
OGill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lilke counters with a two punch combo.
OGill is rocked!
Lilke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OGill walks straight into a right hand from Lilke - that's dropped him! Lilke jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save OGill from any more punishment! OGill complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steven Lilke!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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194 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Cerrone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Tyson jr!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrone scores with a hook to the body. Tyson jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cerrone misses with a jab to the body
and Tyson jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Cerrone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stephen Cerrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cerrone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyson jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cerrone's guard.
Tyson jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Cerrone has wrist control.
Cerrone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cerrone being controlled here, momentarily.
Cerrone keeping moving, preventing Tyson jr from controlling successfully.
Tyson jr content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Tyson jr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cerrone lands a body shot.
Cerrone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone misses the body punch
and Tyson jr counters with a left and a right that stings Cerrone.
Tyson jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cerrone's head.
Tyson jr stalks Cerrone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cerrone's face. Cerrone staggers backwards, shaken.
Tyson jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cerrone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyson jr counters with a shoot takedown. Cerrone fights it but they end up in guard.
Tyson jr wants to stand and escape but instead Cerrone has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cerrone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cerrone tries to stand but Tyson jr is controlling from the bottom.
Cerrone pushes down on Tyson jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerrone seems to be looking for submissions.
Cerrone is trying to work for a kimura but Tyson jr is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson jr controlling the position well.
Cerrone uses his free foot to push down on Tyson jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tyson jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson jr is trying to escape the mount.
Cerrone looking to control but Tyson jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tyson jr tries to lock up and control but Cerrone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tyson jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tyson jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cerrone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyson jr, who protects the arm well.
Tyson jr is looking for a sweep.
Tyson jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cerrone trying to control from Tyson jr's half guard. Tyson jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cerrone passes Tyson jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tyson jr keeping moving, preventing Cerrone from controlling successfully.
Cerrone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cerrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cerrone stops Tyson jr from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tyson jr swinging wildly here.
Cerrone misses the body punch
and Tyson jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tyson jr misses the shot to the body.
Cerrone loads up on a big right hand but Tyson jr slips the punch.
Cerrone defending well as Tyson jr loads up on a big left hand.
Cerrone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyson jr counters with a series of strikes. Cerrone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tyson jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Tyson jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cerrone cracks Tyson jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cerrone moves out of range of the body kick.
Cerrone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tyson jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tyson jr digs a right hand underneath Cerrone's ribcage. Cerrone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyson jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cerrone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cerrone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Cerrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cerrone wants to clinch
and Tyson jr counters with a left to the body.
Stephen Cerrone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone misses with a double jab
and Tyson jr counters with a three punch combo that has Cerrone backing up. Cerrone nods at Tyson jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Cerrone throws a combination. Tyson jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tyson jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cerrone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyson jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Cerrone loads up on a big right hand but Tyson jr slips the punch.
Cerrone lands a nice looking body shot.
Tyson jr misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cerrone.
Cerrone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Cerrone.
Tyson jr misses with a low kick.
Mike Tyson jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cerrone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyson jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cerrone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tyson jr is keeping busy.
Cerrone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyson jr walks away with a smile on his face. Cerrone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone misses with a body shot.
Tyson jr lands with a right hand.
Cerrone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyson jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Tyson jr scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson jr throws a chopping leg kick but Cerrone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tyson jr throws a series of punches but Cerrone avoids them all with ease.
Cerrone tries for a takedown but Tyson jr circles away easily
and Tyson jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cerrone shoots and misses
and Tyson jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tyson jr.
Cerrone tries to pull guard but Tyson jr won't allow it.
Cerrone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tyson jr as Cerrone tries to tie him up.
Cerrone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cerrone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyson jr.
Cerrone is rocked!
A head kick misses from Tyson jr.
Oh Cerrone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cerrone has his takedown stuffed
and Tyson jr scores with a counter punch that sends Cerrone to the canvas! Tyson jr smells blood - he's punishing Cerrone with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cerrone has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Tyson jr!
Mike Tyson jr is the new middleweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Acker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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21
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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21
166 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gerard Acker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cole Thompson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a series of punches but Acker avoids them all with ease.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
and Acker counters with a left to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
Acker tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Acker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Acker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Acker misses with a two punch combination.
Acker misses with a body punch
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Acker backing up. Acker nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Acker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Acker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Gerard Acker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Thompson.
Sloppy strikes from Acker. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Acker misses its intended target.
Thompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Acker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
A combination from Acker does no damage.
Thompson scores with a takedown into Acker's guard.
Thompson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Acker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Acker has escaped and now he's on top!
Thompson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Acker has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Acker stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Acker sprawls well. Acker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Acker swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Acker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Acker defends it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Acker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cole Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.
