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ROF 13:Horn vs Chabal PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klayd Kol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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275 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Klayd Kol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Junior Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kol tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Silva leaves Kol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Kol on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klayd Kol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Silva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kol knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kol looks a forlorn figure.
Silva unloads with some shots from mount but Kol bucks and avoids them well.
Silva throws some wild stikes that Kol manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva with the ground and pound from mount.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Silva throwing strikes here but Kol is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Silva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kol because Silva loaded up on that one.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kol holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kol throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Silva looking to ground and pound but Kol is blocking nicely.
Silva cracks Kol with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Silva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva punching from mount but Kol doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kol tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva with the ground and pound from mount.
Kol wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Silva.
Silva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Silva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Silva controlling from mount.
Kol taking shots to the head.
Silva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kol because Silva loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Silva thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Silva punching from mount but Kol doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Silva cracks Kol with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Silva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kol tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva punching from mount but Kol doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Silva thowing shots but they're missing.
Kol wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva unloads with some shots from mount but Kol bucks and avoids them well.
Silva looking to ground and pound but Kol is blocking nicely.
Silva looking to control but Kol is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Silva looking to ground and pound but Kol is blocking nicely.
Kol is looking to get to half guard.
Silva scoring with strikes but Kol is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kol is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Kol takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Kol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva looking to score a takedown here. Kol is defending well but Silva drives through and ends up in Kol's guard.
Kol is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Kol is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Junior Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva passes Kol's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kol wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Kol is working away.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kol defending well though.
Kol trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kol wants to get back to full guard.
Kol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Kol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Kol trying to control from the bottom.
Kol is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Kol's temple.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Kol is defending well.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Kol is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kol is looking to improve his position.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Kol defends it.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Kol is working away.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Junior Silva.
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kol was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Kol is working from the bottom.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kol's guard.
Silva with the ground and pound but Kol uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kol can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kol wants to get back to full guard.
Kol wants to get back to full guard but Silva has mounted him!
Silva punching from mount but Kol doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes here but Kol is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Silva throws some wild stikes that Kol manages to avoid easily.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Silva thowing shots but they're missing.
Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kol wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva misses with a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva landing strikes from the mount and Kol is in trouble!
Silva misses with a head shot.
Silva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kol because Silva loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kol gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Kol manages to retain guard.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva prevents Kol from improving his position.
Kol is trying to control but can't.
Silva thows a huge punch but Kol dodges it nicely.
Kol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva wants to control but Kol is keeping him busy.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva throwing shots but Kol is blocking nicely.
Kol pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Kol is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva prevents Kol from improving his position.
Kol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Kol regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Kol throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Kol can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Silva trying to control but Kol is working from the bottom.
Silva stands and steps away. Kol gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Kol, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Kol against the ropes but Kol circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kol lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kol.
Kol stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Silva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Silva wants to control the pace but Kol is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Silva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kol can't escape the position.
Silva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Silva throwing strikes here but Kol is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kol is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Silva controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kol avoids a series of strikes thrown by Silva.
Kol tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Silva throwing strikes here but Kol is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kol is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Silva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kol manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Kol, under a barage of strikes from Silva.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klayd Kol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva is taking a breather. Kol says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Kier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lowell Esqueleto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don Kier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lowell Esqueleto!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kier looking to score a takedown here. Esqueleto is defending well but Kier drives through and ends up in Esqueleto's guard.
Esqueleto is working an open guard so Kier takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Esqueleto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Esqueleto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kier uses it to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esqueleto struggling a bit here.
Kier is chipping away with strikes.
Esqueleto takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kier has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Esqueleto!
Esqueleto is trying desperately to improve position.
Kier controlling the position easily from mount.
Kier raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kier raining down hammerfists from mount.
Esqueleto wants to control but Kier is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kier putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Esqueleto is rocked!
Kier is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Esqueleto is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Kier!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between New Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sgt Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, New Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sgt Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Slaughter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slaughter.
Slaughter pulls Dalton in to control the position.
Slaughter looking for a sweep. Not yet Slaughter, not yet.
Slaughter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dalton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slaughter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dalton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Slaughter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Slaughter is retaining full guard.
Dalton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slaughter is proving hard to escape from.
Dalton throws an elbow that misses. Slaughter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dalton's guard. Nice move by Slaughter!
Dalton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slaughter working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slaughter is looking to work some ground and pound but Dalton has wrist control.
Slaughter trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slaughter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dalton kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaughter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
It looks like New Dalton has been cut.
Slaughter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slaughter trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Slaughter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Dalton is breathing heavily.
Slaughter fails to land the takedown.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses.
Slaughter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dalton is fending him off so far but Slaughter persists. Nope, Dalton circles away and we're back to standing.
Slaughter throws a right hand that misses
and Dalton counters with a single leg into guard. Slaughter didn't expect that.
Slaughter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Slaughter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Slaughter is looking for a kimura here.
Slaughter is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slaughter on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slaughter throwing shots but Dalton is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sgt Slaughter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on New Dalton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dalton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Slaughter shoots in for a double leg but Dalton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slaughter tries to close the distance and clinch but Dalton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slaughter.
