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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Jacksonville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naglis Kaunietis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Jacksonville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Naglis Kaunietis!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacksonville pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kaunietis back to the cage. Jacksonville follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jacksonville avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacksonville keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice combination there by Jacksonville.
Jacksonville changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kaunietis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunietis is looking for a sweep.
Jacksonville is working to tighten is grip on Kaunietis's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kaunietis has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jacksonville is really squeezing tight and eventually Kaunietis passes out! Jacksonville breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Felix Jacksonville!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Quackenbush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Fenris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quackenbush comes to the cage accompanied by I Write Sins Not Tragedies. Fenris has chosen Mecha Love as his entrance music. Seamus Quackenbush looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seamus Quackenbush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anders Fenris!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fenris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fenris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fenris slips a nice elbow through Quackenbush's hands, connecting with Quackenbush's forehead.
Quackenbush on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Quackenbush is breathing heavily.
Fenris thows a huge punch but Quackenbush dodges it nicely.
Fenris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fenris thows a huge punch but Quackenbush dodges it nicely.
Fenris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Fenris thows a huge punch but Quackenbush dodges it nicely.
Fenris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fenris has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Quackenbush defend it? Fenris steps over the head and cranks it - Quackenbush is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fenris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anders Fenris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis DeYoung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kela Kaaihue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaaihue has chosen Welcome to Hawaii - Island G Rydahz as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dennis DeYoung has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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280 lbs
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247 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis DeYoung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kela Kaaihue!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeYoung is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaaihue sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DeYoung drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
DeYoung landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeYoung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaaihue knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
DeYoung lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kaaihue looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeYoung taking a breather here.
Kaaihue avoids any damage from the ground and pound of DeYoung.
Kaaihue should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kaaihue takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kaaihue is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeYoung has an Americana. Kaaihue didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! DeYoung is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if DeYoung hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dennis DeYoung!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ice Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhe Dizon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jhe Dizon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ice Man's chin.
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ice Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jhe Dizon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dizon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dizon is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Man closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dizon quickly recovers to half guard.
Man takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dizon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Man.
Man is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dizon sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dizon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Man 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.
Man pushing down on Dizon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Man is working for a submission of some sort.
Dizon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Man controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dizon is looking to escape.
Man seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dizon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ice Man!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Minato Namakazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinbi Taewoong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Namakazi comes to the cage accompanied by Black and Yellow -Wiz Kalifah. On his way into the cage it seems that Minato Namakazi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Minato Namakazi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Minato Namakazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sinbi Taewoong!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taewoong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taewoong tries to bum rush Namakazi with a series of wild strikes but Namakazi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taewoong lands a high kick!
Minato Namakazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namakazi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Namakazi misses.
Taewoong scores with a nice right hand.
Taewoong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Namakazi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taewoong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taewoong lands with a kick to the temple. Namakazi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Taewoong.
A low kick from Namakazi misses
and Taewoong counters with a head kick. That will keep Namakazi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Taewoong dodges the punch combination from Namakazi.
Taewoong misses with a head kick.
Taewoong slips a straight right by Namakazi.
Taewoong throws a nice looking combination but Namakazi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Namakazi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taewoong is fending him off so far but Namakazi persists. Nope, Taewoong circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taewoong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taewoong throws a head kick that Namakazi semi-blocks.
Namakazi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taewoong.
Taewoong throws a head kick but Namakazi moves out of range.
Namakazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taewoong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taewoong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Taewoong.
Namakazi tries a low kick but Taewoong avoids it.
Namakazi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taewoong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Namakazi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taewoong counters with a one-two to the body.
Namakazi stuns Taewoong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Namakazi swinging wildly here.
Namakazi looks to land a combination but Taewoong avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namakazi misses with the combination.
Namakazi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sinbi Taewoong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Namakazi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taewoong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Namakazi somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minato Namakazi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Namakazi looks to land a combination but Taewoong avoids it well.
Taewoong moves out of range as Namakazi strikes.
Taewoong throws a series of punches but Namakazi avoids them all with ease.
Namakazi looks to land a body kick but Taewoong moved away.
Taewoong misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taewoong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taewoong connects with a high kick.
Namakazi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Namakazi throws a combination that misses
and Taewoong counters with a head kick. That will keep Namakazi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taewoong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Namakazi lands a head kick!
A right-left combo lands from Taewoong.
Namakazi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Namakazi just misses with a punch to the body.
Taewoong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Namakazi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taewoong was well out of range. Poor timing from Namakazi.
Taewoong drives through and clinches with Namakazi against the cage.
Taewoong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taewoong throws a head kick but Namakazi moves out of range.
Namakazi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taewoong pinned against the cage. Taewoong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taewoong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namakazi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taewoong defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taewoong dodges the punch combination from Namakazi.
