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TDCL 10- April Fool's PBP Commentary |
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 Jin Seoul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jin Seoul 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Torture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jin Seoul!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torture scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Torture decides to stand up, so the ref orders Seoul to his feet.
Seoul with a poor takedown
and Torture counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Seoul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torture defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torture postures up.
Torture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seoul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seoul is trying to control the position but Torture postures up.
Seoul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torture is aware though and is defending well.
Torture trying to control but Seoul is working from the bottom.
Seoul seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Seoul working a defensive guard here.
Seoul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seoul is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seoul closes this distance looking for a takedown but Torture circles away.
Seoul closes this distance looking for a takedown but Torture circles away.
Tom Torture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Seoul.
Torture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torture moves in looking to clinch but Seoul pushes him off.
Seoul shoots in for a takedown but Torture shows good takedown defense.
Torture changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Seoul looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Seoul prevents Torture from improving position.
Seoul tries to buck Torture off but Torture is having none of it.
Seoul looks gassed!
Torture stands up and beckons Seoul to his feet.
Torture moves into the clinch.
Torture lands a nice knee to the body.
Seoul fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torture is pressed up against the cage. Seoul has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Torture down to the mat. Torture avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Torture has managed to clinch.
Seoul fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seoul is fighting off a takedown attempt but Torture is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Seoul to the mat. Seoul regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Torture passes Seoul's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Torture with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Seoul is refusing to be controlled, as Torture sits in half guard.
Torture is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Seoul sees it coming and defends easily.
Torture is trying to control the action in half guard but Seoul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Seoul looking for submissions off his back.
Torture looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seoul trying to control from the bottom.
Torture stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Seoul to get to his feet.
Torture fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torture gets caught flat footed, as Seoul shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Torture wants to get back to his feet but Seoul is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Seoul is working Torture over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torture keeping full guard, as Seoul tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torture is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seoul defends well.
Torture is trying to keep Seoul in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seoul wants to stand but Torture is controlling his posture from full guard.
Torture has control of Seoul's left arm, preventing Seoul from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Torture dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Seoul tries for a takedown but Torture circles away easily
and Torture counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Torture trying to pass the guard but Seoul defending well.
Seoul keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Seoul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Torture pulls his head out easily.
Seoul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Torture's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Torture's back!
Seoul patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Seoul looking for the choke from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seoul biding his time, controlling Torture.
Torture is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Seoul is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seoul is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Well, with Seoul on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Torture is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Torture controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Torture tries to roll but Seoul sticks to his back.
Torture wants to control his opponent's hands but Seoul gets his hands free.
Torture tries to roll but Seoul sticks to his back.
Torture knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seoul on the ground.
Torture rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tom Torture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Seoul is trying to work for a kimura but Torture is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torture tries to kick Seoul off but Seoul keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torture kicks Seoul off and gets back to his feet.
Torture drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Seoul controls Torture momentarily but Torture frees himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seoul thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Seoul throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Seoul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Seoul trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Torture content to stall in guard here.
Torture wants to pass the guard but Seoul is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seoul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torture manages to get himself to full guard.
Seoul stopping the sweep attempt from Torture.
Seoul slips nicely into half guard.
Seoul is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seoul stalling away here and it's allowed Torture to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Torture tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seoul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seoul trying to control but Torture is working from the bottom.
Torture wants to sweep here but Seoul controlling him for the moment.
Torture wants to stand but Seoul is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seoul works over Torture with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jin Seoul will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Seoul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torture defends it nicely.
Torture fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Torture looking to score a takedown here. Seoul is defending well but Torture drives through and ends up in Seoul's guard.
Seoul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seoul is looking to sinch up a triangle. Torture throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Seoul's body to avoid the submission. Seoul has instead reached around Torture's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Seoul arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jin Seoul!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Smokealot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dank has chosen let the bodies hit the floor 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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278 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sir Smokealot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Dank!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokealot tries to close the distance and clinch but Dank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dank misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smokealot.
Dank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dank is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smokealot makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dank throws the kick towards the body but Smokealot avoids it.
Smokealot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smokealot thows a body shot but no joy.
Smokealot shoots in for a takedown but Dank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dank scoring well with a low kick there.
Smokealot tries to clinch up
and Dank counters with a takedown into side control.
