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TDCL 11-The Beatdown PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ladies Love Me. Jon Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans moves into the clinch.
Jones with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rashad Evans has been cut.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Evans is defending well.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Evans is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Evans into the cage.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones lands a knee to the head.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones is working for takedown but Evans is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Evans's ribcage.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans looks gassed!
Evans tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones tries for a takedown but Evans manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Evans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Evans is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Evans down to the mat. Evans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Evans has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones tries to stall but Evans uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Evans shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Evans.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Evans is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Evans has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Evans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Evans is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Evans has his back to the cage.
Evans should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Evans tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Evans shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans letting Jones take a breather here.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Evans is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Evans's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Evans clinches up against the cage.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Jones.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Jones is trying to stall.
Jones lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
Jones blocking some punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Jones working Evans over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Evans is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as Jones tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Evans.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones blocks a body shot from Evans.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Evans in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as Jones tries to tie him up.
Evans tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocking some punches.
Evans is trying to break free.
Evans prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans looking to stall.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Evans looking to stall.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Evans misses with some punches.
Jon Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Evans working aggressively here.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Evans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones blocking some punches.
Evans misses with some punches.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Evans working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Evans gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Evans looking to stall.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jones working Evans over with knees to the body.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rashad Evans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rashad Evans's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Evans gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans looking to slow down the pace here.
Evans gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Evans working aggressively here.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.
Evans misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Evans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Evans is trying to break free.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Evans avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Jones working Evans over with knees to the body.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Evans tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones working Evans over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Evans pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Evans's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Evans into the cage.
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Evans, against the cage.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Evans lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Evans tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Evans after a bit of a struggle.
Evans working aggressively here.
Jones lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Evans tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Evans's face.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Evans has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Rashad Evans!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Che De Fries (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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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Che De Fries!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkofer shoots in and drives through. De Fries sprawls well.
Alkofer shoots for a double leg takedown but De Fries sprawls well. He's pushed Alkofer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Fries keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Alkofer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alkofer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alkofer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Fries sprawls well. De Fries wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alkofer gets slowly back to his feet.
De Fries thuds his right hand into Alkofer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alkofer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Fries scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Fries throws a right hand that Alkofer ducks under and follows up with a left that Alkofer also avoids with ease.
De Fries stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Fries wants it to stay on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Alkofer blocks the leg kick.
Alkofer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and De Fries counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A clash of legs there as Alkofer blocks the low kick.
No luck for Alkofer with that takedown attempt.
Alkofer blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fries looks to land a combination. Alkofer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alkofer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alkofer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alkofer checks a leg kick.
De Fries misses with a double jab.
De Fries throws a front kick aimed at Alkofer's knee but Alkofer avoids it well.
Alkofer checks a leg kick.
De Fries throws a series of punches but Alkofer moves out of range.
De Fries attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Fries misses with a series of wild punches.
Alkofer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Fries.
De Fries changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Fries misses with the combination.
De Fries stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Fries wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - De Fries scores with a four punch combination!
De Fries throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alkofer counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alkofer has hold of De Fries's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! De Fries tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Alkofer cranks the arm and De Fries screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from De Fries, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dennis Alkofer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximillion Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Cosmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butler comes to the cage accompanied by Comeback Kid. Cosmo has chosen Voyager by Daft Punk as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maximillion Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Cosmo!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosmo lands with a cross.
Cosmo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Butler will feel that in the morning.
Cosmo throws a front kick aimed at Butler's knee but Butler avoids it well.
Butler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cosmo misses with the combination.
Butler moves forwards but Cosmo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cosmo misses with a leg kick.
Cosmo scores with a push kick.
Butler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cosmo throws a head kick that half lands.
Cosmo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Butler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosmo misses with a body kick.
Cosmo scores with a nice strike.
Butler swinging wildly here.
Cosmo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cosmo scoring well with a low kick there.
Cosmo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cosmo scores with a push kick.
Cosmo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Butler moves out of range of the body kick from Cosmo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Butler.