A swing and a miss from Acker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Acker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Acker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Acker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Acker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Acker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gerard Acker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Thompson.
Acker misses the shot to the body.
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.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Acker counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Thompson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Acker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Acker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Acker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Thompson drops his hands momentarily and Acker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Acker misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson fails with the takedown
and Acker counters by clinching up.
Thompson is trying to drag Acker to the mat but Acker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Acker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Acker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acker throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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.
Acker moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Gerard Acker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Acker circles away easily
and Acker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Acker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson shoots and misses
and Acker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Acker tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Acker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Acker rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Acker slows down the pace here.
Acker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Acker prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson jumps guard.
Acker wants to stand and escape but instead Thompson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Thompson trying to control but Acker is working from the bottom.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Acker keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thompson stops Acker from standing up.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Acker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cole Thompson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Acker moves to clinch but Thompson breaks away
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Acker won't be happy with that.
Thompson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Acker works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Thompson is looking to stall here but Acker recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Acker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Acker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Acker stuffs the takedown.
Gerard Acker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Thompson.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thompson fails with the takedown
and Acker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Acker.
Acker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thompson up against the cage.
Thompson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from Acker.
Thompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Acker walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gerard Acker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thompson moves away from the strike by Acker.
Thompson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thompson is trying to control. Acker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson prevents Acker from improving his position.
Thompson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Acker tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Thompson slows the pace down in half guard.
Acker wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura but Acker is defending well.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Acker is having none of it.
Thompson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thompson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Acker is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Acker defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Thompson dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thompson looks for the body kick but Acker saw that one coming.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Jab by Acker.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe Acker would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Acker won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Acker uses from the top position.
Acker gets to his feet. Thompson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thompson fails with the takedown
and Acker counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Acker. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Gerard Acker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Thompson.
Acker looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Acker wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acker clinches with his opponent.
Acker wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Acker just leaning against Thompson, taking a breather.
Thompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Acker walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Acker stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Acker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acker throws a lazy uppercut
and Thompson counters with a head kick. That will keep Acker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thompson throws a one two combo.
Acker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson needs to keep his hands up - Acker had a free shot at his head there.
Acker avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Acker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thompson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Acker pinned against the cage. Acker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Acker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cole Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Acker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab lands there for Acker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard Acker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Acker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Acker!
Gerard Acker is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Heat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Lilke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Lilke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Heat!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilke thuds his right hand into Heat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lilke throws a head kick that Heat semi-blocks.
Lilke tries to clinch but Heat moves away
and Heat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lilke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Heat moves away from the strike by Lilke.
Heat throws a leg kick that misses.
Lilke tries to clinch there but Heat circles away.
Lilke lands with a straight right. Heat didn't see that one coming.
Heat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lilke.
Lilke scores with a sloppy right hand. Heat should have avoided that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Heat 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 Lilke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lilke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lilke enables Heat to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lilke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heat wants to control from the top but Lilke keeps moving.
Lilke wants to stand but Heat is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heat trying to control but Lilke is working from the bottom.
Heat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heat tries to free his leg and advance position but Lilke is retaining full guard.
Heat trying to control the position from guard on top but Lilke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lilke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lilke is looking to stand up but Heat isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Heat swings for the body but Lilke moves out of range.
Lilke thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Lilke misses.
Lilke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lilke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heat.
Heat moves forwards but Lilke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scott Lilke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Lilke.
Lilke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Heat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lilke tests Heat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heat throws a low kick, looking for Lilke's leg but Lilke calmly moves out of range.
Lilke throws a series of punches but Heat avoids them all with ease.
Lilke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Lilke.
Lilke misses with a double jab.
Heat shoots in for a takedown but Lilke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lilke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Heat slips a jab and a cross from Lilke.
Lilke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lilke stuffs the takedown.
Heat throws a head kick that misses
and Lilke counters with a left and a right that stings Heat.
Lilke throws a right hand that Heat ducks under and follows up with a left that Heat also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heat swats away the attempt to clinch by Lilke.
Heat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lilke avoids it really well and circles away.
Scott Lilke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Heat.
Heat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lilke throws out the jab.
Lilke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lilke swings for the body but Heat moves out of range.
Heat has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heat shoots for a double leg takedown but Lilke sprawls well. He's pushed Heat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lilke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heat. Heat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Lilke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Heat misses with a low kick.
Lilke throws a right and a left that Heat avoids nicely.
Heat has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Heat dodges the punch combination from Lilke.
Lilke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heat's head.
Heat is rocked!
Heat throws a leg kick
and Lilke counters with a crisp right that sends Heat to the canvas! Lilke follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Lilke!
