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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reece Edward Duenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty McBiggy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duenas comes to the cage accompanied by California Gurls. Scotty McBiggy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Reece Edward Duenas's chin.
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Reece Edward Duenas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scotty McBiggy!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duenas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McBiggy checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from McBiggy.
McBiggy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McBiggy shoots in for a double leg but Duenas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McBiggy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duenas finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McBiggy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duenas defends it nicely.
McBiggy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duenas sprawls well. Duenas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McBiggy gets slowly back to his feet.
Reece Edward Duenas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scotty McBiggy.
Duenas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McBiggy throws a series of punches but Duenas avoids them all with ease.
Scotty McBiggy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duenas scores with a shot to the body.
McBiggy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duenas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBiggy tries to clinch but Duenas moves out of range.
McBiggy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duenas moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McBiggy fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Duenas.
McBiggy looks gassed!
Duenas blocking some punches.
Duenas trying to land knees to the body.
Duenas lands a body shot.
McBiggy misses with a punch on the inside.
Duenas blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Duenas.
Duenas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Duenas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBiggy throws a right and a left that Duenas avoids nicely.
Duenas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Duenas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Duenas looking to control but McBiggy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duenas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McBiggy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McBiggy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Duenas.
Duenas 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. McBiggy turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Duenas off and cradles McBiggy's limp body as Duenas celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Reece Edward Duenas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bart Meesters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bart Meesters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Valentino!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentino tries to clinch there but Meesters circles away.
Valentino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valentino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentino wants to clinch up but Meesters keeps it at a distance.
Valentino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meesters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valentino is looking to clinch.
Valentino tries to clinch up
and Meesters counters with a single leg into guard. Valentino didn't expect that.
Meesters prevents Valentino from getting back to his feet.
Meesters 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.
Meesters with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valentino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meesters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meesters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Meesters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meesters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meesters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Valentino is looking to stand up but Meesters isn't so interested in that idea.
Valentino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meesters slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Meesters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valentino working for a triangle but Meesters defends it easily.
Meesters content to stall in guard here.
Valentino is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meesters defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentino wants to sweep here but Meesters controlling him for the moment.
Meesters stays in close to Valentino's body and controls the position.
Valentino looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Meesters passes into half guard.
Meesters sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Meesters has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentino tries to kick Meesters off but Meesters keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Meesters perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're going to have a standup here because Bart Meesters wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Valentino is looking to clinch but Meesters is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valentino closes the distance but Meesters moves to the side
and Meesters decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valentino's guard.
Meesters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Valentino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Meesters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Valentino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meesters defends it easily.
Meesters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentino is looking for a triangle here but Meesters uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meesters controls the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Valentino is looking for a sweep.
Valentino is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Meesters is controlling him well.
Meesters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valentino has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valentino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meesters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Valentino, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Meesters dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Valentino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valentino tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Meesters counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Valentino!
Meesters wants to finish this one by submission but Valentino is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Meesters.
Meesters sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Valentino keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Meesters sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Meesters's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino regains half guard.
Bart Meesters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valentino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meesters pulls his head out easily.
Valentino tries to kick Meesters off but Meesters keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Meesters not doing much here.
Meesters seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valentino for as long as he can get away with.
Valentino looking for submissions off his back.
Valentino wants to get back to full guard.
Meesters is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentino looking for submissions off his back.
Meesters controlling the pace.
Valentino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meesters is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Valentino is trying to get back to full guard.
Meesters stops Valentino from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meesters controlling the action here.
We're going to have a standup here because Bart Meesters wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Meesters scores with a takedown into Valentino's guard.
Meesters trying to control but Valentino is working from the bottom.
Meesters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valentino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meesters can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valentino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meesters sitting in guard here, content to control.
Valentino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valentino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meesters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meesters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valentino is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meesters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meesters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Meesters dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Meesters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valentino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meesters fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Valentino to the ground. Meesters is now in Valentino's guard.
Meesters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Valentino is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Meesters asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Valentino tries to buck Meesters off but Meesters is having none of it.
Meesters trying to control the position but Valentino is working away.
