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DFC Fight Night 36 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kev Yama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landry comes to the cage accompanied by G.O.D. Part 3. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kev Yama enters the cage!
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175 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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175 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alan Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kev Yama!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yama fails with a takedown attempt.
Landry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Landry walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Yama drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Landry swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Yama's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Landry!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Tito Velasquez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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283 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tito Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones prevents Velasquez from improving his position.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Jones seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jones thows a huge punch but Velasquez dodges it nicely.
Jones tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Velasquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones blocks the strikes from Velasquez.
Jones escapes and gets back to his feet.
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Velasquez pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tito Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Velasquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Velasquez swivels and escapes.
Velasquez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Velasquez's guard now.
Jones stands up and waves to Velasquez to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones avoids the head kick by Velasquez.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Velasquez pinned against the cage. Velasquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tito Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velasquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velasquez closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Velasquez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Velasquez, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Velasquez against the cage but Velasquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Velasquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Velasquez tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Velasquez's guard now.
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Velasquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velasquez tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Velasquez won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones stands up.
A left and a right from Velasquez both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velasquez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Velasquez shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Jones 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.
Velasquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Velasquez wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones stands up and waves to Velasquez to follow him.
Velasquez misses with a double jab.
Tito Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Velasquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Velasquez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Velasquez get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tito Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Jones.
Velasquez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Velasquez's guard.
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Velasquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
Velasquez keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones stands and steps away. Velasquez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Velasquez tries to clinch up
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Velasquez's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones wanted to stand there but Velasquez had control of the position.
Velasquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jason Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Velasquez which made him look bad.
Velasquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Velasquez shoots in.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Velasquez won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands up and beckons Velasquez to his feet.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Velasquez. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Velasquez wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Velasquez is defended easily by Jones.
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velasquez won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones looks for a takedown but Velasquez sprawls well.
Velasquez wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Velasquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones gets to his feet - Velasquez follows without any prompting.
Velasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Velasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velasquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Tito Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Jones.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Velasquez stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Velasquez wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Velasquez fights it but they end up in guard.
Velasquez keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Jones prevents Velasquez from getting back to his feet.
Jones trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jason Jones.
Velasquez tries to clinch up.
Velasquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Velasquez persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones stops Velasquez from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Velasquez to get to his feet.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velasquez tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Velasquez's guard now.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Velasquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Velasquez manages to pass to side control.
Jason Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Velasquez wants to stand up but Jones is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones moves into full guard.
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!
Velasquez trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Tito Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zeev Haimovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Faris Othman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faris Othman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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135 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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132 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeev Haimovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Faris Othman!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Othman swats away the attempt to clinch by Haimovich.
Othman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Haimovich shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Othman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Haimovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Othman is keeping the position for now.
Haimovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haimovich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Othman keeping moving, preventing Haimovich from controlling successfully.
Othman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haimovich controls the pace.
Haimovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Othman on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haimovich wants to pass the guard but Othman is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haimovich is working Othman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haimovich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haimovich wants to pass the guard but Othman is keeping the position.
Othman has a closed guard, preventing Haimovich from standing up.
Haimovich really is a fat lump.
Haimovich is looking to work some ground and pound but Othman has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Othman keeping moving, preventing Haimovich from controlling successfully.
Haimovich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Othman keeping moving, preventing Haimovich from controlling successfully.
Haimovich won't allow Othman to get back to his feet.
Haimovich wants to control from the top but Othman keeps moving.
Othman wants to get back to his feet but Haimovich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Zeev Haimovich wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Haimovich blocks a head kick by Othman.
Haimovich scores with a takedown into Othman's guard.
Haimovich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haimovich works over Othman with some ground and pound from guard.
Haimovich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Haimovich wants to control from the top but Othman keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeev Haimovich has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Haimovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Othman circles away.
Zeev Haimovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Haimovich.
Haimovich gets a takedown into half guard.
Haimovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Othman keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeev Haimovich dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haimovich is looking to clinch but Othman is avoiding it.
Haimovich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Othman did well to prevent Haimovich getting side control.
Haimovich trying to control the action but Othman is working from the bottom.
Haimovich decides to return to a standing position.
Haimovich feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Othman is breathing heavily.
Haimovich wants to control from the top but Othman keeps moving.
Haimovich wanted to stand there but Othman had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Othman wants to stand up but Haimovich is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Haimovich chips away with some ground and pound.
Haimovich wants to control from the top but Othman keeps moving.
