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IoM 27: It's a Trap PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Barley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Conroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Barley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Conroy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barley throws a right hand that misses
and Conroy counters with a thumping low kick.
Conroy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conroy thumps Barley with a low kick.
Conroy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conroy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice inside leg kick there by Conroy. That's going to slow Barley down.
Barley misses with the combination.
Conroy takes the fight into the clinch.
Barley working hard to break the clinch.
Conroy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barley's defenses.
Conroy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barley's defenses.
It looks like Luke Barley has been cut.
Conroy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barley is trying to break the clinch but Conroy is controlling him.
Barley tries to break the clinch but Conroy is controlling the position.
Conroy is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Conroy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Conroy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conroy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Conroy effectively controlling the action here.
Barley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Conroy crunches a lovely knee into Barley's ribcage.
Barley is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Conroy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Conroy lands an elbow inside.
Barley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Conroy leaning against his opponent.
Conroy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Conroy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barley's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conroy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luke Barley's cut is getting worse.
Conroy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Conroy leaning against his opponent.
Conroy lands an elbow inside.
Barley tries to break the clinch but Conroy is controlling the position.
Barley can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Conroy.
Luke Barley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Conroy lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Conroy.
Conroy keeps control of Barley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Conroy has Barley pressed against the cage.
Conroy continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Conroy lands an elbow inside that Barley shrugs off.
Barley tries to circle away but Conroy has him pinned against the cage.
Conroy is stalling here.
Conroy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barley can't break the clinch.
Conroy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barley is trying to break free.
Conroy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Conroy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jeez, Luke Barley's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Conroy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Conroy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barley's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luke Barley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bruce Conroy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Hu (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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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jorge Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glen Hu!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Hu to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopez's calf.
Hu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lopez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lopez is looking for a triangle here but Hu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lopez struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hu controls the position.
Lopez is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez prevents Hu from moving into mount.
Hu trying to control the position but Lopez is working away.
Hu working away.
Lopez is looking to regain half guard here but Hu keeps moving and retains side control.
Hu wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to get back to half guard.
Hu prevents Lopez from escaping the position.
Hu tries to move to mount but Lopez blocks the move with his legs.
Lopez tries to buck Hu off but Hu is having none of it.
Lopez struggling a bit here.
Lopez prevents Hu from improving position.
Lopez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hu is thwarting Lopez's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hu trying to mount his opponent but Lopez defends it.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
Hu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Hu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Glen Hu.
Lopez shoots for a double leg takedown but Hu sprawls well. He's pushed Lopez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lopez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lopez is trying to defend but Hu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hu trying to control from half guard but Lopez is working away.
Hu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez is in trouble now - Hu has advanced to mount!
Hu content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez tries to reverse the position but Hu maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hu dominated that round.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Hu misses with a body kick.
Hu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lopez did well to prevent Hu getting side control.
Lopez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lopez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hu defends it easily.
Hu trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Hu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lopez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lopez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Hu postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is really struggling to control Hu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lopez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hu has Lopez in his guard.
Hu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Glen Hu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hu keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Hu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez pushing down on Hu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lopez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lopez.
Hu is controlling Lopez's trapped leg to prevent Lopez from advancing to side control.
Hu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hu is controlling Lopez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lopez is thwarting Hu's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura but Hu is defending well.
Hu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hu controlling Lopez's posture.
Hu keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Hu is keeping the position.
Hu trying to control the position.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Hu keeps moving.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hu connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez slaps away a takedown attempt from Hu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hu misses with an uppercut
so Lopez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Lopez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lopez fails with the takedown
and Hu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lopez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hu is trying to defend but Lopez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hu is defending against the submission attempts here by Lopez.
Hu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lopez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lopez's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hu has good solid back control here.
Hu gets his hands free as Lopez looks to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lopez is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hu is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lopez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lopez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hu's guard. Nice work there by Lopez.
Hu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Glen Hu wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hu.
Hu lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jorge Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez walks into a stiff left hand from Hu.
Glen Hu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hu shoots in for a double leg but Lopez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hu scores with a nice head shot.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Hu works Lopez's body with a nice hook.
Hu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hu scores with the left hand. Lopez knows he should have avoided that one.
Hu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hu lands a glancing blow to the side of Lopez's head.
Hu jabs Lopez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hu connects with a body shot that sends Lopez's belly button to the back.