Valentino is being controlled here.
Valentino is trying to buck Meesters off.
Valentino tries to buck Meesters off but Meesters is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino pushes Meesters away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Meesters gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Valentino trying to remain calm as Meesters controls from the top position.
Valentino tries to improve position but can't.
Valentino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meesters tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Valentino is trying to improve his position.
Meesters in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Valentino is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meesters controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Valentino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meesters pulls his head out easily.
Meesters is looking for a kimura but Valentino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Meesters to get the leverage.
Meesters controlling the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meesters prevents Valentino from standing back up.
Valentino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meesters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentino looking for submissions off his back.
Meesters is controlling the pace.
Valentino actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Meesters in particular looking to stall.
Valentino tries to kick Meesters off but Meesters keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentino gets back to full guard.
Valentino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meesters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Meesters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bart Meesters has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Valentino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meesters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Meesters clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Valentino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Meesters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valentino scores with a kick to the midsection.
Valentino tries to clinch up
and Meesters counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Meesters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Meesters pushes down on Valentino's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Meesters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Valentino pushes Meesters off but Meesters dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentino tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Valentino's face as Meesters controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino wants to get back to his feet.
Valentino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Meesters just content to control the position.
Valentino is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Meesters has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We're going to have a standup here because Bart Meesters wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Valentino throws a sloppy head kick and Meesters moves out of range easily.
Valentino tries to clinch
and Meesters counters with a shoot takedown. Valentino fights it but they end up in guard.
Valentino is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meesters defends it easily.
Meesters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Valentino has his foot on Meesters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meesters works his way back into a safe position though.
Meesters slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Meesters tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentino is retaining full guard.
Valentino has his foot on Meesters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meesters works his way back into a safe position though.
Meesters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Valentino looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Meesters has picked Valentino up and slammed him! Valentino can't keep hold of the triangle and Meesters manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meesters looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Valentino is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Valentino tries to improve position but can't.
Valentino sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Valentino scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Meesters manages to mount him!
Meesters looking to finish Valentino with some ground and pound. This is bad for Valentino!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meesters lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Valentino hang on?
Valentino is looking to improve his position but Meesters isn't that keen on the idea.
Meesters content just to control the position here.
Valentino has given up his back here. Will Meesters look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meesters controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Valentino's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Meesters looking for the choke from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Meesters had his way with James Valentino in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Valentino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Meesters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Valentino keeping moving, preventing Meesters from controlling successfully.
Valentino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meesters defends it easily.
Valentino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meesters's guard.
Meesters wants to stand but Valentino is controlling the position.
Meesters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valentino postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Meesters is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Valentino, into his guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Valentino is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meesters defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meesters trying to control but Valentino is working from the bottom.
Meesters's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Valentino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Meesters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Valentino pushes a forearm under Meesters's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Meesters is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Valentino!
James Valentino seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kwan Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellison comes to the cage accompanied by im bad. Antonio Ellison has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Ellison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kwan Lewis !
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws a series of punches but Ellison moves out of range.
Lewis throws a right hand that Ellison ducks under and follows up with a left that Ellison also avoids with ease.
Lewis tries to bum rush Ellison with a series of wild strikes but Ellison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ellison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lewis clinches with his opponent.
Ellison lands a right hand.
It looks like Kwan Lewis has been cut.
Ellison keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ellison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ellison is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ellison manages to pull guard.
Lewis wanted to stand there but Ellison had control of the position.
Lewis has gone for a leg lock! Ellison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lewis 's guard.
Lewis keeping full guard, as Ellison tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ellison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ellison wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Ellison scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lewis keeping full guard, as Ellison tries to pass.
Lewis wants to stand up but Ellison is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison drops back looking for a leg! Lewis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lewis manages to kick Ellison off! Ellison jumps back into Lewis 's guard.
Ellison trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellison 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.
Ellison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ellison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ellison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet but Ellison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ellison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ellison drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lewis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lewis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lewis !