Smokealot is looking for a sweep.
Dank decides to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dank.
Smokealot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smokealot defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokealot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dank is out of range.
Dank shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smokealot's guard.
Smokealot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dank won't allow Smokealot to sweep him here.
Dank looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smokealot is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smokealot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Smokealot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokealot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dank just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smokealot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dank pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dank looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dank is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smokealot is trying to stand back up but Dank is controlling him
Dank controlling the pace.
Dank is thwarting Smokealot's attempts to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dank tries to pass to full mount but Smokealot defends it.
Smokealot trying to hold on to Dank's head to control him but Dank postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dank throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokealot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smokealot shoots in looking for a takedown but Dank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smokealot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smokealot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dank as he avoids it easily.
Smokealot is breathing heavily.
Dank scores a takedown into full mount!
Smokealot is looking to improve his position but Dank isn't that keen on the idea.
Dank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dank is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smokealot can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dank landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dank with the ground and pound from mount.
Smokealot is trying to escape the mount.
Dank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smokealot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dank stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dank tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Dank.
Smokealot checks a low kick from Dank.
Dank fails with the takedown.
Smokealot cracks a nice hook into Dank's ribs.
Dank drives through with a takedown into Smokealot's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smokealot has his foot on Dank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dank works his way back into a safe position though.
Smokealot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dank is controlling him.
Dank decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dank slips a jab and a cross from Smokealot.
Sir Smokealot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smokealot tries to clinch there but Dank circles away.
Smokealot is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dank dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dank shoots in and bounces Smokealot off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dank gets to his feet. Smokealot looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smokealot but Smokealot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dank smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dank lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smokealot at a distance.
Smokealot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dank lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smokealot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dank pinned against the cage. Dank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dank scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smokealot is looking to control Dank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smokealot avoid being mounted?
Smokealot looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smokealot wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dank controlling the pace.
Smokealot wants to get back to full guard.
Dank winds up and cracks Smokealot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dank controlling the action here.
Smokealot misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smokealot wants to get back to his feet.
Dank seems to be looking for submissions.
Dank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smokealot defending well though.
Smokealot wants to improve his position but Dank is controlling well.
Dank throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dank is thwarting Smokealot's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dank with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dank wants to work for an arm triangle but Smokealot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smokealot wants to get back to full guard.
Dank content to control rather than advance.
Dank is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dank decides to stand up.
Dank slaps away a takedown attempt from Smokealot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smokealot but Smokealot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smokealot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dank defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Smokealot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokealot stuffs the takedown.
Nice body punch from Smokealot.
Smokealot shoots in looking for a takedown but Dank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smokealot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smokealot wants to clinch up but Dank keeps it at a distance.
Smokealot misses with a head kick.
Dank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Smokealot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dank.
Smokealot moves into range and clinches up with Dank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smokealot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smokealot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dank stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice straight punches there by Dank. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smokealot closes the distance and clinches up with Dank, looking for a takedown. Smokealot pushes Dank against the cage but Dank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Dank.
Dank avoids the head kick by Smokealot.
Smokealot shoots for a double leg takedown but Dank sprawls well. He's pushed Smokealot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smokealot as he jumps to the side.
Dank misses with a takedown attempt - Smokealot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dank takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokealot is looking to clinch but Dank is avoiding it.
Smokealot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smokealot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smokealot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smokealot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dank somewhat.
Dank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smokealot swivels and escapes.
Smokealot fails with the takedown.
Dank keeps the fight on the outside.
Dank throws a hook but Smokealot avoids it easily.
Sir Smokealot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smokealot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smokealot's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smokealot duly obliges.
Smokealot has Dank up against the cage in a clinch.
Smokealot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smokealot after a bit of a struggle.
Sir Smokealot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dank.
Smokealot wants to get back to striking at distance but Dank won't allow it.
Smokealot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dank scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smokealot ducks right into an uppercut from Dank.
Dank shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dank controlling the pace.
Dank is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smokealot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smokealot wants to control but Dank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smokealot is trying to stand back up but Dank is controlling him
Smokealot wants to control but Dank is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dank is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smokealot!
Dank lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dank lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smokealot hang on?
Dank controlling his opponent.
Smokealot tries to hold on but Dank pushes him away.