Butler throws a hook but Cosmo avoids it easily.
Butler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cosmo is out of range and Butler settles back down.
Butler misses with a series of wild punches.
Cosmo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Butler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cosmo.
Butler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler connects with a nice looking jab.
Butler avoids the head kick by Cosmo.
Cosmo cracks the inside of Butler's front leg.
Cosmo scores with a leg kick.
Cosmo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Butler.
Cosmo throws the kick towards the body but Butler avoids it.
Cosmo moves out of range of the body kick.
Butler misses with a low kick.
Cosmo misses with a head kick.
Cosmo is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosmo tries a head kick but it misses.
Cosmo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Butler if he has to take too many more of those.
Cosmo misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick by Cosmo misses
and Butler counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cosmo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Butler working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Cosmo slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Cosmo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butler.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cosmo is doing well to control the position and prevent Butler from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Cosmo 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.
Cosmo connects with a high kick.
Butler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cosmo can pounce on him.
Butler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cosmo.
Butler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick from Cosmo lands but Butler takes it in his stride.
Cosmo scores with a hook.
Butler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cosmo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cosmo with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosmo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butler moves out of range of the body kick.
Cosmo throws a head kick but Butler moves out of range.
Butler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Butler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Butler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cosmo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Butler eats them both and turns towards Cosmo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cosmo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Butler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosmo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cosmo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Butler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Butler throws out a leg kick but Cosmo moves out of range and Butler only half commits.
Maximillion Butler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cosmo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cosmo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hans Cosmo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cosmo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cosmo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cosmo throws a head kick that misses.
Butler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Butler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cosmo counters with a series of strikes. Butler will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosmo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Butler if he has to take too many more of those.
Hans Cosmo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butler misses with a wild body shot.
Cosmo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Butler blocks the body kick.
Cosmo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cosmo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Butler throws a leg kick but Cosmo moved away.
Cosmo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Butler looks to score with a jab to the body but Cosmo is just out of range.
Hans Cosmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosmo throws a push kick but Butler slaps the foot to one side.
Cosmo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cosmo connects with a solid leg kick.
Butler avoids a kick to the body.
Cosmo checks a low kick from Butler.
Cosmo throws a head kick but Butler moves out of range.
Butler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cosmo as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cosmo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Cosmo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Butler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cosmo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cosmo tries a low kick but Butler avoids it.
Cosmo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cosmo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cosmo.
Cosmo throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Butler misses the target.
Cosmo misses with a low kick.
Butler throws out a leg kick but Cosmo moves out of range and Butler only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butler. Cosmo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butler misses with a double jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Cosmo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cosmo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cosmo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cosmo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Butler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cosmo counters with a good low kick that Butler was not able to check.
Butler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cosmo throws a head kick that Butler semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosmo throws a chopping leg kick but Butler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No joy there for Butler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butler loads up on a big right hand but Cosmo slips the punch.
Cosmo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cosmo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cosmo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cosmo connects with a leg kick. Butler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Cosmo misses.
Butler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Butler duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosmo tries to land a front kick but Butler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cosmo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cosmo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cosmo throws a head kick but Butler moves out of range.
Butler blocks a head kick by Cosmo.
No joy there for Butler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butler fails with a takedown attempt.
Cosmo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosmo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Butler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Butler throws a head kick that misses.
Butler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cosmo pinned against the cage. Cosmo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cosmo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butler throws a series of punches but Cosmo avoids them all with ease.
Maximillion Butler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butler swings widly with a right hand
letting Cosmo counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Cosmo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cosmo 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 Josh West scores the fight for Hans Cosmo!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Hans Cosmo!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Hans Cosmo!
Hans Cosmo wins by unanimous decision!
Hans Cosmo took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'd like to thank my sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93% as well as Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q. I'd also like to thank my training camp at Reach Promotions: Ground'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Sliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony's entrance music is Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become . A fine choice. Matt Sliva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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140 lbs
2 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Urijah Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Sliva!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony connects with an inside leg kick.
