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PFC 13: McMurder vs Steiner PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kyle's choice of entrance music: Watcha say-Jason Derulo. John Zombie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Zombie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Kyle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kyle is looking to clinch.
Kyle tries to clinch but Zombie is having none of it.
Zombie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Mark Kyle has been cut.
Zombie tries to clinch
and Kyle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zombie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyle looking to throw knees to the head but Zombie is blocking nicely.
Zombie goes for a takedown attempt but Kyle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kyle tries to keep at a distance but Zombie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zombie is working for takedown but Kyle is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Zombie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zombie tries for a takedown but Kyle manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zombie.
Kyle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zombie can't get the takedown.
Kyle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zombie looking for a takedown.
Zombie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zombie wants a takedown but no success here.
Zombie gets through Kyle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zombie is trying to drag Kyle to the mat but Kyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zombie avoiding damage as Kyle throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zombie is breathing heavily.
Kyle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kyle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kyle tries to land a knee to the head but Zombie blocks with his arms.
Zombie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kyle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kyle misses with a knee to the head.
Kyle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kyle trying to land knees to the body.
Kyle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kyle lands a knee to the head.
It looks like John Zombie has been cut.
Zombie tries for a takedown but Kyle manages to get underhooks.
Kyle lands a nice knee to the body.
Kyle lands a damaging elbow.
Kyle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kyle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zombie blocks it with crossed arms.
Kyle landing knees to the head.
Zombie takes an elbow to the temple.
Kyle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kyle with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Kyle.
Kyle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Kyle.
Kyle lands an elbow just above Zombie 's eye.
Kyle misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Kyle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle looking to throw knees to the head but Zombie is blocking nicely.
Kyle looking to throw knees to the head but Zombie is blocking nicely.
Kyle looking to throw knees to the head but Zombie is blocking nicely.
Zombie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kyle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zombie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kyle walks away with a smile on his face. Zombie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kyle has managed to clinch.
Kyle trying to land knees to the body.
Kyle prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zombie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kyle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Zombie with that takedown attempt.
Kyle rushes Zombie and presses him up against the cage.
Kyle lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie tries a body shot but Kyle blocks it.
Kyle tries a knee to the head but Zombie blocks it.
Kyle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zombie's face.
A short uppercut from Zombie.
Kyle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kyle missing with knees to the body.
Kyle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zombie.
Kyle landing knees to the head.
Kyle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kyle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kyle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zombie tries for a takedown but Kyle manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Kyle.
Zombie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zombie tries to score a body lock takedown but Kyle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kyle tries to land a knee to the head but Zombie blocks with his arms.
Zombie tries a body shot but Kyle blocks it.
Kyle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zombie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kyle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zombie avoids a wild elbow strike from Kyle.
Kyle lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kyle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kyle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zombie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kyle prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kyle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zombie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zombie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zombie is trying to drag Kyle to the mat but Kyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kyle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kyle lands a damaging elbow.
Zombie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kyle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kyle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zombie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyle throws an elbow but it misses.
Kyle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kyle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Kyle.
Zombie is trying to drag Kyle to the mat but Kyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kyle crunches a lovely knee into Zombie's ribcage.
Kyle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kyle dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Zombie.
Kyle closes the distance but Zombie moves to the side
and Zombie counters with a takedown into side control.
Zombie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zombie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kyle will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zombie throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kyle works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Zombie working Kyle over with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kyle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zombie.
Kyle gets full guard.
Zombie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kyle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kyle wants to get back to his feet but Zombie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zombie won't allow Kyle to sweep him here.
Zombie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zombie 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.
Zombie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kyle has closed the distance and engaged Zombie in a clinch.
Zombie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kyle prevents it.
Kyle lands an elbow inside that Zombie shrugs off.
Kyle tries to land a knee to the head but Zombie blocks with his arms.
Kyle looking to throw knees to the head but Zombie is blocking nicely.
Kyle landing knees to the head.
Kyle lands a nice elbow.
Kyle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kyle misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kyle.
Kyle lands an elbow inside that Zombie shrugs off.
Kyle lands a knee to the head.