Slaughter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dalton counters by clinching up.
New Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sgt Slaughter.
Slaughter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dalton after a bit of a struggle.
Slaughter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dalton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slaughter tries to keep at a distance but Dalton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dalton has Slaughter pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dalton pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Slaughter tumbling to the mat - Dalton dives into Slaughter's guard.
Dalton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slaughter has his foot on Dalton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dalton works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slaughter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton preventing the sweep.
Dalton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Slaughter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Slaughter looking to pass the guard.
Dalton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dalton tries to get out of the position.
Slaughter throws a big right hand that misses.
Slaughter trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter won't allow Dalton to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Slaughter tries to pass.
Slaughter wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Slaughter advances to half guard.
Slaughter seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dalton is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sgt Slaughter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McDonovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turner comes to the ring accompanied by Eye of the tiger. On his way into the ring it seems that Gideon Turner has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gideon Turner seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gideon Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James McDonovan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but McDonovan blocks nicely.
Turner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turner is working McDonovan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner postures up.
McDonovan keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
McDonovan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonovan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turner is controlling him.
McDonovan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Turner lands a couple of digs.
Turner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner won't allow McDonovan to sweep him here.
Turner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Turner works over McDonovan with some ground and pound from guard.
Turner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonovan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
Turner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McDonovan is rocked!
Turner arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! McDonovan's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gideon Turner!
Gideon Turner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brodus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Jackson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brodus Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Clay is looking for the KO!
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Clay tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Clay has Jackson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Clay has double underhooks.
Clay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clay controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clay after a bit of a struggle.
Clay lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay lands a right hand.
Jackson is rocked!
Clay taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Clay finish him?
Clay lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Clay - that landed with a thud.
Clay avoiding damage.
Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nice body punch from Clay - that landed with a thud.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Clay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the ropes.
Clay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Clay displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brodus Clay.
Clay throws an overhand right that has Jackson reeling! Clay follows up with more punches and Jackson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brodus Clay!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Yackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kennet Stigsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yackey comes to the ring accompanied by Ante Up. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Yackey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kennet Stigsson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Stigsson.
Stigsson looks to land a combination but Yackey avoids it well.
Stigsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Kennet Stigsson has been cut.
Yackey slips a jab and a cross from Stigsson.
A head kick misses from Yackey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yackey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stigsson.
Stigsson avoids the head kick by Yackey.
Yackey lands a big head kick that sends Stigsson tumbling to the mat! Yackey takes a step backwards and waves Stigsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stigsson is rocked!
Stigsson tries to clinch there but Yackey circles away.
Stigsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Yackey finish him?
Yackey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stigsson wants to get back to his feet.
Yackey passes the guard and advances to mount!
Yackey has control of Stigsson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stigsson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yackey working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Stigsson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Yackey off and cradles Stigsson's limp body as Yackey celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jimmy Yackey!
Post fight, Jimmy Yackey took to the microphone: 'This is my passion, and I give it all for my fans, my alliance and my camp. I'm going to drink some fine tequila and impregnate my hot wife tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarez De Ertu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Blackmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarez De Ertu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jarez De Ertu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Blackmon!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackmon clinches with his opponent.
De Ertu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackmon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blackmon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Ertu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blackmon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Ertu controls the pace.
De Ertu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
De Ertu darts in and clinches Blackmon up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackmon missing with knees to the body.
Blackmon looking for a takedown.
Blackmon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blackmon tries to land a knee to the head but De Ertu blocks with his arms.
De Ertu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Ertu keeps control of Blackmon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Ertu wants to take the fight to the mat but Blackmon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Ertu has Blackmon pressed against the ropes.
Blackmon tries to break the clinch but De Ertu is controlling the position.
Blackmon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackmon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackmon pushes De Ertu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Blackmon wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Ertu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
De Ertu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Ertu keeping moving, preventing Blackmon from controlling successfully.
Blackmon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blackmon trying to control but De Ertu is working from the bottom.
Blackmon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blackmon working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu is looking to regain half guard here but Blackmon keeps moving and retains side control.
De Ertu is not content to let Blackmon control the position.
De Ertu is trying to improve his position.
De Ertu is trying to get back to his feet.
Blackmon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blackmon wants to control but De Ertu is keeping him busy.
De Ertu tries to escape but Blackmon is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu is trying to control Blackmon's posture but Blackmon avoids it.
De Ertu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blackmon on the ground.
Blackmon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Ertu is not content to let Blackmon control the position.
De Ertu is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Ertu struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blackmon trying to control the action but De Ertu is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Blackmon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blackmon closes the distance and clinches.
Blackmon lands an elbow just above De Ertu 's eye.
De Ertu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blackmon smiles and moves away.
Blackmon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blackmon has managed to clinch.
De Ertu scores with a shot to the side of Blackmon's head.
De Ertu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blackmon just stands there and leans against the ropes.
De Ertu keeps control of Blackmon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackmon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Ertu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blackmon is fighting off a takedown attempt but De Ertu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Blackmon to the mat. Blackmon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
De Ertu trying to control but Blackmon is working from the bottom.
De Ertu throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Blackmon trying to keep a closed guard but De Ertu is proving a slippery customer.
