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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Bermudez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture has chosen Run This Town as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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136 lbs
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225 cm
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143 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Bermudez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominick Couture!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bermudez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bermudez throws a push kick but Couture slaps the foot to one side.
Couture lands with an overhand left.
Couture throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Couture misses with the combination.
Couture is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Couture jabs at Bermudez's body.
Bermudez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Couture was covering up waiting for the punch and Bermudez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bermudez trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bermudez walks into a left hand.
Bermudez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bermudez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bermudez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bermudez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bermudez is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Couture coming out on top.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
Couture scores with a one two! Bermudez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bermudez looks to land a combination but Couture avoids it well.
Couture lands with a straight right. Bermudez didn't see that one coming.
Couture is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab from Couture.
Couture fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Couture lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bermudez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture lands a really nice looking cross but Bermudez seems unphased.
Oh Bermudez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
Couture connects with a crisp jab.
Couture scores with a jab. Bermudez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Couture drops Bermudez with a huge uppercut! Bermudez drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Couture is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominick Couture!
After winning the bout, Dominick Couture thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximillion Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butler has chosen Comeback Kid as his entrance music. Mason Taylor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maximillion Butler's chin.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mason Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maximillion Butler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Butler circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor darts in and clinches Butler up against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Butler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Butler.
Butler missing with knees to the body.
Taylor manages to pull guard.
Butler won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Taylor trying to control the position here.
Taylor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Butler's guard.
Butler being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason Taylor has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Butler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butler misses with a body shot.
Taylor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Butler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taylor defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Butler is retaining full guard.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Butler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taylor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Butler is working an open guard so Taylor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taylor showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor controlling the action here.
Butler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taylor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taylor's back!
Butler is trying to stick to Taylor's back but Taylor is turning into Butler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Butler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Taylor.
Taylor stands and throws Butler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Butler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Butler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taylor's best efforts.
Butler won't allow Taylor to pass to mount.
Taylor trying to control the pace.
Butler is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mason Taylor.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Butler defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butler tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Butler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Butler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Butler is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Taylor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Butler pushes him off.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Taylor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Taylor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Butler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Butler kicks off Taylor and gets to his feet.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Butler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Butler tries to bench press Taylor off him but Taylor keeps the position.
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!
Mason Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Butler is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control.
Butler is letting Taylor control him for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mason Taylor just wasn't active enough.
Taylor scores a takedown into full mount!
Taylor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Butler is desperately trying to improve his position but Taylor has a good base and remains in mount.
Taylor controlling from mount.
Butler is looking to improve his position but Taylor isn't that keen on the idea.
Taylor controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler can't escape the position.
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!
Taylor controlling the position easily from mount.
Mason Taylor has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Butler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Taylor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Taylor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Butler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Taylor is working for a kimura but Butler is defending it quite comfortably.
Taylor stalling.
Butler actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor slows the pace down in half guard.
Taylor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Butler regains half guard.
Butler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Butler is breathing heavily.
Taylor controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Taylor dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Taylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Butler sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taylor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Butler back to the cage. Taylor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Butler misses with a hook.
Taylor tries to clinch but Butler moves out of range.
Butler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Butler misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Butler misses.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Butler did well to prevent Taylor getting side control.
Taylor not doing much here.
Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Butler is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Butler.
Butler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Butler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butler is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mason Taylor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Butler misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Taylor wants to clinch
and Butler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Butler quickly recovers to half guard.
Butler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taylor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Butler is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Butler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taylor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Butler!
Mason Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Butler is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taylor controlling from the full mount.
Butler is desperately trying to improve his position but Taylor has a good base and remains in mount.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butler can do to turn this around?
Taylor content just to control the position here.
Taylor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Butler for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Mason Taylor wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Taylor stands up out of the half guard.
Butler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor wants to clinch up but Butler keeps it at a distance.
Butler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Butler tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Butler to the ground. Butler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Butler avoids them all with ease.
Maximillion Butler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Butler does no damage.
Mason Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taylor 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 for Mason Taylor!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Mason Taylor!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Mason Taylor!
Mason Taylor wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Che De Fries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Che De Fries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Alkofer!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Fries leaves Alkofer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alkofer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Fries avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alkofer.
Che De Fries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Alkofer.
De Fries scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Fries misses with a leg kick
and Alkofer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alkofer throws a right and a left that De Fries avoids nicely.
Alkofer fails with a takedown attempt.
De Fries throws a series of punches but Alkofer moves out of range.
De Fries misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Fries throws a hook to the side of Alkofer's head but Alkofer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Fries misses with a low kick as Alkofer jumps back.
