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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ars Faglio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rob James was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ars Faglio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rob James!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Faglio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
James slips under a jab from Faglio.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Faglio which made him look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faglio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James shoots for a takedown but Faglio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ars Faglio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob James.
Faglio loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Faglio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James shoots for a takedown but Faglio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James scores a takedown into full mount!
James moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Faglio has worked his arm free - good work by Faglio!
Faglio is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James decides to stand up, so the ref orders Faglio to his feet.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Faglio looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Faglio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
Faglio throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Faglio forces James back against the ropes and clinches.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
Faglio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faglio holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Faglio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
Faglio lands a nice elbow.
Faglio keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Faglio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Rob James has been cut.
James looks gassed!
James dodges an elbow strike from Faglio.
Faglio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
Faglio lands a damaging elbow.
Faglio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
Faglio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James is trying to drag Faglio to the mat but Faglio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Faglio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Faglio lands an elbow just above James 's eye.
Faglio lands an elbow just above James 's eye.
Faglio lands a nice elbow.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Rob James's cut even more.
Faglio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
Faglio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Faglio.
Faglio lands an elbow just above James 's eye.
The cut above Rob James's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faglio lands an elbow just above James 's eye.
Faglio lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
Faglio lands an elbow inside.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
Faglio lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
Rob James's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Faglio lands a nice elbow.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
Faglio lands a damaging elbow.
Faglio lands a nice elbow.
Faglio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Faglio for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Faglio breaks from the clinch.
Faglio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Faglio.
Ars Faglio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Faglio. That snapped James's head back.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rob James's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ars Faglio!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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295 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Daddy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Davis coming out on top.
Davis clinches.
Daddy tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Davis is trying to maintain a safe position but Daddy gets an underhook and turns Davis into the ropes.
Davis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Daddy tries to pull guard but Davis holds him up against the ropes and eventually Daddy drops back down to his feet.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daddy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Davis is keeping busy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Davis can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dave Davis.
Davis throws the left hand but Daddy avoids the punch easily.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis tries to clinch but Daddy moves out of range.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daddy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daddy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis throws out a powerful jab.
Davis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daddy shoots in looking for a takedown. Davis tries to sprawl out of it but Daddy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Davis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dave Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Daddy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Davis finds it's way through Daddy's defenses.
Daddy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daddy looks gassed!
Davis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daddy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daddy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davis managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daddy wants to stand and escape but instead Davis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Davis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daddy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Davis wants to get up but he can't break Daddy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy wants to stand but Davis is controlling the position.
Daddy controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Davis is working Daddy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Davis pushing down on Daddy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Daddy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daddy trying to control but Davis postures up.
Davis seems to be working for a kimura but Daddy defends the submission attempt.
Daddy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis seems to be looking for submissions.
Davis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Daddy is looking to control Davis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daddy avoid being mounted?
Davis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Daddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daddy checks a low kick from Davis.
Daddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daddy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daddy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daddy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Davis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Daddy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Davis is looking to clinch but Daddy is avoiding it.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daddy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Davis has his foot on Daddy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daddy works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis keeping full guard, as Daddy tries to pass.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
Daddy postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Daddy is breathing heavily.
Daddy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The crowd cheers as Davis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daddy doesn't seem phased though.
Daddy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Davis as he connects with a hook.
Daddy avoids the head kick by Davis.
Davis throws the left hand but Daddy avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daddy closes the distance but Davis moves to the side
and Davis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy blocks an uppercut.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
Daddy drops his hands momentarily and Davis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Daddy slips under a jab from Davis.
Daddy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daddy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daddy moves away.
Daddy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dave Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Davis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Daddy's head.
Daddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davis.
Davis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davis drops back looking for a leg! Daddy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daddy manages to kick Davis off! Davis jumps back into Daddy's guard.
Davis postures up and lands a big shot to Daddy's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daddy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daddy is on top in guard.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
Davis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Daddy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daddy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Daddy trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Daddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Davis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Daddy is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Davis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daddy moves away.
Daddy shoots and misses
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Davis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Davis wants to take a breather but Daddy is having none of it.
