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CWFL 126 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Starsmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Standartenfuhrer Gunter Fritsch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Standartenfuhrer Gunter Fritsch 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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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Starsmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Standartenfuhrer Gunter Fritsch!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starsmore fails to land the takedown.
Gunter Fritsch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Starsmore.
Gunter Fritsch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starsmore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Starsmore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gunter Fritsch tries to avoid it but Starsmore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gunter Fritsch to the ground. Gunter Fritsch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Starsmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunter Fritsch fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunter Fritsch throws the left hand but Starsmore avoids the punch easily.
Gunter Fritsch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Starsmore!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunter Fritsch in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Starsmore is trying to escape the mount.
Gunter Fritsch is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Gunter Fritsch is looking to clinch but Starsmore is avoiding it.
Gunter Fritsch missing with a left hand there. Starsmore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunter Fritsch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunter Fritsch closes the distance and clinches up with Starsmore, looking for a takedown. Gunter Fritsch pushes Starsmore against the ropes but Starsmore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gunter Fritsch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starsmore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Starsmore wants it to stay on the feet.
Standartenfuhrer Gunter Fritsch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starsmore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gunter Fritsch is fending him off so far but Starsmore persists. Nope, Gunter Fritsch circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunter Fritsch dives in and grabs Starsmore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Starsmore pushes down on Gunter Fritsch's head and hops out.
Starsmore shoots in for a double leg but Gunter Fritsch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gunter Fritsch feints and as Starsmore raises his hands in defense, Gunter Fritsch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunter Fritsch 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.
Gunter Fritsch looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunter Fritsch wants to stand but Starsmore has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gunter Fritsch gets to his feet - Starsmore follows without any prompting.
Gunter Fritsch throws a right and a left that Starsmore avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gunter Fritsch.
Gunter Fritsch misses with a takedown attempt - Starsmore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunter Fritsch.
Gunter Fritsch dives in and scores a takedown into Starsmore's guard.
Gunter Fritsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Starsmore is retaining full guard.
Gunter Fritsch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunter Fritsch gets to his feet. Starsmore looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gunter Fritsch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Starsmore was covering up waiting for the punch and Gunter Fritsch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Standartenfuhrer Gunter Fritsch 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.
Gunter Fritsch clinches.
Starsmore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gunter Fritsch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunter Fritsch tries to clinch there but Starsmore circles away.
Gunter Fritsch tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Starsmore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gunter Fritsch misses with a body shot.
Gunter Fritsch fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Starsmore to the ground. Gunter Fritsch is now in Starsmore's guard.
Gunter Fritsch trying to control but Starsmore is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starsmore trying to strike off his back.
Standartenfuhrer Gunter Fritsch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunter Fritsch gets to his feet - Starsmore follows without any prompting.
Gunter Fritsch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Starsmore makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gunter Fritsch really felt that one!
Starsmore stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunter Fritsch. Gunter Fritsch gets slowly back to his feet.
Starsmore shoots in looking for a takedown. Gunter Fritsch tries to sprawl out of it but Starsmore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gunter Fritsch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Starsmore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gunter Fritsch as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Gunter Fritsch misses
and Starsmore counters with a nice body kick.
Gunter Fritsch is breathing heavily.
Starsmore stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunter Fritsch. Gunter Fritsch gets slowly back to his feet.
Jon Starsmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Standartenfuhrer Gunter Fritsch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunter Fritsch looks for a takedown but Starsmore sprawls well.
Gunter Fritsch misses with a body shot
and Starsmore counters with a nice body kick.
Starsmore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Starsmore throws a sloppy head kick and Gunter Fritsch moves out of range easily.
Starsmore shoots in but no luck this time.
Jon Starsmore is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunter Fritsch has managed to clinch.
Gunter Fritsch is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Starsmore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gunter Fritsch tries to pull guard but Starsmore won't allow it.
Starsmore tries to work over Gunter Fritsch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunter Fritsch tries to pull guard but Starsmore holds him up against the ropes and eventually Gunter Fritsch drops back down to his feet.
Starsmore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Starsmore breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunter Fritsch.