Haimovich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zeev Haimovich just wasn't active enough.
Haimovich tries to clinch up.
Othman moves out of range as Haimovich throws a body kick.
Haimovich throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Othman misses with a body kick.
Haimovich wants to clinch up but Othman keeps it at a distance.
Faris Othman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haimovich throws a one two combo.
Haimovich lands a jab-cross combination.
Haimovich instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haimovich is trying to break the clinch but Othman has him pressed against the cage.
Haimovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Othman walks away with a smile on his face. Haimovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Haimovich tries to clinch there but Othman circles away.
Haimovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haimovich jabs Othman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haimovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Haimovich with a nice cross.
Haimovich tries to clinch up.
Haimovich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Othman to the mat! Othman manages to get full guard.
Haimovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haimovich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haimovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Othman is keeping the position for now.
Haimovich stops Othman from standing up.
Haimovich trying to control but Othman is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zeev Haimovich.
Haimovich scores with a hook to the body. Othman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeev Haimovich dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Haimovich fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Othman to the ground. Haimovich is now in Othman's guard.
Haimovich looking to pass the guard.
Haimovich trying to control but Othman is working from the bottom.
Haimovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Othman is keeping the position for now.
Haimovich wants to control from the top but Othman keeps moving.
Othman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zeev Haimovich just wasn't active enough.
Haimovich changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Othman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haimovich decides to stand back up.
Haimovich lands a leg kick that knocks Othman off balance momentarily.
Haimovich darts in and clinches Othman up against the cage.
Haimovich jumps guard but Othman stands there with Haimovich around his waist. Haimovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Othman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haimovich's efforts to push away.
Haimovich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haimovich tries to break the clinch but Othman is controlling the position.
Haimovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Othman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeev Haimovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Othman working hard to break the clinch.
Othman prevents Haimovich from breaking the clinch.
Othman is trying to force a seperation but Haimovich has the dominant position.
Haimovich wants to get back to striking at distance but Othman won't allow it.
Haimovich displaying some good clinch control by pressing Othman up against the cage.
Othman is trying to break the clinch but Haimovich has him pressed against the cage.
Haimovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haimovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Othman's efforts to push away.
Haimovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Othman smiles and moves away.
Zeev Haimovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haimovich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haimovich showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Othman is not content to let Haimovich control the position.
Othman taking some punishment here, with Haimovich in his half guard.
Haimovich tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haimovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Othman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haimovich connects with a nice short shot to Othman's temple.
Haimovich is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Othman!
Haimovich looking to control but Othman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haimovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Othman can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Othman is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeev Haimovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haimovich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeev Haimovich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gabino Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Hopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales comes into the arena with Matador by Los Fabulosos Cadillacs blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Gabino Gonzales has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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26
148 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabino Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nelson Hopper!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hopper moves in looking to clinch but Gonzales pushes him off.
Hopper is looking to clinch.
Hopper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gonzales throws a nice outside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hopper.
Hopper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzales as he jumps to the side.
Gonzales throws a leg kick which misses Hopper's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopper tries to avoid it.
Hopper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gonzales ducks under a wild hook from Hopper.
Gonzales lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gonzales can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hopper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gabino Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Hopper.
Hopper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A left and a right from Gonzales both land. Nice combination.
Gonzales swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopper.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gonzales.
Hopper looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales scores with a nice right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Gonzales scores with a four punch combination!
Gonzales feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hopper's calf.
Nice uppercut there from Gonzales.
Gonzales connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gonzales lands a really nice looking cross but Hopper seems unphased.
Gonzales goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gonzales feints and then cracks Hopper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hopper down.
Hopper is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gonzales is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hopper.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Gonzales.
Gonzales is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hopper takes one to the chin there.
Gonzales digs a good body shot into Hopper's ribs.
Nelson Hopper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzales jabs Hopper right on the nose. Hopper blinks but takes it well.
Gonzales connects with an inside leg kick.
Hopper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hopper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonzales avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonzales is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gonzales throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gonzales!
A slapping leg kick lands for Gonzales.
Gonzales defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hopper.
Gabino Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gonzales throws a one two combo.
Hopper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gonzales moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gonzales feints and then cracks Hopper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hopper down.
Hopper closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzales, looking for a takedown. Hopper pushes Gonzales against the cage but Gonzales circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gonzales lands a body shot.
Gonzales scoring well with a low kick there.
Gonzales scores with a one two! Hopper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gonzales lands with a nice combination. Hopper backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Nelson Hopper has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Gonzales.
