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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Wilson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alessandro Moretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Wilson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Moretti is out of range.
Moretti slips a straight right by Wilson.
Moretti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moretti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wilson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moretti counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moretti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well.
Moretti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wilson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Moretti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilson defends it well.
Wilson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moretti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wilson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moretti!
Wilson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Moretti is now in Wilson's guard. A big mistake from Wilson there, giving up the dominant position!
Moretti stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Moretti 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.
Moretti working some strikes from top position.
Moretti trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moretti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Moretti tries to pass.
Moretti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wilson trying to control the position.
Moretti advances position into side control!
Moretti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wilson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Moretti but great work by Wilson.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moretti keeps working.
Wilson swings around for an armbar but Moretti sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wilson's guard.
Moretti wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Moretti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moretti has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moretti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moretti throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Moretti from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alessandro Moretti wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Moretti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.
Moretti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wilson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moretti has hold of Wilson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wilson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson tries to lock up and control but Moretti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson is trying to escape the mount.
Wilson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Wilson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moretti lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Moretti with shots to the head and body - Wilson looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Moretti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wilson throws a hook but Moretti avoids it easily.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moretti.
Moretti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilson did well to prevent Moretti getting side control.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back.
Moretti is nestled in close to Wilson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wilson is staying active underneath Moretti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moretti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Moretti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moretti working Wilson over with strikes.
Moretti trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moretti seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wilson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alessandro Moretti!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatso Bomber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Henri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomber kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Champ. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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256 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fatso Bomber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Henri!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bomber was covering up waiting for the punch and Henri finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bomber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Henri puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bomber wants to improve his position but Henri is controlling well.
Bomber is trying to stand up here but Henri is controlling him well.
Bomber is looking for a sweep. Henri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henri controlling the action here.
Bomber tries to get to full guard but Henri has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henri stalling.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Henri hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Henri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Henri sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henri pushes down on Bomber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henri stands up and beckons Bomber to join him on the feet.
Bomber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henri shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Henri controlling the action here.
Henri works his foot free and advances to mount.
Henri is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henri prevents Bomber from getting the reversal.
Bomber is breathing heavily.
Henri working Bomber over with strikes here.
Henri is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Henri extends the arm and Bomber is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Henri!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Glasgow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mcghee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Who is the Lolo Who Stole my Pakalolo by Don Ho. Anton Glasgow has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paulie Mcghee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anton Glasgow!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcghee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Glasgow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Glasgow scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Glasgow as the two fighters clinch.
Mcghee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Glasgow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcghee prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Mcghee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcghee takes a shot to the head.
Mcghee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Glasgow avoids it.
Glasgow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mcghee working Glasgow over with knees to the body.
Glasgow is trying to trip Mcghee. He has hold of a leg but Mcghee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Glasgow persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Glasgow trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcghee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcghee wants to sweep but no luck.
Glasgow throwing strikes from guard but Mcghee blocks nicely.
Mcghee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glasgow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Glasgow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Glasgow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mcghee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Glasgow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Glasgow trying to control but Mcghee is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcghee throws a head kick that misses
and Glasgow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Glasgow tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcghee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glasgow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glasgow tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee throws a head kick that misses
and Glasgow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glasgow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mcghee counters with a good, hard body kick but Glasgow shrugs it off.
Glasgow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mcghee counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mcghee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee clinches up with Glasgow and pushes him back against the cage.
Glasgow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Glasgow lands a nice shot to the body.
Glasgow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Glasgow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glasgow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Glasgow dominated that round.
That's time! Mcghee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Glasgow tries to clinch
and Mcghee counters with a head kick.
Glasgow doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcghee circles away.
Mcghee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Glasgow is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcghee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcghee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Paulie Mcghee has been cut.
Glasgow throws a poor cross that misses
and Mcghee counters with a nice body kick.
Glasgow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcghee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Glasgow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcghee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Mcghee.
Glasgow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mcghee makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Glasgow really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcghee.
A low kick from Glasgow misses
and Mcghee counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Glasgow tries to clinch up
and Mcghee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee throws a low kick, looking for Glasgow's leg but Glasgow calmly moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcghee misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Mcghee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paulie Mcghee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Glasgow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mcghee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Mcghee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcghee swats away the attempt to clinch by Glasgow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glasgow throws a hook but Mcghee blocks it.
Glasgow loads up on a big right hand but Mcghee slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mcghee.
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.
Glasgow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcghee.
Mcghee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Glasgow fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow misses the body punch
and Mcghee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mcghee moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Glasgow digs a right hand into Mcghee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcghee's gas tank.