De Fries throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alkofer tries to clinch up but De Fries circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Fries tries to bum rush Alkofer with a series of wild strikes but Alkofer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alkofer dives in and grabs De Fries's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Fries pushes down on Alkofer's head and hops out.
Alkofer dodges the punch combination from De Fries.
De Fries will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Che De Fries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alkofer closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Fries circles away.
De Fries thows a leg kick but Alkofer checks it
and Alkofer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. De Fries is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Alkofer tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Fries sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alkofer somewhat.
Alkofer looks gassed!
Alkofer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Fries attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Fries pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alkofer is out of range and De Fries settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fries looks to land a combination but Alkofer avoids it well.
De Fries tries to bum rush Alkofer with a series of wild strikes but Alkofer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Fries misses with a wild combination.
Alkofer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Fries avoids it really well and circles away.
De Fries misses with a double jab.
De Fries swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Fries swinging wildly here.
De Fries misses with a double jab
and Alkofer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alkofer feints and then cracks De Fries's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Fries down.
Alkofer misses with a head kick.
De Fries throws a leg kick but Alkofer moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fries throws a nice looking combination but Alkofer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alkofer shoots in for a double leg but De Fries sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alkofer takes the fight into the clinch.
Alkofer tries to circle away but De Fries has him pinned against the cage.
Alkofer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Fries rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alkofer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alkofer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Fries to the ground. Alkofer is now in De Fries's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alkofer wants to pass the guard but De Fries is keeping the position.
Alkofer trying to control the position from guard on top but De Fries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alkofer advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer is working to tighten is grip on De Fries's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. De Fries has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Alkofer is really squeezing tight and eventually De Fries passes out! Alkofer breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dennis Alkofer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Fitzmagic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kruger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nightmare-Avenged Sevenfold. Ryan Fitzmagic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Viktor Kruger's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viktor Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Fitzmagic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger moves in looking to clinch but Fitzmagic pushes him off.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzmagic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruger has Fitzmagic up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzmagic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzmagic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruger rushes Fitzmagic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzmagic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kruger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kruger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzmagic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzmagic scores with a push kick.
Fitzmagic shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitzmagic shoots in for a double leg but Kruger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Viktor Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Fitzmagic.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kruger.
Fitzmagic shoots for a takedown but Kruger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kruger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitzmagic looking to score a takedown here. Kruger is defending well but Fitzmagic drives through and ends up in Kruger's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kruger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fitzmagic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kruger has control of Fitzmagic's left arm, preventing Fitzmagic from doing any damage.
Fitzmagic wants to pass the guard but Kruger is keeping the position.
Kruger can't keep his opponent in guard - Fitzmagic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fitzmagic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fitzmagic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger trying to hold on to Fitzmagic's head to control him but Fitzmagic postures up.
Fitzmagic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzmagic is looking to take a break and control but Kruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fitzmagic stands up from half guard.
Kruger shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Kruger with that takedown attempt.
Kruger is breathing heavily.
Fitzmagic throws a combination. Kruger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kruger looks for a takedown but Fitzmagic sprawls well.
Kruger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fitzmagic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fitzmagic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fitzmagic wants to stand up but Kruger is controlling the position.
Fitzmagic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kruger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fitzmagic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzmagic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic with the ground and pound but Kruger uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fitzmagic trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger trying to keep a closed guard but Fitzmagic is proving a slippery customer.
Fitzmagic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fitzmagic trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Kruger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kruger is looking for a triangle but Fitzmagic pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzmagic working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzmagic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Fitzmagic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fitzmagic dives in and grabs Kruger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kruger pushes down on Fitzmagic's head and hops out.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzmagic. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzmagic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruger tries to clinch but Fitzmagic moves out of range.
Fitzmagic fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Fitzmagic. No joy for Kruger on that attempt.
Fitzmagic wants to clinch up but Kruger keeps it at a distance.
Kruger shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzmagic sprawls well. He's pushed Kruger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fitzmagic wants to clinch.
Ryan Fitzmagic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzmagic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kruger gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Fitzmagic from controlling successfully.
Fitzmagic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kruger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kruger looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzmagic tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruger is retaining full guard.
Kruger trying to control the position.
Viktor Kruger has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fitzmagic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fitzmagic working the head and body with strikes.
Kruger is pushing Fitzmagic's head away, looking to escape. Fitzmagic manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fitzmagic wants to control but Kruger is keeping him busy.
Fitzmagic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fitzmagic looks up at the clock and then as Kruger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fitzmagic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzmagic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kruger some visible discomfort.