Hopper is rocked!
Gonzales scores with a leg kick.
Gonzales dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopper. That did some damage!
Gonzales throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gonzales is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hopper throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gonzales tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hopper is in Gonzales's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hopper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hopper stops Gonzales from standing up.
Gonzales is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hopper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gonzales is proving hard to escape from.
Hopper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzales is looking to stand up but Hopper isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopper trying to move into half guard but instead Gonzales has managed to sweep!
Hopper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzales defends it easily.
Hopper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hopper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hopper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzales's head.
Hopper in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gonzales tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hopper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nelson Hopper!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Evan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Lansing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes into the arena with Willie Nelson - Whiskey River blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Lansing!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Lansing misses the target.
Lansing throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams is looking to chop away at Lansing's legs.
Lansing checks a leg kick.
Lansing fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Lansing.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Lansing slips the punch.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Lansing looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Williams lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lansing avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Lansing scores with a punch to the head.
Williams looks to land a body kick but Lansing moved away.
Lansing thows a body shot but no joy.
Lansing avoids the body shot from Williams.
Evan Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lansing moves away.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams slips under a jab.
Lansing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lansing bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Lansing is just out of range.
Lansing throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lansing doesn't seem bothered though.
Lansing avoids the body shot from Williams.
Lansing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lansing slips under a jab from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lansing looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Lansing.
Williams attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Lansing displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from Lansing.
Lansing throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lansing defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from Lansing.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throws a head kick but Lansing moves out of range.
Williams stuns Lansing with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lansing manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lansing scores with a shot to the body.
Lansing throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams throws a leg kick but Lansing sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Lansing's defenses.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Lansing's knee but Lansing avoids it well.
Williams is looking to wear down Lansing with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Lansing connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lansing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams digs a good hook to Lansing's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansing throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Lansing finds it's target.
Lansing thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams throws a leg kick but Lansing sees it coming and moves out of range.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Lansing's knee but Lansing avoids it well.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams connects with a leg kick. Lansing looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lansing.
Williams misses with a right hand
letting Lansing counter with a right hand.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lansing takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lansing slips a straight right by Williams.
Evan Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Lansing scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land a leg kick but Lansing saw it coming and moves away.
Lansing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lansing is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Lansing moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Lansing off balance momentarily.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Lansing bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lansing fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lansing blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Lansing thows a body shot but no joy.
Lansing takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lansing checks the leg kick.
Lansing's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lansing misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lansing is able to avoid easily.
Lansing misses with a straight right.
Williams takes a swing at Lansing's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Williams dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lansing takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
Lansing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Lansing.
Lansing takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Lansing off the cage and back into rage.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lansing's head backwards.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Lansing is just out of range.
Lansing defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansing throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Lansing steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lansing moves away.
Lansing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lansing looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Lansing displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a hook
and Lansing counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lansing connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Lansing's shoulder, as Lansing tries to avoid the shot.
Lansing checks a leg kick.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Lansing is just out of range.
Williams throws a push kick but Lansing slaps the foot to one side.
Lansing misses the shot to the body.
Lansing moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Lansing misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Lansing takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lansing blocks a low kick nicely.
Lansing takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some bone on bone action there as Lansing checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Lansing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lansing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lansing lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lansing misses with an uppercut
and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Evan Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lansing misses the shot to the body.
Lansing throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lansing fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams defending well as Lansing loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander Lansing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lansing missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mirkko Krajc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durham is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mac Miller - Knock Knock. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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144 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirkko Krajc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Durham!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krajc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durham.
Krajc is looking to clinch.
Durham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durham is looking to clinch.
Krajc wants to clinch but Durham slips to the side
and Durham counters with a three punch combo that has Krajc backing up. Krajc nods at Durham to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Durham. That snapped Krajc's head back.
Durham sizes up Krajc with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durham is looking to clinch.
Durham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krajc but Krajc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krajc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Durham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krajc tries to clinch there but Durham circles away.
Krajc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krajc manages to avoid it.
Krajc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krajc does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Krajc is looking to clinch but Durham is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham misses with a left hand
and Krajc holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Krajc gets underhooks to prevent Durham's takedown attempt.
A short left from Krajc.
Durham tries for a takedown but Krajc manages to get underhooks.
Mirkko Krajc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Durham.
Durham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Krajc pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mirkko Krajc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krajc throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krajc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Durham keeps the fight on the outside.
