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Round 1 - B PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brain Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando Torres has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fernando Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brain Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Torres takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Edwards's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Torres connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Edwards scrambles back to his feet.
Torres motions for Edwards to come forward. Torres throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torres throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edwards swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Torres looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Torres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torres uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Torres connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Torres throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Edwards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torres.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Torres.
Torres pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Edwards lands a body shot.
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards jabs Torres to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edwards avoids a kick to the body.
Edwards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torres stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fernando Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Torres finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two 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!
Edwards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Torres ducks down to avoid it.
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Torres throws a predictable looking body shot
and Edwards counters with a one-two to the body.
Torres will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Edwards steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Torres. That one must have hurt.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torres manages to avoid it.
Torres slips a straight right by Edwards.
Torres looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edwards tries to score with a low kick but Torres moves his leg out of the way.
Torres scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Torres counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Torres prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Torres taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres pushes Edwards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torres missing with knees to the body.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Edwards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Torres.
A frustrated look appears on Edwards's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Edwards throws a punch but it's blocked by Torres.
Edwards misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Edwards.
Edwards scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Edwards.
Torres throws a knee to the head but misses.
Torres tries to land knees in the clinch but Edwards avoids the damage to the body.
Torres lands a nice knee to the body.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards tries to break free but Torres pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torress head.
A shot in the inside from Edwards.
Torres blocks an uppercut.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Torres controls his hands.
Edwards is leaning against Torres and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Torres lands a nice knee to the body.
Torres connects with a nasty looking knee right to Edwards's face.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards lands a hook that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Torres controls his hands.
Edwards lands with a left to the head.
Edwards tries to circle away but Torres has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Torres controls his hands.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Torres controls his hands.
Torres blocks an uppercut.
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brain Edwards will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Torres looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torres fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edwards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edwards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torres.
Torres feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edwards's calf.
Torres takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Torres scores with a shot to the body.
Torres slips under a jab.
Edwards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torres.
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!
Torres throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Torres scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edwards looks for the body kick but Torres saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torres.
A jab lands there for Torres.
Torres staying out of range there.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Torres moves out of range as Edwards strikes.
Torres throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Brain Edwards has been cut.
Torres moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Edwards connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torres momentarily.
Fernando Torres is winning the standup battle so far.
Torres lands a nice looking kick to the body. Edwards takes a step back to recover.
Torres is looking to wear down Edwards with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Edwards as he checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torres looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Edwards moves out of range as Torres throws a body kick.
Edwards thuds a left hand into Torres's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwards lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Edwards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torres throws a leg kick that misses.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Torres.
Torres tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a double jab.
Edwards lands with an uppercut that bounces Torres off the cage and back into range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Edwards misses with a looping left.
Edwards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torres connects with a looping right hand.
Edwards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Torres with a jab.
Edwards looks to land a right hand but Torres moved out of range.
A big right from Edwards misses.
Edwards misses with a wild combination.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards stuns Torres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Torres takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
Torres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edwards cracks Torres with an open hand slap.
Edwards throws the left hand but Torres avoids the punch easily.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Torres drops his hands momentarily and Edwards takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot lands for Edwards.
Torres moves into the clinch.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Torres dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brain Edwards's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torres throws a half hearted mid kick.
Torres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards blocks the body kick.
Edwards checks a leg kick nicely.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Torres throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Torres throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Torres slips a straight right by Edwards.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torres tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Torres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edwards thows a body shot but no joy.
Torres moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards throws a low kick but Torres moves out of range easily.
Torres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Edwards swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Torres scores with a spinning back kick!
Edwards throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
Torres throws a leg kick which misses Edwards's front leg but catches the back leg as Edwards tries to avoid it.
Torres throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
Torres throws a push kick but Edwards slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torres catches Edwards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torres counters with a good, hard body kick but Edwards shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Torres - that will leave a mark!
Torres throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Torres is looking to slow Edwards down with leg kicks.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Edwards misses.
Torres misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards misses with the combination.
Edwards swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Torres.
Torres delivers a nice body kick.
Torres blocks the body kick.
Edwards lands with a hook. Torres tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Torres looks to land a body kick but Edwards moved away.