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lewis wants to stand but Ellison has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Ellison controlling Lewis 's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Ellison has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Lewis manages to get his head free but now Ellison has transitioned to an armbar! Lewis grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Ellison! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Ellison!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Old English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aruneru Hero (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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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Old English!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aruneru Hero!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
English moves in looking to clinch but Hero pushes him off.
Hero throws a head kick but English moves out of range.
Hero stuffs the takedown.
Aruneru Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
Hero takes the fight into the clinch.
Hero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
English doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hero throws a nice looking combination but English bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hero looks for the body kick but English saw that one coming.
Hero takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero misses with a knee strike.
Hero is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hero breaks from the clinch.
English circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Old English has been cut.
English closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - English lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
English avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
English looks for a takedown but Hero sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old English. That's going to take a lot out of him.
English throws a body kick that misses.
English slips a jab and a cross from Hero.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
English avoids the head kick by Hero.
Sloppy strikes from Hero. Those never looked like landing.
Hero swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Hero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from English.
English misses with a wild combination.
Hero clinches with his opponent.
Hero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hero tries to clinch up but English circles away and keeps his distance.
Hero misses with a head kick.
English tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten English somewhat.
Hero rushes English and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero looking to throw knees to the head but English is blocking nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hero.
Hero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hero breaks from the clinch.
Hero tries to clinch but English moves away
and English counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
English shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hero but Hero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero misses with the combination.
Hero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aruneru Hero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Old English's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
English tries to clinch up but Hero circles away and keeps his distance.
English slips a jab and a cross from Hero.
A head kick misses from Hero.
English keeps the fight on the outside.
Hero moves in looking to clinch but English pushes him off.
English tries to land a front kick but Hero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Hero.
Hero darts in and clinches English up against the cage.
English avoids the elbow strike from Hero, against the cage.
Hero is pushing English up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
English tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hero just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero breaks the clinch.
English misses with a takedown
and Hero counters with a head kick.
Hero is looking to land body kicks.
Old English is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
English shoots in and drives through. Hero sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old English. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Hero misses.
English avoids the head kick by Hero.
Aruneru Hero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero misses with the combination.
Hero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero moves into the clinch.
Hero breaks from the clinch.
Hero throws a head kick but English moves out of range.
English showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hero.
Hero misses with a double jab
and English counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero has one foot on English's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hero misses with a head kick.
English wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by English or perhaps it was just good defense by Hero which made him look bad.
Hero looks to land a body kick but English moved away.
Hero moves into the clinch.
Hero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hero throws a series of punches but English moves out of range.
English jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up but English swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Hero misses.
Hero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by English.
Some wild striking there from Hero.
English throws a combination. Hero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
English has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hero scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aruneru Hero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Old English's cut.
That's time! English's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hero moves into the clinch.
Hero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from English misses.
English misses with a wild combination.
Hero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
English throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from English is defended easily by Hero.
Hero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero throws a nice head kick!
Hero throws a head kick but English moves out of range.
Hero instigates a clinch.
English tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hero's elbow.
English is trying to pull guard but Hero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
English tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hero swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old English. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hero fails to land with a series of punches.
English avoids the head kick by Hero.
Hero tries a head kick but it misses.
Aruneru Hero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero misses with a body kick.
English pushes Hero up against the cage in a clinch.
Hero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hero avoids a punch combination nicely.
English blocks a head kick by Hero.
English throws a nice looking combination but Hero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hero forces English back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Hero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
English throws a series of punches but Hero moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero takes the fight into the clinch.
Hero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hero slaps away a takedown attempt from English, before circling back to the center of the mat.
English shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Hero as English shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hero misses with a head kick.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
English fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
English throws a right hand that Hero ducks under and follows up with a left that Hero also avoids with ease.
Hero throws a right and a left that English avoids nicely.
Hero rushes English and presses him up against the cage.
Hero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hero moves out of range of the strikes.
English throws a combination that misses
and Hero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
English fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
English avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aruneru Hero really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Old English's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
English shoots in but Hero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
English takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hero throws a wild body kick that English sees coming a mile off.
Hero keeps the fight on the outside.