Durham swats away the attempt to clinch by Krajc.
Durham pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Krajc back to the cage. Durham follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Durham doesn't manage to clinch there - Krajc circles away.
Krajc is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krajc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krajc tries to close the distance and clinch but Durham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krajc forces Durham back against the cage and clinches.
Krajc lands a nice uppercut.
Krajc with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krajc avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krajc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Krajc tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durham managing to block the knees to the body from Krajc.
Durham is trying to drag Krajc to the mat but Krajc just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Krajc misses with a knee to the head.
Krajc taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Krajc.
Krajc throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A knee to the head by Krajc.
Durham takes a knee to the side of the body.
Durham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krajc gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Durham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Krajc pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krajc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krajc wants to clinch but Durham slips to the side
and Durham counters with a left and a right that stings Krajc.
Krajc stuffs the takedown attempt from Durham. Durham gets slowly back to his feet.
Krajc lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durham keeps the fight on the outside.
Krajc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durham.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Krajc tries to clinch but Durham is having none of it.
Krajc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Durham, pushing him back against the cage.
Krajc gets underhooks to prevent Durham's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirkko Krajc dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Durham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krajc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krajc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krajc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durham.
Krajc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mirkko Krajc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Krajc as Durham shoots in.
Mike Durham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krajc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durham swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krajc counters by clinching up.
Krajc tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Krajc throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durham blocks it with crossed arms.
Krajc throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krajc is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Krajc with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krajc.
Krajc connects with a knee to the head.
Krajc is stalling here.
Krajc lands a knee to the head.
Mirkko Krajc has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Krajc misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Durham.
Durham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krajc prevents it.
Mirkko Krajc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Durham.
Durham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krajc avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Krajc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krajc lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durham throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham connects with a right hand. Krajc shakes it off.
Krajc moves into the clinch.
Krajc lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krajc is trying to maintain a safe position but Durham gets an underhook and turns Krajc into the cage.
Krajc looking to throw knees to the head but Durham is blocking nicely.
Krajc stalling.
Krajc is trying to force a seperation but Durham has the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krajc with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Durham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Krajc fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Krajc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Durham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krajc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab by Durham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durham throws a lazy uppercut
and Krajc counters by moving into the clinch.
Krajc throws a knee to the head but misses.
Krajc misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Durham.
Durham has Krajc pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krajc manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Krajc tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durham avoids it.
Durham gets a trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Durham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Durham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krajc is concentrating on defense, preventing Durham from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durham looks to land a strike but Krajc avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Durham with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Durham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Durham controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durham landing some decent shots from guard.
Durham throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krajc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Durham.
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 Mirkko Krajc will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Durham with a lazy takedown attempt
and Krajc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durham lands the left hand.
Krajc forces Durham back against the cage and clinches.
Krajc scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krajc misses with a knee strike.
Durham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krajc prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Krajc - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Krajc landing knees to the head.
Durham blocks the elbow strike.
Durham goes for a takedown attempt but Krajc pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mirkko Krajc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Durham.
Krajc tries to clinch there but Durham circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Durham misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krajc is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durham tries for a takedown but Krajc manages to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Krajc - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Durham can't get the takedown.
Krajc stops a takedown attempt from Durham.
Durham has Krajc pressed against the cage, preventing Krajc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Krajc with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Krajc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham shoots for a double leg takedown but Krajc sprawls well. He's pushed Durham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Durham misses the target.
Krajc clinches.
Krajc prevents a takedown attempt there.
Krajc manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durham has Krajc pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krajc manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Krajc working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Krajc - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Krajc trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krajc landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Krajc scores with a knee to the head.
Krajc landing knees to the head.
Krajc lands a nice knee to the body.
Krajc putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Durham in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Krajc tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Krajc creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Krajc looking to throw knees to the head but Durham is blocking nicely.
Krajc effectively controlling the action here.
Durham wants a takedown.
Krajc throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durham blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Krajc.
Krajc throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durham blocks it with crossed arms.
Durham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Krajc fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Krajc is looking to clinch but Durham is avoiding it.
Krajc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durham misses with a wild body shot.
Durham connects with a body shot that sends Krajc's belly button to the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krajc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durham drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mike Durham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirkko Krajc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krajc looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirkko Krajc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krajc, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirkko Krajc!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Gamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward Gamer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bret Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edward Gamer!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gamer.