Lopez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lopez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez throws some wild stikes that Hu manages to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glen Hu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hu 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... Glen Hu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Donghae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Funky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Funky told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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178 lbs
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184 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Donghae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Funky!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funky fails with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Donghae scores with a four punch combination!
Funky dodges the punch combination from Donghae.
Funky shoots in for a double leg but Donghae sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Funky is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donghae tries to keep at a distance but Funky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Donghae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Donghae on the inside.
Funky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Donghae fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee Donghae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Funky.
Donghae lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Donghae misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donghae displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Funky.
Donghae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Funky shoots in but no luck this time.
Donghae lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Funky shoots in but no luck this time.
Funky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donghae circles away.
Donghae lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Funky fails with a takedown attempt.
Funky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Donghae.
Some wild striking there from Donghae.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funky wants to clinch up but Donghae keeps it at a distance.
Donghae swinging wildly here.
Funky pushes Donghae up against the cage in a clinch.
Donghae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donghae lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funky backwards.
Donghae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donghae misses with a punch on the inside.
Funky is trying to trip Donghae. He has hold of a leg but Donghae is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Funky persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Donghae throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Funky escapes and throws Donghae's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Funky throws a strike aimed at the side of Donghae's head but Donghae avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donghae is trying to get back to half guard.
Donghae being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funky trying to control the position but Donghae is working away.
Funky working the ground and pound.
Donghae is trying to improve his position.
Funky trying to control the position but Donghae is working away.
Donghae wants to control but Funky postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funky tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Funky prevents Donghae from escaping the position.
Donghae is looking for a sweep.
Donghae sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Funky throwing shots but Donghae is blocking nicely.
Funky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donghae looks like he's trying to stand up.
Donghae trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donghae actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lee Donghae will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Funky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donghae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donghae feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Funkys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Funky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Funky dodges the punch combination from Donghae.
Funky fails with the takedown.
Donghae misses with the combination.
Funky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Donghae is fending him off so far but Funky persists. Nope, Donghae circles away and we're back to standing.
Funky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Funky misses with a head kick.
Donghae misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funky gets a clinch.
Donghae is trying to push Funky away but Funky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Donghae misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donghae.
Funky has clasped his hands together around Donghae's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Donghae is looking to reverse the position.
Funky is looking to take a break and control but Donghae is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donghae gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Donghae tries to kick Funky off but Funky keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Funky tries to pass to full mount but Donghae defends it.
Donghae is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donghae has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Funky escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Funky!
Funky landing a few strikes.
Ben Funky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donghae sneaks back into half guard.
Funky wants to pass to mount but Donghae is defending the position.
Funky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Donghae tries to get to full guard but Funky has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donghae keeps working.
Donghae tries to kick Funky off but Funky keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Donghae actively working from the bottom here.
Donghae taking some punishment here, with Funky in his half guard.
Funky is looking to take a break and control but Donghae is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Donghae kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Donghae trying to control from the bottom.
Donghae wants to get back to his feet.
Donghae is looking for a sweep. Funky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donghae is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donghae is in trouble now - Funky has advanced to mount!
Donghae is looking to improve his position but Funky isn't that keen on the idea.
Donghae takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funky looking to finish Donghae with some ground and pound. This is bad for Donghae!
Funky looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Funky unloading with bombs!
Donghae is rocked!
Funky connects with a bit shot that sees Donghae covering up! More strikes from Funky and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Funky is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Funky!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stryker comes to the cage accompanied by Die Motherfucker Die. Taylor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dark Tranquillity - Therein. Corey Taylor has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Stryker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Corey Taylor!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor has his takedown stuffed
and Stryker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Stryker backwards.
A short right from Stryker.
Taylor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor moves into the clinch.
Stryker throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stryker regains guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Taylor stands and throws Stryker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stryker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Stryker defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker is looking to control Taylor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stryker avoid being mounted?
Taylor with the ground and pound but Stryker uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stryker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stryker looking for a sweep. Not yet Stryker, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Stryker is retaining full guard.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor postures up in Stryker's guard and throws a big left but Stryker blocks it.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Stryker.
Taylor gets to his feet. Stryker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Taylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stryker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stryker avoids a kick to the body.
Corey Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor dodges an elbow strike from Stryker.