Sliva misses with a double jab
and Anthony counters with a low kick, right behind Sliva 's knee.
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sliva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anthony really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sliva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sliva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sliva throws a right and a left that Anthony avoids nicely.
Anthony tries to clinch up
and Sliva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sliva.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Anthony is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Anthony working Sliva over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthony lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anthony wants to stand up but Sliva has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Anthony stands up from half guard.
Sliva looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony tries to clinch there but Sliva circles away.
Sliva throws a sloppy head kick
and Anthony counters with an outside leg kick.
Sliva throws a nice looking combination but Anthony bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anthony lands with a slapping head kick.
Anthony connects with an inside leg kick.
Anthony looks to clinch
and Sliva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anthony is looking to clinch but Sliva is avoiding it.
Anthony blocks a head kick by Sliva.
Anthony doesn't manage to clinch there - Sliva circles away.
Sliva misses with the combination.
Sliva keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony moves to clinch but Sliva breaks away
and Sliva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sliva is controlling him.
Sliva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anthony pushes Sliva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sliva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anthony defends it nicely.
Urijah Anthony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anthony wants to clinch.
Matt Sliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sliva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sliva under the eye.
Sliva just misses with a punch to the body.
Sliva fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anthony looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anthony throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anthony lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sliva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anthony is looking to clinch.
Sliva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anthony avoids it really well and circles away.
Urijah Anthony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Sliva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is looking to clinch but Sliva is avoiding it.
Anthony gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sliva takes a shot to the head.
Anthony manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anthony lands an elbow that stopped Sliva in his tracks for a moment.
Anthony drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sliva pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sliva circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Anthony dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anthony tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Sliva misses.
A punch combination from Sliva misses.
Anthony tries to clinch but Sliva moves out of range.
Sliva keeps the fight on the outside.
Anthony wants to clinch.
Anthony tries to clinch there but Sliva circles away.
Anthony slips a jab and a cross from Sliva.
Anthony fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anthony cracks Sliva with a good jab.
Anthony tries to sprawl but Sliva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anthony won't allow Sliva to pass to mount.
Sliva is breathing heavily.
Anthony trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sliva prevents Anthony from standing back up.
Sliva is looking to stall here but Anthony recovers full guard.
Sliva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anthony seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anthony is looking to stand up but Sliva isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anthony manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sliva manages to get himself to full guard.
Anthony gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sliva throws a series of punches but Anthony avoids them all with ease.
Anthony tries to clinch up but Sliva circles away and keeps his distance.
Sliva throws a head kick that misses
and Anthony counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anthony.
Sliva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anthony is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anthony landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sliva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anthony.
Anthony pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anthony is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony gets to his feet. Sliva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Anthony tries to clinch up but Sliva circles away and keeps his distance.
Sliva throws a sloppy body shot
and Anthony counters with a low kick, right behind Sliva 's knee.
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch but Sliva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matt Sliva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anthony lands with a kick to the temple. Sliva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Anthony fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sliva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sliva misses with a series of wild punches.
Anthony tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sliva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anthony.
Anthony scores with a jab. Sliva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony moves in looking to clinch but Sliva pushes him off.
Anthony tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sliva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anthony uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sliva misses with a few strikes there.
Anthony moves in looking to clinch but Sliva pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Anthony.
Anthony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anthony drives through and clinches with Sliva against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sliva tries to pull guard but Anthony forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sliva takes an elbow to the temple.
Anthony scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Anthony dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch but Sliva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anthony is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anthony rushes Sliva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anthony takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anthony tries to pull guard but Sliva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anthony successfully pulls guard.
Sliva throwing strikes but missing.
Sliva wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
Sliva throwing strikes but missing.
Sliva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anthony kicks Sliva off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sliva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sliva is trying to control the action in half guard but Anthony is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anthony looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anthony trying to control here.
Anthony pushes Sliva off looking to stand but Sliva dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sliva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anthony napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sliva trying to control the position but Anthony is working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Anthony struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony wants to get back to his feet but Sliva is dominant here and he's now got Anthony's back!