Edwards misses with the combination.
Torres shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Edwards darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres misses with a kick to the body.
Torres throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torres at a distance.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwards throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torres stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fernando Torres.
I think Torres has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Torres!
A relieved looking Fernando Torres 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Svetozar Babovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Ekkart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Babovic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Prayer by Pussy Riot. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Svetozar Babovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Ekkart!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babovic tries to clinch there but Ekkart circles away.
Babovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Babovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ekkart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Babovic rushes Ekkart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Babovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ekkart is looking for a takedown.
Ekkart looking to stall.
Ekkart is working for takedown but Babovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Babovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekkart controls his hands.
Ekkart is trying to push Babovic away but Babovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babovic is working Ekkart over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Babovic.
Ekkart goes for a takedown attempt but Babovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Svetozar Babovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Ekkart.
Babovic throws a nice head kick!
Ekkart takes a kick to the side of the head.
Babovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babovic tries to clinch up.
Svetozar Babovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babovic is looking to clinch but Ekkart is avoiding it.
Babovic wants to clinch.
Ekkart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekkart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babovic as he jumps to the side.
Babovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Babovic delivers a nice body kick.
Ekkart fails with a takedown attempt.
Ekkart fails to land the takedown.
Ekkart scores a takedown into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekkart controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ekkart on the ground.
Ekkart lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ekkart landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Ekkart content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Ekkart connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ekkart lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Babovic! Ekkart sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Babovic and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sam Ekkart!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Von Braun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongo Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Von Braun is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruno Von Braun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mongo Cat!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cat.
Von Braun is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Braun is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cat off and has taken his back!
Von Braun working for the choke.
Von Braun is looking for the choke from the back position but Cat is controlling his hands well.
Cat preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Von Braun.
Cat looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Cat covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Braun looking to break Cat's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cat remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Von Braun will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Von Braun's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cat is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Von Braun looking for the RNC.
Cat covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Braun looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Braun working for the choke.
Cat is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Von Braun 's hooks.
Cat is trying desperately to improve position.
Von Braun misses with a head shot.
Von Braun tries to control but Cat wriggling away.
Von Braun could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Braun swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cat is now in Von Braun's guard. A big mistake from Von Braun there, giving up the dominant position!
Von Braun working for a triangle but Cat defends it easily.
Cat works over Von Braun with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Braun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cat trying to control but Von Braun is working from the bottom.
Cat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cat with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Braun can't keep his opponent in guard - Cat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Braun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cat pulls his head out easily.
Von Braun is breathing heavily.
Von Braun is in trouble now - Cat has advanced to mount!
Von Braun is looking to improve his position but Cat isn't that keen on the idea.
Von Braun is in a horrible position here. Cat smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Von Braun is rocked!
It looks like Bruno Von Braun has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cat loads up with a big shot that hurts Von Braun! He's pulled Cat in close but Cat has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Von Braun survive? More strikes from Cat and Von Braun is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mongo Cat!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keshvad Nain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keshvad Nain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn moves out of range as Nain strikes.
Nain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn misses with a leg kick.
Nain throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Nain.
Nain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nain throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
Penn lands a big head kick that sends Nain tumbling to the mat! Penn takes a step backwards and waves Nain back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Keshvad Nain has been cut.
Nain is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nain connects with a single shot there.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nain could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Nain moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tried to score with a low kick but Nain checks it.
Penn throws a head kick but Nain moves out of range.
Penn throws a lazy head kick
and Nain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Penn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Penn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Penn is looking to score with low kicks.
Penn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Penn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a low kick.
Penn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nain will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nain avoids the head kick by Penn.
Penn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Penn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nain's calf.
Penn scores with a head kick. Nain tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nain connects with the punch.
Nain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Penn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Penn tries to land a leg kick but Nain saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick from Penn lands but Nain takes it in his stride.
Nain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Penn.
Penn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nain is out of range.
Penn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Nain moves out of range easily.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Nain.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Penn misses with a leg kick
and Nain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nain throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Penn.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nain counters with a one-two to the body.
Penn tries to land a leg kick but Nain saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steel Penn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keshvad Nain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Penn throws the kick towards the body but Nain avoids it.
Penn throws a leg kick but Nain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Penn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nain is able to avoid easily.