Gunter Fritsch has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starsmore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Starsmore shoots in looking for a takedown but Gunter Fritsch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Starsmore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gunter Fritsch throws a sloppy body shot
and Starsmore counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Starsmore as Gunter Fritsch shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunter Fritsch shoots for a double leg takedown but Starsmore sprawls well. He's pushed Gunter Fritsch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Starsmore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Starsmore dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Starsmore shoots in looking for a takedown. Gunter Fritsch tries to sprawl out of it but Starsmore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gunter Fritsch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunter Fritsch feints a jab promting Starsmore to slip. Gunter Fritsch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Starsmore slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gunter Fritsch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Starsmore rather than just go for the knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Gunter Fritsch. Those never looked like landing.
Gunter Fritsch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gunter Fritsch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunter Fritsch shoots in for a double leg but Starsmore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Starsmore swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunter Fritsch.
Gunter Fritsch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jon Starsmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Standartenfuhrer Gunter Fritsch.
Gunter Fritsch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gunter Fritsch shoots in for a double leg but Starsmore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gunter Fritsch tries to clinch there but Starsmore circles away.
Gunter Fritsch shoots in looking for a takedown but Starsmore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gunter Fritsch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gunter Fritsch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Starsmore avoids it really well and circles away.
Starsmore looks for a takedown but Gunter Fritsch sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunter Fritsch shoots in and gets a takedown into Starsmore's guard.
Gunter Fritsch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Starsmore has a closed guard, preventing Gunter Fritsch from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunter Fritsch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Standartenfuhrer Gunter Fritsch was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gunter Fritsch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gunter Fritsch tries to clinch but Starsmore moves out of range.
Gunter Fritsch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gunter Fritsch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gunter Fritsch misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starsmore in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gunter Fritsch lands a big shot there that rocks Starsmore but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunter Fritsch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunter Fritsch cracks Starsmore with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standartenfuhrer Gunter Fritsch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gunter Fritsch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Standartenfuhrer Gunter Fritsch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frodo Baggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ball Sack Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Frodo Baggs has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frodo Baggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ball Sack Jr!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sack Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baggs lands a nice looking body shot.
Baggs misses with a wild combination.
Baggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sack Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baggs misses with a straight right.
Baggs digs a good body shot into Sack Jr's ribs.
Sack Jr shoots in for a double leg but Baggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sack Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baggs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baggs lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baggs takes a swing at Sack Jr's ribcage but misses.
Baggs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Frodo Baggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sack Jr shoots in and drives through. Baggs sprawls well.
Frodo Baggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ball Sack Jr.
Baggs looks to land a combination but Sack Jr avoids it well.
Sack Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Sack Jr looks gassed!
Baggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baggs scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baggs throws a series of strikes that have Sack Jr backpedaling.
Sack Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baggs thuds a left hand into Sack Jr's body.
Baggs scores with a hook to the body. Sack Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baggs connects with a crisp jab.
Baggs lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baggs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Baggs misses.
Baggs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sack Jr is rocked!
Baggs dances in with a quick combination. Sack Jr is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Baggs snaps Sack Jr's head back. Sack Jr stumbles backwards against the ropes. Baggs steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Sack Jr's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Sack Jr just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frodo Baggs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Big Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Castle (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Castle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Castle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boy works his way into full mount!
Boy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
It looks like Max Castle has been cut.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boy has hold of Castle's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Castle manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boy controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Castle turns into him and now he's in Boy's guard.
Castle throws and elbow that misses. Boy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Castle's guard. Nice move by Boy!
Boy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Castle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Castle wants to stand up but Boy is controlling him.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Castle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boy throwing strikes but missing.
Boy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Castle trying to keep a closed guard but Boy is proving a slippery customer.
Boy prevents Castle from getting back to his feet.
Boy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castle keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Castle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boy is aware though and is defending well.
Castle wants to stand but Boy is controlling the position.
Boy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Castle keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to free his leg and advance position but Castle is retaining full guard.
Boy pushing down on Castle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boy is looking to stall here but Castle recovers full guard.
Boy trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
Boy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boy 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.
Castle being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Castle's cut.
That's time! Boy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boy misses with a kick to the body.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castle slaps away a takedown attempt from Boy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boy fails with the takedown.
Boy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boy is trying to control the position but Castle postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Castle wanted to stand there but Boy had control of the position.
Boy looking for a guillotine here but Castle defends easily.
Castle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Castle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boy is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy pushes a forearm under Castle's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Castle is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Boy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maki Daebak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flash Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flash Rage has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maki Daebak's chin.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Maki Daebak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Flash Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daebak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Daebak is trying to keep Rage in close.
