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TDCL 15-Super fights PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (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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205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
0 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident |
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans moves away from the strike by Liddell.
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans walks into a stiff left hand from Liddell.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Liddell misses the jab.
Evans tries a low kick but Liddell avoids it.
Liddell lands with a slapping head kick.
Liddell throws out a loose jab but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liddell slips under a jab.
Liddell tests Evans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liddell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Evans.
Jab from Liddell.
Liddell scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the body from Liddell misses
and Evans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Evans stops Liddell from standing up.
Liddell is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Evans with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Evans postures up in Liddell's guard and throws a big left but Liddell blocks it.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liddell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet but Evans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Liddell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Liddell scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Liddell ducks down to avoid it.
Liddell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liddell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Liddell scores with a spinning back kick!
Liddell throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell scores with a punch to the head.
Liddell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liddell lands a really nice looking cross but Evans seems unphased.
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!
Evans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Liddell.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
Liddell cracks Evans with an open hand slap.
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liddell.
Liddell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Liddell scores with a sloppy right hand. Evans should have avoided that one.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Liddell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Liddell throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans shoots for a takedown but Liddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Evans looks gassed!
Evans misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Liddell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Evans doesn't seem phased though.
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liddell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Liddell throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
Liddell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Evans under the eye.
Evans sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Evans takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chuck Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liddell lands a jab.
Evans misses with a straight left.
Liddell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans moves forwards but Liddell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Liddell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Liddell tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liddell manages to avoid it.
Liddell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Evans momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddell lands the left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Liddell.
A combination from Liddell does no damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddell lands with a kick to the temple. Evans shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Liddell jabs Evans to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Liddell misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Evans throws a jab when Liddell was well out of range.
Liddell cracks Evans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liddell circles away.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddell.
Liddell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Evans clinches up with Liddell and pushes him back against the cage.
Evans is working for takedown but Liddell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Evans is looking for a takedown.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
Liddell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Evans wants to take the fight to the mat but Liddell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Evans is trying to drag Liddell to the mat but Liddell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Evans jumps guard but Liddell stands there with Evans around his waist. Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Evans is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Liddell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Liddell connects with a right hand. Evans shakes it off.
Liddell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Evans has time to react.
Evans is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liddell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Liddell looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
That kick from Liddell tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liddell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Liddell throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liddell connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Liddell.
Evans takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Liddell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Evans on the side of the head.
Liddell lands with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Liddell.
Evans walks into a straight right hand from Liddell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liddell. Liddell obviously looking to wear him down.
Liddell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chuck Liddell is winning the standup battle so far.
Liddell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Liddell.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liddell misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Liddell throws a head kick that Evans semi-blocks.
Liddell just misses with a punch to the body.
Liddell with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liddell.
Evans needs to keep his hands up - Liddell had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Liddell cracks the inside of Evans's front leg.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liddell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Evans momentarily.
Liddell lunges at Evans with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Evans's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Liddell lands but Evans takes it in his stride.
Liddell throws a nice head kick!
Liddell lands with a nice body kick.
Evans shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Evans dives in and grabs Liddell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liddell pushes down on Evans's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddell lands a nice looking body shot.
Liddell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Evans under the eye.
Liddell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Liddell thuds a left hand into Evans's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Liddell.
Evans tried to score with a low kick but Liddell checks it.
Liddell throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Liddell is on top in guard.
Liddell prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liddell 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.
Evans is looking to stand up but Liddell isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell wants to stand but Evans is controlling his posture from full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Liddell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuck Liddell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Liddell lands a head kick!
Liddell throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liddell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Liddell slips a jab from Evans.
Liddell throws out a powerful jab.
Liddell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Liddell.
Evans moves away from the strike by Liddell.
Evans has managed to clinch.
Liddell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Liddell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Evans lands with a light punch inside.