Kruger dodges the ground and pound from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kruger down.
Kruger tries to bench press Fitzmagic off him but Fitzmagic keeps the position.
Fitzmagic in side control, throwing shots but Kruger defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic is chipping away with strikes.
Fitzmagic working the strikes but Kruger uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fitzmagic is trying to control the action in half guard but Kruger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fitzmagic working the head and body with strikes.
Fitzmagic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzmagic lands with a punch from half guard.
Fitzmagic thows a huge punch but Kruger dodges it nicely.
Fitzmagic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fitzmagic wants to free his trapped foot but Kruger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fitzmagic trying to control the action but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Kruger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fitzmagic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fitzmagic is trying to control the action in half guard but Kruger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fitzmagic is taking a breather. Kruger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzmagic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kruger defending well though.
Fitzmagic wants to free his trapped foot but Kruger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fitzmagic is just content to waste time from the top position. Kruger takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzmagic throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Fitzmagic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fitzmagic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fitzmagic trying to pass the guard but Kruger defending well.
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Fitzmagic is looking to stall here but Kruger recovers full guard.
Ryan Fitzmagic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kruger keeping full guard, as Fitzmagic tries to pass.
Kruger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fitzmagic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger is pulling down on Fitzmagic's head to control his posture.
Fitzmagic wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
Fitzmagic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzmagic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruger is fending him off so far but Fitzmagic persists. Nope, Kruger circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruger tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitzmagic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruger pinned against the cage. Kruger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fitzmagic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic shoots in but no luck this time.
Viktor Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic shoots in for a takedown but Kruger shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fitzmagic is defended easily by Kruger.
Fitzmagic feints and as Kruger raises his hands in defense, Fitzmagic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kruger scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fitzmagic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Kruger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzmagic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kruger's guard.
Kruger pulls Fitzmagic in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Kruger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fitzmagic trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fitzmagic.
Kruger takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fitzmagic remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kruger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fitzmagic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fitzmagic slips a nice elbow through Kruger's hands, connecting with Kruger's forehead.
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!
Kruger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fitzmagic.
Kruger is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan Fitzmagic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Viktor Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzmagic wants to control but Kruger is keeping him busy.
Fitzmagic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Fitzmagic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fitzmagic 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 for Ryan Fitzmagic!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Ryan Fitzmagic!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Ryan Fitzmagic!
Ryan Fitzmagic wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelly Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly Long acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Laden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kelly Long!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laden's guard.
Longis looking to pass into half guard but Laden pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Laden is in guard.
Long looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laden throwing strikes from guard but Long blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laden trying to control the position from guard on top but Long is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laden wants to pass the guard but Long is keeping the position.
Laden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack Laden has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Laden fails with a takedown attempt.
Laden fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Long to the ground. Laden is now in Long's guard.
Long escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Long thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Long lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Laden!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laden is looking to escape.
Long tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Long lands a heavy elbow.
Laden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laden is desperately trying to improve his position but Long has a good base and remains in mount.
Long manages to capitalize on a mistake by Laden to take his back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laden turns into Long and is now in his guard.
Long is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Laden tries to roll over but Long keeps him under control.
Long is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laden is just riding it out for now. Long eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laden is looking to control Long's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laden avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laden keeping control of the position.
Long blocks the strikes from Laden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kelly Long will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Laden blocks the body kick.
Laden shoots in looking for a takedown but Long manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Laden blocks a head kick by Long.
Long moves in looking to clinch but Laden pushes him off.
Laden misses with a takedown
and Long counters with a one-two to the body.
Long swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Long scores a takedown into full mount!
Laden is desperately trying to improve his position but Long has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Laden that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laden tries to hold on but Long pushes him away.
Laden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Long unloading with bombs!
Laden is trying desperately to improve position.
Long putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Laden regains half guard.
Laden trying to control from the bottom.
Long working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laden is looking to control Long's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laden avoid being mounted?
Laden is staying active underneath Long, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Long is nestled in close to Laden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Long performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laden actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Long.
Kelly Long has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long is trying to work for a kimura but Laden is defending well.
Long is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Long.
Long is trying to control the action in half guard but Laden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Long is looking for a kimura but Laden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Long to get the leverage.
Laden is looking to improve his position.
Laden is trying to stand up here but Long is controlling him well.
Long really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laden trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Long wants to control but Laden is keeping him busy.
Long wants to pass to mount but Laden is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Long showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Laden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laden shoots in for a double leg but Long sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laden tries for a takedown but Long sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Laden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Long misses.