Sliva avoiding Anthony 's attempts to control his hands.
Anthony controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Sliva is looking to control Anthony but Anthony is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Matt Sliva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony is trying to get back to his feet but Sliva has full control of the position and if anything, Anthony has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Will Sliva go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sliva missing with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony turns into Sliva and is now in his guard.
Sliva controls Anthony momentarily but Anthony frees himself.
Anthony has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sliva is proving hard to escape from.
Sliva is looking to stand up but Anthony isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anthony stands and steps away. Sliva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sliva. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Anthony.
Anthony tries to clinch but Sliva is having none of it.
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch but Sliva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Urijah Anthony.
Well Anthony has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Urijah Anthony!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Urijah Anthony!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Urijah Anthony!
Urijah Anthony wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Urijah Anthony waved his t-shirt featuring TITAN's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pure White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayweather comes to the cage accompanied by Mama said knock you out!. Pure White will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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21
220 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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24
204 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pure White!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayweather.
Mayweather works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mayweather listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mayweather swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mayweather in his tracks.
Mayweather misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White wants to clinch up but Mayweather keeps it at a distance.
White dips to his left and cracks Mayweather with an uppercut!
White misses with a low kick.
White lands a slapping body shot.
White fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mayweather is out of range.
White throws a body kick that misses.
White swings for the body but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayweather misses the target.
Pure White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White takes a swing at Mayweather's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from White.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mayweather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by White.
Mayweather takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, White just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mayweather's brow.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayweather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
Mayweather lands a right hand.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayweather.
Mayweather blocks the elbow strike.
White manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
White looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mayweather misses with a punch to the body.
Mayweather is trying to push White away but White has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White has Mayweather pressed against the cage, preventing Mayweather from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mayweather is trying to break the clinch but White has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mayweather as White tries to tie him up.
Mayweather has a couple of punches blocked by White.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayweather has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Mayweather blocking some punches.
Mayweather has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mayweather tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mayweather.
Mayweather goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
White blocks an uppercut.
White lands with a right to the head.
Mayweather takes an elbow to the forehead.
White stalling in the clinch but Mayweather improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
Mayweather avoids a wild elbow strike from White.
White working aggressively here.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayweather.
Mayweather blocks an elbow strike.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mayweather lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
Mayweather lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
Mayweather has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from White.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
Mayweather misses with the head strike.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
White lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
Mayweather working hard to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, White just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mayweather's brow.
Mayweather takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws a head punch that misses.
Mayweather misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
Mayweather misses with some punches.
Mayweather tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
Mayweather is trying to push White away but White has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
White throws a head punch that misses.
White lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards.
White taking a breather.
White throws an elbow but it misses.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mayweather misses with a punch on the inside.
White lands a left hand.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
White tries to stall but Mayweather uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mayweather pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayweather works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mayweather lands a body shot.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pure White dominated that round.
That's time! Mayweather's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mayweather throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
White throws a looping overhand right but Mayweather ducks down to avoid it.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mayweather fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by White.
Mayweather misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayweather misses with a looping left.
White lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mayweather's sensitive parts.
White connects with the punch.
White connects with a leg kick. Mayweather looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mayweather's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mayweather duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayweather takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses the shot to the body.
Mayweather scores with a nice head shot.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayweather.
A big left from Mayweather misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mayweather, as that shot connected.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by White. That's going to slow Mayweather down.
Mayweather swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
White misses with a body kick.
Mayweather avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by White.
Mayweather misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mayweather darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by White.
White moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Mayweather misses.
Mayweather connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mayweather steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mayweather is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mayweather misses the jab.
Mayweather gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayweather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White moves away from the strike by Mayweather.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayweather misses the target.
Mayweather takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayweather misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Mayweather on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from White.
A punch combination from White misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a lunging right hand
and Mayweather counters with a left to the body.
Mayweather jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayweather rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mayweather slips a jab from White.
Mayweather dodges the punch combination from White.