Gamer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hart looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gamer. Gamer obviously looking to wear him down.
Gamer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gamer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hart.
Gamer lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Gamer tenderised Hart's leg. Hart is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart shoots for a takedown but Gamer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamer misses with a body kick.
Edward Gamer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gamer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gamer throws a sloppy head kick and Hart moves out of range easily.
Gamer scores with a spinning back kick!
Gamer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hart. That did some damage!
Hart is breathing heavily.
Gamer tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart misses with a takedown attempt - Gamer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamer lands a front kick.
Gamer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gamer pushes Hart away with a front kick.
Gamer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gamer scores with a jab.
Hart on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gamer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hart on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gamer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gamer is looking to slow Hart down with leg kicks.
Hart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hart with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gamer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hart's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gamer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gamer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gamer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gamer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gamer scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Gamer 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Gamer.
Nice sprawl there from Gamer as Hart shoots in.
Gamer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gamer scores with a hook to the body. Hart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hart is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gamer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gamer connects with a leg kick. Hart looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gamer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gamer.
Hart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gamer defends it nicely.
Gamer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hart takes a step back to recover.
Gamer feints and then cracks Hart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hart down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gamer. Gamer obviously looking to wear him down.
Gamer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamer cracks a nice hook into Hart's ribs.
Hart walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gamer.
Edward Gamer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gamer scores with a push kick.
Gamer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hart's head backwards.
Hart is rocked!
Gamer throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circle, before Gamer throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hart's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Gamer lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Edward Gamer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carter throws a big shot that misses.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Carter is out of range.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Carter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Emelianenko thuds a left hand into Carter's body.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carter.
Emelianenko scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carter.
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!
Carter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
Emelianenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab lands there for Carter.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination. Carter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carter missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carter doesn't seem bothered though.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Emelianenko's calf.
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Carter missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Carter misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
Carter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Carter misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Carter misses with a hook.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Carter avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but Emelianenko persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing.
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Carter strikes.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carter counters with a three punch combo that has Emelianenko backing up. Emelianenko nods at Carter to acknowledge the strikes.
Ryan Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Carter moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter connects with a crisp jab.
Carter throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Carter swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Carter.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko scores with the left hand. Carter knows he should have avoided that one.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Carter.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
Carter lands with a hook. Emelianenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
Carter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Carter coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Carter moved out of range nicely.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carter to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch combination from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Carter.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter misses with a left hand
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emelianenko is defended easily by Carter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Carter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter lands the left hand.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Carter scores with the left hand. Emelianenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
Carter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carter misses with a hook
and Emelianenko counters with a left to the body.
Carter lands a really nice looking cross but Emelianenko seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko connects with the punch.
Emelianenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carter.
A jab lands there for Emelianenko.
Carter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Carter moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Carter moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko throws a good cross that connects.
Carter scores with a nice right hand.
Carter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko stuns Carter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emelianenko has time to react.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter throws the left hand but Emelianenko avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Carter.
Carter misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Jab from Emelianenko.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter with a jab.
Carter cracks Emelianenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carter throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carter.
Emelianenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Carter misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely.
Carter missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carter can pounce on him.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot that sends Carter's belly button to the back.
Carter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Carter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carter.
Carter throws the left hand but Emelianenko avoids the punch easily.
Carter misses the jab.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carter.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Carter avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carter has time to react.
Ryan Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Carter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter ducks right into an uppercut from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carter misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Carter dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelianenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Emelianenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Emelianenko's head backwards.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
Nice cross by Carter.
Emelianenko lands a really nice looking cross but Carter seems unphased.
Carter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carter lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter misses with a hook
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carter moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter throws a shot from downtown. Emelianenko moves away and avoids it.
Emelianenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Carter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Emelianenko's head backwards.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Emelianenko!
Both fighters circling a little - Carter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carter lands a nice shot that snaps Emelianenko's head back.
Fedor Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelianenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Carter throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Carter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Emelianenko in his tracks.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Emelianenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
A decent looking cross lands there for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Carter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Carter lands a really nice looking cross but Emelianenko seems unphased.
Emelianenko throws an off balance right hand
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko.
Carter scores with a body shot.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carter blocks a jab.
Carter scores with a jab. Emelianenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carter cracks Emelianenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Emelianenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Emelianenko shoots in but Carter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Emelianenko will feel that in the morning.
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Carter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carter lands with an uppercut that bounces Emelianenko off the cage and back into rage.