Glasgow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Glasgow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short body shot lands from Glasgow as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mcghee.
Glasgow works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mcghee keeping full guard, as Glasgow tries to pass.
Glasgow looking to sit in guard and control but Mcghee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow wants to stand and escape but Mcghee is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcghee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Mcghee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcghee 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... Paulie Mcghee!
Paulie Mcghee retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Breeg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle McDougall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Breeg might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Iron Maiden - The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benjamin Breeg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle McDougall!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Breeg momentarily.
McDougall throws a series of punches but Breeg avoids them all with ease.
McDougall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDougall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDougall lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Breeg backs up against the cage.
McDougall fails to land with a series of punches.
McDougall stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breeg misses with the combination.
McDougall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDougall misses with a double jab
and Breeg counters with a single leg into guard. McDougall didn't expect that.
Breeg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McDougall wants to get back to his feet.
Who's going to make the next move?
Breeg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougall sneaks back into half guard.
Breeg is pressing down on McDougall's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDougall is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDougall is staying active underneath Breeg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Breeg wants to pass the guard but McDougall is defending well.
McDougall is refusing to be controlled, as Breeg sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breeg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Breeg trying to advance position but McDougall counters by regaining guard.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDougall holds on and takes a little breather.
McDougall 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.
Breeg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDougall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDougall pulls Breeg in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDougall misses with the combination.
Breeg looks for a takedown but McDougall sprawls well.
Breeg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Breeg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDougall's half guard.
McDougall is looking for a sweep. Breeg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breeg is thwarting McDougall's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Breeg is pressing down on McDougall's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDougall is holding on for now.
Breeg prevents McDougall from standing back up.
Breeg moves into full mount! McDougall won't be happy about that!
Breeg is trying to take his opponent's back.
McDougall working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDougall has given up his back. Will we see Breeg going for some submissions?
McDougall wants to get back to his feet.
McDougall tries to break free.
McDougall fending off the submission attempt from Breeg.
McDougall wants to control his opponent's hands but Breeg gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle McDougall will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good shot there by McDougall.
McDougall misses with the combination.
McDougall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDougall lands a jab to the head.
McDougall throws a left and a right that both miss
so Breeg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Breeg looking to sit in guard and control but McDougall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McDougall won't allow Breeg to sweep him here.
Breeg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDougall defends well.
McDougall is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breeg 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McDougall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No joy there for McDougall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Breeg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Breeg tries to free his leg and advance position but McDougall is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Breeg is fighting to break McDougall's control of his arms but McDougall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDougall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breeg's guard.
McDougall is looking to stand up but Breeg won't let him.
Breeg has his foot on McDougall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDougall works his way back into a safe position though.
McDougall wants to stand but Breeg is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougall trying to control the position from guard on top but Breeg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDougall preventing the sweep.
McDougall pushing down on Breeg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDougall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Breeg defending well though.
Breeg trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Breeg is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougall looking to control but Breeg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDougall throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Breeg because McDougall loaded up on that one.
Breeg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDougall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Breeg is looking to escape.
Breeg is trying to escape the mount.
McDougall stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
McDougall throws a nice looking combination but Breeg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDougall moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Breeg misses with a takedown attempt - McDougall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Breeg misses with a body shot
and McDougall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDougall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Breeg is rocked!
McDougall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Breeg.
Oh Breeg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDougall lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Breeg goes down and covers up as McDougall starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle McDougall!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathon Brighton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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187 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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25
184 lbs
9 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathon Brighton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chad Shaw!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brighton gets a clinch.
Brighton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brighton misses with some punches.
Shaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brighton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shaw looks gassed!
Shaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Brighton won't allow it.
Brighton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brighton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Brighton lands a shoulder strike.
Brighton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Brighton lands an uppercut.
Shaw takes a shot to the head.
Brighton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Shaw is rocked!
Brighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Brighton lands a right hand.
Shaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Brighton finish him?
Brighton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brighton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Brighton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brighton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brighton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brighton lands a right hand.
Brighton scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head.
Brighton pushes Shaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brighton lands a right hand.
Brighton scores with a shoulder strike.
Brighton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Brighton lands with a light punch inside.
Brighton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brighton lands a shoulder strike.
Brighton misses with some punches.
Brighton lands a left hand.
Brighton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brighton lands a left hand.
Brighton drops Shaw onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shaw is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Brighton pushes Shaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brighton creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Shaw's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Shaw drops to his knees and Brighton pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathon Brighton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ezio Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis has chosen Dude looks like a lady! as his entrance music. 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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145 lbs
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138 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezio Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Ellis!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis throws a head kick that misses.
