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KOTC: Hilo Memorial Day event PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chersen Lebeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simmons Zak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons Zak is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chersen Lebeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simmons Zak!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zak has Lebeng up against the cage in a clinch.
Zak scores a nice knee to the body.
Come on Zak - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lebeng wants to stall.
Zak pulls Lebeng into guard.
Lebeng wanted to stand there but Zak had control of the position.
Lebeng postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lebeng preventing the sweep.
Lebeng with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lebeng wants to pass the guard but Zak is keeping the position.
Zak is looking to sweep but instead, Lebeng has passed into half guard.
Zak is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebeng not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zak is in trouble now - Lebeng has advanced to mount!
Zak defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lebeng.
Lebeng throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zak because Lebeng loaded up on that one.
Lebeng jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zak manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lebeng sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zak is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zak tries to bench press Lebeng off him but Lebeng keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lebeng. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Zak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lebeng is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zak tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Lebeng wants to finish this one by submission but Zak is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lebeng.
Lebeng 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.
Zak is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lebeng looking for a guillotine from mount but Zak is having none of it.
Zak working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zak has given up his back here.
Lebeng lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lebeng has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Zak is in real trouble here. Lebeng gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Zak is tapping out! Lebeng wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chersen Lebeng!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chersen Lebeng made sure he mentioned Hilo Clothing Co, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bishop Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes the Pain by Slayer. Davidson has chosen Bullet For My Valentine - Your Betrayal as his entrance music. Ryan Davidson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bishop Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson tries to land a front kick but Kane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Davidson throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
Davidson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Davidson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davidson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kane counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane working the ground and pound from side control.
Kane scoring with punches and elbows.
Kane landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kane working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane swings around for an armbar but Davidson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kane's guard.
Kane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davidson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kane to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Davidson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kane pulls down on the head and he's put Davidson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bishop Kane!
Bishop Kane decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curt Hennig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleimalulani Jkh (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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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Curt Hennig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaleimalulani Jkh!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hennig 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 Jkh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jkh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jkh checks a leg kick nicely.
Hennig attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hennig throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Hennig.
Hennig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jkh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hennig misses with a low kick.
Hennig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Jkh.
Hennig throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jkh tries to bum rush Hennig with a series of wild strikes but Hennig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jkh checks a low kick from Hennig.
A leg kick checked by Jkh.
Hennig shoots in and bounces Jkh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hennig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jkh wants to stand up but Hennig is controlling him.
Hennig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hennig lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hennig is pushing down on Jkh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jkh is fighting to maintain full guard but Hennig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hennig working the head and body with strikes.
Hennig working over Jkh with some ground and pound. Jkh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hennig lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jkh looks gassed!
Ground and pound from Hennig.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennig is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jkh!
BOOM! Hennig connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hennig scoring with strikes but Jkh is staying in there.
Hennig content just to control the position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hennig postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jkh looks a forlorn figure.
Jkh is rocked!
Hennig postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Jkh badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hennig around the waist but Hennig pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hennig is the winner by TKO! Hennig jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curt Hennig!
A very excited looking Curt Hennig made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Simler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paradorn Skiripan (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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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Simler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paradorn Skiripan!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skiripan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Simler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simler scores with a three punch combo!
Simler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skiripan.
Skiripan tries to clinch but Simler is having none of it.
Skiripan wants to clinch
and Simler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Skiripan is rocked!
It looks like Paradorn Skiripan has been cut.
Simler just misses with a punch to the body.
Simler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skiripan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Skiripan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simler thows a body shot but no joy.
Simler misses with a left hand
and Skiripan counters with a nice body kick.
Skiripan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Simler.
Simler throws an off balance right hand
and Skiripan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Simler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Simler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paradorn Skiripan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skiripan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skiripan tries to clinch up but Simler circles away and keeps his distance.
Simler avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skiripan was well out of range. Poor timing from Simler.
Simler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simler throws a body punch but Skiripan moves out of range.
Simler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simler throws a right and a left that Skiripan avoids nicely.
Simler connects with a right hand. Skiripan shakes it off.
Simler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skiripan circles away quickly and effectively.
Simler slips under a jab from Skiripan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skiripan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiripan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Simler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skiripan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simler 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.
Skiripan throws a right hand that Simler ducks under and follows up with a left that Simler also avoids with ease.
A big right from Simler misses.