Carter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelianenko.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
Carter misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Carter scores with a jab. Emelianenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carter lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Carter!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aimo Mojaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Hernandez (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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277 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aimo Mojaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Javier Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mojaus tries to land a front kick but Hernandez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mojaus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mojaus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hernandez.
Mojaus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mojaus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Javier Hernandez has been cut.
Mojaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Mojaus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mojaus throws a head kick that misses.
Hernandez blocks a low kick nicely.
A cross from Hernandez lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mojaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hernandez works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mojaus trying to remain calm as Hernandez controls from the top position.
Mojaus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mojaus tries to get out of the position.
Hernandez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hernandez slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez decides to stand back up. Hernandez steps back and let's Mojaus get back to his feet.
Hernandez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mojaus lands the left hand.
Aimo Mojaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Mojaus.
Hernandez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mojaus on the side of the head.
Mojaus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernandez cracks a nice hook into Mojaus's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mojaus takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Aimo Mojaus has been cut.
Mojaus throws a lazy head kick
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernandez lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mojaus throws a leg kick but Hernandez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hernandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mojauss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hernandez motions for Mojaus to come forward. Hernandez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mojaus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hernandez scores with a nice head shot.
Mojaus is rocked!
Mojaus throws a leg kick
and Hernandez counters with a double leg. Mojaus bangs his head on the mat and seems to be on queer street here... Hernandez follows up with punches and the ref steps in to end the fight! It was the slam that caused all the problems.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Javier Hernandez!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hamid Zaferani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drogba is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Whiskey In The Jar. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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140 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hamid Zaferani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aiden Drogba!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaferani lands a jab to Drogba's midsection.
A big left from Zaferani misses.
Drogba clinches.
Zaferani prevents Drogba from breaking the clinch.
Drogba jumps guard but Zaferani stands there with Drogba around his waist. Drogba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Drogba fails to pull guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zaferani.
It looks like Aiden Drogba has been cut.
Drogba trying to stall but Zaferani improves his position.
Zaferani misses with an elbow strike.
Drogba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hamid Zaferani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden Drogba.
Zaferani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zaferani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaferani makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drogba tries to pull guard but Zaferani holds him up against the cage and eventually Drogba drops back down to his feet.
A short uppercut from Zaferani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaferani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaferani throws out a leg kick but Drogba moves out of range and Zaferani only half commits.
Drogba clinches up against the cage.
Drogba tries to break free but Zaferani pushes him back against the cage.
Drogba tries to pull guard but Zaferani holds him up against the cage and eventually Drogba drops back down to his feet.
Zaferani lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zaferani lands with a right to the head.
Zaferani keeps control of Drogba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zaferani lands an elbow just above Drogba 's eye.
Zaferani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drogba pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Drogba controls Zaferani momentarily but Zaferani frees himself.
Zaferani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drogba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaferani controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hamid Zaferani has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Drogba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zaferani.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani tests Drogba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Zaferani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hamid Zaferani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaferani tries to land a leg kick but Drogba saw it coming and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Zaferani. Those never looked like landing.
Zaferani thows a leg kick but Drogba checks it
and Drogba counters with a solid body kick.
Drogba shoots for a takedown but Zaferani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drogba is defended easily by Zaferani.
Zaferani thuds a left hand into Drogba's body.
Drogba shoots in for a takedown but Zaferani shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani is looking to clinch but Drogba is avoiding it.
Drogba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zaferani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drogba was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaferani.
Zaferani lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaferani cracks a nice hook into Drogba's ribs.
Zaferani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drogba dodges the punch combination from Zaferani.
Drogba fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaferani tests Drogba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamid Zaferani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aiden Drogba'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.
Zaferani moves into the clinch.
Zaferani keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drogba's efforts to push away.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Drogba seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Drogba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zaferani scores with a shoulder strike.
Drogba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zaferani prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hamid Zaferani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden Drogba.
Drogba takes an elbow to the forehead.
Drogba is trying to break the clinch but Zaferani is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Zaferani.
A shot in the inside from Zaferani.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaferani.
A nice left hand lands by Zaferani.
Zaferani scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drogba lands a knee to the body.
Zaferani keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drogba's efforts to push away.
Zaferani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drogba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaferani smiles and moves away.
Aiden Drogba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Zaferani as Drogba shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Zaferani.
Zaferani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drogba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zaferani explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaferani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Drogba is rocked!
Zaferani lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Drogba up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Zaferani from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Drogba's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hamid Zaferani!
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