Evans goes for a takedown in the clinch but Liddell prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is trying to push Evans away but Evans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Liddell stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
Evans tries for a takedown. No joy.
Liddell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liddell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liddell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Liddell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Liddell lands a jab to Evans's midsection.
Liddell tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Liddell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liddell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liddell scores with a nice right hand.
Liddell scores with a nice body kick.
Evans has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liddell digs a good body shot into Evans's ribs.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liddell scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Liddell connects with a right hand. Evans shakes it off.
Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans moves out of range as Liddell strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell lands with a straight right. Evans didn't see that one coming.
Rashad Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chuck Liddell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liddell clobbers Evans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Liddell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liddell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Chuck Liddell!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Chuck Liddell!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Chuck Liddell!
Chuck Liddell wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident |
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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
10 - 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alkofer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Alkofer is avoiding it.
Anderson tries to clinch but Alkofer moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Anderson enables Alkofer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alkofer trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alkofer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alkofer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alkofer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alkofer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alkofer.
Alkofer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Alkofer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alkofer gets slowly back to his feet.
Alkofer shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alkofer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Alkofer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson throws a head kick but Alkofer moves out of range.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Alkofer.
Alkofer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alkofer shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alex Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alkofer misses with a low kick.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Alkofer breaks the clinch.
Alkofer shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Alkofer.
Anderson tries to clinch but Alkofer is having none of it.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Alkofer circles away.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Alkofer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dennis Alkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alkofer throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to clinch but Alkofer moves out of range.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Alkofer keeps it at a distance.
Alkofer keeps the fight on the outside.
Alkofer fails with a takedown attempt.
Alkofer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alkofer is breathing heavily.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alkofer.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson has Alkofer pressed against the cage, preventing Alkofer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alkofer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alkofer swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alkofer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alkofer throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alkofer's face.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alkofer as Anderson tries to tie him up.
Alkofer avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alkofer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alkofer up against the cage.
Alkofer throws a head punch that misses.
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 Dennis Alkofer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alkofer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Alkofer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dennis Alkofer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson gets caught flat footed, as Alkofer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alkofer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alkofer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer 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 referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dennis Alkofer.
Alkofer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Alkofer persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
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 combination
and Anderson counters by clinching up.
Alkofer breaks from the clinch.
Alkofer throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Alkofer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Alkofer's head.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
It looks like Dennis Alkofer has been cut.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alkofer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alkofer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson gets through Alkofer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Alkofer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alkofer slowing the pace effectively.
Alkofer tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
Alkofer is trying to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alkofer takes an elbow to the temple.
Alkofer is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alkofer backwards.
Alkofer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Alkofer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a knee to the head.
Alkofer blocks an elbow strike.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alkofer blocks an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.
Alkofer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson taking a breather.
Alkofer tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson gets through Alkofer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alkofer throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Alkofer dodges an elbow strike from Anderson.
Alkofer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alkofer's brow.
Anderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A frustrated look appears on Alkofer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alkofer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alkofer taking a breather.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Alkofer avoids the damage to the body.
Alkofer dodges an elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alkofer tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alkofer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Alkofer pushes him off.
Alkofer shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Alkofer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dennis Alkofer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Alkofer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anderson wants to clinch
so Alkofer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alkofer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alkofer trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Alkofer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dennis Alkofer.
Alkofer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Alkofer keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Alkofer shoots in.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Alkofer pushes him off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alkofer, right into the meat.
Alkofer fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Alkofer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Alkofer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Alkofer persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Alkofer fails with the takedown.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Alkofer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alkofer's defenses.
Alkofer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stalls.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson misses with a knee to the head.
Alkofer takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Alkofer.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Alkofer won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson looking to stall.
Alkofer blocks the elbow strike.
Alkofer avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alkofer misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Alkofer blocks it.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Alkofer tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Alkofer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Alkofer won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alkofer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alkofer is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson slowing the pace effectively.
Alkofer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alkofer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alkofer tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Anderson.
