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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Remi Beauvais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximo Katakutan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Remi Beauvais has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Remi Beauvais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maximo Katakutan!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katakutan lunges at Beauvais with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beauvais's hand.
Beauvais looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Katakutan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Katakutan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Katakutan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Katakutan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beauvais dives in and grabs Katakutan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Katakutan pushes down on Beauvais's head and hops out.
Katakutan misses with a few strikes there.
Katakutan throws a nice looking combination but Beauvais bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Katakutan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Katakutan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Beauvais has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beauvais and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Katakutan misses with a few strikes there.
Katakutan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Katakutan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beauvais.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Katakutan sprawls well. Katakutan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beauvais gets slowly back to his feet.
Katakutan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beauvais takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Katakutan misses.
Katakutan misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Katakutan. Beauvais does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katakutan throws a series of punches but Beauvais avoids them all with ease.
Katakutan misses with a few strikes there.
Katakutan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Katakutan.
Katakutan is looking to slow Beauvais down with leg kicks.
Katakutan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katakutan slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan misses with a few strikes there.
Beauvais has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Katakutan.
Sloppy strikes from Katakutan. Those never looked like landing.
Beauvais takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Katakutan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Katakutan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Katakutan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Katakutan.
Katakutan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Katakutan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maximo Katakutan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katakutan throws a series of punches but Beauvais moves out of range.
Katakutan throws a right and a left that Beauvais avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan swinging wildly here.
Katakutan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Katakutan throws a nice looking combination but Beauvais bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Katakutan misses with the combination.
Katakutan misses with the combination.
Katakutan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Katakutan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Katakutan connects with a leg kick. Beauvais looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Katakutan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katakutan lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan throws a head kick that misses.
Katakutan lands a leg kick that knocks Beauvais off balance momentarily.
Katakutan connects with a solid leg kick.
Katakutan misses with a head kick.
Katakutan scores with a leg kick.
Katakutan throws a head kick that Beauvais semi-blocks.
Beauvais is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katakutan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Katakutan scores with a leg kick.
Katakutan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Katakutan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katakutan scores with a leg kick.
Beauvais takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Katakutan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Katakutan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Katakutan. Those never looked like landing.
Beauvais throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Katakutan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Katakutan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beauvais's sensitive parts.
Katakutan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Katakutan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beauvais avoids the head kick by Katakutan.
A slow jab from Beauvais misses its intended target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Beauvais might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Katakutan lands the left hand.
Katakutan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Katakutan. That's going to slow Beauvais down.
Katakutan cracks the inside of Beauvais's front leg.
Beauvais takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick from Katakutan lands but Beauvais takes it in his stride.
Katakutan works over Beauvais's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katakutan's corner calls for a 1-2. Katakutan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Katakutan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Katakutan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Katakutan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That kick from Katakutan tenderised Beauvais's leg. Beauvais is trying to keep his angry face on.
Katakutan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Katakutan feints and then cracks Beauvais's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beauvais down.
Maximo Katakutan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katakutan connects with a leg kick. Beauvais looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some wild striking there from Katakutan.
Katakutan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Katakutan does no damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Katakutan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan scores with a leg kick.
Katakutan throws a head kick but Beauvais moves out of range.
Katakutan swinging wildly here.
Katakutan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beauvais's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katakutan connects with a leg kick. Beauvais looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Katakutan misses with a series of wild punches.
Remi Beauvais is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beauvais stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katakutan.
Sloppy strikes from Katakutan. Those never looked like landing.
Beauvais stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katakutan.
Beauvais takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Katakutan thumps Beauvais with a low kick.
Katakutan lands with a slapping head kick.
Katakutan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katakutan lands a leg kick that knocks Beauvais off balance momentarily.
Beauvais takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Beauvais takes a kick to the side of the head.
Katakutan scores with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Katakutan, right into the meat.