Mayweather looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
White throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White lands a leg kick that knocks Mayweather off balance momentarily.
White misses the shot to the body.
Mayweather slips a straight right by White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pure White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
White tries to clinch but Mayweather is having none of it.
A solid body kick from White.
Mayweather walks into a jab.
A left and a right from White both land. Nice combination.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mayweather moves away from the strike by White.
White misses with a low kick.
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White closes the distance and pushes Mayweather back into the cage.
White lands a damaging elbow.
Mayweather lands a body punch.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather working aggressively here.
White throws an elbow but it's blocked.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
White lands an elbow inside that Mayweather shrugs off.
Mayweather blocks the elbow strike.
Mayweather tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayweather escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayweather misses with the combination.
White misses with a head kick.
White misses with an uppercut. Mayweather saw that one coming.
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
White ducks under a wild hook from Mayweather.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White slips a straight right by Mayweather.
Manny Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pure White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayweather. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayweather throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Mayweather walks into a stiff left hand from White.
White misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from White misses.
White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White misses with a left hand
and Mayweather counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White scores with a decent looking hook.
White defending well as Mayweather loads up on a big left hand.
Mayweather misses with a right hand
and White counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mayweather's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White drops his hands momentarily and Mayweather takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by White.
Mayweather uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
White thows a body kick. Mayweather tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for White.
White looks to land a combination but Mayweather avoids it well.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mayweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White moves away from the strike by Mayweather.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Mayweather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayweather fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mayweather moves away from the strike by White.
White throws an off balance right hand
and Mayweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayweather manages to avoid it.
White thuds his shin into the meat of Mayweather's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayweather swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
White takes a swing at Mayweather's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White connects with a looping right hand.
Mayweather takes one to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pure White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well White has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Pure White!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Pure White!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Pure White!
Pure White wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jace Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Holl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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217 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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221 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jace Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Holl!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matt Holl connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wright scrambles back to his feet.
Wright moves away from the strike by Matt Holl.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Matt Holl lands an overhand right.
It looks like Jace Wright has been cut.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Matt Holl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wright checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Matt Holl.
Wright misses with a combination
and Matt Holl counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wright shoots and misses
and Matt Holl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matt Holl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matt Holl's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matt Holl duly obliges.
Matt Holl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wright.
Wright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matt Holl avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jace Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matt Holl counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matt Holl scores with a hook to the body. Wright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Matt Holl tries to work over Wright's front leg with a kick but Wright checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Matt Holl.
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!
Matt Holl lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Matt Holl lands a nice hook to Wright's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wright with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matt Holl to score with a decent uppercut.
Wright gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matt Holl.
Jace Wright's cut is getting worse.
Matt Holl pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wright is out of range and Matt Holl settles back down.
Matt Holl thuds a left hand into Wright's body.
Wright drops his hands momentarily and Matt Holl takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matt Holl attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wright drops his hands momentarily and Matt Holl takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matt Holl bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matt Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matt Holl tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matt Holl lands a jab-cross combination.
Matt Holl checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matt Holl lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jace Wright's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Matt Holl lands with a good body shot.
Matt Holl scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wright doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright drops his hands momentarily and Matt Holl takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matt Holl throws a low kick but Wright moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matt Holl lands a jab-cross combination.
Matt Holl lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jeez, Jace Wright's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Matt Holl is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jace Wright's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Holl!
After winning the bout, Matt Holl thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spete Pasanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pasanen has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint it black as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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30
255 lbs
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251 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksander Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Spete Pasanen!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Emelianenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pasanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Pasanen misses with a wild combination.
Pasanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Pasanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pasanen defending well as Emelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
Pasanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pasanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pasanen slips a jab from Emelianenko.
Pasanen misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of Emelianenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emelianenko blocks a leg kick.
Pasanen cracks Emelianenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pasanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emelianenko connects with the punch.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasanen staying out of range there.
Pasanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pasanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aleksander Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko misses the body punch
and Pasanen counters with a leg kick.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Emelianenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice straight punches there by Emelianenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Emelianenko.
Pasanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pasanen.
Emelianenko lands a slapping body shot.
Pasanen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pasanen moves away.
Pasanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pasanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Emelianenko defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen thows a huge punch but Emelianenko dodges it nicely.
Emelianenko gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko pulls Pasanen in to control the position.
Pasanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pasanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Pasanen is controlling the position.
Emelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Emelianenko, not yet.
Emelianenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pasanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emelianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pasanen pushing down on Emelianenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Emelianenko wants to control but Pasanen is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
Pasanen is trying to control. Emelianenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pasanen tries to pass to full mount but Emelianenko defends it.
Pasanen lands with a punch from half guard.
Emelianenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pasanen.
Pasanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pasanen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Emelianenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Emelianenko is trying to stand.
Pasanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Emelianenko is just riding it out for now. Pasanen eventually gives up the hold.
Emelianenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Emelianenko defending well though.
Pasanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Emelianenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Emelianenko is trying to control but can't.
Pasanen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Emelianenko is refusing to be controlled, as Pasanen sits in half guard.
Pasanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pasanen trying to control from half guard but Emelianenko is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko moves into full guard.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Pasanen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Spete Pasanen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pasanen moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Pasanen ducked under it nicely.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Pasanen moved out of range nicely.
Pasanen cracks Emelianenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pasanen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Spete Pasanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pasanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pasanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pasanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko jabs Pasanen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Emelianenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pasanen doesn't seem phased though.
Pasanen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pasanen ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pasanen.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
Pasanen throws a leg kick but Emelianenko moved away.
Pasanen closes the distance and clinches up with Emelianenko, looking for a takedown. Pasanen pushes Emelianenko against the cage but Emelianenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pasanen.
Pasanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pasanen blocks a jab.
A jab from Emelianenko misses.
Pasanen misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Pasanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko jabs Pasanen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pasanen is breathing heavily.
Pasanen motions for Emelianenko to come forward. Pasanen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko lands a jab to the nose.
Emelianenko cracks Pasanen with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Pasanen falls to his knees and Emelianenko doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksander Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demian Gaea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaea's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, When I'm Gone (Remix). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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28
214 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Demian Gaea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rampage Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gaea slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Demian Gaea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gaea tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson shoots in but Gaea avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Demian Gaea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampage Jackson.
Gaea stuffs the takedown.
Gaea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gaea has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gaea is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gaea down to the mat. Gaea avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gaea gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gaea lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaea thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gaea throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaea lands a heavy elbow.
Gaea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Gaea gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gaea has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Poor strikes thrown by Gaea there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Gaea gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Jackson holds of for dear life.
Jackson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gaea tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaea with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaea is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Gaea's attempts to control the action.
Jackson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gaea.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson tries to hold on but Gaea postures up.
Gaea lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jackson hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Gaea maintains control.
Gaea throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jackson wants to hold on but Gaea pushes him away.
Gaea jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jackson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gaea looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Gaea misses with the ground and pound.
Gaea tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gaea lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gaea throwing strikes but Jackson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gaea manages to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Gaea is keeping him busy.
Gaea wants to get back to his feet.
Gaea is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaea is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Gaea is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gaea tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gaea works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Gaea dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gaea rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Gaea lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gaea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gaea is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jackson can't fight it off and eventually Gaea manages to take the fight to the floor. Jackson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gaea.
Gaea postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Gaea lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson pulls Gaea in close to prevent any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson wants to stand but Gaea is controlling the position.
Gaea throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gaea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gaea throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gaea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gaea trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gaea postures up.
Gaea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson pulls Gaea in to control the position.
Gaea postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Gaea in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rampage Jackson.
Gaea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gaea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaea.
Gaea is looking to clinch.
Gaea tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gaea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gaea rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaea is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Gaea lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Gaea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gaea lands a nice elbow.
Gaea lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaea is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gaea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Gaea pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Gaea.
Gaea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Rampage Jackson has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gaea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gaea lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Gaea has him pressed against the cage.