Rage stands and throws Daebak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rage working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rage works to advance to full mount. Daebak defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Daebak is squirming around, avoiding Rage's attempts to control the action.
Daebak is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage with shots to the head and body - Daebak looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rage lands a big shot there that rocks Daebak but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rage controlling from mount.
Rage throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rage dominating with strikes here.
Rage controlling from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage throws some wild stikes that Daebak manages to avoid easily.
Daebak is trying to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rage lands with some strikes.
Rage wants to control the pace but Daebak is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rage controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daebak is looking to escape.
Rage lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Daebak is rocked!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage controlling the pace for now.
Rage unloading with bombs!
Oh Daebak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rage controlling from mount.
Daebak seems to have got his legs back now.
Rage landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flash Rage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rage closes the distance looking for a takedown. Daebak stuffs it but Rage still has hold of him. Rage picks Daebak up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Rage slams Daebak to the floor and that's really hurt Daebak - he doesn't know where he is! Rage throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flash Rage!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Seletzsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenshin Batusai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seletzsky comes to the ring accompanied by Viva Colonia!. Batusai is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Step Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Seletzsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenshin Batusai!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Seletzsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Batusai is looking to chop away at Seletzsky's legs.
Batusai throws a jab when Seletzsky was well out of range.
Seletzsky swings for the body but Batusai moves out of range.
Seletzsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Seletzsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab from Seletzsky.
Seletzsky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Batusai counters with a leg kick.
Seletzsky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batusai on the side of the head.
Batusai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Seletzsky's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Batusai.
Seletzsky throws an off balance right hand
and Batusai counters by clinching up.
Seletzsky avoids the elbow strike from Batusai, against the ropes.
Seletzsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seletzsky misses with the head strike.
Batusai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Seletzsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Batusai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batusai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Seletzsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Batusai.
Seletzsky blocks an elbow strike from Batusai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Seletzsky.
Batusai misses with an elbow over the top.
Batusai lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Alexander Seletzsky has been cut.
Seletzsky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Batusai throws an elbow but misses.
Seletzsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Batusai misses with an elbow over the top.
Seletzsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batusai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seletzsky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Batusai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seletzsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seletzsky blocks the elbow strike.
Seletzsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seletzsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batusai backwards.
Batusai throws an elbow that misses.
Seletzsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Batusai backwards.
Seletzsky tries to work over Batusai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batusai.
Batusai blocking some punches.
Seletzsky managing to block the knees to the body from Batusai.
A short body shot lands from Seletzsky as the two fighters clinch.
Seletzsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Seletzsky.
Batusai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Seletzsky has a couple of punches blocked by Batusai.
Seletzsky jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Seletzsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Batusai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seletzsky is keeping the position for now.
Seletzsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Batusai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Batusai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seletzsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Batusai.
Batusai throwing strikes but missing.
Batusai postures up in Seletzsky's guard and throws a big left but Seletzsky blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batusai won't allow Seletzsky to sweep him here.
Seletzsky looking for a guillotine here but Batusai defends easily.
Batusai wants to stand but Seletzsky is controlling his posture from full guard.
Batusai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batusai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Seletzsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Batusai.
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 Alexander Seletzsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Seletzsky's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Batusai wants to clinch up but Seletzsky keeps it at a distance.
Seletzsky shoots in and drives through. Batusai sprawls well.
Batusai is looking to clinch.
Seletzsky scores with the left hand. Batusai knows he should have avoided that one.
Batusai has managed to clinch.
Batusai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Seletzsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Batusai.
Seletzsky blocks an elbow strike.
Seletzsky presses Batusai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Seletzsky lands a left hand.
Seletzsky avoiding damage as Batusai throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Seletzsky fails to land.
Seletzsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seletzsky presses Batusai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Seletzsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Batusai backwards.
Seletzsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Seletzsky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Batusai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Batusai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Seletzsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seletzsky avoids the elbow strike from Batusai, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seletzsky.
Batusai misses with an elbow over the top.
Batusai blocks an uppercut.
Seletzsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batusai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Batusai pushes off an throws an elbow but Seletzsky leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Alexander Seletzsky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seletzsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batusai throws an elbow but it misses.
Seletzsky has a couple of punches blocked by Batusai.
Seletzsky working aggressively here.
Batusai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Batusai blocking some punches.
Seletzsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Batusai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Batusai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seletzsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batusai lands a knee to the body.