Ellis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Castillo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Castillo stuns Ellis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ellis looks to land a right hand but Castillo moved out of range.
Ellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellis connects with a right hand. Castillo shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellis. Castillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ellis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Castillo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Castillo is rocked!
Castillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Castillo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Castillo seems to have got his legs back now.
Castillo misses with a series of wild punches.
Ellis is looking to clinch but Castillo is avoiding it.
Ellis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castillo counters with a series of strikes. Ellis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Castillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Castillo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ellis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Castillo has gone for a leg lock! Ellis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Castillo's guard.
Castillo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Castillo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Castillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Castillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castillo is breathing heavily.
Castillo looking for subs off his back but Ellis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ellis trying to mount his opponent but Castillo defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ellis is trying to work for a kimura but Castillo is defending well.
Castillo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ellis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castillo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ellis.
Castillo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ellis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castillo defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is trying to work for a kimura but Castillo is defending well.
Castillo actively working from the bottom here.
Ellis is working for a kimura but Castillo is defending it quite comfortably.
Castillo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ellis pulls his head out easily.
Ellis works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castillo is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Ellis jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Castillo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Castillo and Ellis has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ellis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castillo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castillo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Castillo works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castillo fails to move to back control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castillo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ellis is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezio Castillo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Castillo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Castillo scores a takedown into full mount!
Castillo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ellis is now in Castillo's guard. A big mistake from Castillo there, giving up the dominant position!
Ellis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castillo is keeping the position for now.
Castillo working for a triangle but Ellis defends it easily.
Ellis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Castillo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ellis has Castillo in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo wants to pass the guard but Ellis is keeping the position.
Castillo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ellis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castillo has managed to get both his arms back between Ellis's legs - danger averted.
Castillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ellis is keeping the position for now.
Castillo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ellis dives on top into guard.
Ellis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castillo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ellis is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ellis has picked Castillo up and slammed him! Castillo can't keep hold of the triangle and Ellis manages to pass to side control!
Ellis wants to control but Castillo is keeping him busy.
Castillo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Castillo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ellis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Castillo is working for a kimura but Ellis is defending it quite comfortably.
Ellis is looking to control Castillo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ellis avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is defending against the submission attempts here by Castillo.
Ellis is pressing down on Castillo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ellis trying to keep a closed guard but Castillo is proving a slippery customer.
Castillo has gone for a leg lock! Ellis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Castillo's guard.
Ellis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ellis wants to pass the guard but Castillo is keeping the position.
Ellis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Castillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ellis defends it easily.
Ellis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ellis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Castillo is looking for a triangle but Ellis pushes his legs off easily.
Castillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castillo keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezio Castillo dominated that second 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. 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.
Castillo misses the jab.
No joy there for Castillo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Ellis.
Castillo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ellis pinned against the cage. Ellis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ellis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Castillo throws a hook to the side of Ellis's head but Ellis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castillo.
Castillo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Castillo showed some decent athleticism there.
Castillo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ellis is just riding it out for now. Castillo eventually gives up the hold.
Castillo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ellis sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ellis looking for a guillotine here but Castillo defends easily.
Castillo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ellis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Castillo, into his guard.
Castillo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ellis has his hands clasped together but Castillo extends an breaks Ellis's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Castillo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezio Castillo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silas Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez has chosen El Condor Pasa by CantoAndino as his entrance music. Silas Storm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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18
296 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Silas Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ernesto Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez swings widly with a right hand
and Storm counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Storm missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alvarez regains full guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvarez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Storm scoring with punches to the head and body.
Storm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.
Storm looking to pass the guard.
Storm is working Alvarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Storm postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alvarez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Storm, into his guard.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Storm is keeping the position for now.
Storm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Storm wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Storm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
Storm has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Storm looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Storm has momentary wrist control but Alvarez slips an elbow through the middle.
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Storm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alvarez lands a couple of elbows.
Alvarez with a nice head shot there.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Storm wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but Storm blocks nicely.
Storm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a couple of digs.
Storm working a defensive guard here.
Storm wants to stand but Alvarez is controlling the position.
Alvarez is in close to Storm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alvarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
Storm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Storm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Storm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Storm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Storm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Storm!
Alvarez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Storm can't escape the position.
Alvarez unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm is in a horrible position here. Alvarez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Storm tries to reverse the position but Alvarez maintains control.
Alvarez cracks Storm with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Alvarez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Storm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Storm bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Alvarez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Storm misses the jab.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Storm misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Storm has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Storm 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.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Storm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Storm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Storm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez won't allow Storm to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Storm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but Storm blocks nicely.