De Ertu tries to stand but Blackmon is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackmon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Ertu defends well.
De Ertu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackmon is keeping the position for now.
De Ertu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blackmon striking off his back but it's not causing De Ertu any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackmon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but De Ertu is defending well. Blackmon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! De Ertu has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Blackmon celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Blackmon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Turtle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson Ryan had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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25
210 lbs
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205 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jackson Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Turtle!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turtle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turtle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryan moves into the clinch successfully.
Turtle fails to pull guard.
Turtle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ryan jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Turtle throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turtle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle trying to move into half guard but instead Ryan has managed to sweep!
Turtle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ryan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ryan is squirming around, avoiding Turtle's attempts to control the action.
Turtle working for a submission but Ryan is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle trying to control but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turtle goes for an armbar but Ryan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ryan.
Ryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.
Ryan stops Turtle from standing up.
Ryan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turtle working a defensive guard but Ryan passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turtle can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan decides to stand up.
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Turtle.
Turtle tries to clinch
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turtle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turtle misses with a double jab.
Turtle wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turtle darts in trying to clinch
and Ryan counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jackson Ryan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck for Turtle with that takedown attempt.
Turtle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Turtle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ryan as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turtle is defended easily by Ryan.
Jackson Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Turtle.
Ryan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turtle quickly recovers to half guard.
Ryan controlling the action here.
Turtle tries to kick Ryan off but Ryan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Turtle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turtle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan postures up.
Ryan distracts Turtle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ryan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ryan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Turtle sprawls well initially but Ryan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turtle is trying to stand.
Ryan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turtle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turtle is trying to pull guard but Ryan turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Ryan jumps guard.
Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turtle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ryan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Turtle tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ryan controls his leg.
Ryan pushes Turtle off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan rushes Turtle and presses him up against the ropes.
Ryan holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Turtle.
Turtle is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryan is struggling to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turtle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turtle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Ryan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ryan avoids the head kick by Turtle.
Turtle misses the shot to the body.
Ryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turtle defends it nicely.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt - Turtle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turtle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ryan struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turtle wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Turtle wants to stand but Ryan has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turtle defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Turtle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tom Turtle hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Turtle tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Jackson Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turtle misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Turtle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turtle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turtle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turtle keeps working.
Jackson Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryan stands up and beckons Turtle to his feet.
Ryan stuffs the takedown attempt from Turtle. Turtle gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turtle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown by Turtle or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryan which made him look bad.
Tom Turtle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan moves into the clinch.
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 Jackson Ryan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ryan, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Ryan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Hawkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phan Tran Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le has chosen Dukes of Hazard Theme Song - Waylon Jennings as his entrance music. Phan Tran Le has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Hawkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phan Tran Le!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le rushes Hawkin and presses him up against the ropes.
Le lands an elbow just above Hawkin 's eye.
It looks like Stephen Hawkin has been cut.
Hawkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Le fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawkin checks it well.
Hawkin misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Hawkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Le moves into range and clinches up with Hawkin.
Le unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hawkin is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees to the body from Le.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Le.
Le lands an elbow that stopped Hawkin in his tracks for a moment.
Le creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawkin's defenses.
Le lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Le obliges.
Le creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawkin's defenses.
Hawkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hawkin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Le avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Le.
Hawkin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Hawkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Le.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Le lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Le lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stephen Hawkin's cut is getting worse.
Le prevents Hawkin from breaking the clinch.
Le landing knees to the head.
Le lands a nice elbow.
Le gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Le lands an elbow inside.
Stephen Hawkin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Le lands a knee to the head.
Hawkin is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le landing knees to the head.
Oh Hawkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawkin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkin wants to break free but Le has control.
Hawkin is trying to push Le away but Le has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Le unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hawkin seems to have got his legs back now.
Le lands a good knee to the midsection. Hawkin won't want to take too many of those.
Hawkin is breathing heavily.
Le prevents Hawkin from breaking the clinch.
Le stalling in the clinch.
Le working Hawkin over with knees to the body.
Le lands a good knee to the midsection. Hawkin won't want to take too many of those.
Hawkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Le.
Jeez, Stephen Hawkin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Le lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Le creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawkin's defenses.
Le is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Le lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hawkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hawkin has had enough of the clinch but Le keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Le obliges.
Le creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawkin's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stephen Hawkin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phan Tran Le!
Phan Tran Le is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Phan Tran Le started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Horn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastien Chabal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Horn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sebastien Chabal!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chabal.
Horn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chabal.
Nice body punch from Chabal.
Horn staying out of range there.
Horn gets a clinch.
Horn working Chabal over with knees to the body.
Chabal looks gassed!
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!
Horn lands a nice knee to the body.
Horn lands a knee to the body.
Horn is working Chabal over against the ropes.
Horn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Horn lands an elbow that stopped Chabal in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Sebastien Chabal has been cut.
Horn lands a good knee to the midsection. Chabal won't want to take too many of those.
Horn has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Chabal - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Horn, and another! Chabal is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kenny Horn!
Kenny Horn retains his heavyweight title!
Kenny Horn decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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