Katakutan connects with a leg kick. Beauvais looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katakutan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katakutan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beauvais has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some wild striking there from Katakutan.
Beauvais avoids the head kick by Katakutan.
A punch combination from Katakutan misses.
Beauvais blocks a head kick by Katakutan.
Beauvais chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Katakutan can pounce on him.
Beauvais takes a kick to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Katakutan.
Katakutan throws a front kick aimed at Beauvais's knee but Beauvais avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Katakutan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Katakutan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Katakutan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Katakutan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beauvais moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beauvais tries to clinch up
and Katakutan counters with a low kick, right behind Beauvais 's knee.
Katakutan scoring well with a low kick there.
Katakutan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beauvais's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Katakutan.
Katakutan lands a head kick. Beauvais smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Katakutan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Katakutan throws a leg kick which misses Beauvais's front leg but catches the back leg as Beauvais tries to avoid it.
Katakutan misses with the combination.
Beauvais looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katakutan connects with a solid leg kick.
Katakutan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice jab there from Katakutan.
Beauvais on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A good leg kick by Katakutan.
Katakutan fails to land with a series of punches.
Katakutan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Katakutan.
Katakutan misses with a wild combination.
Maximo Katakutan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan is looking to slow Beauvais down with leg kicks.
Beauvais throws a right hand that Katakutan ducks under and follows up with a left that Katakutan also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Katakutan.
Katakutan scores with a leg kick.
Beauvais has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beauvais there as he acknowledges the shot.
Katakutan misses with a few strikes there.
Katakutan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Katakutan.
Katakutan scores with a head kick.
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!
Katakutan misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan misses with a wild combination.
Katakutan swinging wildly here.
Katakutan throws a sloppy head kick and Beauvais moves out of range easily.
Beauvais avoids a punch combination nicely.
Katakutan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Katakutan throws a head kick that half lands.
Katakutan throws a low kick but Beauvais moves out of range easily.
Katakutan connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan throws a nice looking combination but Beauvais bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Katakutan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Katakutan misses with a double jab.
Beauvais tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beauvais avoids a punch combination nicely.
Katakutan tries a head kick but it misses.
Beauvais shoots in for a double leg but Katakutan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Katakutan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beauvais. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beauvais is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Katakutan.
Katakutan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Remi Beauvais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximo Katakutan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beauvais throws a lazy head kick
and Katakutan counters with a good low kick that Beauvais was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximo Katakutan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Katakutan 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 Maximo Katakutan!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Maximo Katakutan!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Maximo Katakutan!
Maximo Katakutan 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 Borislav Borodin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Borislav Borodin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borodin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Borodin did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Borodin is defending well.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Borodin won't allow it.
Borodin gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borodin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Borodin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borodin is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borodin wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Borodin is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Borodin trying to remain calm as Gracie controls from the top position.
Borodin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Borodin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borodin trying to remain calm as Gracie controls from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rickson Gracie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Borodin pinned against the cage. Borodin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Borodin tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Borodin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie wants to take Borodin's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracie trying to control but Borodin is having none of it.
Gracie moves to the back.
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Borodin tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Gracie is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Borodin has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Gracie has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Borodin taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Gracie doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rickson Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Rickson Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Breda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benigno Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauro Breda had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mauro Breda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benigno Aquino!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breda tries to keep at a distance but Aquino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Breda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Breda throws an elbow that misses.
Aquino managing to block the knees to the body from Breda.
Breda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aquino prevents it.
Breda tries to score a body lock takedown but Aquino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aquino avoids a wild elbow strike from Breda.
Aquino blocks an elbow strike from Breda.
Aquino displaying some good clinch control by pressing Breda up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino blocks an elbow strike.
Breda tries a knee to the head but Aquino blocks it.
Aquino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A bit of stalling here from Breda.
Breda throws a punch but it's blocked by Aquino.
Breda tries to stall but Aquino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Breda misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquino stalls.
Breda missing with knees to the body.