Dank trying to control but Smokealot is having none of it.
Dank avoids the attempt from Smokealot to control.
Dank is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokealot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smokealot doesn't manage to clinch there - Dank circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smokealot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smokealot has a takedown stuffed.
John Dank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smokealot tries to close the distance and clinch but Dank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smokealot leaves Dank with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sir Smokealot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smokealot shoots in for a takedown but Dank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smokealot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smokealot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smokealot tries to close the distance and clinch but Dank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dank shoots in but Smokealot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokealot tries to clinch but Dank is having none of it.
Dank throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smokealot was covering up waiting for the punch and Dank finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smokealot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smokealot keeping full guard, as Dank tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smokealot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dank stops Smokealot from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dank stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dank fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Smokealot misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Dank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dank 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for John Dank!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for John Dank!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for John Dank!
John Dank wins by unanimous decision!
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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 Henk Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 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, Henk Tank!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bermudez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tank counters with a head kick. That will keep Bermudez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tank shoots for a double leg takedown but Bermudez sprawls well. He's pushed Tank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tank shoots in looking for a takedown but Bermudez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tank's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Bermudez misses.
Bermudez is looking to clinch but Tank is avoiding it.
Bermudez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tank shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tank showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Tank is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bermudez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bermudez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank wants to get up but he can't break Bermudez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bermudez wants to stand but Tank is controlling the position.
Tank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bermudez wants to stand up but Tank is controlling him.
Tank looking to pass the guard.
Bermudez controls Tank momentarily but Tank frees himself.
Tank throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tank manages to get himself to full guard.
Tank has a closed guard, preventing Bermudez from standing up.
Bermudez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tank is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bermudez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tank, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank dodges the punch combination from Bermudez.
Tank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bermudez.
Bermudez gets caught flat footed, as Tank shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tank is looking to advance position but Bermudez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bermudez misses with a head shot.
Tank is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez prevents Tank from getting the reversal.
Tank wants to control but Bermudez is having none of it.
Bermudez punching from mount but Tank doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bermudez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bermudez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tank manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Tank, under a barage of strikes from Bermudez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bermudez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tank's head.
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 Diego Bermudez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bermudez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bermudez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bermudez tries to avoid it but Tank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bermudez to the ground. Bermudez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diego Bermudez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tank stuffs the takedown attempt from Bermudez. Bermudez gets slowly back to his feet.
Bermudez shoots in looking for a takedown. Tank tries to sprawl out of it but Bermudez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tank manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bermudez lands a jab to the head.
No luck for Tank with that takedown attempt.
Bermudez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tank as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Bermudez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bermudez counters with a head kick. That will keep Tank thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bermudez.
Bermudez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bermudez is looking to slow Tank down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bermudez. Tank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bermudez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bermudez shoots in looking for a takedown. Tank tries to sprawl out of it but Bermudez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tank manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bermudez doesn't manage to clinch there - Tank circles away.
Bermudez gets a takedown into half guard.
Tank is not content to let Bermudez control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bermudez is working away from the top position though.
Bermudez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bermudez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tank does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bermudez wants to get up but he can't break Tank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tank bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bermudez's guard.
Tank stays in close to Bermudez's body and controls the position.
Tank postures up.
Bermudez wants to get back to his feet but Tank is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tank is looking to work some ground and pound but Bermudez has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez keeping moving, preventing Tank from controlling successfully.
Bermudez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tank throwing strikes but missing.
Bermudez can't keep his opponent in guard - Tank advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bermudez is in trouble now - Tank has advanced to mount!
Tank content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tank landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Diego Bermudez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tank fails with a takedown attempt.
Bermudez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bermudez misses with a wild combination.
Tank has a takedown stuffed.
Tank shoots for a double leg takedown but Bermudez sprawls well. He's pushed Tank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diego Bermudez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henk Tank.
Bermudez misses with a double jab
and Tank counters with a good low kick that Bermudez was not able to check.
Bermudez fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermudez tries to sprawl but Tank drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bermudez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tank.
Tank throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bermudez is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tank is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tank works his way into full mount!
Tank working for a guillotine from mount but Bermudez is in no mood to give up.
Tank working for a submission but Bermudez is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tank throws some wild stikes that Bermudez manages to avoid easily.