Seletzsky tries to work over Batusai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seletzsky has Batusai pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Batusai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Seletzsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batusai throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batusai.
Batusai lands an elbow that stopped Seletzsky in his tracks for a moment.
Seletzsky takes an elbow to the temple.
Batusai misses with an elbow strike.
Batusai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Batusai throws an elbow but misses.
Seletzsky avoids a wild elbow strike from Batusai.
Seletzsky blocks an elbow strike.
Seletzsky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Batusai.
Seletzsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Batusai.
Batusai throws an elbow that misses.
Seletzsky working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batusai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seletzsky's defenses.
Batusai blocking some punches.
Seletzsky misses with the head strike.
Seletzsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Seletzsky.
Seletzsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batusai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seletzsky avoids it.
Seletzsky takes an elbow to the temple.
Seletzsky dodges an elbow strike from Batusai.
Seletzsky misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seletzsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seletzsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seletzsky misses with the head strike.
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 Alexander Seletzsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Seletzsky's cut.
That's time! Seletzsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Batusai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seletzsky tries to clinch up.
Batusai moves in looking to clinch but Seletzsky pushes him off.
Seletzsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batusai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seletzsky.
Seletzsky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Seletzsky misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seletzsky displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Seletzsky throws a combination that misses
and Batusai moves into the clinch.
Batusai pushes off an throws an elbow but Seletzsky leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Batusai misses with an elbow over the top.
Batusai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Seletzsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batusai misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Batusai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Seletzsky's brow.
Seletzsky lands an uppercut.
Batusai throws an elbow that misses.
Seletzsky managing to block the knees to the body from Batusai.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Batusai throws an elbow but misses.
Alexander Seletzsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seletzsky throws a head punch that misses.
Batusai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Seletzsky blocks the elbow strike.
Batusai throws an elbow that misses.
Seletzsky avoids the elbow strike from Batusai, against the ropes.
Batusai pushes off an throws an elbow but Seletzsky leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Batusai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Seletzsky's brow.
Batusai throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batusai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Seletzsky dodges an elbow strike from Batusai.
Batusai blocks a body shot from Seletzsky.
Seletzsky blocks an elbow strike from Batusai.
Seletzsky blocks an elbow strike from Batusai.
Batusai throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Batusai throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batusai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Batusai misses with an elbow strike.
Seletzsky blocks an elbow strike.
Batusai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seletzsky avoids it.
Batusai lands a nice elbow.
Batusai throws an elbow but it misses.
Batusai misses with an elbow over the top.
Kenshin Batusai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batusai missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenshin Batusai.
I think Seletzsky 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... Alexander Seletzsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cj Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Pfeife (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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6 - 8 - 1 |
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140 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Cj Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bernard Pfeife!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Pfeife misses
and Hammer counters with a three punch combo that has Pfeife backing up. Pfeife nods at Hammer to acknowledge the strikes.
Bernard Pfeife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pfeife bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pfeife misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pfeife is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hammer seems to be looking for submissions.
Hammer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammer 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.
Hammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pfeife defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pfeife slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pfeife striking off his back but it's not causing Hammer any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pfeife is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammer trying to control but Pfeife is working from the bottom.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
Pfeife is looking to stand up but Hammer isn't so interested in that idea.
Pfeife bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammer's guard.
Pfeife wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pfeife gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pfeife defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pfeife defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer has his foot on Pfeife's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pfeife works his way back into a safe position though.
Pfeife content to stall in guard here.
Pfeife wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pfeife got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hammer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pfeife has managed to get both his arms back between Hammer's legs - danger averted.
Pfeife tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Pfeife working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hammer's head.
Hammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pfeife is aware though and is defending well.
Pfeife gets to his feet - Hammer follows without any prompting.
Pfeife throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pfeife looks to land a combination. Hammer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Pfeife.
Hammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pfeife pinned against the ropes. Pfeife gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pfeife lunges at Hammer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hammer's hand.
Hammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pfeife's waist but Pfeife gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hammer off to one side.
Hammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Pfeife circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good shot there by Pfeife.
Pfeife lands a nice hook to Hammer's body. Hammer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Pfeife circles away.
Bernard Pfeife is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pfeife paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pfeife misses with a looping right.
Pfeife lands a jab to the nose.
Hammer wants to clinch.