Taylor looking to throw knees to the head but Stryker is blocking nicely.
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Stryker sprawls well.
Stryker scores with a jab to the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stryker lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Stryker lands with a right to the head.
Taylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charles Stryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Taylor.
Taylor works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stryker wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor throws and elbow that misses. Stryker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taylor's guard. Nice move by Stryker!
Stryker stands up and waves to Taylor to follow him.
Taylor swings widly with a right hand
and Stryker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stryker throws out the jab.
Stryker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stryker wants it to stay on the feet.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor forces Stryker back against the cage and clinches.
Stryker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stryker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Taylor 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.
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stryker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taylor is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Stryker and Taylor falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Stryker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charles Stryker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tero Sankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sankari comes to the cage accompanied by Finlandia - Hymn. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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240 lbs
9 - 7 - 1 |
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267 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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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
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tero Sankari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Patton!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Sankari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Patton avoids the head kick by Sankari.
Sankari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sankari connects with a high kick.
Patton misses with a looping right.
Patton blocks the body kick.
Patton shoots for a double leg takedown but Sankari sprawls well. He's pushed Patton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sankari lands a nice looking body kick.
Patton instigates a clinch.
Sankari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Patton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sankari is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Patton missing with knees to the body.
Sankari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Patton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sankari tries to land knees in the clinch but Patton avoids the damage to the body.
Sankari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Patton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Patton tries to pull guard but Sankari holds him up against the cage and eventually Patton drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Sankari.
It looks like Mike Patton has been cut.
Patton looks gassed!
Sankari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sankari lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Patton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sankari working Patton over with knees to the body.
Sankari with a knee to the head.
Sankari with a knee to the head.
Patton is rocked!
Sankari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Patton is still on wobbly legs! Can Sankari finish him?
Sankari manages to break the clinch.
Tero Sankari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sankari connects with a solid leg kick.
Sankari throws a quick head kick that knocks Patton silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Sankari is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tero Sankari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Werner Cloete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabranth Vaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Werner Cloete has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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255 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Werner Cloete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabranth Vaan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloete tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vaan is able to avoid easily.
Vaan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from Vaan misses.
Vaan throws a hook but Cloete avoids it easily.
Cloete tries to clinch but Vaan moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Vaan. That snapped Cloete's head back.
Vaan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cloete's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vaan won't allow Cloete to sweep him here.
Cloete lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vaan!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaan is trying to stand.
Cloete is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vaan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vaan shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloete throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cloete looking to ground and pound but Vaan is blocking nicely.
Cloete controlling the pace for now.
Cloete scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloete looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cloete controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaan tries to hold on but Cloete postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cloete throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cloete tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloete working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cloete throws some wild stikes that Vaan manages to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cloete tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Werner Cloete dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vaan misses with a two punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Vaan there.
Vaan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cloete shoots in but no luck this time.
Cloete throws a hook to the side of Vaan's head but Vaan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vaan throws a shot to the body.
Werner Cloete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cloete is looking to clinch.
Cloete is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vaan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cloete.
Vaan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cloete.
Vaan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloete misses with an uppercut. Vaan saw that one coming.
Cloete misses with a body shot
and Vaan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cloete fails with a takedown attempt.
Vaan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Werner Cloete has been cut.
Vaan scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cloete uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaan.
Vaan throws out a powerful jab.
Vaan tries to clinch up but Cloete circles away and keeps his distance.
Vaan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cloete clinches with his opponent.
Vaan is pressed up against the cage. Cloete has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vaan down to the mat. Vaan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Werner Cloete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaan lands an overhand right.
Cloete uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaan.
A big left from Vaan misses.
Cloete scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaan wants to get back to his feet.
Cloete wants to pass the guard but Vaan is defending well.
Cloete thows a huge punch but Vaan dodges it nicely.
Cloete content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloete seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vaan for as long as he can get away with.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cloete is thwarting Vaan's attempts to control the position.
Werner Cloete overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We're going to have a standup here because Werner Cloete wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cloete shoots in looking for a takedown but Vaan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cloete's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vaan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cloete misses with a takedown attempt - Vaan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vaan thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloete misses with a head kick.
Cloete ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vaan throws a lazy right hand but Cloete sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cloete ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cloete tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vaan swivels and escapes.
Vaan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cloete looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vaan.