Nain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nain.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nain checks a leg kick.
Penn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Penn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nain misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn looks for the body kick but Nain saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Penn.
Nain misses with a straight left.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nain.
Penn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Penn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Penn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Penn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nain might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Penn throws a front kick that sends Nain stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nain blocks the body kick.
Steel Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nain tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Penn wants to land a leg kick but Nain is out of range.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Penn looks for the body kick but Nain saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
A nice inside leg kick there by Penn. That's going to slow Nain down.
Penn throws a low kick but Nain avoids it.
A good leg kick by Penn.
Nain takes a kick to the side of the head.
Penn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nain.
Keshvad Nain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn throws a leg kick but Nain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn throws a push kick but Nain slaps the foot to one side.
Nain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nain.
Penn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nain misses with a few strikes there.
Nain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Penn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Penn throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Penn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Penn misses with a leg kick
and Nain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nain misses with a wild combination.
Penn throws a front kick that sends Nain stumbling back into the cage.
Penn connects with a leg kick. Nain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn throws a head kick but Nain moves out of range.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Nain moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steel Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keshvad Nain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Penn throws a leg kick
and Nain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nain throws a good cross that connects.
Penn moves away from the strike by Nain.
Penn moves out of range as Nain throws a body kick.
Penn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nain counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn throws a head kick that misses
and Nain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nain. That did some damage!
Nain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Penn.
Penn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nain avoids the head kick by Penn.
Penn throws a head kick but Nain moves out of range.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn throws a front kick aimed at Nain's knee but Nain avoids it well.
Nain checks a leg kick.
Penn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Nain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Nain as he checks the leg kick.
Nain fails to land with a series of punches.
Penn misses with a leg kick
letting Nain counter with a right hand.
Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Penn wants to land a leg kick but Nain is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Nain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nain.
Penn throws a leg kick but Nain moved away.
Penn tries to land a leg kick but Nain saw it coming and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn thows a leg kick but Nain checks it
and Nain counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Penn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Nain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick from Penn misses.
Nain throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nain's sensitive parts.
Penn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick from Penn lands but Nain takes it in his stride.
Nain misses with a double jab.
Nain throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn.
Penn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nain blocks a head kick by Penn.
Penn misses with a low kick.
Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nain jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Penn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nain throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Nain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Penn momentarily.
Keshvad Nain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nain checks a leg kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Penn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steel Penn!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hardcore Holly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Testies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock Testies told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hardcore Holly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rock Testies!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Testies takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Testies looks for the body kick but Holly saw that one coming.
Holly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Testies counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Testies.
It looks like Hardcore Holly has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Testies tries a head kick but it misses.
Holly moves out of range of the body kick from Testies.
Testies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holly.
Testies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Testies is looking to land body kicks.
Testies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holly manages to avoid it.
Testies tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Holly as he checks the leg kick.
Testies throws a head kick that misses.
Holly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Testies.
Testies uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holly has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Holly.
Testies walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holly throws a head kick that misses.
Holly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Testies.
Testies lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Testies lands a nice hook to Holly's body. Holly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holly is breathing heavily.
Testies takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Testies falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holly counters with a solid body kick.
Holly takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Testies's head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Holly.
Holly blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holly lands a high kick!
Holly cracks Testies with an open hand slap.
Testies misses with a kick to the body.
Testies takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holly lands a slapping body shot.
Testies takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holly lands a leg kick that knocks Testies off balance momentarily.
Holly tries a head kick but it misses.
Holly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Holly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holly lands with a kick to the temple. Testies shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Holly throws a leg kick which misses Testies's front leg but catches the back leg as Testies tries to avoid it.
Holly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holly lands a head kick. Testies smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Testies tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Testies takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Testies has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Testies there as he acknowledges the shot.
A good leg kick by Holly.
Holly scores with a jab. Testies acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holly lets loose with a powerful body kick. Testies will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holly.
Testies's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Holly - that will leave a mark!
Holly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holly tests Testies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Testies has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Testies there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holly connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Testies takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holly throws a head kick but Testies moves out of range.
Holly lands with a kick to the temple. Testies shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Holly throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Holly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Holly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holly. That's going to slow Testies down.