Laden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Long to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Laden lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Long!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long throwing hammer fists to the chest of Laden. What's that going to do exactly?
Laden goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Long is on top in guard.
Laden is trying to keep Long in close.
Long looking to sit in guard and control but Laden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Long has control of Laden's left arm, preventing Laden from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long working a defensive guard here.
Long has his foot on Laden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laden works his way back into a safe position though.
Laden forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Laden seems content to control.
Laden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Long defends it well.
Laden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Long keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laden wants to control but Long is keeping him busy.
Laden wants to work for an arm triangle but Long is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laden throwing shots but Long is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Long knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Long trying to control here.
Laden wants to free his trapped foot but Long is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Long is looking for a sweep. Laden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laden passes into side control, despite Long's attempt to control the position.
Laden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Long is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Laden.
Well Long has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Kelly Long!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Kelly Long!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Kelly Long!
Kelly Long wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Kelly Long thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Torture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Diamonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Willy Diamonds enters the cage!
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196 lbs
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200 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Torture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willy Diamonds!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamonds throws a shot to the body.
Diamonds swats away the attempt to clinch by Torture.
Torture throws a front kick aimed at Diamonds's knee but Diamonds avoids it well.
Diamonds swats away the attempt to clinch by Torture.
Torture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diamonds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Torture is looking to clinch but Diamonds is avoiding it.
Diamonds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diamonds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diamonds lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Diamonds. No joy for Torture on that attempt.
Diamonds throws a series of punches but Torture avoids them all with ease.
Torture tries for a takedown but Diamonds circles away easily
and Diamonds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torture will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Torture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamonds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torture dives in and grabs Diamonds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diamonds pushes down on Torture's head and hops out.
Diamonds slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Torture shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diamonds defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamonds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diamonds lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Torture tries to clinch up.
Diamonds displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Torture is rocked!
Diamonds tests Torture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Torture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torture tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diamonds is able to avoid easily.
Torture seems to have got his legs back now.
Diamonds drops Torture with a beautiful combination! Torture stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Diamonds is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torture throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diamonds counters with a crisp one two that drops Torture! Diamonds thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Torture to his feet! Torture is in big trouble!
Diamonds cracks Torture with a hook to the temple - Torture is on wobbly legs here! Diamonds swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Torture falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Diamonds wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Willy Diamonds!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason Dixon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mason Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Santos!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos clobbers Dixon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dixon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a single leg into guard. Dixon didn't expect that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Santos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dixon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Dixon throws up his legs and catches Santos in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Santos tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Dixon! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mason Dixon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zane Peltier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltier comes to the cage accompanied by Rockstar-Chamillionaire. Mac has chosen Dump the Clip as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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157 lbs
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Counter striker
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zane Peltier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Mac!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peltier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mac connects with a body shot.
Peltier moves forwards but Mac connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peltier shoots in looking for a takedown but Mac manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peltier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mac moves in looking to clinch but Peltier pushes him off.
Peltier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mac was covering up waiting for the punch and Peltier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Peltier forces his way into half guard.
Peltier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mac doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peltier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac tries to kick Peltier off but Peltier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Peltier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mac defends it well.
Peltier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mac sees it coming and defends easily.
Mac is looking for a sweep. Peltier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mac wants to get back to his feet.
Mac trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peltier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mac is just riding it out for now. Peltier eventually gives up the hold.
Peltier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peltier has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mac defend it? Peltier steps over the head and cranks it - Mac is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Peltier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zane Peltier!
Zane Peltier is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Zane Peltier misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Black Coleman !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
Jones slips a straight right by Coleman .
Jones fails with the takedown
and Coleman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Coleman passes into half guard.
Coleman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is staying active underneath Coleman , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Coleman wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Coleman wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Coleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coleman is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones won't allow Coleman to pass to mount.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Coleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Coleman is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones trying to get back to full guard but Coleman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Coleman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Coleman wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Coleman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones wants to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.
Coleman tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman with good strikes from the mount here!
Coleman is working for a guillotine from mount but Jones frees his head quite easily.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Coleman tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coleman landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Coleman avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones is looking to improve his position but Coleman isn't that keen on the idea.
Coleman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Coleman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Coleman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Coleman wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Coleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Coleman trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Coleman with a nice head shot there.
Coleman postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones looking for subs off his back but Coleman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Coleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Nice strikes from Coleman there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones trying to control here.
Coleman is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Jones is hurt! He's hurt bad - Coleman fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Jones from any more punishment! Congratulations to Coleman ! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Coleman !
Black Coleman is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Black Coleman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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