Vaan misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vaan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cloete on the side of the head.
Werner Cloete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cloete blocks a jab.
Cloete slips under a jab from Vaan.
Cloete ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabranth Vaan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Werner Cloete's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cloete tries to clinch up.
Cloete misses with a jab to the body
and Vaan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vaan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cloete wants to clinch.
Cloete pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vaan is out of range and Cloete settles back down.
Cloete misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Cloete.
Vaan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vaan showed some decent athleticism there.
Vaan wants to stand but Cloete has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloete tries to get to full guard but Vaan has control of the leg.
Cloete makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Vaan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vaan keeps the fight on the outside.
Gabranth Vaan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vaan throws a combination. Cloete tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vaan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Vaan.
Cloete moves into the clinch.
Cloete drags the fight down to the ground.
Cloete looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vaan is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vaan wants to stand but Cloete is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cloete is looking to sweep but instead, Vaan has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaan prevents Cloete from improving his position.
Cloete is looking to get back to full guard here but Vaan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Cloete is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cloete regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloete regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cloete wants to sweep here but Vaan controlling him for the moment.
Cloete escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vaan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vaan preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vaan wants to stand but Cloete has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabranth Vaan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vaan 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... Gabranth Vaan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Jay Lakay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuo Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watanabe has chosen Metallica - All Nightmare Long as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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21
255 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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29
250 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marc Jay Lakay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Katsuo Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lakay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Watanabe lands with a good body shot.
Lakay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Katsuo Watanabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lakay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watanabe.
Lakay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lakay.
Sloppy strikes from Watanabe. Those never looked like landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watanabe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lakay was covering up waiting for the punch and Watanabe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Watanabe is looking to work some ground and pound but Lakay has wrist control.
Watanabe stops Lakay from standing up.
Watanabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lakay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watanabe 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.
Watanabe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watanabe is working Lakay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Watanabe is standing up over Lakay. Lakay looks to escape but Watanabe dives into side control.
Watanabe scoring with punches from side control.
Watanabe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lakay is avoiding damage well.
Lakay avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Watanabe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Watanabe throws an elbow but Lakay slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lakay gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lakay is in trouble now - Watanabe has advanced to mount!
Lakay is in all sorts of trouble here.
Watanabe working the ground and pound effectively.
Lakay tries to hold on but Watanabe postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe with good strikes from the mount here!
Watanabe postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Lakay badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Watanabe around the waist but Watanabe pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Watanabe is the winner by TKO! Watanabe jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katsuo Watanabe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cono Slash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cha Cha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cono Slash could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cha Cha's chin.
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198 lbs
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cono Slash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Cha Cha!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slash throws an off balance right hand
and Cha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Cha Cha has been cut.
Cha shoots for a double leg takedown but Slash sprawls well. He's pushed Cha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slash misses with a series of wild punches.
Slash throws out a loose jab but Cha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slash moves out of range of the strikes.
Slash misses the jab.
Cha throws a hook but Slash avoids it easily.
Slash misses with an uppercut
and Cha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cha showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slash working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cha defends it easily.
Slash working for a triangle but Cha defends it easily.
Slash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cha trying to control but Slash is working from the bottom.
Cha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slash keeping moving, preventing Cha from controlling successfully.
Slash throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cha escapes and throws Slash's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A control attempt from Slash but he's now mounted!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slash is squirming around, avoiding Cha's attempts to control the action.
Slash is looking to improve his position but Cha isn't that keen on the idea.
Cha trying to control but Slash is having none of it.
Cha working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cha looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cha landing punches.
Slash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slash is controlling an arm, preventing Cha from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cha with shots to the head and body - Slash looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cha wants to control the pace but Slash is squirming around nicely.
Cha looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cha Cha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cha Cha's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Slash throws an off balance right hand
letting Cha counter with a right hand.
Cha shoots and misses
letting Slash counter with a right hand.
Cha throws a hook but Slash avoids it easily.
Slash misses with an uppercut
enabling Cha to counter with a crisp jab.
Cha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slash throws a looping overhand right but Cha ducks down to avoid it.
Cha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slash is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cha scores with a punch to the head.
Slash throws a right hand that misses
letting Cha counter with a right hand.
Slash ducks under a wild hook from Cha.
A left and a right from Slash both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cha is rocked!
Slash takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Slash takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Slash misses.