English avoids a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hero.
Hero lands a head kick. English smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hero lands a jab-cross combination.
English shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hero but Hero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hero misses with the combination.
English tries to clinch but Hero is having none of it.
English shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hero pinned against the cage. Hero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old English. That's going to take a lot out of him.
English misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hero swinging wildly here.
Hero clinches.
Hero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hero misses with a series of wild punches.
Hero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and English counters with a leg kick.
Hero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with English, pushing him back against the cage.
Hero breaks the clinch.
Hero misses with a combination
and English counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
English is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hero stalling against the cage.
English wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hero breaks the clinch.
English misses with a double jab.
Hero throws a jab but it's blocked by English.
English slips a jab and a cross from Hero.
A left and a right from English both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
English throws out a leg kick but Hero moves out of range and English only half commits.
Hero throws a right and a left that English avoids nicely.
Hero keeps the fight on the outside.
Hero lands a high kick!
Sloppy strikes from Hero. Those never looked like landing.
Hero works over English's head and body with a nice combination.
Hero is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but English moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
English blocks a head kick by Hero.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
English misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
English throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aruneru Hero dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Old English's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
English feints and as Hero raises his hands in defense, English changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hero scrambles and gets back to his feet.
English throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
English tries to clinch there but Hero circles away.
Hero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before English can pounce on him.
Hero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but English paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero lands a head kick. English smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hero takes the fight into the clinch.
Hero breaks from the clinch.
Hero throws a combination. English tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from English.
English throws a series of punches but Hero avoids them all with ease.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
English has his takedown stuffed
and Hero counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
English looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hero is fending him off so far but English persists. Nope, Hero circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old English. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hero clinches up against the cage.
Hero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
English tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Hero misses
and English counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hero clinches up with English and pushes him back against the cage.
Hero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
English misses with a low kick.
Hero darts in and clinches English up against the cage.
English is looking to break free of the clinch but Hero has double underhooks.
Hero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hero pushes English up against the cage in a clinch.
English fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but English paws at him with a jab and circles away.
English avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and English moves out of range easily.
Aruneru Hero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A clash of legs there as Hero blocks the low kick.
Hero looks to land a combination but English avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Hero.
A nice combination there by Hero.
English fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hero throws a combination. English tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hero throws a body kick that misses
and English counters with a two punch combo.
Old English has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
English doesn't manage to clinch there - Hero circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aruneru Hero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hero winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
Judge Josh West scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aruneru Hero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dj Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Kowalsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Method Man, Redman- Da Rockwilder blaring out of the sound system. Kowalsky comes into a darkened arena with his song building. face fisted kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Dj Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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20
178 lbs
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178 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Dj Jones !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Kowalsky!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones looks to land a combination. Kowalsky sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Jan Kowalsky has been cut.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones .
Kowalsky misses with a few strikes there.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kowalsky trying to control but Jones postures up.
Kowalsky has his hands clasped together around Jones 's back. He's all about the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalsky wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kowalsky is positioning himself well to prevent Jones advancing to mount.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jan Kowalsky wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jones looks to land a combination but Kowalsky avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kowalsky misses the shot to the body.
Jones avoids the body shot from Kowalsky.
Kowalsky looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Kowalsky drives through and ends up in Jones 's guard.
Kowalsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kowalsky controls the pace.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kowalsky from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kowalsky's guard. Nice move by Jones !
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kowalsky is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones , into his guard.
Kowalsky trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Kowalsky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky throwing strikes but missing.
Kowalsky working some strikes from top position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kowalsky from controlling successfully.
Kowalsky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kowalsky lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kowalsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowalsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kowalsky throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Kowalsky lands a couple of elbows.
Kowalsky throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalsky scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kowalsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Kowalsky's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kowalsky shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Kowalsky finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kowalsky seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jones is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jan Kowalsky!
A relieved looking Jan Kowalsky thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Fitzmagic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vittorino Merlino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Fitzmagic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vittorino Merlino!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzmagic tries to clinch but Merlino moves out of range.