Holly sizes up Testies with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Holly.
Holly could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Holly throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holly throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Holly lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Holly.
A slapping body kick lands there for Holly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardcore Holly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hardcore Holly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Testies takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holly blocks a head kick by Testies.
A low kick from Testies misses
and Holly counters with a low kick, right behind Testies 's knee.
Testies throws out a loose jab but Holly uses good head movement to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Testies in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Holly scores with a jab. Testies acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Holly.
Holly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holly throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Testies's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holly scores with a jab. Testies acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holly scores with a push kick.
Holly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Testies takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Holly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Testies drops his hands momentarily and Holly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Testies. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Holly.
Testies is breathing heavily.
Holly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Testies has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Holly.
A good leg kick by Holly.
Testies moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Testies on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Holly explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheers as Holly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Testies doesn't seem phased though.
Testies takes one to the side of the head.
Holly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holly keeps Testies at a distance using the push kick.
Holly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Testies in his tracks.
Holly lands a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Testies might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Holly has got the better of the exchanges.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Holly. Testies shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holly throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Testies.
Holly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Testies on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holly. Holly obviously looking to wear him down.
Holly keeps Testies at a distance using the push kick.
Holly keeps Testies at a distance using the push kick.
Holly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Testies's calf.
Holly lands with a nice body kick.
Holly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holly lands a jab to Testies's midsection.
Testies on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Holly thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Testies if he has to take too many more of those.
Holly goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Holly misses with a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Holly!
Holly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Testies can do to turn this around?
Holly throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Testies takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holly scores with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holly. That's going to slow Testies down.
Testies chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holly can pounce on him.
Holly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Testies has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Testies there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holly lands with a kick to the ribs.
Holly throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Holly.
Holly moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardcore Holly is winning the standup battle so far.
Holly throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Testies.
Holly lands with a cross.
Testies takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Testies takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Holly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Testies's hands.
Good standup being displayed there by Holly as he connects with a hook.
Testies moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Testies takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Testies's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holly is looking to slow Testies down with leg kicks.
Holly checks a leg kick.
Testies has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Testies takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardcore Holly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hardcore Holly's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Holly digs a good body shot into Testies's ribs.
Testies throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Testies thinking.
Holly throws a sloppy head kick and Testies moves out of range easily.
Holly fakes the leg kick and cracks Testies in the body.
Testies looks to land a right hand but Holly moved out of range.
Holly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Holly.
Holly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Testies's calf.
Testies takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Holly.
Holly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Holly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Testies takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holly lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Testies. That did some damage!
Testies chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holly can pounce on him.
Holly lands a right hook to the body.
Testies on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Testies takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Testies takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Testies's head backwards.
Holly jabs Testies to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Holly throws a sloppy head kick and Testies moves out of range easily.
Holly throws a nice head kick!
Holly scores with a jab to the body.
Holly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Testies.
Holly bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holly connects with a leg kick. Testies looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Holly throws a head kick that misses.
Testies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Testies looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Holly lands a nice hook to Testies's body. Testies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Holly lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Holly throws a head kick but Testies moves out of range.
Holly throws a head kick that Testies semi-blocks.
Holly with a jab.
Holly throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Holly thumps Testies with a low kick.
Holly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holly misses with a head kick.
Testies walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Holly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Testies's head.
Holly misses with a head kick.
Testies takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holly throws a sloppy head kick and Testies moves out of range easily.
Hardcore Holly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holly.
Testies sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick misses from Holly.
Testies on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Testies on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holly connects with an inside leg kick.
Holly lands a nice hook to Testies's body. Testies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holly lands a right hook to the body.
Holly thumps Testies with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Holly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holly.
Holly is looking to slow Testies down with leg kicks.
Rock Testies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Testies blocks a head kick by Holly.
Holly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Testies under the eye.
Holly lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holly connects with a solid leg kick.
Testies takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holly lands a nice looking body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hardcore Holly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holly has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hardcore Holly!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vernon Roche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dusty Rhodes told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vernon Roche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dusty Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roche. Roche obviously looking to wear him down.
Dusty Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roche lands a front kick.
Roche scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roche defends it nicely.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown but Roche shows good takedown defense.