Tank misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tank thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Henk Tank has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tank working for a guillotine from mount but Bermudez is in no mood to give up.
Tank tries to control but Bermudez wriggling away.
Bermudez is trying to stand but he's just given Tank his back.
Tank looking for the choke from the back.
Tank working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tank has the hooks in. Bermudez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bermudez trying to control the hands but Tank won't let him.
Tank controls the position.
Tank is looking to control Bermudez but Bermudez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tank biding his time, controlling Bermudez.
Tank is landing with strikes from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henk Tank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bermudez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Henk Tank!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Henk Tank!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Henk Tank!
Henk Tank wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Fitzmagic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thunder Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Fitzmagic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thunder Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson prevents Fitzmagic from breaking the clinch.
Jackson has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Fitzmagic goes down! Jackson pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
It looks like Ryan Fitzmagic has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzmagic prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fitzmagic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Fitzmagic manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jackson.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fitzmagic is keeping the position for now.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzmagic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fitzmagic wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson trying to move into half guard but instead Fitzmagic has managed to sweep!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fitzmagic is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Fitzmagic is proving a slippery customer.
Fitzmagic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fitzmagic has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fitzmagic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzmagic cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fitzmagic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fitzmagic wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzmagic lands a couple of digs.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzmagic's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzmagic wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzmagic pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fitzmagic keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thunder Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Fitzmagic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fitzmagic moves out of range of the body kick.
Fitzmagic tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Fitzmagic blocks it.
Fitzmagic has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jackson regains guard immediately.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Fitzmagic defends easily.
Jackson has his foot on Fitzmagic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzmagic works his way back into a safe position though.
Fitzmagic landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fitzmagic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzmagic stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzmagic throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Fitzmagic tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzmagic misses with the combination.
Fitzmagic misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzmagic takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzmagic has hold of one of Jackson's legs. Jackson is fighting the takedown attempt but Fitzmagic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fitzmagic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fitzmagic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson has his foot on Fitzmagic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzmagic works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Fitzmagic postures up.
Fitzmagic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitzmagic defends it easily.
Fitzmagic gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson jumps guard but Fitzmagic stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fitzmagic is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzmagic.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Fitzmagic.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzmagic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fitzmagic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzmagic takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fitzmagic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitzmagic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Fitzmagic is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic working hard to break the clinch.
Fitzmagic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzmagic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzmagic swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Fitzmagic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fitzmagic working Jackson over with strikes.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitzmagic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fitzmagic wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Fitzmagic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Fitzmagic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fitzmagic throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Fitzmagic back into the cage.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzmagic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fitzmagic looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Fitzmagic wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson jumps guard but Fitzmagic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzmagic is blocking nicely.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Fitzmagic manages to get underhooks.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Fitzmagic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jackson regains guard.
Fitzmagic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fitzmagic scoring with some ground and pound.
Fitzmagic postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Fitzmagic defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Fitzmagic from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzmagic trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzmagic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fitzmagic gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzmagic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan Fitzmagic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thunder Jackson.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzmagic throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzmagic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzmagic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzmagic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fitzmagic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitzmagic misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzmagic as he avoids it easily.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic misses with the combination.
Fitzmagic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Fitzmagic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson looking for subs off his back but Fitzmagic has passed one foot through into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fitzmagic connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fitzmagic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fitzmagic's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Fitzmagic is controlling Jackson 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Thunder Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fitzmagic is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Fitzmagic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fitzmagic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Thunder Jackson!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Thunder Jackson!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Thunder Jackson!
Thunder Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roses are red Lemons are sour Open your legs and give me an hour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roses are red Lemons are sour Open your legs and give me an hour!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thiago Junior!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Open your legs and give me an hour scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Open your legs and give me an hour tries to advance to mount but Junior denies him.
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Open your legs and give me an hour tries to stand but Junior is controlling his head.
The strikes coming from Open your legs and give me an hour are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior tries to bench press Open your legs and give me an hour off him but Open your legs and give me an hour keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Open your legs and give me an hour scoring with punches and elbows.
Open your legs and give me an hour stands up and beckons Junior to his feet.
Open your legs and give me an hour swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Junior counters with a straight right hand.
Junior throws a right and a left that Open your legs and give me an hour avoids nicely.