Fitzmagic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Merlino quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fitzmagic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Merlino trying to control here.
Fitzmagic is trying to control. Merlino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fitzmagic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Merlino tries to roll over but Fitzmagic keeps him under control.
Fitzmagic is thwarting Merlino's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Merlino fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Fitzmagic misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merlino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzmagic as he avoids it easily.
Fitzmagic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Merlino shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitzmagic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Merlino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryan Fitzmagic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vittorino Merlino.
Merlino shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Merlino is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fitzmagic desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fitzmagic is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merlino is looking for a kimura but Fitzmagic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Merlino to get the leverage.
Fitzmagic is defending against the submission attempts here by Merlino.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merlino is looking to pass Fitzmagic's guard but actually Fitzmagic recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic wants to sweep here but Merlino controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Merlino wants to pass the guard but Fitzmagic is keeping the position.
Merlino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fitzmagic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fitzmagic is keeping the position for now.
Merlino postures up in Fitzmagic's guard and throws a big left but Fitzmagic blocks it.
Merlino won't allow Fitzmagic to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic is trying to keep Merlino in close.
Fitzmagic pulls Merlino in to control the position.
Merlino looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merlino.
Fitzmagic moves into the clinch.
Merlino has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fitzmagic regains guard immediately.
Merlino has gone for a leg lock! Fitzmagic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Merlino's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzmagic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vittorino Merlino will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Merlino shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzmagic sprawls well. He's pushed Merlino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ryan Fitzmagic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Merlino sprawls well. Merlino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fitzmagic gets slowly back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Fitzmagic.
It looks like Vittorino Merlino has been cut.
Fitzmagic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzmagic shoots in looking for a takedown. Merlino tries to sprawl out of it but Fitzmagic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Merlino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Fitzmagic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzmagic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Merlino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merlino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzmagic forces his way into half guard.
Ryan Fitzmagic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fitzmagic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fitzmagic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Merlino defends it well.
Fitzmagic wants to take a breather but Merlino is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merlino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fitzmagic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Merlino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fitzmagic is working away from the top position though.
Merlino has his hands clasped together around Fitzmagic's back. He's all about the action.
Fitzmagic moves nicely into side control.
Fitzmagic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlino keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlino regains half guard.
Fitzmagic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Merlino defends it well.
Merlino is trying to maintain the position but Fitzmagic is very close to passing his half guard.
Fitzmagic wants to control but Merlino is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merlino is trying to maintain the position but Fitzmagic is very close to passing his half guard.
Fitzmagic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fitzmagic is looking to stall here but Merlino recovers full guard.
Fitzmagic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlino is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Merlino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitzmagic trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Fitzmagic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vittorino Merlino'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.
Merlino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic is looking to clinch.
Fitzmagic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fitzmagic lands in his opponent's guard.
Merlino controlling the position.
Fitzmagic trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Fitzmagic just wasn't active enough.
Fitzmagic tries to close the distance and clinch but Merlino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Merlino closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzmagic, looking for a takedown. Merlino pushes Fitzmagic against the cage but Fitzmagic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fitzmagic is defended easily by Merlino.
Fitzmagic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merlino circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Fitzmagic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzmagic wants to clinch but Merlino slips to the side
and Merlino counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Merlino.
Merlino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fitzmagic is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merlino prevents Fitzmagic from getting back to his feet.
Merlino pushes down on Fitzmagic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Merlino is working for a kimura but Fitzmagic is defending it quite comfortably.
Merlino is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlino trying to pass the guard but Fitzmagic defending well.
Merlino prevents Fitzmagic from improving his position.
Merlino is pressing down on Fitzmagic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fitzmagic is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merlino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fitzmagic is just riding it out for now. Merlino eventually gives up the hold.
Merlino is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fitzmagic defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Merlino is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fitzmagic reverses the position - he's now on top in Merlino's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vittorino Merlino really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vittorino Merlino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Merlino shoots in for a takedown but Fitzmagic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzmagic shoots in looking for a takedown but Merlino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fitzmagic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fitzmagic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Merlino tries to avoid it but Fitzmagic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Merlino to the ground. Merlino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fitzmagic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Merlino manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fitzmagic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fitzmagic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Merlino manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzmagic bucks up and throws Merlino to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Fitzmagic moves in looking to clinch but Merlino pushes him off.