I think Anderson 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Dennis Alkofer!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Alex Anderson!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Alex Anderson!
Alex Anderson wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller's entrance music is Don't Worry, Be Happy!. A fine choice. 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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26
164 lbs
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24
166 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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, Hugo Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cole Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miller lands with an uppercut that bounces Thompson off the cage and back into range.
Miller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thompson's head.
It looks like Cole Thompson has been cut.
Thompson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Hugo Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Thompson.
Miller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thompson if he has to take too many more of those.
Miller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Miller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
Thompson takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thompson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miller - the referee stops the clock and Thompson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miller. Thompson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye.
Thompson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miller stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thompson looking for a takedown.
Thompson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Miller is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Thompson.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Cole Thompson's cut even more.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
A right hook to the body lands for Miller.
Thompson tries to stall but Miller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Thompson takes an elbow to the temple.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Thompson shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Miller thows a body kick. Thompson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Thompson.
Miller swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Miller cracks Thompson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The cut above Cole Thompson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miller thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Miller lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller thumps Thompson with a low kick.
Thompson looks gassed!
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
Miller looks to land a body kick but Thompson moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miller.
Miller digs a good hook to Thompson's body.
Miller darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Miller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thompson's defenses.
Miller lands a nice elbow.
Cole Thompson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller working Thompson over with knees to the body.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller landing knees to the body.
Thompson letting Miller take a breather here.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cole Thompson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miller cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miller cracks the inside of Thompson's front leg.
Thompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Miller connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thompson is able to avoid easily.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Hugo Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Thompson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Miller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thompson throws a leg kick but Miller checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miller defends it nicely.
Miller is looking to wear down Thompson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
Cole Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller fakes the leg kick and cracks Thompson in the body.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thompson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Miller.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hugo Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Miller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick from Miller.
Miller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thompson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Miller connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
Thompson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller lands a nice knee to the body.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miller with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cole Thompson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hugo Miller!
In his post fight interview, Hugo Miller started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ultiamte Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and D J Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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187 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultiamte Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, D J Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Warrior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like D J Jackson has been cut.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warrior has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Warrior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Warrior is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Warrior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Warrior on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warrior tries to get out of the position.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Warrior defends the submission attempt.
Warrior tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Warrior defends the submission attempt.
Warrior wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Warrior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Warrior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Warrior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Jackson decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Warrior pinned against the cage. Warrior gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Warrior throws a one two combo.
Warrior lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warrior sprawls well. Warrior wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ultiamte Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D J Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Warrior counters with a left to the body.
Jackson looks gassed!
Warrior drops Jackson with a nice combination! Warrior dives into Jackson's guard, looking to finish!
Jackson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warrior arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jackson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ultiamte Warrior!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck The Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spete Pasanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Bison comes to the cage accompanied by this is my shit- chuck vidells music. Pasanen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rolling Stones - Paint it black. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
275 lbs
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251 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck The Bison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Spete Pasanen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasanen throws a series of punches but The Bison avoids them all with ease.
The Bison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Bison loads up on a big right hand but Pasanen slips the punch.
The Bison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pasanen.
The Bison checks a low kick from Pasanen.
Pasanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Bison.
The Bison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pasanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pasanen lands a head shot.
Pasanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Bison.
Pasanen lands a glancing blow to the side of The Bison's head.
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!
Pasanen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pasanen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Bison is able to avoid easily.
Pasanen connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pasanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Bison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bison scores with a shot to the body.
Pasanen ducks under a wild hook from The Bison.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Bison 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 Pasanen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pasanen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Bison misses the shot to the body.
Pasanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Bison moves away.
No joy there for The Bison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pasanen.
The Bison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pasanen.
The Bison misses with a looping right.
The Bison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab lands there for Pasanen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Bison misses with a double jab
and Pasanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pasanen lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pasanen. The Bison does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen misses with a looping right.
Pasanen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! The Bison had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The Bison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pasanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Pasanen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pasanen looks to land a combination but The Bison avoids it well.
Pasanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pasanen lets loose with a powerful body kick. The Bison will feel that in the morning.
The Bison wants to clinch up but Pasanen keeps it at a distance.
The Bison misses with a looping right.
The Bison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Bison misses with a head kick.
Pasanen moves out of range as The Bison strikes.
The Bison tries for a takedown but Pasanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Bison misses with a wild combination.
Pasanen misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pasanen throws out the jab.
Pasanen misses with an uppercut. The Bison saw that one coming.
Pasanen throws a solid leg kick but The Bison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pasanen.
The Bison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Crunch! Pasanen slams his shin into The Bison's torso.
Pasanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Bison.
The Bison is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pasanen.
Pasanen lands with a right hand.
Pasanen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pasanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Bison misses with a few strikes there.
Pasanen wants to slow The Bison down by chopping away at his legs.
The Bison lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bison takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Bison avoids the body shot from Pasanen.
Pasanen looks to score with a jab to the body but The Bison is just out of range.
Pasanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Bison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pasanen can pounce on him.
Pasanen with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Bison counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pasanen throws the left hand but The Bison avoids the punch easily.
The Bison throws out a loose jab but Pasanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pasanen swinging wildly here.
Pasanen wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pasanen misses with a takedown
and The Bison counters with a straight right hand.
Pasanen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Bison, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spete Pasanen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pasanen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Pasanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pasanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Bison circles away quickly and effectively.
Spete Pasanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Bison throws a combination that misses
and The Bison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pasanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Bison pinned against the cage. The Bison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Bison defending well as Pasanen loads up on a big left hand.
Pasanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Bison throws a series of punches but Pasanen moves out of range.
Pasanen throws a right and a left that The Bison avoids nicely.
A jab lands there for The Bison.
The Bison looks to land a combination but Pasanen avoids it well.
The Bison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Bison throws a series of strikes that have Pasanen backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasanen misses with a hook. The Bison ducked under it nicely.
Pasanen throws a leg kick but The Bison moved away.
Pasanen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Bison to score with a decent uppercut.
Chuck The Bison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pasanen swings widly with a right hand
and The Bison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pasanen throws a jab when The Bison was well out of range.
The Bison throws a lazy right hand but Pasanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pasanen throws a jab but it's blocked by The Bison.
Pasanen scores with a leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pasanen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The Bison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pasanen.
Pasanen throws a big shot that misses.
The Bison moves out of range of the strikes.
Pasanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pasanen lands with a straight right. The Bison didn't see that one coming.
Pasanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Bison circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Bison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pasanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Bison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Bison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spete Pasanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pasanen ducks under a wild hook from The Bison.
Pasanen scores with a three punch combo!
Pasanen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pasanen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pasanen is rocked!
Pasanen misses with a wild body shot.
Pasanen is still on wobbly legs! Can The Bison finish him?
The Bison knocks out Pasanen with a massive right hand! The ref tackles The Bison before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. The Bison picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chuck The Bison!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Satriani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Budiman Prang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satriani kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Satch Boogie. Joe Satriani could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Budiman Prang's chin.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Satriani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Budiman Prang!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Prang catches Satriani right on the button with a cross.
Prang blocks a head kick by Satriani.
Prang blocks a head kick by Satriani.
Satriani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prang blocks a head kick by Satriani.
Satriani lands a big head kick that sends Prang tumbling to the mat! Satriani takes a step backwards and waves Prang back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Budiman Prang has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Prang misses.
Prang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Satriani.
Satriani throws a sloppy head kick and Prang moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Prang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Satriani takes one to the chin there.
Satriani misses with a head kick.
Satriani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Satriani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Prang sizes up Satriani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Prang digs a good body shot into Satriani's ribs.
Satriani throws a sloppy head kick and Prang moves out of range easily.
Satriani misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Satriani.
Prang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Satriani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Satriani is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Prang.