Open your legs and give me an hour misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Junior throws a nice looking combination but Open your legs and give me an hour bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Open your legs and give me an hour closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries to improve position but can't.
Open your legs and give me an hour moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Open your legs and give me an hour wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Open your legs and give me an hour has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Roses are red Lemons are sour Open your legs and give me an hour has been cut.
Open your legs and give me an hour moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the cage, Open your legs and give me an hour throws an elbow but misses.
Open your legs and give me an hour is trying to pull guard but Junior turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Open your legs and give me an hour tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Open your legs and give me an hour with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Open your legs and give me an hour tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Junior just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roses are red Lemons are sour Open your legs and give me an hour. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Open your legs and give me an hour misses with a knee to the head.
Open your legs and give me an hour misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Open your legs and give me an hour has had enough of the clinch but Junior keeps him there for the moment.
Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Open your legs and give me an hour motions for Junior to come forward. Open your legs and give me an hour throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Junior will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Junior falls off balance throwing a combination
and Open your legs and give me an hour counters with a shoot takedown. Junior fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior has his hands on Open your legs and give me an hour's head, controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roses are red Lemons are sour Open your legs and give me an hour dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roses are red Lemons are sour Open your legs and give me an hour's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Junior throws a right and a left that Open your legs and give me an hour avoids nicely.
Junior lands a glancing blow to the side of Open your legs and give me an hour's head.
Open your legs and give me an hour on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Junior. Junior obviously looking to wear him down.
Open your legs and give me an hour keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Open your legs and give me an hour shoots in but Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Open your legs and give me an hour takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Danga de danga de dang - Junior scores with a four punch combination!
Open your legs and give me an hour misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior misses with a series of wild punches.
Thiago Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Open your legs and give me an hour misses the target.
Junior checks the leg kick nicely there.
Junior throws a right and a left that Open your legs and give me an hour avoids nicely.
Open your legs and give me an hour has Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Open your legs and give me an hour.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior is pushing Open your legs and give me an hour up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Open your legs and give me an hour misses with a punch on the inside.
Open your legs and give me an hour breaks from the clinch.
Junior misses with a double jab.
Junior blocks the body kick.
Open your legs and give me an hour shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Junior as he avoids it easily.
Junior attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Open your legs and give me an hour looks to land a body kick but Junior moved away.
Open your legs and give me an hour lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Open your legs and give me an hour looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Open your legs and give me an hour throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Junior does no damage.
Junior throws a series of punches but Open your legs and give me an hour avoids them all with ease.
Open your legs and give me an hour pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Open your legs and give me an hour fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Junior.
Roses are red Lemons are sour Open your legs and give me an hour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Open your legs and give me an hour fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roses are red Lemons are sour Open your legs and give me an hour. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Junior misses with a low kick as Open your legs and give me an hour jumps back.
Junior throws a low kick, looking for Open your legs and give me an hour's leg but Open your legs and give me an hour calmly moves out of range.
Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Junior misses with a series of wild punches.
Open your legs and give me an hour pivots, looking for a leg kick but Junior is out of range and Open your legs and give me an hour settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roses are red Lemons are sour Open your legs and give me an hour's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Open your legs and give me an hour misses with a series of wild punches.
Junior misses with a body kick.
Open your legs and give me an hour takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Junior will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Junior throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Junior misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Junior misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior throws the left hand but Open your legs and give me an hour avoids the punch easily.
Open your legs and give me an hour wants to land a leg kick but Junior is out of range.
Open your legs and give me an hour throws a series of punches but Junior moves out of range.
Open your legs and give me an hour misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Junior lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Open your legs and give me an hour dives in and grabs Junior's left leg, looking for a takedown. Junior pushes down on Open your legs and give me an hour's head and hops out.
Open your legs and give me an hour throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Open your legs and give me an hour misses with a takedown attempt
and Junior counters with a crisp one two that drops Open your legs and give me an hour! Junior thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Open your legs and give me an hour to his feet! Open your legs and give me an hour is in big trouble!
Open your legs and give me an hour is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roses are red Lemons are sour Open your legs and give me an hour. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Open your legs and give me an hour! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Thiago Junior!
In his post fight interview, Thiago Junior started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dorian Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hogan's guard.