Namakazi throws a head kick that misses.
Taewoong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Namakazi, pushing him back against the cage.
Taewoong lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Minato Namakazi has been cut.
Namakazi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taewoong prevents it.
Taewoong avoiding damage as Namakazi throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Namakazi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Taewoong tries a knee to the head but Namakazi blocks it.
Taewoong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinbi Taewoong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Minato Namakazi'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.
Taewoong tries a head kick but it misses.
Namakazi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taewoong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Namakazi.
Taewoong looks to land a combination but Namakazi avoids it well.
Taewoong lands with a kick to the temple. Namakazi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taewoong lands with a kick to the temple. Namakazi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Namakazi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taewoong sprawls well. Taewoong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Namakazi gets slowly back to his feet.
Namakazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Namakazi throws a nice looking combination but Taewoong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taewoong misses with a double jab.
Taewoong moves out of range as Namakazi strikes.
Namakazi throws a jab but it's blocked by Taewoong.
Taewoong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Namakazi circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namakazi misses with a straight left.
Taewoong tries a head kick but it misses.
Taewoong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Namakazi circles away quickly and effectively.
Taewoong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Namakazi misses the target.
A lazy body kick from Namakazi
and Taewoong counters with a left to the body.
Namakazi avoids the head kick by Taewoong.
Taewoong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Namakazi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Namakazi shoots in for a takedown but Taewoong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Namakazi blocks a head kick by Taewoong.
Namakazi tries to keep at a distance but Taewoong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Taewoong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taewoong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Namakazi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taewoong manages to avoid it.
Namakazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Namakazi avoids the head kick by Taewoong.
Taewoong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Namakazi.
Taewoong lands a head kick. Namakazi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Namakazi lands with a nice combination. Taewoong backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namakazi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taewoong was well out of range. Poor timing from Namakazi.
Namakazi closes the distance and clinches up with Taewoong, looking for a takedown. Namakazi pushes Taewoong against the cage but Taewoong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minato Namakazi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taewoong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taewoong.
Taewoong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taewoong looks to land a combination. Namakazi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Namakazi misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Namakazi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taewoong throws a sloppy head kick and Namakazi moves out of range easily.
Namakazi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taewoong.
Namakazi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Namakazi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Namakazi avoids the head kick by Taewoong.
A head kick misses from Namakazi.
Namakazi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Taewoong's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Taewoong throws a series of strikes that have Namakazi backpedaling.
A clash of legs there as Taewoong blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Namakazi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Namakazi misses with a hook.
Namakazi swings for the body but Taewoong moves out of range.
Taewoong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Taewoong throws a series of strikes that have Namakazi backpedaling.
Sinbi Taewoong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left and a right from Taewoong both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namakazi throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy left from Namakazi finds it's target.
Minato Namakazi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Namakazi misses with a right hand
and Taewoong counters with a big head kick but Namakazi shrugs it off.
Namakazi thuds a left hand into Taewoong's body.
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!
Taewoong scores with a three punch combo!
No joy there for Namakazi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taewoong lands with a slapping head kick.
Namakazi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Namakazi misses with a body kick.
Taewoong is working the combinations to good effect here.
Namakazi misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Namakazi misses with a few strikes there.
Namakazi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Taewoong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Taewoong throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sinbi Taewoong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Minato Namakazi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Taewoong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Namakazi digs a good hook to Taewoong's body.
Namakazi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taewoong swivels and escapes.
Namakazi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Taewoong scores with a three punch combo!
Namakazi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taewoong is fending him off so far but Namakazi persists. Nope, Taewoong circles away and we're back to standing.
Taewoong swinging wildly here.
Taewoong takes a swing at Namakazi's ribcage but misses.
Namakazi just misses with a punch to the body.
Namakazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Namakazi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Namakazi misses with a straight left.
Namakazi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Namakazi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namakazi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Namakazi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taewoong.
Namakazi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taewoong throws a nice head kick!
Taewoong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Namakazi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minato Namakazi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taewoong blocks a head kick by Namakazi.
Taewoong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Taewoong lands a head kick. Namakazi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taewoong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taewoong lands a head kick. Namakazi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Namakazi throws a nice looking combination but Taewoong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taewoong tries a head kick but it misses.
Taewoong leaves Namakazi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Namakazi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Namakazi. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by Namakazi. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Namakazi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Taewoong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Namakazi throws a leg kick
and Taewoong counters with a head kick. That will keep Namakazi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick from Taewoong lands but Namakazi takes it in his stride.
Namakazi slips a jab and a cross from Taewoong.
Namakazi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick from Taewoong lands but Namakazi takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taewoong throws a head kick that misses.
Namakazi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Namakazi is looking to wear down Taewoong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Namakazi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taewoong circles away quickly and effectively.