Pfeife lands with a straight right. Hammer didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pfeife throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pfeife tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Pfeife.
Hammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pfeife tries to avoid it but Hammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pfeife to the ground. Pfeife escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cj Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pfeife.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pfeife lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Pfeife swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pfeife throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bernard Pfeife will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Pfeife swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pfeife misses with a body punch
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pfeife circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pfeife throws a series of punches but Hammer avoids them all with ease.
Pfeife misses with a hook. Hammer ducked under it nicely.
Pfeife pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pfeife throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Pfeife manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Pfeife manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bernard Pfeife seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pfeife scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pfeife misses with a hook. Hammer ducked under it nicely.
Hammer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pfeife waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammer.
Hammer is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfeife tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Pfeife.
Pfeife throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown but Pfeife manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hammer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pfeife lands with a cross.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bernard Pfeife is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pfeife paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pfeife slips a straight right by Hammer.
Pfeife swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Pfeife.
Pfeife throws the left hand but Hammer avoids the punch easily.
Pfeife connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hammer's hands.
Pfeife swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer tries to clinch but Pfeife is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer scores with a nice strike.
Pfeife keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pfeife misses with a body shot.
Pfeife misses with a left hand
and Hammer counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pfeife tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Pfeife.
Hammer walks into a stiff left hand from Pfeife.
Pfeife lands a nice hook to Hammer's body. Hammer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pfeife cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammer is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cj Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer glances at the clock... BAM! Pfeife nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Hammer crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Hammer is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bernard Pfeife!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Japa Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Surya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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275 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Japa Kaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Surya!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kaka. Those never looked like landing.
Surya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kaka lands with a nice body punch.
Kaka loads up on a big right hand but Surya slips the punch.
Kaka lands with a nice body kick.
Surya misses with a body kick.
Surya throws a solid leg kick but Kaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Surya.
Surya lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kaka will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Surya fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kaka is out of range.
Surya misses with a kick to the body.
Kaka checks a low kick from Surya.
Surya misses with a body kick.
Kaka scores with a nice head shot.
Surya throws a lazy body kick
and Kaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Surya misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surya walks into a jab.
Surya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Surya cracks the inside of Kaka's front leg.
Kaka moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Kaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaka moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Surya.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaka misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kaka throws a body punch but Surya moves out of range.
Kaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Surya looks gassed!
Nice combo by Kaka! Oh, that's hurt him - Surya falls to the canvas and Kaka follows him into side control.
Kaka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaka decides to stand up, so the ref orders Surya to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka lands a head shot.
Kaka misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Surya.
Kaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaka jabs at Surya's body.
Kaka scores with a body shot.
Kaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kaka punishes Surya's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Surya is rocked!
Kaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Surya is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaka finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Surya's sensitive parts.
Surya seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaka moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Surya goes down! Can Kaka finish him!?
Kaka gets to his feet. Surya looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaka misses with the combination.
Nice shot lands for Kaka.
Kaka blocks a head kick by Surya.
Kaka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Surya if he has to take too many more of those.
Kaka throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Surya tumbling to the canvas!
Kaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Surya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaka has managed to get both his arms back between Surya's legs - danger averted.
Kaka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kaka drops Surya with a huge uppercut! Surya drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kaka is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Japa Kaka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fabian Cameron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vitor Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Cameron.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cameron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Cameron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cameron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Cameron throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws the left hand but Cameron avoids the punch easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cameron as he avoids it easily.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cameron.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Cameron tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Cameron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cameron's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a cross.
Gracie jabs Cameron right on the nose. Cameron blinks but takes it well.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cameron counters with a nice uppercut.
Cameron scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Cameron throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cameron to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cameron wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cameron defends it easily.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cameron gets full guard.
Cameron working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cameron keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is pushing down on Cameron's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cameron is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Cameron recovers full guard.
Cameron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cameron is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cameron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cameron looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Cameron up and slammed him! Cameron can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control!
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cameron knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cameron is looking for a sweep.
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 Fabian Cameron will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cameron throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
A left lands for Gracie.
Cameron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Cameron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Gracie.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Fabian Cameron is winning the standup battle so far.
Cameron shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Cameron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cameron to the ground. Gracie is now in Cameron's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cameron is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Cameron postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control the position but Cameron says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Cameron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cameron pulls his head out easily.