Scott Lilke retains his light heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Somebody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Bosch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bosch's choice of entrance music: Run This Town. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Somebody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Bosch!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Somebody with a poor takedown
and Bosch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bosch scores with a decent looking hook.
Somebody with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bosch to score with a decent uppercut.
Somebody fails with the takedown
and Bosch counters with a takedown into side control.
Somebody tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bosch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bosch decides to stand back up. Bosch steps back and let's Somebody get back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Bosch.
Somebody takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bosch.
Bosch is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Somebody with a poor takedown
and Bosch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Somebody. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bosch works Somebody's body with a nice hook.
Bosch scores with a hook to the body. Somebody takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bosch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
Somebody avoids the body shot from Bosch.
Bosch digs a good hook to Somebody's body.
Bosch lands a right hook to the body.
Bosch scores with a hook to the body. Somebody takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bosch lands a nice shot to the body.
Bosch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Somebody takes one to the side of the head.
Bosch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Somebody napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bosch decides to stand back up. Bosch steps back and let's Somebody get back to his feet.
Bosch works the jab nicely.
Bosch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bosch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosch works the jab nicely.
Bosch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bosch digs a good body shot into Somebody's ribs.
Bosch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bosch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosch tries to control but Somebody wriggling away.
Bosch prevents Somebody from getting the reversal.
Bosch is working for a guillotine from mount but Somebody frees his head quite easily.
Somebody bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Somebody missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Somebody trying to control the position from guard on top but Bosch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somebody prevents Bosch from getting back to his feet.
Bosch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bosch uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Somebody fails with the takedown
and Bosch counters with a nice uppercut.
Bosch scores with a sloppy right hand. Somebody should have avoided that one.
Bosch jabs at Somebody's body.
Somebody takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Somebody gets caught flat footed, as Bosch shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somebody is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Somebody wants to pass the guard but Bosch is defending well.
Bosch trying to control from the bottom.
Bosch is not content to let Somebody control the position.
Somebody is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bosch defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Somebody trying to control from half guard but Bosch is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Bosch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Somebody has his takedown stuffed
and Bosch counters with a left to the body.
Bosch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Somebody does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somebody doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Somebody takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Somebody gets caught flat footed, as Bosch shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bosch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Somebody is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somebody looking to control.
Somebody looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bosch is one step ahead there.
Somebody keeping moving, preventing Bosch from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosch looking to pass the guard.
Somebody looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bosch trying to move into half guard but instead Somebody has managed to sweep!
Somebody passes into half guard.
Somebody moves nicely into side control.
Harry Bosch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Somebody is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bosch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Somebody swings around for an armbar but Bosch sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Somebody's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Somebody swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bosch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bosch wants to stand but Somebody is controlling his posture from full guard.
Somebody looking for a guillotine here but Bosch defends easily.
Somebody is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Somebody looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somebody 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.
Somebody is trying to work for a kimura but Bosch is defending well.
Somebody is keen to just control but Bosch is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bosch tries to get to full guard but Somebody has control of the leg.
Bosch controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Somebody wants to work for an arm triangle but Bosch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Somebody seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Somebody is pressing down on Bosch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bosch is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Bosch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bosch digs a good body shot into Somebody's ribs.
Somebody misses with a takedown
and Bosch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Bosch.
A combination from Bosch does no damage.
Bosch cracks a nice hook into Somebody's ribs.
Bosch feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bosch wants to stand but Somebody has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bosch won't allow Somebody to sweep him here.
Somebody can't keep his opponent in guard - Bosch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bosch is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somebody is staying active underneath Bosch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Somebody wants to improve his position but Bosch is controlling well.
Somebody is not content to let Bosch control the position.
Bosch is pressing down on Somebody's thigh, looking to free his foot. Somebody is holding on for now.
Somebody looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bosch is looking to advance position but Somebody won't allow it.
Somebody looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bosch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bosch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Somebody's head.
Somebody is trying to get back to full guard.
Bosch thows a huge punch but Somebody dodges it nicely.
Bosch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Somebody doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bosch.
Somebody makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Somebody.
Somebody had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bosch defends it easily.
Bosch preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosch wants to control from the top but Somebody keeps moving.
Somebody might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bosch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Somebody is keeping the position for now.
Bosch postures up.
Bosch wants to pass the guard but Somebody is keeping the position.
Bosch trying to control but Somebody is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bosch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Somebody's guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Harry Bosch wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Somebody.
Somebody takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A lazy left from Bosch finds it's target.
Bosch throws a shot to the body.
Bosch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Somebody takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bosch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Somebody takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bosch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe Somebody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Somebody does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bosch lands with a cross.
Jab from Bosch.
Bosch stuns Somebody with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Bosch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bosch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Bosch!
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