Kyle looking to throw knees to the head but Zombie is blocking nicely.
A hook to the body from Zombie.
Kyle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zombie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zombie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zombie counters by clinching up.
Kyle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zombie is trying to drag Kyle to the mat but Kyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kyle scores with a knee to the head.
Kyle trying to land knees to the body.
Zombie fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Zombie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyle connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kyle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zombie blocks it with crossed arms.
Kyle misses with an elbow over the top.
Zombie can't get the takedown.
Zombie wants a takedown.
Kyle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kyle gets underhooks to prevent Zombie's takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kyle obliges.
Zombie is working for takedown but Kyle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kyle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zombie tries a body shot but Kyle blocks it.
Kyle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zombie.
Kyle tries a knee to the head but Zombie blocks it.
Kyle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zombie's face.
Zombie scores with a shoulder strike.
Kyle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zombie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zombie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kyle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kyle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zombie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kyle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kyle misses with a knee to the head.
Zombie wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Zombie will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Zombie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zombie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zombie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kyle counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kyle is looking to clinch.
Kyle is looking to clinch.
Zombie tries to clinch up
and Kyle counters by clinching up.
Zombie takes an elbow to the temple.
Kyle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zombie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kyle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zombie takes an elbow to the temple.
Kyle working Zombie over with knees to the body.
Kyle landing knees to the body.
Kyle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kyle is pressed up against the cage. Zombie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kyle down to the mat. Kyle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zombie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zombie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kyle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zombie shoots in and bounces Kyle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kyle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zombie throwing strikes from guard but Kyle blocks nicely.
Zombie with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zombie.
Kyle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kyle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zombie is looking to work some ground and pound but Kyle has wrist control.
Zombie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Zombie circles away.
Kyle tries to close the distance and clinch but Zombie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Zombie misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kyle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Zombie circles away.
Kyle has managed to clinch.
Kyle lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Kyle.
Kyle tries a knee to the head but Zombie blocks it.
Zombie is trying to drag Kyle to the mat but Kyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kyle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zombie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kyle tries to land a knee to the head but Zombie blocks with his arms.
Kyle prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Zombie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zombie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kyle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kyle lands an elbow just above Zombie 's eye.
Zombie goes for a takedown attempt but Kyle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zombie gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kyle counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kyle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zombie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kyle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zombie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kyle counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zombie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zombie tries to clinch but Kyle is having none of it.
Kyle closes the distance but Zombie moves to the side
and Zombie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zombie lands strikes from half guard.
Zombie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kyle's head.
Zombie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kyle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Zombie.
I think Zombie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Zombie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Ho (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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213 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Markus Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Ho!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunnarsson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gunnarsson instigates a clinch.
Ho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gunnarsson has Ho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gunnarsson goes for a takedown attempt but Ho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Donk. Ho catches Gunnarsson right on the button with a cross.
Ho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Markus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Gunnarsson takes one to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch up but Ho keeps it at a distance.
Ho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gunnarsson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Gunnarsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Ho.
Ho misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Ho does no damage.
Gunnarsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Gunnarsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ho!
Ho is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gunnarsson working Ho over with strikes here.
Gunnarsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ho?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson cracks Ho with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gunnarsson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ho is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ho is looking to improve his position but Gunnarsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gunnarsson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gunnarsson unloading with bombs!
Ho is working to get back to half guard.
Gunnarsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ho on the ground.
Gunnarsson working the ground and pound effectively.
Gunnarsson lands with some strikes.
Ho regains half guard.
Ho is trying to stand up here but Gunnarsson is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ho is looking for a sweep. Gunnarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunnarsson winds up and cracks Ho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gunnarsson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gunnarsson.
Ho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunnarsson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ho stuffs the takedown.
Gunnarsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gunnarsson is breathing heavily.
Ho is trying to get back to his feet.
Gunnarsson cracks Ho with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gunnarsson is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gunnarsson off and has taken his back!
Ho is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Gunnarsson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ho off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kai Ho!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Mosley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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195 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Mosley!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mosley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lang.
A big head kick from Mosley and Lang is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Lang is rocked!