Hogan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hogan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lee is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hogan pulls down on the head and he's put Lee to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Randy Hogan!
Randy Hogan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikko Ruutu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikko Ruutu!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mikko Ruutu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell avoids a kick to the body.
Liddell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ruutu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ruutu is working for takedown but Liddell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Liddell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liddell is trying to break free.
Ruutu keeps control of Liddell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Liddell tries to circle away but Ruutu has him pinned against the cage.
Liddell prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liddell misses with a straight left.
Liddell throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruutu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liddell looks to land a left hand but Ruutu moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liddell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Liddell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a big shot that misses.
Ruutu closes the distance and clinches.
Liddell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Liddell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Liddell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Liddell is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruutu has double underhooks.
Ruutu has Liddell pressed against the cage, preventing Liddell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ruutu looking to throw knees to the head but Liddell is blocking nicely.
Ruutu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Liddell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Ruutu.
Ruutu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruutu is looking for a takedown.
Liddell tries to break the clinch but Ruutu is controlling the position.
Liddell prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruutu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liddell walks away with a smile on his face. Ruutu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ruutu's calf.
Ruutu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Liddell loads up on a big right hand but Ruutu slips the punch.
Liddell misses with a hook.
Chuck Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruutu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruutu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Liddell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ruutu has cracked it and Liddell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ruutu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikko Ruutu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between D J Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultiamte Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ultiamte Warrior 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, D J Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultiamte Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Warrior breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Warrior.
Warrior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Sloppy strikes from Warrior. Those never looked like landing.
Warrior lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like D J Jackson has been cut.
Warrior fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Warrior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D J Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warrior with a nice cross.
Warrior lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warrior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Warrior swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson is aggressively charging in as Warrior backs up avoiding any damage. Warrior tosses out a jab and Jackson runs right into it face first! Jackson is out cold! Warrior dropped down on all fours and is barking in Jackson's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ultiamte Warrior!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jp Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greywar comes to the cage accompanied by I'm a Catholic girl.... Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
22 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jp Greywar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greywar misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Greywar which made him look bad.
Greywar shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Greywar which made him look bad.
Greywar misses with an uppercut.
Greywar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Greywar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Greywar staying out of range there.
Johnson tries to move into range but Greywar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Greywar circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Greywar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jp Greywar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Johnson.
Greywar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Greywar is looking to stall here but Johnson recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Greywar defends easily.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greywar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greywar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greywar throws a big right hand that misses.
Greywar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greywar passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Greywar throws a strike but Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Greywar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greywar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Greywar escapes and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Greywar is trying to ground and pound but Johnson uses the momentary lack of control by Greywar to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greywar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greywar is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jp Greywar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Greywar misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Greywar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greywar throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Greywar throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Greywar eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Jp Greywar has been cut.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greywar circles away.
Greywar throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greywar momentarily.
Greywar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson cracks Greywar with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Greywar looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greywar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Greywar.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greywar.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greywar counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Jack Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greywar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Greywar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Greywar which made him look bad.
Jp Greywar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Johnson.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Greywar backs away looking to recover.
Johnson slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Greywar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jp Greywar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Greywar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greywar looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson slips under a jab from Greywar.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson throws a right hand that Greywar ducks under and follows up with a left that Greywar also avoids with ease.
Greywar throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Greywar is out of range.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greywar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Greywar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greywar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greywar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Greywar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Greywar throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Greywar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Greywar stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Greywar uses from the top position.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greywar looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson pushing down on Greywar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Greywar manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Greywar holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jp Greywar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jp Greywar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Greywar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Greywar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Greywar throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Greywar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Greywar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greywar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greywar wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jp Greywar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson has an active guard here but Greywar has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Greywar sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Greywar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Greywar passes into side control!
Greywar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Greywar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Greywar working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greywar laying and praying for a moment but Johnson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Greywar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greywar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is not content to let Greywar control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greywar misses with a head shot. Johnson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Greywar has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Greywar manages to pass to side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jp Greywar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greywar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Jp Greywar!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Jp Greywar!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Jp Greywar!