Fitzmagic has managed to clinch.
Merlino is trying to drag Fitzmagic to the mat but Fitzmagic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fitzmagic is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Fitzmagic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merlino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fitzmagic pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic stuffs the takedown.
Fitzmagic tries to clinch but Merlino is having none of it.
Merlino shoots for a takedown but Fitzmagic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fitzmagic moves in looking to clinch but Merlino pushes him off.
Merlino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzmagic defends it nicely.
Fitzmagic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Merlino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzmagic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzmagic wants to pass the guard but Merlino is keeping the position.
Fitzmagic trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fitzmagic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fitzmagic is working hard here to advance position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Fitzmagic wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fitzmagic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic trying to control but Merlino is working from the bottom.
Fitzmagic passes into half guard.
Merlino trying to control but Fitzmagic postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzmagic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Fitzmagic had his way with Vittorino Merlino in that round.
The cut man is working on Vittorino Merlino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Merlino scores with a takedown into Fitzmagic's guard.
Merlino throwing strikes but missing.
Merlino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Merlino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlino drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fitzmagic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Merlino has Fitzmagic in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzmagic trying to control but Merlino is working from the bottom.
Merlino 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.
Fitzmagic trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzmagic is really struggling to control Merlino but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Fitzmagic wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fitzmagic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Merlino avoids it really well and circles away.
Merlino shoots in for a takedown but Fitzmagic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Merlino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fitzmagic shoots in and gets a takedown into Merlino's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic wants to control from the top but Merlino keeps moving.
Fitzmagic is looking to work some ground and pound but Merlino has wrist control.
Merlino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fitzmagic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Merlino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fitzmagic trying to control but Merlino is working from the bottom.
Fitzmagic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fitzmagic stands and throws Merlino's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merlino avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fitzmagic.
Merlino defending against the ground and pound.
Fitzmagic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fitzmagic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlino keeps working.
Fitzmagic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Merlino has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Merlino regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fitzmagic's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Fitzmagic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fitzmagic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Fitzmagic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Roshan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and António Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roshan comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - Last Mother Fucker Breathin'. Maia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: It's a kind of magic by Queen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Roshan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, António Maia!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roshan swats away the attempt to clinch by Maia.
Roshan delivers a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Maia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Roshan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roshan scores with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maia.
Maia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Roshan moves into the clinch.
Maia tries to score a body lock takedown but Roshan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maia tries to pull guard but Roshan holds him up against the cage and eventually Maia drops back down to his feet.
Damian Roshan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of António Maia.
Roshan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maia uses from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Roshan is looking to stand up but Maia isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Roshan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Roshan wants to stand but Maia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maia wants to sweep here but Roshan controlling him for the moment.
Roshan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maia is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roshan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roshan's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshan dives in and scores a takedown into Maia's guard.
Roshan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Roshan!
Maia tries to control but Roshan wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshan has given up his back. Will we see Maia going for some submissions?
Maia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia struggling to keep hold of the position.
Roshan trying to get back to his feet but Maia is in full control for now.
Maia throwing damaging strikes from the back! Roshan could be in trouble here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia working for the choke.
Roshan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maia throwing strikes and Roshan squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Maia 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. Roshan turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Maia off and cradles Roshan's limp body as Maia celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). António Maia!
António Maia decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruscle Muscle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulysses Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruscle Muscle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruscle Muscle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ulysses Grant!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Grant catches Muscle right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Ruscle Muscle has been cut.
Muscle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
Muscle gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grant is trying to control but can't.
Muscle throwing shots but Grant is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muscle is looking to take a break and control but Grant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grant works his way to full guard. Good work.
Muscle looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muscle trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant is trying to keep Muscle in close.
Grant is looking to stand up but Muscle isn't so interested in that idea.
Muscle distracts Grant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muscle won't allow Grant to sweep him here.