It looks like Mark Lang has been cut.
Mosley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lang wants to sweep here but Mosley controlling him for the moment.
Lang scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lang shoots for a takedown but Mosley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mosley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lang misses with a wild combination.
Lang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Shane Mosley has been cut.
Lang wants to clinch.
Mark Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang shoots in but Mosley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mosley circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mosley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mosley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mosley tries a head kick but it misses.
Lang throws a sloppy head kick and Mosley moves out of range easily.
Lang is looking to clinch.
Lang tries to clinch up but Mosley circles away and keeps his distance.
Lang lands an overhand right.
Mosley throws a head kick but Lang moves out of range.
Lang shoots for a takedown but Mosley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mosley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lang.
Mosley tries a head kick but it misses.
Mosley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lang is breathing heavily.
Mosley misses with a head kick.
Lang throws a lazy head kick
and Mosley counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mosley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Mosley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mosley tries a head kick but it misses.
Mosley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mosley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lang wants to clinch but Mosley slips to the side
and Mosley counters with an outside leg kick.
Mosley tries a head kick but it misses.
Lang tries for a takedown but Mosley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lang. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mosley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lang blocks a head kick by Mosley.
Lang dives in and grabs Mosley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mosley pushes down on Lang's head and hops out.
The fighters circle, before Mosley throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Lang's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Mosley lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Shane Mosley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between LaShawn Reddman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reddman comes into the arena with Headstrong blaring out of the sound system. Matt Rodriguez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, LaShawn Reddman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Reddman does no damage.
Reddman throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reddman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodriguez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reddman avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Reddman.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LaShawn Reddman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reddman's waist but Reddman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriguez off to one side.
LaShawn Reddman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Reddman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodriguez momentarily.
It looks like Matt Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Reddman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reddman gets caught flat footed, as Rodriguez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reddman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reddman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodriguez has Reddman in his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodriguez can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddman advances to half guard.
Well, if Reddman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reddman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Reddman has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reddman wants to take a breather but Rodriguez is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriguez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reddman has picked Rodriguez up and slammed him! Rodriguez can't keep hold of the triangle and Reddman manages to pass to side control!
Rodriguez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reddman is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriguez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez has a hand on Reddman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Reddman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rodriguez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez looks gassed!
Reddman wants to control the pace but Rodriguez is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez working to try and regain half guard.
Reddman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rodriguez because Reddman loaded up on that one.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reddman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriguez is looking to escape.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rodriguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriguez is squirming around, avoiding Reddman's attempts to control the action.
Reddman controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LaShawn Reddman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reddman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reddman sprawls well. Reddman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Reddman throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
No joy there for Reddman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Reddman sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriguez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reddman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rodriguez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reddman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rodriguez, into his guard.
Rodriguez is looking to sweep but instead, Reddman has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Reddman keeps him under control.
Rodriguez is looking to control Reddman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriguez avoid being mounted?
Rodriguez is looking to get back to full guard here but Reddman has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rodriguez is desperately trying to improve his position but Reddman has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reddman controlling from mount.
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Reddman pushes him away.
Reddman trying to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez tries to reverse the position but Reddman maintains control.
Rodriguez is squirming around, avoiding Reddman's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodriguez wants to control but Reddman is having none of it.
Reddman tries to control but Rodriguez wriggling away.
Reddman avoids the attempt from Rodriguez to control.
Rodriguez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reddman controlling from the full mount.
Rodriguez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez wants to control but Reddman is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that LaShawn Reddman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Rodriguez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Reddman.
A jab from Reddman misses.
Rodriguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodriguez fails to land the takedown.
Rodriguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reddman to the mat! Reddman manages to get full guard.
Rodriguez won't allow Reddman to sweep him here.
Reddman seems keen to control Rodriguez's posture.
Reddman keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reddman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddman wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reddman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodriguez has Reddman in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reddman preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez has control of Reddman's left arm, preventing Reddman from doing any damage.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Reddman postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reddman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Reddman throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reddman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reddman misses with a double jab.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LaShawn Reddman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Rodriguez.