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
Davis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Daddy is rocked!
Davis loads up with a big shot that hurts Daddy! He's pulled Davis in close but Davis has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Daddy survive? More strikes from Davis and Daddy is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Davis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damien Kali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cha Cha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Kali has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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192 lbs
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198 lbs
0 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Powerful |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damien Kali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Cha Cha!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Cha.
Cha slips under a jab.
Kali swinging wildly here.
Kali fails to land with a series of punches.
Kali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kali thows a body shot but no joy.
Cha thuds his right hand into Kali's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kali looks to land a left hand but Cha moved out of range nicely.
Kali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cha thows a body shot but no joy.
Cha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kali.
Kali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cha.
Cha cracks Kali with an open hand slap.
Cha blocks a leg kick.
Cha gets a takedown into half guard.
Cha is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kali!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cha controlling the position easily from mount.
Kali has left one of his arms exposed and Cha doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Kali screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cha Cha!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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169 lbs
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165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Aivovaurio does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aivovaurio circles away.
Aivovaurio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aivovaurio slaps away a takedown attempt from Penn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Aivovaurio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
Aivovaurio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Penn takes a swing at Aivovaurio's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Aivovaurio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown. Aivovaurio tries to sprawl out of it but Penn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Aivovaurio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aivovaurio throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aivovaurio sprawls well. Aivovaurio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Aivovaurio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aivovaurio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aivovaurio looks to throw the jab but Penn is out of range.
Aivovaurio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aivovaurio misses with a hook.
Penn has a takedown stuffed.
Aivovaurio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penn.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aivovaurio as he jumps to the side.
Penn looks gassed!
Aivovaurio lands an overhand right.
It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aivovaurio throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Penn crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Arenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arenzo comes to the ring accompanied by Bad Boys, Bad Boys. Silva has chosen Ice Ice Baby as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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180 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lawrence Arenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arenzo lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
Arenzo misses with a body shot.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arenzo wants to clinch.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arenzo.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Arenzo.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arenzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arenzo drives through and clinches with Silva against the ropes.
Arenzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Arenzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Arenzo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arenzo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arenzo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Arenzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Arenzo throws an elbow but misses.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arenzo.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Arenzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arenzo missing with knees to the body.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Arenzo throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Arenzo throws an elbow but misses.
Arenzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Arenzo tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Arenzo throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Arenzo.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Arenzo throws an elbow but misses.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Arenzo is controlling the position.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Arenzo throws an elbow but it misses.
Arenzo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arenzo lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Arenzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Arenzo has double underhooks.
Arenzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Arenzo.
Arenzo keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Arenzo.
Arenzo tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Arenzo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Arenzo lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Arenzo is controlling him.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arenzo is breathing heavily.
Arenzo misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arenzo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Arenzo.
Silva avoiding damage as Arenzo throws knees to the body.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Arenzo.
Silva wants to stall.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Arenzo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Arenzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Arenzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Arenzo has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
The referee calls for Silva to work.
Silva works on Arenzo's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Arenzo won't allow it.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Arenzo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the ropes.
Arenzo throws an elbow that misses.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Arenzo's head.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arenzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Arenzo is controlling the position.
Arenzo has Silva pressed against the ropes, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arenzo has Silva pressed against the ropes, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Arenzo is rocked!
Silva cracks Arenzo with a nice body shot.
Oh Arenzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva pushes Arenzo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Arenzo with a big uppercut! Arenzo tries to clinch up but Silva pushes him back against the ropes and lands another moster strike that crumples Arenzo to the mat! Arenzo covers up and Silva unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor Dunn struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taylor Dunn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunn misses with a kick to the body.
Dunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Creed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dunn pinned against the cage. Dunn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Creed.
Creed keeps the fight on the outside.
Creed shoots in and bounces Dunn off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Creed passes Dunn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Creed seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dunn is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Apollo Creed!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Higham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyrkki Hynynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nyrkki Hynynen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keith Higham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Nyrkki Hynynen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higham shoots in for a double leg but Hynynen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Higham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Higham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hynynen pinned against the cage. Hynynen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Higham swings for the body but Hynynen moves out of range.