Cameron is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Cameron passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cameron connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cameron punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cameron scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Cameron has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cameron drops a big elbow. That's hurt Gracie! More shots from Cameron and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabian Cameron!
Fabian Cameron retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Shmuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Matthews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buck Shmuck!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews jabs at Shmuck's body.
Shmuck tries to clinch there but Matthews circles away.
Shmuck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Matthews paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matthews lands with a cross.
Buck Shmuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shmuck shoots in but no luck this time.
Shmuck tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shmuck takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shmuck was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by Shmuck.
Shmuck tries to clinch but Matthews moves out of range.
Shmuck tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shmuck tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shmuck circles away quickly and effectively.
Shmuck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shmuck looks to land a left hand but Matthews moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Shmuck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shmuck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matthews wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shmuck instigates a clinch.
Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthews lands a glancing blow to the side of Shmuck's head.
Shmuck tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Shmuck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Matthews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shmuck takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matthews tries to break the clinch but Shmuck is controlling the position.
Shmuck tries a knee to the head but Matthews blocks it.
Matthews breaks the clinch.
Matthews lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shmuck backs up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Michael Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shmuck throws a leg kick but Matthews checks it.
Shmuck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shmuck tries to clinch but Matthews moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Matthews as Shmuck shoots in.
Shmuck tries to clinch but Matthews moves out of range.
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!
Shmuck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michael Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Shmuck.
Shmuck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matthews connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shmuck scrambles back to his feet.
Shmuck shoots in but Matthews avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matthews lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shmuck wants to clinch.
Shmuck ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck tries to clinch up
letting Matthews counter with a right hand.
Shmuck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shmuck tries to clinch but Matthews moves away
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
Shmuck tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Shmuck doesn't manage to clinch there - Matthews circles away.
Shmuck is looking to clinch but Matthews is avoiding it.
Shmuck takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Matthews scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shmuck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matthews is defending well for now.
Matthews throws a punch but it's blocked by Shmuck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shmuck tries to clinch up.
Matthews keeps the fight on the outside.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shmuck tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Shmuck throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matthews was covering up waiting for the punch and Shmuck finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet but Shmuck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matthews is on top in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Matthews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buck Shmuck will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shmuck wants to clinch.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shmuck is defended easily by Matthews.
Shmuck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shmuck moves in looking to clinch but Matthews pushes him off.
Shmuck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matthews sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shmuck misses with a looping right.
Matthews misses the jab.
Shmuck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Michael Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Shmuck.
Shmuck tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shmuck needs to keep his hands up - Matthews had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shmuck tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Matthews finds it's way through Shmuck's defenses.
Matthews lands a nice hook to Shmuck's body. Shmuck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shmuck tries to clinch there but Matthews circles away.
Shmuck tries to clinch up.
Matthews takes one to the side of the head.
Matthews misses with a two punch combination.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Shmuck moves out of range.
Shmuck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matthews lands a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shmuck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shmuck misses with a straight right.
Matthews misses with a straight left.
Shmuck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shmuck tries for a takedown but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shmuck wants to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shmuck fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shmuck shoots in looking for a takedown but Matthews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shmuck's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shmuck tries to clinch but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shmuck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands a really nice looking cross but Shmuck seems unphased.
Shmuck moves away from the strike by Matthews.
Shmuck moves out of range of the strikes.
Shmuck wants to clinch but Matthews slips to the side
and Matthews counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shmuck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthews.
Matthews tries to bum rush Shmuck with a series of wild strikes but Shmuck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Michael Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shmuck moves to clinch but Matthews breaks away
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shmuck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matthews tries to break the clinch but Shmuck is controlling the position.
Shmuck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matthews avoids it.
Shmuck pressing his opponent against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Shmuck is looking to clinch.
Shmuck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Matthews.
Shmuck tries to bum rush Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shmuck misses with the combination.
Matthews looks to land a combination but Shmuck avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shmuck tries to clinch there but Matthews circles away.
Matthews stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Matthews. Those never looked like landing.
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 Michael Matthews will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matthews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Shmuck has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shmuck looks for a takedown but Matthews sprawls well.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shmuck shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense.
Shmuck tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shmuck takes one to the chin there.
Shmuck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matthews uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shmuck has time to react.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Shmuck's shoulder, as Shmuck tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shmuck moves away.
Shmuck misses with a straight left.