Aquino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Breda jumps guard but Aquino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauro Breda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aquino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Benigno Aquino.
Breda blocks a leg kick.
Breda misses with a body shot.
Aquino blocks a jab.
Breda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aquino finds it's way round the side to connect with Breda's head.
Aquino throws a shot from downtown. Breda moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aquino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Breda misses with a wild body shot.
Breda shoots in for a double leg but Aquino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Breda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aquino.
Breda throws a hook but Aquino avoids it easily.
Breda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aquino, pushing him back against the cage.
Breda can't find room to land a body shot as Aquino controls the action.
Aquino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Aquino's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mauro Breda will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Breda clinches.
Aquino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Breda misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Breda struggles to land a body shot inside as Aquino controls his hands.
Breda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aquino to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino stalling in the clinch.
Breda tries to work over Aquino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Breda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aquino to keep the fight standing.
Breda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aquino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aquino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Breda's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquino holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Breda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aquino stops a takedown attempt from Breda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauro Breda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aquino is pushing Breda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Benigno Aquino.
Aquino wants to land a leg kick but Breda is out of range.
Aquino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Breda has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Breda.
Breda looks to throw the jab but Aquino is out of range.
Nice jab there from Aquino.
Aquino lands an overhand right.
Aquino loads up on a big right hand but Breda slips the punch.
Aquino misses with a leg kick.
Breda dives in and grabs Aquino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aquino pushes down on Breda's head and hops out.
Aquino slips under a jab from Breda.
Breda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aquino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aquino lands a jab to the head.
Aquino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Breda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy left from Aquino finds it's target.
Breda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aquino.
Aquino misses with a straight left.
Aquino is looking to score with low kicks.
Aquino connects with an inside leg kick.
Breda fails with a takedown attempt.
Breda slips under a jab.
Breda has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benigno Aquino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Aquino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Breda slips a straight right by Aquino.
Aquino with a nice cross.
Aquino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aquino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Aquino misses.
Aquino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Breda.
Breda swings for the body but Aquino moves out of range.
Breda swats away the attempt to clinch by Aquino.
Aquino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Breda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino tries to clinch there but Breda circles away.
Aquino rushes Breda and presses him up against the cage.
Aquino managing to block the knees to the body from Breda.
Mauro Breda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Breda ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Breda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Breda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aquino manages to get himself to full guard.
Aquino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Breda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breda preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breda wants to control from the top but Aquino keeps moving.
Breda postures up.
Breda is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mauro Breda wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Aquino slaps away a takedown attempt from Breda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aquino swings for the body but Breda moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquino throws a leg kick but Breda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aquino throws a hook but Breda blocks it.
Aquino moves away from the strike by Breda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aquino. Breda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Breda as he connects with a hook.
Breda throws a jab when Aquino was well out of range.
Breda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aquino avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauro Breda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breda closes the distance and clinches up with Aquino, looking for a takedown. Breda pushes Aquino against the cage but Aquino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Breda moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breda trying to control the position but instead, Aquino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Breda into the cage.
Breda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aquino avoids it.
Aquino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aquino blocks an uppercut.
Aquino is trying to stall.
Breda missing with knees to the body.
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 Mauro Breda.
I think Breda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Mauro Breda!
Judge Josh West scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Mauro Breda!
Mauro Breda wins by majority decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Moody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azumah Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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175 lbs
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171 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Moody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Azumah Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moody takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Moody stuffs the takedown.
Moody takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moody cracks Nelson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moody stuffs the takedown.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Moody connects with a jab.
Nelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moody is fending him off so far but Nelson persists. Nope, Moody circles away and we're back to standing.
Hank Moody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azumah Nelson.
Moody tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nelson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moody misses with a hook
and Nelson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moody sprawls well. Moody wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Moody dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Moody shows good takedown defense.
Moody scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson shoots in but Moody avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nelson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moody swivels and escapes.