Reddman throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Reddman throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Reddman sprawls well.
LaShawn Reddman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Reddman sprawls well.
Rodriguez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reddman avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reddman throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reddman is fending him off so far but Rodriguez persists. Nope, Reddman circles away and we're back to standing.
Reddman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodriguez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rodriguez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reddman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rodriguez, into his guard.
Rodriguez has a closed guard, preventing Reddman from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reddman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reddman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matt Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reddman postures up.
Rodriguez has his foot on Reddman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reddman works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodriguez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Reddman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rodriguez.
Reddman decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to LaShawn Reddman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reddman, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaShawn Reddman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Thousand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davi Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Thousand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Davi Diggler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler shoots for a double leg takedown but Thousand sprawls well. He's pushed Diggler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thousand connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thousand digs a good body shot into Diggler's ribs.
Diggler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thousand defends it nicely.
Diggler looks gassed!
Thousand cracks Diggler with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thousand has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Diggler to stand back up!
Diggler is rocked!
It looks like Davi Diggler has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Are you kidding me?! Thousand ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Diggler clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Thousand!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damir Klobucar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Lex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klobucar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kanye West-Stronger. Dante Lex has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damir Klobucar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dante Lex!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lex fails with a takedown attempt.
Klobucar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lex shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klobucar but Klobucar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Lex does no damage.
Lex misses with a wild combination.
Lex misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klobucar. Lex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lex is looking to clinch but Klobucar is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lex swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klobucar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lex napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Klobucar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lex is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lex is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klobucar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Klobucar is trying to get an arm triangle but Lex is defending well.
Lex tries to escape but Klobucar is in control.
Klobucar tries to move to mount but Lex blocks the move with his legs.
Klobucar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Klobucar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Klobucar is breathing heavily.
Lex wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Klobucar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lex is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klobucar prevents Lex from escaping the position.
Klobucar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lex is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lex is trying to buck Klobucar off.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Klobucar shoots in and bounces Lex off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lex wants to stand and escape but Klobucar is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klobucar passes Lex's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Klobucar is trying to work for a kimura but Lex is defending well.
Klobucar is looking for a kimura but Lex is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Klobucar to get the leverage.
Klobucar prevents Lex from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klobucar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lex sees it coming and defends easily.
Lex is defending against the submission attempts here by Klobucar.
Lex is defending against the submission attempts here by Klobucar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lex has one foot on Klobucar's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Klobucar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Klobucar dodges the punch combination from Lex.
Klobucar looks to land a right hand but Lex moved out of range.
Klobucar shoots in and bounces Lex off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lex is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lex manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klobucar manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damir Klobucar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lex throws a series of punches but Klobucar moves out of range.
Lex with a lazy takedown attempt
and Klobucar counters with a single leg into guard. Lex didn't expect that.
Klobucar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Klobucar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lex can't keep his opponent in guard - Klobucar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lex pushes Klobucar off looking to stand but Klobucar dives back in and keeps control.
Lex is trying to control but can't.
Lex is trying to stand back up but Klobucar is controlling him
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klobucar is working for a submission of some sort.
Lex pushes Klobucar off and gets back to his feet.
Damir Klobucar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lex darts in trying to clinch
and Klobucar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lex's guard.
Klobucar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Klobucar drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Klobucar as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lex screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Klobucar! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Damir Klobucar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dawson Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson Hopkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Amir Johnson's chin.
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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, Dawson Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amir Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Dawson Hopkins has been cut.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson slips a jab from Hopkins.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dawson Hopkins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Amir Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top.
It looks like Amir Johnson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawson Hopkins dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Dawson Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hopkins.
Dawson Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Amir Johnson's cut even more.
Hopkins punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dawson Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hopkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dawson Hopkins!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Smokem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muhammad Ali 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickey Smokem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Muhammad Ali!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ali in his tracks.
Ali cracks a nice hook into Smokem's ribs.
Muhammad Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali wants to clinch.
Smokem throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ali.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smokem takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ali.
Ali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smokem at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali tests Smokem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smokem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smokem digs a good hook to Ali's body.