Satriani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Prang finds it's way round the side to connect with Satriani's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice uppercut there from Prang.
Satriani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Prang.
Prang punishes Satriani's body with a nice straight punch.
Prang lands with a good body shot.
Prang lands a right hook to the body.
Prang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Prang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Satriani had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satriani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Satriani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Satriani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Prang avoids the head kick by Satriani.
Prang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Satriani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Prang catches Satriani right on the button with a cross.
Prang connects with a nice looking jab.
Satriani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Prang punishes Satriani's body with a nice straight punch.
Prang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Satriani is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Prang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Prang.
Oh Satriani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Prang fakes the body blow, causing Satriani to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Satriani goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Budiman Prang!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Smokealot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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240 lbs
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250 lbs
6 - 1 - 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sir Smokealot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan gets caught flat footed, as Smokealot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smokealot wants to pass the guard but Hogan is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hogan has his foot on Smokealot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smokealot works his way back into a safe position though.
Hogan has a closed guard, preventing Smokealot from standing up.
Hogan has his foot on Smokealot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smokealot works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smokealot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smokealot gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smokealot forces Hogan back against the cage and clinches.
Smokealot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smokealot has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan wants to stall.
Smokealot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smokealot pulls guard successfully.
Smokealot manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hogan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hogan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smokealot pulls his head out easily.
Smokealot passes to side control.
Hogan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smokealot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hogan parries the strikes from Smokealot easily there. Smokealot is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hogan to escape.
Hogan is looking to regain half guard here but Smokealot keeps moving and retains side control.
Smokealot has hold of Hogan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hogan seems comfortable defending it but Smokealot has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hogan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hogan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Smokealot couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sir Smokealot!
Sir Smokealot gave a mention to Hilo Nutrition Laundry 95 % in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demian Gaea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaea comes into the arena with When I'm Gone (Remix) blaring out of the sound system. Simpson has chosen Forgotten as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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195 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 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
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gunner Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaea avoids the head kick by Simpson.
Gaea has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gaea there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gaea doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Gaea moved away.
Simpson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gaeas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gaea has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gaea is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaea shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson counters with a good low kick that Gaea was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Gaea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a body kick.
Gaea closes the distance and clinches up with Simpson, looking for a takedown. Gaea pushes Simpson against the cage but Simpson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simpson dives in and scores a takedown into Gaea's guard.
Simpson works over Gaea with some ground and pound from guard.
Simpson won't allow Gaea to sweep him here.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Gaea keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson won't allow Gaea to sweep him here.
Simpson with a nice head shot there.
Gaea wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simpson throws an elbow that misses. Gaea uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simpson's guard. Nice move by Gaea!
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Gaea from controlling successfully.
Simpson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Simpson lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaea tries to lock up and control but Simpson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gaea is in a horrible position here. Simpson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gaea is desperately trying to improve his position but Simpson has a good base and remains in mount.
Gaea is working hard here to advance position.
Simpson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gaea taking shots to the head.
Simpson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gaea looks a forlorn figure.
Gaea's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control but Gaea is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simpson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gaea hang on?
Gaea might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simpson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Simpson dominating with strikes here.
Simpson lands a big shot there that rocks Gaea but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gaea looks a forlorn figure.
Simpson cracks Gaea with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gaea keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaea sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Simpson.
Gaea is trying to stand.
Gaea wants to improve his position but Simpson is controlling well.
Simpson is keen to just control but Gaea is a slippery customer.
Simpson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gaea with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Simpson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gaea's head.
Simpson wants to pass to mount but Gaea is defending the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Simpson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Simpson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gaea drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gaea trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaea wants to stand but Simpson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gaea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gaea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaea looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simpson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simpson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gaea keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson distracts Gaea with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaea working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Simpson has passed into half guard!
Simpson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gaea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Simpson.
Simpson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simpson lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaea is not content to let Simpson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaea controlling the position for now.
Simpson is nestled in close to Gaea, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gaea moves his hips nicely and gets into full 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!
Simpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Simpson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simpson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gaea is trying to keep Simpson in close.
Simpson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaea is retaining full guard.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Gaea keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gaea is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simpson defends well.
Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gaea is trying to keep Simpson in close.
Simpson distracts Gaea with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a big elbow that misses.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaea working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.
Simpson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaea keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
Gaea has momentary wrist control but Simpson slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Simpson 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.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gaea, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gaea shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simpson sprawls well. Simpson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gaea gets slowly back to his feet.
Simpson scores with a head kick.
Gaea changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Gaea manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Gaea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A clash of legs there as Gaea blocks the low kick.
Gaea misses with a takedown
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Gaea with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simpson trying to control from half guard but Gaea is working away.
Gaea has hold of Simpson's hands but Simpson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Simpson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gaea with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Simpson trying to control from Gaea's half guard. Gaea has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Simpson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gaea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaea is on top in guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Simpson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaea decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simpson, up you get!
Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gaea checks a low kick from Simpson.
Gaea fails with the takedown
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaea takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gaea shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson forces Gaea back against the cage and clinches.
Gaea breaks from the clinch.
Demian Gaea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Gaea checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simpson darts in and clinches Gaea up against the cage.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gaea changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simpson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Demian Gaea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaea fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson passes into half guard.
Gunner Simpson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simpson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simpson controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Simpson.
Simpson is keen to just control but Gaea is a slippery customer.
Simpson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Simpson is thwarting Gaea's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simpson lands a nice short elbow.
Gaea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaea tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Simpson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Simpson is landing with some decent strikes but Gaea is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gaea is looking to improve his position but Simpson isn't that keen on the idea.
Simpson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gaea's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Simpson really 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.
Gaea shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Simpson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaea shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaea with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a low kick, right behind Gaea 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Gaea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson is looking to slow Gaea down with leg kicks.
Simpson throws a head kick that half lands.
Simpson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gaea is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Gaea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaea.
Gaea goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simpson prevents it.
Gaea seems to have got his legs back now.
Simpson lands a body shot.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
A short left from Simpson.
Gaea is trying to force a seperation but Simpson has the dominant position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simpson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simpson.
Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gaea backwards.
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gaeas head.
Simpson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Gaea in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simpson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gaea to his knees! Simpson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Simpson!
Gunner Simpson is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gunner Simpson thanked SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zane Peltier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Scrapy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltier's entrance music is Rockstar-Chamillionaire. A fine choice. Scrapy has chosen Scrapy Do as his entrance music. Zane Peltier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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154 lbs
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23
167 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lil Scrapy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peltier misses with a body kick.
Peltier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scrapy manages to avoid it.
Scrapy thows a body shot but no joy.
Scrapy misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Scrapy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Peltier ducks under a wild hook from Scrapy.
Peltier misses with a low kick.
Scrapy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scrapy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Scrapy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrapy scores with a three punch combo!
Peltier misses with a low kick.
Scrapy lands a slapping body shot.
Peltier tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scrapy is able to avoid easily.
Scrapy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Scrapy throws the left hand but Peltier avoids the punch easily.
Peltier dodges the punch combination from Scrapy.
Scrapy lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrapy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Peltier to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Peltier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scrapy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peltier.
Peltier 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.
Scrapy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Peltier has passed into side control.
Peltier tries for a kimura but Scrapy is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peltier lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Peltier working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Peltier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Peltier is putting a hurting on Scrapy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Scrapy pushes Peltier away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Peltier gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Peltier misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Peltier seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Peltier looks up at the clock and then as Scrapy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Peltier smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Peltier tries to score with some ground and pound. Scrapy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier misses with the ground and pound.
Peltier tries for a kimura but Scrapy is defending well.
Peltier working the ground and pound.
Scrapy is trying to work for a sweep but Peltier has mounted him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peltier lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Peltier trying to control but Scrapy is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scrapy is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Peltier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Peltier moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Scrapy. No joy for Peltier on that attempt.