Storm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Alvarez postures up in Storm's guard and throws a big left but Storm blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm trying to control the position.
Storm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvarez trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Storm working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Storm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvarez trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Alvarez passes Storm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Storm is refusing to be controlled, as Alvarez sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Storm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Storm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Storm is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.
Storm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ernesto Alvarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Storm misses with a hook
and Alvarez counters with a series of strikes. Storm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Storm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alvarez thinking.
Alvarez slips a jab from Storm.
Alvarez looks to clinch
and Storm counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm lands strikes from half guard.
Storm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Storm working over Alvarez with some ground and pound. Alvarez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Storm is working for a submission of some sort.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Storm has control of the leg.
Storm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Storm is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Storm is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Storm to get the leverage.
Storm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ernesto Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Storm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm throwing shots but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Alvarez gets back to full guard.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
Alvarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Storm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Storm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Storm's legs - danger averted.
Storm wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Storm manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Storm working the ground and pound effectively.
Storm has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alvarez's face.
Storm lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Alvarez tries to reverse the position but Storm maintains control.
Storm landing shots from mount.
Alvarez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez regains half guard.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Storm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Storm is nestled in close to Alvarez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Storm working over Alvarez with some ground and pound. Alvarez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Storm prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
Storm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Storm seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez defends the submission attempt.
Alvarez won't allow Storm to pass to mount.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Storm there.
Ernesto Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Storm is working for a submission of some sort.
Storm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silas Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Storm scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Storm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silas Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Alvarez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gracie Rabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olu Olajide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Gracie Rabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Olu Olajide!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabi clinches.
Rabi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Olajide won't allow Rabi to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olajide stands up and waves to Rabi to follow him.
Olajide tries for a takedown but Rabi circles away easily
and Rabi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rabi.
Rabi prevents the takedown attempt.
Olajide tries to score a body lock takedown but Rabi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie Rabi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olu Olajide.
Rabi gets control of Olajide's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rabi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rabi pushes Olajide off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rabi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rabi showed some decent athleticism there.
Rabi is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabi wants to stand but Olajide has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rabi trying to mount his opponent but Olajide defends it.
Rabi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rabi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Olajide knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rabi is trying to work for a kimura but Olajide is defending well.
Rabi is working for a submission of some sort.
Rabi is pressing down on Olajide's thigh, looking to free his foot. Olajide is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabi content to control rather than advance.
Olajide is trying to stand back up but Rabi is controlling him
Rabi thows a huge punch but Olajide dodges it nicely.
Rabi is keen to just control but Olajide is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gracie Rabi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rabi clinches up against the cage.
Rabi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Olajide is working for takedown but Rabi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rabi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olajide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olajide shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rabi is trying to defend but Olajide finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Olajide is looking for a kimura but Rabi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Olajide to get the leverage.
Rabi gets full guard.
Olajide trying to control but Rabi is working from the bottom.
Rabi looking for a guillotine here but Olajide defends easily.
Rabi is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gracie Rabi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rabi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Olajide sprawls well initially but Rabi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rabi wants to work for an arm triangle but Olajide is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Olajide trying to control from the bottom.
Olajide might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rabi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rabi wants to free his trapped foot but Olajide is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabi controlling the action here.
Rabi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Olu Olajide hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rabi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Olajide was covering up waiting for the punch and Rabi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rabi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olajide not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rabi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Olajide looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rabi is one step ahead there.
Olajide is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabi stands and throws Olajide's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee asks Rabi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rabi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rabi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Olajide is trying to improve his position.
Rabi takes a little break here. Olajide wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Olajide stops Rabi from passing to mount.
Rabi is staying tight to Olajide's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olajide keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gracie Rabi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Olajide has his takedown stuffed
and Rabi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Olajide won't be happy with that.
Olajide struggling a bit here.
Rabi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olajide gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Olajide is looking to improve his position.
Rabi is taking a breather. Olajide says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olajide is controlling Rabi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gracie Rabi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rabi trying to mount his opponent but Olajide defends it.
Rabi stalling.
Rabi passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee asks Rabi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rabi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Olajide is looking for a sweep.
Rabi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Olajide is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olajide is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Olajide is not content to let Rabi control the position.
Rabi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Olajide rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rabi's guard! Nice work there by Olajide!
Rabi is pulling down on Olajide's head to control his posture.
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.
Olajide looking to sit in guard and control but Rabi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rabi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Olu Olajide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olajide looking for a sweep. Not yet Olajide, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie Rabi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rabi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gracie Rabi!
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