Higham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hynynen sprawls well. Hynynen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Higham gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Higham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higham looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hynynen!
Higham moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hynynen has worked his arm free - good work by Hynynen!
Higham working away.
Higham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higham is looking to take a break and control but Hynynen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Higham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hynynen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Higham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hynynen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Higham tries for a kimura but Hynynen is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Hynynen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Higham tries for a kimura but Hynynen is defending well.
Hynynen wants to control but Higham postures up.
Higham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Higham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Higham swings around for an armbar but Hynynen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Higham's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hynynen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Higham has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hynynen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Higham.
Higham is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hynynen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Higham keeps working.
The strikes coming from Hynynen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Higham tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hynynen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Higham is trying to control Hynynen's posture but Hynynen avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Keith Higham will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hynynen is looking to clinch.
Hynynen takes one on the button.
Higham swats away the attempt to clinch by Hynynen.
Higham forces Hynynen back against the ropes and clinches.
Hynynen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hynynen presses Higham against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hynynen stops a takedown attempt from Higham.
Hynynen is pressed up against the ropes. Higham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hynynen down to the mat. Hynynen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Higham scores with a jab to the head.
Nyrkki Hynynen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Higham shoots in for a takedown but Hynynen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Higham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higham fails to land the takedown.
Hynynen tries to clinch
and Higham counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hynynen's guard now.
Higham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hynynen is trying to control the position but Higham postures up.
Higham drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hynynen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hynynen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hynynen!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hynynen trying to control the position but Higham is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hynynen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
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.
Hynynen misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hynynen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Higham is looking to improve his position but Hynynen isn't that keen on the idea.
Hynynen wants to control the pace but Higham is squirming around nicely.
Hynynen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hynynen misses with a head shot.
Hynynen looking to control but Higham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hynynen thowing shots but they're missing.
Hynynen looking to control but Higham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Higham is looking to improve his position but Hynynen isn't that keen on the idea.
Higham regains half guard.
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.
Higham is looking to improve his position.
Hynynen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Higham's head.
Higham wants to get back to full guard but Hynynen has passed into side control.
Higham bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nyrkki Hynynen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Hynynen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higham.
Higham bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Higham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Higham tests Hynynen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Higham is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hynynen gets a clinch.
Higham is trying to drag Hynynen to the mat but Hynynen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Higham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hynynen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Higham tries to score a body lock takedown but Hynynen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Higham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Higham is trying to drag Hynynen to the mat but Hynynen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Hynynen pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Higham tries for a takedown but Hynynen manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higham is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hynynen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Higham is trying to drag Hynynen to the mat but Hynynen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Higham wants a takedown.
Hynynen works on Higham's body with a couple of short punches.
Higham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hynynen prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Hynynen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Higham as Hynynen tries to tie him up.
Higham letting Hynynen take a breather here.
Higham blocks a body shot from Hynynen.
Hynynen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hynynen gets underhooks to prevent Higham's takedown attempt.
Higham tries to score a body lock takedown but Hynynen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hynynen prevents the takedown attempt.
Hynynen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hynynen struggles to land a body shot inside as Higham controls his hands.
Hynynen scores with a hook to the body.
Higham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hynynen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Higham as Hynynen tries to tie him up.
Hynynen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hynynen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Higham is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Hynynen.
Hynynen presses Higham against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Higham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hynynen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hynynen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Higham backwards.
Higham has Hynynen pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Hynynen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hynynen pushes Higham back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Higham wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Hynynen.
Hynynen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hynynen lands a body punch.
Hynynen is leaning against Higham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hynynen trying to control the position but instead, Higham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hynynen into the ropes.
Higham takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Higham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hynynen prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hynynen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hynynen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hynynen wants to clinch but Higham slips to the side
and Higham counters with an inside leg kick.
Higham is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Higham has a takedown stuffed.
Higham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Higham counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hynynen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Higham is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hynynen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hynynen is looking to take a break and control but Higham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hynynen works his way into side control.
Higham gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nyrkki Hynynen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hynynen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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