Jp Greywar wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willy Diamonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diamonds comes to the cage accompanied by Use your fist and not your mouth - Marilyn Manson. Simpson has chosen Forgotten as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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195 lbs
14 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willy Diamonds!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gunner Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamonds sizes up Simpson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diamonds keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson cracks Diamonds with a good jab.
Diamonds works Simpson's body with a nice hook.
Diamonds smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simpson forces Diamonds back against the cage and clinches.
Simpson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diamonds's elbow.
Simpson looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simpson digs a right hand into Diamonds's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diamonds's gas tank.
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!
Simpson misses with some punches.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diamonds backwards.
Diamonds working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Diamonds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Diamonds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamonds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Simpson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diamonds's efforts to push away.
Simpson throws a head punch that misses.
Diamonds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Simpson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Diamonds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simpson prevents Diamonds from breaking the clinch.
Simpson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diamonds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diamonds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
Simpson misses with a body punch.
Diamonds prevents a body shot from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simpson has picked Diamonds up - he's going for a ride! Simpson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Diamonds looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diamonds tries to kick Simpson off but Simpson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simpson working over Diamonds with some ground and pound. Diamonds looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Simpson wants to take a breather but Diamonds is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simpson lands a nice short elbow.
Simpson tries to pass to full mount but Diamonds defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Simpson connects with a nice short shot to Diamonds's temple.
Diamonds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Simpson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simpson is trying to control the action in half guard but Diamonds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diamonds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simpson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Simpson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diamonds's head.
Simpson thows a huge punch but Diamonds dodges it nicely.
Diamonds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Simpson.
Diamonds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simpson on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simpson lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamonds manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Simpson lands a front kick.
Simpson misses with a body kick.
Simpson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simpson throws a leg kick
and Diamonds counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson gets a clinch.
Simpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Diamonds controls his hands.
Simpson lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson presses Diamonds against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Diamonds backwards.
A shot in the inside from Simpson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Simpson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Diamonds throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Diamonds saw that one coming.
Simpson tries to clinch but Diamonds is having none of it.
Gunner Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Diamonds does no damage.
Simpson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diamonds is fending him off so far but Simpson persists. Nope, Diamonds circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Diamonds.
Sloppy strikes from Diamonds. Those never looked like landing.
Simpson darts in and clinches Diamonds up against the cage.
Simpson wants to take the fight to the mat but Diamonds manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Simpson tries to work over Diamonds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diamonds tries to break free but Simpson pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tries a body shot but Diamonds blocks it.
Simpson throws a head punch that misses.
Simpson tries a body shot but Diamonds blocks it.
Diamonds is trying to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling him.
Diamonds wants to get back to striking at distance but Simpson won't allow it.
Simpson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diamonds backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Simpson.
Simpson has Diamonds pressed against the cage, preventing Diamonds from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simpson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diamonds's elbow.
Simpson keeps control of Diamonds as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diamonds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Willy Diamonds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Diamonds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diamonds throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson lands the left hand.
Simpson throws a front kick aimed at Diamonds's knee but Diamonds avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Simpson is predictable there
and Diamonds counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diamonds counters with a stiff right hand.
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 uppercut lands for Diamonds. That snapped Simpson's head back.
Simpson has a takedown stuffed.
Willy Diamonds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Simpson.
Simpson throws a chopping leg kick but Diamonds manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diamonds.
Diamonds misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Willy Diamonds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diamonds thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Simpson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simpson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simpson keeps Diamonds at a distance using the push kick.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Diamonds blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Simpson is predictable there
and Diamonds counters with a one-two to the body.
Diamonds stuffs the takedown.
Diamonds lands a right hook to the body.
Diamonds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diamonds moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Simpson misses
and Diamonds counters with a two punch combo.
Diamonds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diamonds.
Diamonds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gunner Simpson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diamonds stuffs the takedown attempt from Simpson. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Simpson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diamonds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Simpson is predictable there
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simpson connects with a leg kick. Diamonds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Simpson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diamonds's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson controlling the position easily from mount.
Simpson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diamonds taking shots to the head.
Simpson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Simpson thowing shots but they're missing.
Simpson controlling from mount.
Simpson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Simpson won't let Diamonds get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Simpson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson lands a nice shot to the head.
Diamonds takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Simpson's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Simpson! Gunner Simpson retains his middleweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gunner Simpson made sure he mentioned xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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