Moody showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Moody.
Moody has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moody prevents the takedown attempt.
Moody's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moody is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moody lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moody tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Moody blocks an uppercut.
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!
Moody makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nelson is trying to drag Moody to the mat but Moody just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nelson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moody stops a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Moody misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Moody is trying to force a seperation but Nelson has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nelson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moody misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nelson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moody walks away with a smile on his face. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moody throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moody defends it nicely.
Nelson looks gassed!
Nelson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moody.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moody pushes Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nelson goes for a takedown attempt but Moody pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nelson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Moody does no damage.
Nelson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown but Moody sprawls well. He's pushed Nelson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moody keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hank Moody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moody lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moody dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Moody finds it's way through Nelson's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Moody dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moody.
Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown but Moody sprawls well. He's pushed Nelson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moody stuffs the takedown attempt from Nelson. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hank Moody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azumah Nelson.
Moody forces Nelson back against the cage and clinches.
Nelson is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moody creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moody prevents the takedown attempt.
Moody has Nelson pressed against the cage, preventing Nelson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nelson wants to get back to striking at distance but Moody won't allow it.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Moody throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nelson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left hand lands to the body for Moody.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Moody manages to get underhooks.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson takes a shot to the head.
Moody presses Nelson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moody is pushing Nelson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moody gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nelson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moody.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moody keeps control of Nelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nelson has Moody pressed against the cage, preventing Moody from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moody lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Moody - that landed with a thud.
Nelson being controlled against the cage.
Moody working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nelson is looking for a takedown.
Moody stalls.
Nelson goes for a takedown attempt but Moody pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moody lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moody tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Moody. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moody.
Nelson is rocked!
Nelson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Moody finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Moody! Nelson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Moody!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Every Thing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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26
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lyoto Parks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Every Thing!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parks looks to land a combination. Thing sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Parks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thing.
Thing defending well as Parks loads up on a big left hand.
Parks throws a right hand that Thing ducks under and follows up with a left that Thing also avoids with ease.
Thing moves away from the strike by Parks.
Parks dodges the punch combination from Thing.
Parks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thing, pushing him back against the cage.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thing has a couple of punches blocked by Parks.
Parks scores with a shoulder strike.
Thing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parks pushes Thing back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Parks fails to land.
Parks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thing or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Parks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parks.
Still in the clinch, Parks scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Parks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parks lands a shoulder strike.
Parks throws a big uppercut that drops Thing! More strikes from Parks and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thing lies dazed against the cage as Parks celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Parks!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butcher has chosen I Put a Spell On You as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
150 lbs
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143 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Reyes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reyes clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reyes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reyes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reyes.
Reyes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reyes struggles to land a body shot inside as Butcher controls his hands.
Butcher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reyes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reyes lands a right hook to the body.
Butcher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reyes lands with a hook. Butcher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reyes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Butcher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reyes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Butcher manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reyes wants to get up but he can't break Butcher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reyes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Butcher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reyes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reyes won't allow Butcher to sweep him here.
Butcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reyes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reyes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butcher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reyes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Butcher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reyes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Butcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reyes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reyes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reyes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Butcher's guard.
Reyes is in close to Butcher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Butcher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reyes is aware though and is defending well.
Butcher working for a triangle but Reyes defends it easily.
Reyes with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reyes trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Reyes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Butcher trying to get back to full guard but Reyes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Reyes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Reyes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Butcher can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Butcher working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes unloading with bombs!
Reyes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reyes lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reyes looking to control but Butcher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Butcher keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Butcher taking shots to the head.
Reyes lands a big elbow.
Reyes landing punches.
Butcher is rocked!
Butcher takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Butcher is still in real trouble! Can Reyes finish him?
Reyes lands with some strikes.
Reyes controlling his opponent.
Reyes postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Butcher out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Reyes goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Reyes!
Daniel Reyes retains his lightweight title!
Daniel Reyes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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