Smokem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice combo by Ali! Oh, that's hurt him - Smokem falls to the canvas and Ali follows him into side control.
Smokem is rocked!
Ali working away.
Oh Smokem is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali stands up and beckons Smokem to his feet.
Ali misses with a double jab
and Smokem counters with a left and a right that stings Ali.
Ali lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muhammad Ali!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carson McMurder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macho Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carson McMurder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Macho Steiner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner misses with an uppercut.
McMurder misses with an uppercut. Steiner saw that one coming.
McMurder gets the takedown into side control.
McMurder wants to control but Steiner is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Steiner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMurder creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Steiner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McMurder takes a little break here. Steiner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McMurder is trying to ground and pound but Steiner uses the momentary lack of control by McMurder to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurder is looking to pass Steiner's guard but actually Steiner recovers to full guard.
McMurder postures up in Steiner's guard and throws a big left but Steiner blocks it.
Steiner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McMurder.
McMurder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McMurder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steiner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steiner has escaped and now he's on top!
McMurder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steiner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steiner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McMurder is trying to keep Steiner in close.
Steiner wanted to stand there but McMurder had control of the position.
McMurder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McMurder controls Steiner momentarily but Steiner frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steiner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McMurder is keeping the position for now.
McMurder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner trying to control but McMurder is working from the bottom.
McMurder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McMurder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steiner.
Good shot there by Steiner.
McMurder misses with a wild combination.
Steiner with a poor takedown
and McMurder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steiner thinking.
McMurder lands a slapping body shot.
McMurder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steiner looks gassed!
McMurder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McMurder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steiner at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMurder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steiner sprawls well initially but McMurder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McMurder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McMurder is looking to advance position but Steiner won't allow it.
McMurder thows a huge punch but Steiner dodges it nicely.
McMurder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steiner blocking the ground and pound attempt from McMurder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson McMurder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McMurder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steiner.
McMurder looks to land a combination but Steiner avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McMurder is defended easily by Steiner.
Steiner misses with an uppercut.
McMurder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner throws an overhand right that lands on McMurder's shoulder, as McMurder tries to avoid the shot.
McMurder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McMurder lands in his opponent's guard.
McMurder tries to free his leg and advance position but Steiner is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurder postures up in Steiner's guard and throws a big left but Steiner blocks it.
McMurder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steiner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steiner has escaped and now he's on top!
Steiner throws a strike but McMurder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McMurder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McMurder lands a couple of elbows.
Steiner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McMurder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steiner wants to stand but McMurder is controlling the position.
McMurder trying to control but Steiner is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steiner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steiner keeping moving, preventing McMurder from controlling successfully.
McMurder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McMurder drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steiner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steiner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steiner!
Steiner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McMurder is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McMurder tries to improve position but can't.
McMurder is working hard here to advance position.
Steiner tries to advance to mount but can't.
McMurder regains half guard.
McMurder is concentrating on defense, preventing Steiner from advancing position.
McMurder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steiner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McMurder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steiner, into his guard.
Steiner is breathing heavily.
McMurder is pushing down on Steiner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steiner is fighting to maintain full guard but McMurder has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson McMurder dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steiner misses with a kick to the body.
Steiner throws a jab when McMurder was well out of range.
A shot to de liver by McMurder. Beautiful body shot.
McMurder misses with a body shot.
Steiner misses with an uppercut.
Steiner with a lazy takedown attempt
and McMurder counters with a takedown into side control.
McMurder is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McMurder goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steiner rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McMurder's guard! Nice work there by Steiner!
Steiner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner throwing strikes but missing.
McMurder keeping moving, preventing Steiner from controlling successfully.
McMurder trying to keep a closed guard but Steiner is proving a slippery customer.
McMurder has his hands on Steiner's head, controlling the position.
McMurder is trying to keep Steiner in close.
McMurder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steiner drops back, looking for a kneebar! McMurder looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McMurder looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McMurder!
McMurder is working to tighten is grip on Steiner's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Steiner has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McMurder is really squeezing tight and eventually Steiner passes out! McMurder breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carson McMurder!
Carson McMurder retains his welterweight title!
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