Slash misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Slash.
Slash throws a right and a left that Cha avoids nicely.
Cha moves out of range of the strikes.
Slash stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slash wants it to stay on the feet.
Cha looks for a takedown but Slash sprawls well.
Cono Slash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cha Cha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cha cracks Slash with a good jab.
Cha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Slash misses.
Cha lands with a shot to the body.
Slash is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Slash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slash listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slash misses with a right hand
and Cha counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slash won't be happy with that.
Cha wants to control but Slash is keeping him busy.
Cha might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Slash kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slash sneaks back into half guard.
Slash makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slash.
Slash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cha defends it easily.
Slash keeping moving, preventing Cha from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cha tries to free his leg and advance position but Slash is retaining full guard.
Slash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slash wants to improve his position but instead Cha has moved into half guard.
Slash actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cha working Slash over with strikes.
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 Cono Slash will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cha Cha'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. This is the final round!
Slash throws an off balance right hand
and Cha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Cha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cha.
Cha looks for a takedown but Slash sprawls well.
Cha has a takedown stuffed.
A combination from Slash does no damage.
Slash throws a jab but it's blocked by Cha.
Slash throws a big shot that misses.
Slash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slash misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cha cracks Slash with an open hand slap.
A big left from Slash misses.
Cha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slash manages to avoid it.
Slash looks to throw the jab but Cha is out of range.
Slash feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Slash misses with a looping left.
Slash takes a swing at Cha's ribcage but misses.
Cha drives through with a takedown into guard.
Slash keeping moving, preventing Cha from controlling successfully.
Slash wants to improve his position but instead Cha has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cha lands with a punch from half guard.
Slash is in trouble now - Cha has advanced to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slash takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cha is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Slash has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Slash!
Cha Cha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slash tries to free his leg and advance position but Cha is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slash would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cha is looking for a triangle but Slash pushes his legs off easily.
Slash throws a strike but Cha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Slash has his foot on Cha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cha works his way back into a safe position though.
Cha trying to control the position from guard on top but Slash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cha won't allow Slash to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cha defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cha trying to control the position from guard on top but Slash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slash working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cha has passed into half guard!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cha 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cha Cha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cha 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 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cha Cha!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armas Paisti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgie Landis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paisti comes to the cage accompanied by Elastinen, Andu, Tasis & Brutus - Ei kiinnosta . Armas Paisti could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Georgie Landis's chin.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Armas Paisti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Georgie Landis!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paisti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Landis throws a shot from downtown. Paisti moves away and avoids it.
Paisti lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Georgie Landis has been cut.
Landis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paisti tries to clinch
and Landis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Armas Paisti has been cut.
Paisti thuds a left hand into Landis's body.
Paisti misses the jab.
Paisti lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paisti tries to clinch but Landis moves out of range.
Armas Paisti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Landis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paisti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paisti moves in looking to clinch but Landis pushes him off.
Landis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paisti misses with a double jab.
Good exchange - Paisti coming out on top.
Paisti lands the left hand.
Paisti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Paisti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paisti misses with a wild body shot.
Paisti misses with a few strikes there.
Landis misses with a looping right.
Landis avoids the head kick by Paisti.
Paisti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landis.
Oooooh!!! Landis has knocked Paisti down with a huge combo! Landis steps away and waves a wobbly Paisti back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Landis dodges the punch combination from Paisti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landis swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Paisti.
Paisti ducks under a wild hook from Landis.
Good standup being displayed there by Landis as he connects with a hook.
Paisti lands a nice shot that snaps Landis's head back.
Nice defenses there by Paisti.
Landis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Landis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paisti throws a right hand that Landis ducks under and follows up with a left that Landis also avoids with ease.
Landis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paisti.
Paisti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Landis.
Paisti misses with a few strikes there.
Landis lands a really nice looking cross but Paisti seems unphased.
Landis swinging wildly here.
Landis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Landis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paisti's head.
Landis throws a big shot that misses.
Paisti tries to clinch there but Landis circles away.
Paisti lands with a right hand.
Paisti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Landis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Landis.
Paisti digs a good body shot into Landis's ribs.
Landis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paisti circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking cross lands there for Landis.
Landis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Landis throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Paisti stumbling backwards into the cage! Paisti bounces back off the cage towards Landis, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Landis lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Landis celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Georgie Landis!
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