Peltier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peltier blocks a jab.
Lil Scrapy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Scrapy misses.
Peltier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scrapy as he jumps to the side.
Scrapy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peltier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scrapy swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Peltier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrapy swinging wildly here.
Peltier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scrapy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scrapy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peltier.
Scrapy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scrapy takes a swing at Peltier's ribcage but misses.
Peltier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zane Peltier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrapy trying to control but Peltier postures up.
Peltier is nestled in close to Scrapy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Scrapy pushes Peltier off looking to stand but Peltier dives back in and keeps control.
Peltier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peltier looks to land a strike but Scrapy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Peltier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Scrapy keeping full guard, as Peltier tries to pass.
Peltier throwing strikes but missing.
Scrapy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peltier is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltier trying to control but Scrapy is working from the bottom.
Peltier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scrapy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peltier looking to pass the guard.
Scrapy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peltier landing with the ground and pound.
Scrapy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peltier is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrapy is breathing heavily.
Peltier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peltier slips nicely into half guard.
Scrapy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peltier.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peltier is keen to just control but Scrapy is a slippery customer.
Scrapy trying to hold on to Peltier's head to control him but Peltier postures up.
Peltier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scrapy has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Peltier dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scrapy leaves Peltier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peltier defending well as Scrapy loads up on a big left hand.
Scrapy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrapy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Peltier scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrapy swings widly with a right hand
and Peltier makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Peltier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scrapy as he jumps to the side.
Scrapy just misses with a punch to the body.
Peltier slips a jab and a cross from Scrapy.
Scrapy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Peltier throws a sloppy head kick and Scrapy moves out of range easily.
Scrapy moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrapy checks a leg kick nicely.
Scrapy throws a hook to the side of Peltier's head but Peltier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peltier shoots for a double leg takedown but Scrapy sprawls well. He's pushed Peltier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Peltier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peltier tries for a takedown but Scrapy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scrapy misses the jab.
Lil Scrapy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Scrapy as he checks the leg kick.
Scrapy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Peltier moves out of range as Scrapy strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrapy misses with a body shot.
Peltier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Scrapy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Scrapy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scrapy tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peltier lands a shot to the head.
Scrapy fending off the submission attempt from Peltier.
Peltier is looking for the choke from the back position but Scrapy is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peltier lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Scrapy.
Scrapy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Peltier.
Peltier is landing with strikes. Scrapy can't take much more of this.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltier sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Scrapy taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zane Peltier!
Zane Peltier retains his lightweight title!
Zane Peltier was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksander Emelianenko told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Black Coleman !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksander Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coleman has a takedown stuffed.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coleman is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Coleman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Coleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coleman tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Coleman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coleman dives in and grabs Emelianenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes down on Coleman 's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Coleman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coleman moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches.
Coleman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Emelianenko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Coleman lands punches and elbows.
Emelianenko looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Coleman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Emelianenko is really stuck here.
Emelianenko is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Coleman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Coleman punches the canvas rather than the man.
Coleman thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Emelianenko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Emelianenko?
Emelianenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Coleman has a good base and remains in mount.
Coleman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Emelianenko tries to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman 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.
Coleman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Emelianenko looks a forlorn figure.
Coleman looking to ground and pound but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Coleman dominating with strikes here.
Emelianenko tries to hold on but Coleman postures up.
BOOM! Coleman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Coleman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Coleman with shots to the head and body - Emelianenko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Coleman throws some wild stikes that Emelianenko manages to avoid easily.
Coleman thowing shots but they're missing.
Emelianenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Coleman has a good base and remains in mount.
Coleman with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Coleman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Emelianenko taking shots to the head.
Emelianenko is rocked!
Coleman dominating with strikes here.
Coleman drops a big elbow. That's hurt Emelianenko! More shots from Coleman and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Coleman !
Black Coleman retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Black Coleman , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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