Matthews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Shmuck tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Michael Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews rushes Shmuck and presses him up against the ropes.
Matthews is looking to break free of the clinch but Shmuck has double underhooks.
Matthews wants to break free but Shmuck has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shmuck missing with knees to the body.
Shmuck has a couple of punches blocked by Matthews.
Matthews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shmuck tries to land a knee to the head but Matthews blocks with his arms.
Matthews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
Matthews breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck wants to clinch.
Shmuck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shmuck looking to throw knees to the head but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shmuck throws an elbow but it misses.
Shmuck trying to land knees to the body.
Matthews is trying to push Shmuck away but Shmuck has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Matthews avoids the elbow strike from Shmuck, against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Matthews.
Shmuck swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shmuck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthews's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Shmuck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthews sprawls well. Matthews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shmuck gets slowly back to his feet.
Michael Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Shmuck.
Matthews throws a right and a left that Shmuck avoids nicely.
Shmuck misses with a looping right.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shmuck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shmuck shoots in but Matthews avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shmuck fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews slaps away a takedown attempt from Shmuck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shmuck takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matthews fakes the leg kick and cracks Shmuck in the body.
Matthews lands with a nice body punch.
Matthews looks to land a right hand but Shmuck moved out of range.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Shmuck sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shmuck has a takedown stuffed.
Shmuck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matthews keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shmuck is looking to clinch but Matthews is avoiding it.
Matthews slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matthews 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... Michael Matthews!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Burov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the ring accompanied by BJ Penn. Burov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Russian Rocket kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bj Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pavel Burov!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Burov misses.
Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burov.
Penn misses with a left hand
and Burov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Penn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Penn is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Penn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.
Burov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
Burov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burov slips under a jab.
Burov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Penn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Penn under the eye.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Penn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burov lands a jab.
Penn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burov's sensitive parts.
Penn looks to land a right hand but Burov moved out of range.
Burov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Penn cracks the inside of Burov's front leg.
Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Burov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Penn won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Penn is looking to reverse the position.
Burov advances to mount.
Burov tries to stand up but Penn had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to pass to mount but Burov is defending the position.
Burov pushes Penn off looking to stand but Penn dives back in and keeps control.
Penn is keen to just control but Burov is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Burov defends it.
Penn with the ground and pound but Burov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burov looking for a sweep. Not yet Burov, not yet.
Burov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Penn has passed into side control.
Penn tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Burov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penn remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Penn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Penn.
Penn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Burov wants to control but Penn postures up.
An elbow from Penn crashes against the mat.
Burov is looking for a sweep.
Burov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Penn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burov is looking for a sweep.
Burov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pavel Burov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Penn misses.
Bj Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penn.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn takes a swing at Burov's ribcage but misses.
Penn misses with a body kick.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn lands a jab to Burov's midsection.
Penn lands a jab to the head.
Burov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Penn finds it's way round the side to connect with Burov's head.
Burov connects with a body shot that sends Penn's belly button to the back.
Burov lands a jab to Penn's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Penn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burov throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Burov as he checks the leg kick.
Penn lands with a cross.
Burov swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn digs a good hook to Burov's body.
Penn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Penn throws a lazy uppercut
and Burov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burov scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burov.
Burov blocks a leg kick.
Penn misses with a left hand
enabling Burov to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Penn connects with a nice looking jab.
Burov checks a leg kick.
Burov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Penn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bj Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn digs a good hook to Burov's body.
Pavel Burov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn tries a low kick but Burov avoids it.
Penn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bj Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Burov.
Penn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Penn avoids the body shot from Burov.
Burov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Penn throws the left hand but Burov avoids the punch easily.
Burov looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a low kick.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Burov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Burov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Penn thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Penn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burov checks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Penn there.
Penn throws out a leg kick but Burov moves out of range and Penn only half commits.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn misses with an uppercut. Burov saw that one coming.
Burov misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Penn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Burov moves out of range as Penn throws a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Burov.
Burov takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burov, as that shot connected.
Burov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn connects with a single shot there.
Penn misses with a hook to the body
and Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Penn misses with a hook.
Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
and Burov counters with a two punch combo.
Penn is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn misses with a hook. Burov ducked under it nicely.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penn misses with a hook to the body
letting Burov counter with a right hand.
Burov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Burov throws a series of punches but Penn avoids them all with ease.
Burov drops Penn with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Penn! Burov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Burov!
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