Skiripan fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skiripan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skiripan closes the distance but Simler moves to the side
and Simler counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skiripan moves out of range as Simler strikes.
Skiripan moves into range and clinches up with Simler.
Simler letting Skiripan take a breather here.
Simler blocking some punches.
Skiripan scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Simler as Skiripan tries to tie him up.
Skiripan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simler avoiding damage as Skiripan throws knees to the body.
Skiripan throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Simler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paradorn Skiripan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Simler clinches up with Skiripan and pushes him back against the cage.
Simler blocks an uppercut.
Skiripan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simler breaks from the clinch.
Skiripan moves into the clinch.
Skiripan lands a knee to the head.
Skiripan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skiripan working Simler over with knees to the body.
Skiripan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, Skiripan throws an elbow but misses.
Skiripan tries to circle away but Simler has him pinned against the cage.
Simler blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiripan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skiripan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simler is defending well for now.
Simler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skiripan trying to land knees to the body.
Simler blocks an elbow strike.
Simler cracks Skiripan with a nice body shot.
Skiripan looking to slow down the pace here.
Skiripan lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Dan Simler has been cut.
Simler managing to block the knees to the body from Skiripan.
Simler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skiripan defending well as Simler loads up on a big left hand.
Simler throws an overhand right that lands on Skiripan's shoulder, as Skiripan tries to avoid the shot.
Skiripan moves to clinch but Simler breaks away
and Simler counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simler throws a shot from downtown. Skiripan moves away and avoids it.
Skiripan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simler.
Dan Simler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simler swings for the body but Skiripan moves out of range.
Simler instigates a clinch.
Skiripan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simler avoiding damage as Skiripan throws knees to the body.
Skiripan misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Skiripan is looking to break free of the clinch but Simler has double underhooks.
Skiripan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simler avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simler is stalling here.
Skiripan misses with a punch to the body.
Skiripan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skiripan tries a knee to the head but Simler blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simler stalls.
Skiripan misses with an elbow over the top.
Simler blocks an elbow strike.
Skiripan is looking to control Simler's arms but Simler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skiripan has his back to the cage.
Simler breaks the clinch.
Simler darts in and clinches Skiripan up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skiripan tries to stall but Simler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Simler lands a right hand.
Skiripan is looking to control Simler's arms but Simler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skiripan has his back to the cage.
Skiripan is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Skiripan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simler avoids it.
Skiripan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Skiripan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short left from Skiripan.
The referee is keeping an eye on Simler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simler blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Simler on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paradorn Skiripan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
Skiripan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Simler thows a body shot but no joy.
Simler throws a sloppy body shot
and Skiripan counters by clinching up.
Skiripan throws an elbow but it misses.
Simler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Skiripan up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simler.
Simler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Skiripan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skiripan wants to break free but Simler has control.
Paradorn Skiripan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simler avoiding damage as Skiripan throws knees to the body.
Skiripan effectively controlling the action here.
Skiripan is trying to maintain a safe position but Simler gets an underhook and turns Skiripan into the cage.
Skiripan scores with a knee to the head.
Simler working hard to break the clinch.
Skiripan is trying to maintain a safe position but Simler gets an underhook and turns Skiripan into the cage.
Skiripan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skiripan lands an elbow inside.
Skiripan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skiripan throws a looping overhand right but Simler ducks down to avoid it.
Simler dives in and grabs Skiripan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skiripan pushes down on Simler's head and hops out.
Simler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skiripan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simler misses with a hook
and Skiripan moves into the clinch.
Simler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simler scores with a shoulder strike.
Skiripan tries a knee to the head but Simler blocks it.
Skiripan lands an elbow just above Simler 's eye.
A frustrated look appears on Skiripan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Skiripan scores a nice knee to the body.
Skiripan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for Simler to work.
Skiripan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skiripan missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiripan seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Skiripan stalls.
Skiripan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simler avoids it.
Simler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Simler does no damage.
Simler misses with a body shot.
Simler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skiripan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simler misses with a wild body shot.
Skiripan slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skiripan tries to clinch but Simler moves away
and Simler counters with a right hand to the body.
Simler gets tackled into the cage by Skiripan. Skiripan maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Skiripan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Skiripan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skiripan missing with knees to the body.
Simler breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simler looks to throw the jab but Skiripan is out of range.
Simler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skiripan.
Simler rushes Skiripan and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paradorn Skiripan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skiripan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paradorn Skiripan!