Namakazi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Namakazi misses with a hook.
Taewoong tries a head kick but it misses.
Namakazi swinging wildly here.
Namakazi dodges the punch combination from Taewoong.
Taewoong throws a combination that misses
and Namakazi counters with a three punch combo that has Taewoong backing up. Taewoong nods at Namakazi to acknowledge the strikes.
Taewoong lands a high kick!
Namakazi dives in and grabs Taewoong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taewoong pushes down on Namakazi's head and hops out.
Sloppy strikes from Taewoong. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namakazi misses with a double jab.
Taewoong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taewoong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taewoong avoids a kick to the body.
Namakazi looks to score with a jab to the body but Taewoong is just out of range.
Taewoong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taewoong.
Taewoong misses with a head kick.
Minato Namakazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taewoong throws a head kick but Namakazi moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Namakazi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Taewoong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taewoong throws a head kick that half lands.
Taewoong lands a high kick!
Sinbi Taewoong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taewoong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Namakazi.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sinbi Taewoong.
Well Taewoong 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 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sinbi Taewoong!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ezio Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Kositzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kositzky has chosen Schwarz zu Blau as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
145 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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31
140 lbs
24 - 20 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezio Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Kositzky!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kositzky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Kositzky as Castillo shoots in.
Nice body punch from Castillo.
Castillo fails to land the takedown.
Kositzky misses with a few strikes there.
Castillo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castillo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kositzky avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Castillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castillo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kositzky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Castillo is defended easily by Kositzky.
Castillo blocks a head kick by Kositzky.
Kositzky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Castillo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo looks to move to half guard but instead Kositzky has passed into mount! Damn!
Castillo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Castillo is working hard here to advance position.
Castillo gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castillo looking for submissions off his back.
Castillo wants to get back to full guard but Kositzky has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is looking to regain half guard here but Kositzky keeps moving and retains side control.
Castillo manages to get back to half guard.
Castillo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kositzky has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kositzky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Castillo is looking to escape.
Castillo can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky wants to control the pace but Castillo is squirming around nicely.
Castillo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Castillo regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo has a hand on Kositzky's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kositzky takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Castillo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kositzky looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezio Castillo 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.
Kositzky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Castillo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kositzky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ezio Castillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kositzky shoots in for a double leg but Castillo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kositzky needs to keep his hands up - Castillo had a free shot at his head there.
Kositzky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Castillo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castillo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Castillo is trying to get an arm triangle but Kositzky is defending well.
Kositzky is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Castillo is controlling him well.
Castillo works to advance to full mount. Kositzky defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Castillo looking to secure an arm triangle but Kositzky defends it well.
Kositzky squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castillo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kositzky has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kositzky!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kositzky defends well.
Castillo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kositzky uses it to pass to side control.
Castillo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Castillo wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky wants to stand but Castillo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Castillo manages to get to full guard.
Castillo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Kositzky frees his head nicely. Oh but Castillo has switched to an armbar! Kositzky is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ezio Castillo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulie Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox comes to the cage accompanied by Gorillaz - Clint Eastwood. Mcghee has chosen Who is the Lolo Who Stole my Pakalolo by Don Ho as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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224 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Fox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paulie Mcghee!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcghee tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcghee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mcghee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mcghee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fox.
It looks like Paulie Mcghee has been cut.
Fox doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcghee circles away.
Mcghee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fox.
Mcghee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mcghee.
Mcghee scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox misses with a wild body shot.
Fox loads up on a big right hand but Mcghee slips the punch.
Fox is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fox lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mcghee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mcghee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mcghee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mcghee just misses with a punch to the body.
Fox throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mcghee counters with a big head kick but Fox shrugs it off.
Crunch! Fox slams his shin into Mcghee's torso.
Fox wants to land a leg kick but Mcghee is out of range.
Fox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mcghee. Mcghee obviously looking to wear him down.
Fox moves in looking to clinch but Mcghee pushes him off.
Mcghee connects with an inside leg kick.
Fox throws a sloppy body shot
and Mcghee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mcghee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Mcghee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fox.
Mcghee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mcghee looks gassed!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fox. Mcghee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mcghee under the eye.
Fox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mcghee's head.
Fox rushes Mcghee and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Fox.
Fox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcghee backwards.
Fox will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcghee up against the cage.
Fox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mcghee is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mcghee is still on wobbly legs! Can Fox finish him?
Fox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Fox.
A short body shot lands from Fox as the two fighters clinch.
Fox is leaning against Mcghee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fox lands a shot to the body.
Mcghee seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fox lands with a left to the head.
Fox lands with a left to the head.
Fox lands a big right hand that drops Mcghee! The killer instinct kicks in and Fox finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Fox!
Sam Fox is the new light heavyweight champion!
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