Demian Gaea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampage Jackson.
Gaea lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gaea lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gaea pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gaea is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Gaea into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaea lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Gaea scores a nice knee to the body.
Gaea lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Gaea.
A body shot lands from Gaea.
Gaea gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gaea slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gaea.
Gaea unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gaea lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Gaea stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gaea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gaea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gaea lands a shot to the body.
Gaea pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gaea throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.
Gaea manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Gaea dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rampage Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gaea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gaea tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Gaea has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gaea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Gaea.
Gaea lands a nice uppercut.
Gaea lands an uppercut.
Jackson wants to stall.
Gaea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Gaea manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Demian Gaea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson won't allow Gaea to get back to his feet.
Gaea pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gaea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gaea has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaea is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gaea lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Gaea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaea lands a nice elbow.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Gaea utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaea unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gaea lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Gaea leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gaea lands with a light punch inside.
Gaea has Jackson pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gaea.
A left hand lands to the body for Gaea.
Gaea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gaea landing knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Gaea.
Gaea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Gaea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Demian Gaea has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gaea pulls guard successfully.
Gaea wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gaea is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Gaea tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gaea is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gaea gets full guard.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaea is keeping the position for now.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gaea wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Gaea is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gaea wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gaea uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Gaea clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rampage Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gaea is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Gaea tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gaea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gaea tries to clinch up.
Gaea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gaea tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gaea which made him look bad.
Gaea clinches with his opponent.
Jackson is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaea trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gaea into the cage.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gaea after a bit of a struggle.
Gaea has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gaea pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Gaea ducks down to avoid it.
Gaea moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Gaea wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Gaea tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaea pinned against the cage. Gaea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Demian Gaea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampage Jackson.
Gaea tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaea darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gaea!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson landing shots from mount.
Gaea is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson won't let Gaea get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gaea is looking to get to half guard.
Gaea is in a horrible position here. Jackson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gaea is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson with shots to the head and body - Gaea looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gaea is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson breaks from Gaea's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gaea can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaea really wants to buck Jackson off and get back to his feet.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gaea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson landing shots from mount.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gaea hang on?
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
You get the feeling that Gaea really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson with shots to the head and body - Gaea looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gaea is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gaea is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampage Jackson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rampage Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Gaea moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Gaea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gaea displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Gaea fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson stalks Gaea and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gaea's face. Gaea staggers backwards, shaken.
Gaea wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gaea sprawls well. Gaea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gaea has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaea lands an elbow inside.
Gaea creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Gaea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson has Gaea pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gaea manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Demian Gaea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampage Jackson.
Jackson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Gaea.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gaea avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Gaea keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gaea just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gaea lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
Gaea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Gaea will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rampage Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gaea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gaea lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gaea.
Gaea manages to pull guard.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gaea looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaea, not yet.
Gaea scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Demian Gaea is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaea tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Gaea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gaea darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaea shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Gaea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaea tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gaea instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gaea taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gaea working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Gaea.
Gaea is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gaea has his back to the cage.
Gaea gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Gaea gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gaea is trying to trip Jackson. He has hold of a leg but Jackson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gaea persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gaea.
Jackson has his foot on Gaea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaea works his way back into a safe position though.
Gaea wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Gaea working some strikes from top position.
Gaea throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to keep Gaea in close.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demian Gaea showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gaea 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Demian Gaea!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Demian Gaea!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Demian Gaea!
Demian Gaea wins by unanimous decision!
Demian Gaea retains his light heavyweight title!
Demian Gaea took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knockout Nutrition (150Q $25) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zane Peltier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltier comes to the cage accompanied by Rockstar-Chamillionaire. Andre Santos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zane Peltier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Santos!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peltier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Peltier.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peltier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Peltier is looking to sinch up a triangle. Santos throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Peltier's body to avoid the submission. Peltier has instead reached around Santos's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Peltier arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zane Peltier!
Zane Peltier retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Zane Peltier misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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