Paradorn Skiripan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie McCullough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCullough has chosen Slim Thug - Like A Boss as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Eddie McCullough enters the cage!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie McCullough!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A combination from Edgar does no damage.
Edgar throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCullough closes the distance and clinches up with Edgar, looking for a takedown. McCullough pushes Edgar against the cage but Edgar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edgar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCullough tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edgar swivels and escapes.
Edgar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Edgar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCullough has a takedown stuffed.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie McCullough.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCullough.
Edgar looks to land a combination but McCullough avoids it well.
Edgar stuffs the takedown attempt from McCullough. McCullough gets slowly back to his feet.
Eddie McCullough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Edgar. Beautiful body shot.
Edgar swinging wildly here.
Edgar leaves McCullough with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCullough looks gassed!
Edgar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCullough moves away.
Edgar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCullough at a distance.
Edgar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCullough.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McCullough to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Edgar keeping moving, preventing McCullough from controlling successfully.
McCullough wants to pass the guard but Edgar is keeping the position.
Edgar controlling McCullough's posture.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Edgar wants to get back to his feet but McCullough is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Edgar has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McCullough off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice takedown defense from Edgar. No joy for McCullough on that attempt.
McCullough stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edgar.
Edgar throws a nice looking combination but McCullough bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCullough takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar misses with a few strikes there.
Edgar misses with a hook. McCullough ducked under it nicely.
Edgar connects with a body shot.
Edgar scores with a head kick. McCullough tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Frankie Edgar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Edgar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCullough shoots in looking for a takedown but Edgar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCullough's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edgar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edgar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCullough manages to avoid it.
Edgar thumps McCullough with a low kick.
Edgar looks to land a combination. McCullough sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCullough shoots in and drives through. Edgar sprawls well.
A punch combination from Edgar misses.
McCullough shoots in for a double leg but Edgar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCullough shoots for a takedown but Edgar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edgar misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar misses with a body shot.
McCullough avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCullough changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edgar tries to avoid it but McCullough manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edgar to the ground. Edgar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edgar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCullough shoots for a takedown but Edgar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCullough is defended easily by Edgar.
Nice takedown defense from Edgar. No joy for McCullough on that attempt.
Edgar stuffs the takedown attempt from McCullough. McCullough gets slowly back to his feet.
Edgar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCullough's calf.
McCullough closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Edgar did well to prevent McCullough getting side control.
Edgar is trying to stand back up but McCullough is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, McCullough seems content to control.
McCullough wants to control but Edgar is keeping him busy.
Edgar wants to get back to his feet.
McCullough passes into side control, despite Edgar's attempt to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Edgar is looking to regain half guard here but McCullough keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edgar is not content to let McCullough control the position.
McCullough tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edgar tries to buck McCullough off but McCullough is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar 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.
Edgar misses with a looping right.
Edgar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCullough.
McCullough avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Edgar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Edgar lands a leg kick that knocks McCullough off balance momentarily.
Edgar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edgar looks to land a combination but McCullough avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCullough closes the distance and clinches up with Edgar, looking for a takedown. McCullough pushes Edgar against the cage but Edgar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edgar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCullough shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Edgar defends it nicely.
McCullough takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Edgar. No joy for McCullough on that attempt.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie McCullough.
McCullough fails with the takedown.
Edgar stuffs the takedown attempt from McCullough. McCullough gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCullough misses with a wild body shot.
McCullough has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Edgar.
Edgar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edgar misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Edgar. No joy for McCullough on that attempt.
McCullough shoots in for a double leg but Edgar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edgar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edgar misses with a lunging right hand
and McCullough counters with a right hand to the body.
Frankie Edgar is winning the standup battle so far.
McCullough closes the distance and clinches up with Edgar, looking for a takedown. McCullough pushes Edgar against the cage but Edgar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edgar throws a right and a left that McCullough avoids nicely.
Edgar looks to land a combination but McCullough avoids it well.
McCullough shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edgar as he jumps to the side.
Edgar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCullough.
Edgar cracks the inside of McCullough's front leg.
Edgar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edgar is looking to wear down McCullough with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Edgar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCullough avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCullough shoots in and drives through. Edgar sprawls well.
Edgar misses with a body shot.
McCullough looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edgar is fending him off so far but McCullough persists. Nope, Edgar circles away and we're back to standing.