Muscle landing some decent shots from guard.
Muscle looking to sit in guard and control but Grant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Muscle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grant!
Grant is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Grant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Muscle avoids the attempt from Grant to control.
Grant can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant tries to hold on but Muscle postures up.
Muscle trying to control but Grant is having none of it.
Muscle lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muscle working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Grant is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Muscle wants to control the pace but Grant is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muscle swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Grant is now in Muscle's guard. A big mistake from Muscle there, giving up the dominant position!
Grant gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Muscle walks into a stiff left hand from Grant.
Muscle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muscle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grant sprawls well. Grant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Muscle gets slowly back to his feet.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muscle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Muscle seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Grant misses.
Muscle looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Grant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muscle throws out a powerful jab.
Muscle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruscle Muscle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Muscle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muscle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grant cracks Muscle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Muscle shoots in but Grant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 Ruscle Muscle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruscle Muscle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Muscle or perhaps it was just good defense by Grant which made him look bad.
Muscle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grant swivels and escapes.
Grant scores with a jab.
Muscle just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Muscle under the eye.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Muscle's head but Muscle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ulysses Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muscle throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Grant. That snapped Muscle's head back.
Ruscle Muscle's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant drops Muscle with a beautiful combination! Muscle stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grant is looking for the KO!
Muscle is rocked!
Muscle wants to clinch but Grant slips to the side
and Grant counters with a nice leg kick.
Oh Muscle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muscle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Muscle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grant pinned against the cage. Grant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruscle Muscle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant throws an uppercut from hell that sends Muscle clean off his feet! He's out cold! Grant stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulysses Grant!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Smokealot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clone Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sir Smokealot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clone Coleman !
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokealot throws a leg kick which misses Coleman 's front leg but catches the back leg as Coleman tries to avoid it.
Smokealot tries to close the distance and clinch but Coleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smokealot tries to clinch but Coleman moves away
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smokealot flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Coleman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smokealot!
Smokealot working to try and regain half guard.
Coleman lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman working Smokealot over with strikes here.
Smokealot regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Coleman .
Smokealot actively working from the bottom here.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smokealot's head.
Smokealot actively working from the bottom here.
Smokealot actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Coleman .
Coleman wants to control but Smokealot is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smokealot tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
Coleman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smokealot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Coleman .
Coleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleman passes the guard and advances to mount!
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!
Coleman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smokealot regains half guard.
Smokealot flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Coleman .
Coleman working Smokealot over with strikes.
Coleman slips a nice elbow through Smokealot's hands, connecting with Smokealot's forehead.
Smokealot is rocked!
Smokealot is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oh Smokealot is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smokealot taking some punishment here, with Coleman in his half guard.
Smokealot is staying active underneath Coleman , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smokealot seems to have got his legs back now.
Coleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smokealot actively working from the bottom here.
Coleman working over Smokealot with some ground and pound. Smokealot looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coleman lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Smokealot quite badly. Smokealot pulls Coleman in close trying to recover. Coleman postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Smokealot on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Smokealot doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clone Coleman !
Our winner, Clone Coleman , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donnie Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Emelianenko.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Emelianenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Emelianenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Emelianenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Emelianenko cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Emelianenko.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson presses Emelianenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Emelianenko looks gassed!
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Emelianenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Good body shot from Jackson.
A short right from Jackson.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson is working Emelianenko over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Jackson.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Jackson cracks Emelianenko with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Jackson pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Emelianenko!
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Emelianenko slips a straight right by Jackson.
Emelianenko catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Emelianenko connects with a jab.
Emelianenko takes one to the side of the head.
Emelianenko slips a straight right by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Emelianenko.
Jackson throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Jackson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donnie Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Emelianenko's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Jackson pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Emelianenko is rocked!
Emelianenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Emelianenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson pushes Emelianenko against the cage. Jackson is working some dirty boxing. Jackson pushes off with a quick right hook! Emelianenko goes down! Emelianenko tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jackson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Jackson!
Donnie Jackson retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Donnie Jackson made sure he mentioned Brute, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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