Rhodes drives through with a takedown into Roche's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roche wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes throws a big right hand that misses.
Rhodes stands and throws Roche's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rhodes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rhodes controls the position.
Rhodes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rhodes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rhodes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roche keeps working.
Roche trying to remain calm as Rhodes controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes is working Roche over with some ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Rhodes crashes against the mat.
Rhodes is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhodes has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rhodes scoring with strikes but Roche is staying in there.
Rhodes looking to secure an arm triangle but Roche defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rhodes cracks Roche with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rhodes is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Rhodes extends the arm and Roche is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dusty Rhodes!
After winning the bout, Dusty Rhodes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iker Casillas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iker Casillas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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289 lbs
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289 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Iker Casillas!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman tries for a takedown but Casillas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Casillas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Casillas throws a head kick that misses.
Casillas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coleman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Casillas sprawls well initially but Coleman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Coleman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Coleman throwing shots but Casillas is blocking nicely.
Casillas tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
Coleman thows a huge punch but Casillas dodges it nicely.
Well, if Coleman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Coleman in particular looking to stall.
Coleman wants to pass to mount but Casillas is defending the position.
Casillas is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Coleman is nestled in close to Casillas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coleman stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casillas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Casillas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coleman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Coleman winds up and cracks Casillas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Coleman controlling the position easily from mount.
Coleman landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman landing shots from mount.
It looks like Iker Casillas has been cut.
Casillas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Casillas is rocked!
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 cracks Casillas with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Coleman!
An out of breath Eric Coleman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Giacomucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giacomucci has chosen Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive as his entrance music. Giuseppe Giacomucci has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
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201 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Captain Falcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Giuseppe Giacomucci!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giacomucci dives in and grabs Falcon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Falcon pushes down on Giacomucci's head and hops out.
Falcon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice takedown defense from Falcon. No joy for Giacomucci on that attempt.
Giacomucci shoots in for a double leg but Falcon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Captain Falcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giuseppe Giacomucci.
Falcon throws a head kick that misses.
Giacomucci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falcon sprawls well. Falcon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Giacomucci gets slowly back to his feet.
Giacomucci blocks a head kick by Falcon.
Giacomucci is looking to clinch but Falcon is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falcon.
Falcon feints and then cracks Giacomucci's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Giacomucci down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falcon.
Falcon lands with a shot to the body.
Giacomucci looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Falcon.
Giacomucci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falcon sprawls well. Falcon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Giacomucci gets slowly back to his feet.
Giacomucci has a takedown stuffed.
Falcon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Giacomucci.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Giacomucci has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Captain Falcon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Falcon coming out on top.
It looks like Giuseppe Giacomucci has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcon throws a front kick that sends Giacomucci stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falcon.
Falcon jabs at Giacomucci's body.
Falcon throws a right hand that Giacomucci ducks under and follows up with a left that Giacomucci also avoids with ease.
Falcon connects with a body shot.
That kick from Falcon tenderised Giacomucci's leg. Giacomucci is trying to keep his angry face on.
Falcon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Giacomucci fails with a takedown attempt.
Falcon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid body kick from Falcon.
Falcon cracks Giacomucci with a good jab.
Oooooh!!! Falcon has knocked Giacomucci down with a huge combo! Falcon steps away and waves a wobbly Giacomucci back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Giacomucci is trying desperately to land a takedown but Falcon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Giacomucci.
Falcon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Giuseppe Giacomucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon lands with a nice body kick.
Falcon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Falcon scores with a hook to the body. Giacomucci takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Falcon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Falcon lands a nice looking body kick.
Falcon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falcon.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Falcon.
Falcon thows a body kick. Giacomucci tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Falcon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Giacomucci moves forwards but Falcon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Giacomucci shoots in but Falcon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Giacomucci has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Falcon.
Giacomucci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falcon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon connects with a looping right hand.
Falcon feints and then cracks Giacomucci's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Giacomucci down.
Oooooh!!! Falcon has knocked Giacomucci down with a huge combo! Falcon steps away and waves a wobbly Giacomucci back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Giacomucci is rocked!
Falcon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcon connects with a nice cross there... Giacomucci is looking wobbly and Falcon recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Giacomucci to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Falcon jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Captain Falcon!
Captain Falcon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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