Edgar works over McCullough's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCullough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Edgar misses.
Edgar thows a body shot but no joy.
McCullough fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edgar avoids it really well and circles away.
Edgar misses with a wild body shot.
McCullough's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCullough fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edgar.
Edgar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCullough's calf.
Edgar misses with a few strikes there.
McCullough dives in and grabs Edgar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edgar pushes down on McCullough's head and hops out.
Edgar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCullough.
McCullough tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edgar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCullough somewhat.
McCullough fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullough looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edgar is fending him off so far but McCullough persists. Nope, Edgar circles away and we're back to standing.
Edgar throws a shot from downtown. McCullough moves away and avoids it.
McCullough shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edgar throws a series of punches but McCullough moves out of range.
McCullough changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edgar tries to avoid it but McCullough manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edgar to the ground. Edgar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Edgar.
McCullough shoots in looking for a takedown but Edgar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCullough's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edgar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edgar misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edgar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCullough avoids the head kick by Edgar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Edgar slaps away a takedown attempt from McCullough, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCullough fails to land the takedown.
Edgar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edgar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Edgar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edgar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edgar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Edgar throws a hook but McCullough avoids it easily.
Edgar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCullough manages to avoid it.
Edgar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCullough shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie McCullough.
Left hook, right uppercut from Edgar.
Edgar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Edgar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCullough.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edgar throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCullough dives in and grabs Edgar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edgar pushes down on McCullough's head and hops out.
Edgar tries to bum rush McCullough with a series of wild strikes but McCullough uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCullough shoots and misses
and McCullough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCullough.
McCullough slips a jab and a cross from Edgar.
Edgar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCullough was well out of range. Poor timing from Edgar.
McCullough shoots in looking for a takedown. Edgar tries to sprawl out of it but McCullough keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edgar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCullough avoids the head kick by Edgar.
Edgar thows a body shot but no joy.
McCullough fails with the takedown.
McCullough shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edgar as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullough doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edgar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Edgar throws a right and a left that McCullough avoids nicely.
McCullough showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edgar.
McCullough fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Edgar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCullough is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edgar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edgar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edgar throws a right and a left that both miss.
A good leg kick by Edgar.
Edgar lands with a kick to the temple. McCullough shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCullough fails with a takedown attempt.
McCullough shoots for a double leg takedown but Edgar sprawls well. He's pushed McCullough's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCullough.
McCullough looks for a takedown but Edgar sprawls well.
McCullough shoots in looking for a takedown. Edgar tries to sprawl out of it but McCullough keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edgar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frankie Edgar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edgar misses with a wild combination.
Edgar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCullough shoots in looking for a takedown but Edgar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCullough's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edgar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCullough shoots in looking for a takedown but Edgar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCullough's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar thumps McCullough with a low kick.
McCullough tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edgar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCullough somewhat.
McCullough looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCullough tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edgar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCullough somewhat.
Edgar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eddie McCullough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Edgar.
McCullough tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edgar swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edgar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCullough circles away quickly and effectively.
McCullough shoots in looking for a takedown but Edgar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCullough's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCullough shoots in and drives through. Edgar sprawls well.
Edgar swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Edgar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edgar, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Edgar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cypress Cassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cassidy comes to the cage accompanied by C.$krilla ft. AEV & DVD - Streets. Norris has chosen Jayz(Run This Town) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cypress Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Norris!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris misses with a takedown
and Cassidy counters with a crisp one two that drops Norris! Cassidy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Norris to his feet! Norris is in big trouble!
Norris is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris dodges the punch combination from Cassidy.
Norris closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cassidy counters with a crisp one two that drops Norris! Cassidy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Norris to his feet! Norris is in big trouble!
Norris is still on wobbly legs! Can Cassidy finish him?
Norris with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cassidy counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Norris to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Cassidy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cypress Cassidy!
A relieved looking Cypress Cassidy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephen Cerrone had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Cerrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Spartan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spartan looking to score a takedown here. Cerrone is defending well but Spartan drives through and ends up in Cerrone's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cerrone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spartan defends well.
Spartan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cerrone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spartan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cerrone is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Spartan rolls with it to try and escape but Cerrone cranks on the arm and Spartan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stephen Cerrone!
Stephen Cerrone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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